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[@AnthonyRay]

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[@johnzantvoort4707]

^Wir no cimmentsd

[@Kimellis0]

R.I.P Eva, gone far too soon to see the world appreciate your gift😢 “Songbird” is another awesome track, she was so beautiful and gifted and sadly passed in 1996 of Cancer

[@niteowl1156]

Songbird 🕊❤

[@josephstimpfl4594]

Since she died a mere 10 months after this incredible live performance, there is no more fitting anthem for a lovely soul such as Eva.

[@donstrasbaugh663]

Every thing EEEva did is simply otherworldly. Enjoy the journey. She Will change your life. Autumn Leaves from this same gig is beyond comprehension. Another of Eva’s masterpieces. Her magic will improve you as a person for sure.

[@rozm8235]

Autumn leaves is my all time favourite it's simply stunning.❤

[@revjosephcottle312]

Her Autumn Leaves performance borders on the supernatural!!

[@ElizabethRoss-uj8rl]

I don't know, but guessing, that at this performance in 1996 she knew the odds of having her dreams come true. What a beautiful voice. It's up to younger reactors like yourself to see that the her talents don't go forgotten. Thank you for your genuine reaction and for bringing Eva into the spotlight, even if only for a moment.

[@jamesriggle7722]

Yes, she knew she was terminal that evening.

[@vivianamora7505]

Love her gorgeous soothing voice. RIP Eva 😢I love her version of “Fields of Gold” ❤🎶

[@user-sg3du1pi3l]

Lyle here. TOTAL RESPECT!!!!! You didn't interrupt the flow of her performance for some lame comments. When you say at the end now means something to me.

[@justmejoy124]

Wow ive never heard of this lady and I've never heard a voice so smooth , beautiful , and so crystal clear . I agree her technique is perfection very very lovely voice and soothing and timing in such a way you could feel the emotion in the words. Actually think its better than original as well by bounds. Ty

[@jedislap8726]

I seriously suggest you look for everything she did, sadly all of it was released after her death as she was completely unknown outside of Washington D.C. until after she died. One person who DID know of her talents was Mick Fleetwood from Fleetwood Mac who's club she played at regularly. She died about 10 months after this performance.

[@kenhall5551]

The best cover of this song EVER. The remarkable, late Miss Eva Caassity

[@manjitu4253]

You gave such a humble and respectful space for the song...I'm a 'Renegrade'...so yes... we know true Art when we see it eh? Beautiful reaction honey xx

[@jeffbrasher6355]

She was absolutely one of the greatest artist in the 90's.She can tap on some deep emotional levels.When she sings this and autum leaves I think of my mom who also past away from cancer.Thanks for your reaction on this Anthony. R.I.P Eva Cassidy.

[@Barzo7]

Beautiful !!! My father passed away 12 years ago from cancer. He planned this own funeral and this was the song he wanted to be played. So many thoughts and feelings of my dad right now...

[@pyewacket24]

It's about 25 years since I first heard this trite little song turned into a masterpiece about love,and loss, and longing, and hope. I still can't hear it without a tear or two sneaking out. What a beautiful leagacy.

[@paulfredericksen6565]

I noticed how you were impressed early at the held notes. Her performances are so detailed and she had such control, not everyone sees that. Nice reaction, I enjoyed it!

[@taramclelland9240]

My Mom loved Eva Cassidy and this song. She passed away from cancer 4.5 years ago, and asked for this to be played at her funeral. This song and the whole album connect me with my Mom and so many happy memories of my time with her, drinving in the car, listening to this music. Incredible the power music has to move us, and connect us to memory and shared moments. Never expected to see you react to this. So cool. Eva was such a wonderful artist, lost to soon. Thanks for this❤

[@sallyharrison8265]

David Phelps No More Nights ....awesome!

[@carlaharrington5120]

I am a HUGE Wiz of Oz fan and as a rule I get aggravated when people try and cover this classic tune. I agree with you however that I prefer this to the Judy Garland version. The emotion, the originality, the phrasing... SUCH a breathtaking rendition!!!

[@titntin5178]

Normally here for Ren, but this is song of beauty sung by another special performer and I'm delighted you got to hear this. Thank you.

[@weldonbailey1005]

Thank you so much h for doing this reaction. Your words are an homage to a great artist that was virtually unknown until the BBC generated fame for her talent posthumously in the UK which spilled back to the USA. Eva passed @ 10 months after this and a list of other songs were recorded in a Blues Bar I believe in the DC area (possibly Baltimore instead). Quite an interesting backstory to this amazing artist that would be worth your time to explore. We are all fortunate to experience her music. Thank you for sharing it here. Mark

[@keithjones8889]

It was "Blues Alley" in DC . I grew up in the suburbs about 25 miles away from this place 😌 It's the nation's oldest jazz club. They've been around since 1965 ❗ Dizzy Gillespie, Sarah Vaughan, Charlie Byrd, to name a few have played there ❗🙂

[@dagmar.6954]

That was such a beautiful rendition of this song. So sad that she is no longer with us. She died at only 33 years of age. I also love the version by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole. Sadly he also died young at 38 years of age. At least we have their music left as a legacy.

[@gkketch]

You nailed that. So much pain and uplifting hope at the same time. She transforms the song into something different than we've heard within it before. I needed a good cry this morning and that song gets me every time.

[@gardenlove6356]

She is so amazing, will not bring myself to say was because she lives in our hearts forever. Too young to be lost to the curse of cancer. If you get a chance please listen to her cover of Songbird and Fields of Gold. I read that when Sting heard her cover Fields of Gold he said this is now Eva's song. RIP beautiful Eva.

[@xchakeix]

She was so amazing. I was so devastated to find out about her death after I started listening to her. Her covers of Songbird and Fields of Gold are absolutely sublime.

[@YouMe-ru6wi]

Eva Cassidy was so incredible what a voice and talent. It was such a tragedy and loss to the world when she died of cancer at only 33 years old in 1996, but her music will forever live on. Some other recommendations are Danny Boy, Time After Time, Fields Of Gold, Autumn Leaves, What A Wonderful World, Songbird. Thank you for your reaction.

[@kevinkrochak2546]

A beautiful performance! Thanks Anthony for another winner! RIP EVA Cassidy

[@evehosgood]

Gone too soon Eva 😢 she passed away from cancer only 11 months after this performance in 1996. She had this voice of an angel, unfortunately she only became known and famous after her death. Also this particular performance she had a cold and was not happy with it, believe it or not

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

The reaction of an artist. Thanks, Anthony. Eva passed away 9 months after this performance. While she did not have a formal diagnosis until March, many believe she knew she was very ill at the time of this performance - January 19, 1996.

[@scottwatson9453]

It really has to be one of the prettiest songs ever recorded! Nice reaction man !

[@wandertree]

Eva always took her time. She never rushed a musical moment. Completely confident in her impeccable interpretations. She was magical.

[@Russ_Keith]

You Wanna see control? Listen to her version of Blues in the Night. So many voices and all of them hers. I've always loved that song and hers is my favourite version. And at 73 I've heard a few.

[@shireeni8665]

She sings Autumn Leaves and Fields of Gold exquisitely...

[@kerrylagerwall222]

I love her version of Danny Boy too.

[@RockChalk263]

Autumn Leaves, a bit of a deep cut of Cassidy songs, but so good

[@anthem408]

Sting said her version of Fields of Gold was the best

[@michaelkretz4458]

In the mid nineties I was walking in a department store, and the radio in this store played a version of imagine from lennon, with a wonderful womans voice. So I hoped that the radio presenter will tell me at the end who this singer is. He did it. So I was hurrying to the CD shop and bought "song birg" from her. A love to her voice begun and never stopped...

[@christopherkitcapa]

I've watched several reaction clips of Eva singing Rainbow and you are the only one who didn't interrupt it with commentary or ads, for which I thank you. I appreciated your emotional 'lost for words' reaction. It was direct and genuine and all that was needed... which is why I've subscribed.

[@katrinakent1684]

That’s the perfect reaction to a perfect performance 😌

[@leighannedwards2495]

Thank you for doing this reaction, Vale Eva Cassidy.

[@janegreene2838]

Personally, knowing that she died just a few months later, if you look at her gaze throughout it seems like she is contemplating eternity. She may have know something wasn't right in her body, even though the diagnosis came five months later and she was gone four months after that. Eva's covers of Sting's "Fields of Gold" and "Autumn Leaves" are also works of musical art. I hope you'll give them a listen. There are times in our lives when contemplative music is healing to our souls.

[@jeffreyjameson5510]

It’s such a wonderful gift they were recording audio that weekend to self produce a CD. And an even greater blessing a friend with a camcorder captured the show. What a treasure for everyone that knew of her then. And the millions that discovered her long after she passed. RIP Eva

[@francesmarinapatarangawhik4702]

Tearful and beautiful voice, a fav from Eva, your setting blue walls and stillness...awesome reaction.👍☝️🖼☝️🎇😌

[@ratroute8238]

Eva's version of Blues in the Night is very high energy and very nice.

[@nataliemorton5568]

Allow me to compliment you Anthony, for not stopping the video one time. Certain performances just command our attention, respect, and silence and this is definitely one of them. I just found out about Eva a couple of months ago. She is spectacular in every way. Her crystal- clear voice, effortless guitar mastery, and her song styling are absolutely captivating and mesmerizing. I'm so happy that these few precious videos were captured for the world to embrace before she p

[@nataliemorton5568]

Continuing....passed away. She is peacefully singing with the angels now. Thank you for reacting to her and please do some more of hers. I subbed based on how swept away you were to her voice immediately. 🤗💖🎸🎶

[@michaelwalker5257]

If you want your socks knocked off, find Golden Thread (from the 'Songbird') album. Elsewhere, find "How Can I Keep From Singing". You won't regret it. Or believe it. The whole Songbird record is deep and rich. Glad you felt it.

[@audiechenery4210]

YOUR reaction was so heartfelt. ❤😢 she’s gone way too soon. Thanks for doing it. Love your site and your creations. ❤

[@debrap947]

Gets me every time...I try to hold back the tears...but it never happens.

[@debbieholoquist2059]

Eva Cassidy was an artist who never received the kind of recognition she deserved. I believe part of the reason is that she didn't want to be pigeon holed into one particular style.

[@vkinney2000]

Absolutely beautiful! Heavenly!!!!!

[@douglasheath411]

All I can say is what a shame that record labels would not embrace everything that she was. She was perfection in a wide array of genres, but they wanted some one that was either this genre or that genre. Millions of music lovers never got to know her while she was here. Such a tragic end to one of the greatest talents that ever lived. Bless her soul for remaining true to herself and not bending to the demands of recording studios, because eventually we are blessed by her many styles through a few recordings performed live. Cancer robbed her and us of true greatness. 28 years later many Reaction videos seem to have blown up KZbin with this sensation of raw talent. God bless you all too for bringing her to us, AMEN and AMEN

[@browniewin4121]

Wow is right ... so much emotion in her rendition.

[@greggary7217]

Eva’s most known pieces are this, Fields Of Gold and Autumn Leaves but don’t sleep on her Jazz & Blues tunes - the lady could knock it out, no doubt. Check Stormy Monday. ✌🏻 RIP Eva.

[@stevedoumas7701]

Thanks for the great reaction! As a musician myself I am amazed at her patience she had as she sang each line... May she Rest in heaven

[@kdmcallister3537]

Sadly, my father-in-law passed last Friday. As he struggled somewhat to breathe, I played this in the background. His breathing eased and quietly, he entered Heaven, where he longed to be after nearly 92 good years here.

[@brblanch7]

Anthony Ray, that was a stellar reaction, thank you so much. I firmly believe that, if we all truly ponder for a moment, the greatest power in the universe is Love, and hands down the second greatest power is Music. This firm belief makes me thankful every day of my life.

[@firemedic5100]

Eva was fighting a cold this night, and still had the vocal control. This angel only did songs that said something to her. She is gone, but never forgotten by those that appreciated her voice and ability.

[@tribute1965]

RIP Eva. Song Bird. Angel. 💔

[@cynthiabustamante2884]

You don't just hear E.C. sing. You feel it.

[@robhoover495]

Thank you very much for this reaction. I appreciated that you didn't interrupt , but just listened. And your face conveyed the reaction. you need to hear her back story.

[@markkleckner3060]

A Talent taken to way soon, God Bless!

[@weldonbailey1005]

P.S. Eva was quite sick with flu symptoms at the time of this performance. Hence, the unexpected slight break in her voice near the end (flu or emotion?). Always self critical, it's been said she was not happy with this near flawless exquisitely beautiful performance. Her arrangement on the guitar is amazing as well. No disrespect to any other artist, this is my favorite version of this song by far. It's as though the lyrics have a different meaning here than anywhere else. Thanks again. Mark

[@rx7dude2006]

I honestly think it was emotion that made her voice break on the last word.She was amazing.

[@karenmorris674]

It has been said that Eva had a cold at the time of this performance.

[@-TheOracle-]

She truly was a gifted vocalist. Her backup singer never gets attention and that is her guitar. ❤

[@joeypeacock1673]

Beautiful reaction . This song affects me the same way. So much beauty and sadness. Thanks for the reaction. Much love and respect.

[@donnawallington4978]

Eva owns this song❤️RIP sweet Angel😢

[@liveacousticsound]

It is impossible for me not to hear this and cry! An amazing gift!

[@kenneth1767]

Your silence after the song was the most honorable reaction I've heard.

[@MrBluegrouse]

I remember distinctly where and when I first heard Eva sing. I was on a bus and friend leaned over and handed me his MP3 player (mid 2000’s lol) and said, “you really need to hear this”. It was Eva singing Fields of Gold. Stopped me dead in my tracks just like she did to you. She’s incredible. Check out her Autumn Leaves from this same night. Perfection.

[@ed.z.]

Breathtakingly beautiful. It kills every other version, ever.

[@roshi98]

Often overlooked is her guitar composition and playing. Top top shelf quality. So complementary, expressive, and clean. She was a singular talent.

[@46wireboy]

Listen to Fields of Gold. Sting said she sang it like he had envisioned it when he wrote it. And that he wouldn't sing it live anymore.

[@user-ns9fj8qi3v]

Dude, I bet I've watched 50 reactions to this song. Yours was one of the best. So respectful. You don't feel a need to insert yourself over the music. Thank you.

[@kenneth1767]

Agreed

[@janandersson9411]

Record companies didn’t sign her since she refused to be put into a certain genre. If she had come along today she could have reached a large audience before she passed away, far too early. Melanoma.

[@jimmytakayesu2987]

Such a Beautiful Emotional Amazing Performance. A Gifted Singer performing a Perfect Duet with her Acoustic Guitar. I have already listened to this well over a Hundred Times. I often start my day, actually I usually start my day listening to this Performance!!!

[@stevejordan9567]

First time I heard that sound by her was at a funeral. I cried like a 7 year old that just lost their dog.

[@child_of_gaia1836]

RIP Eva you will always be missed along with the greats of music.

[@plaidpaisley5918]

Eva sang this in Jan of 1996. That summer she discovered she had cancer. She passed away on Nov. 2, 1996. 😭😭🌺

[@terrisalser7721]

This was recorded in January and she died in November. She sounds so melancholy like she knew she would soon be gone

[@andyschnell58]

RIP Eva. She was taken from the world, by cancer, at far too young an age. I didn't think I would ever prefer any version of this song over the original by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" but Eva's version has captured my heart. BigAngieFan, a huge supporter for Angelina Jordan, created a mashup of Eva Cassidy and Angelina Jordan singing Sting's "Fields of Gold". Here is a link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpTdlGmFicqBiNk

[@alexandras.1740]

Eva can touch hearts and souls. She died too young because of cancer. React to "Songbird', "Fields Of Gold", "Autumn Leaves" too. Greetings from Germany.

[@williambill5172]

Rest in peace, sweet girl.

[@joolstrout8036]

I love that you love this. Try Nightbird by Eva Cassidy. Nobody reacts to this song and it is my all time favourite by Eva and one of my all time favourites ever.

[@dono64]

I have listened to this angel sing for years now, her voice is just timeless!!!

[@RinN3-.]

Beautiful real reaction 🙏😌 ✌🏼❤️ she does that to me too

Thank you for letting the whole emotional song play before commenting,

[@williambrennan8197]

With all due respect to Judy .... We ALL prefer this to the original. Recorded in a coffee shop with dishes clinking around and no sound studio. One of the best voices ever.

[@LB-zc1hj]

Autumn Leaves is also an amazing track

[@tygerbrite]

This performance embodies the Sublime.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

It breaks my heart to know she had passed away in her early 30's. Her spectacular singing with her acoustic guitar was just incredible, best ever to me. Why oh why did she leave us so early? She was just a little bluebird with her singing. Adored her & still do, so emotional & undeniably the best! RIP Eva 💔💔💔

[@Dreama-ue2fu]

Loved your reaction. Hits in the feels for sure. Pure talent.

[@user-nl1xq2mu4b]

She was ill that nite but sang anyway and her sister revorded her...she passed away from cancer not long after...she was amazing

[@DannyWood-qy7oi]

I love you're laid back reactions..thank you....she was upset her voice broke on the last note...but awesome.. Danny Boy is a must if you have any Irish in your genes

[@beth7437]

Thank you for not stopping midway through the video.

[@larynanntapp6333]

I've never been a fan of this song until I heard her sing it. She made it her own.

[@percarlemil]

AMAZING VOICE GOES STRAIT TO YOUR HEART TRY AUTUM LEAVES LOVE FROM DENMARK

[@im1ru122]

And reportedly... she had a cold the night of this performance... and it's still.... perfection!

[@jimmylee1776]

Every song that Eva sang became her song because she understood the lyrics & the emotions attached to the music & lyrics of the song. I’m 80 years old & I have listened to numerous version of the song “Autumn Leaves”. No one could sing this song like Eva. Every time I listen to Autumn Leaves by Eva, I get teary. Eva’s version of Danny Boy, Chain of Fools etc are better than the original singers’ versions. RIP Eva, God bless you & keep you. The world has lost an angel.

[@donnalovell4199]

Hey Anthony, check out Fields Of Gold by Eva Cassidy! Great!❤

[@ericwest8497]

Thank you for your heartfelt review! If you haven't heard this artist already, I'd love to see/hear your review of Ren - singing Hi Ren! You're in for a wild 9 minute ride. Cheers!

[@sharcrum]

I cry everytime I see her sing this. She passed away not long after. Within a year I think. She sang it like she knew. 😢

[@jaywilliams-hm4ym]

I truly think this is the most beautiful thing that has ever been recorded. Especially when you know the backstory, but at the time she made this she was dying. There are a lot of beautiful songs out there, but nothing has ever moved me the way this does. I loved your reaction, thank you

[@MrArdytube]

Sometimes the best reaction is genuine speechlessness. ❤ Well done

[@DharmaBeing]

Thanks for not pausing this while she sang . . . beautiful reaction on your part. Life is beautiful, no?

[@pinnkycenac3156]

😢😭😭😭😭🙏🙏💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@paulwheeler5594]

"Wow" ..kinda sums it up.

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

I've heard this song a thousand times by a hundred different people. This is the one

[@melodyannherringmcneely7842]

I believe that Eva knows in heaven what her music did for every soul that has ever heard her sing. She makes me cry nearly every time i hear her sing. RIP SWEET ANGEL