I Can Only Be Me (Orchestral) - Eva Cassidy with the London Symphony Orchestra

The new orchestral Eva Cassidy album I CAN ONLY BE ME is released 3rd March 2023 evacassidy.lnk...

[@shukrimeyas1887]

I cry every time i hear her voice. RIP Eva

[@goldenbear8250]

Me too.😥

[@LadyKokokia]

So do I. I loved her music and had hoped I would be able to see her in concert someday. Love and RIP Eva Cassidy ❤️

[@davidhubbert9445]

I know what you mean my friend me too.

[@tscan54]

Same. People say she had the voice of an angel. I say she channeled the voice of God Himself. ❤️

[@LadyKokokia]

@tscan54 Amen Amen! She is singing with the angels!

[@kaikito7662]

Sometimes I refuse to let myself talk. Sometimes feeling down, or ripped apart or going deep inside myself to find even the most remote reason to keep living with a heart used to crying is only made possible by listening to a voice. A musical voice. Thank you for a type of survival, Eva.

[@HappyLife693]

Stay strong and seek beauty in music and Earth's gifts.

[@JeannieMitchellMyers]

Eva was that singer that could sooth the soul and her music still lives on... Somewhere Over The Rainbow is a must. The way she sings it, is the ultimate! I've made many KZbin videos with Eva, she is my inspiration...Hang in there..

[@1953Bulldog]

I never heard her sing until after she died. Now she is my favorite singer of all time! DSA

[@rickdicl]

yes

[@paullanier8280]

Truly a very beautiful voice . Talent skilled singer and guitarist. Lovely lady gone too soon . God bless her ! ! ! !

[@merylparks1584]

Perfection

[@jkoolhoven4733]

Once in a while an Angel returns.

[@saber59beloved95]

This song was written and recorded by Stevie Wonder . It was used in the black movie SCKOOLDAZE sung by Keith John

[@RoyPierce-fb8mt]

You, Eva we miss forever; the music you left us embraces our soul, and can never be erased.

[@robertmorris5055]

Great accompaniment to the angelic, ethereal voice of Eva’s. RIP. We miss you😢

[@joycegausmann5840]

The extraordinary Eva Cassidy with the delicious orchestra. Have all her CDs and several of her paintings. Beautiful singer and painter gone way way too soon. And yes her song I Can Only Be Me hits me in the soul and ❤. Love her.

[@_i_am_unceded]

Can only cry

[@carolynblakeney966]

Her loss is so profound, and I am so sorry I never saw her perform locally, but thank you to the modern studio gurus for bringing her voice together with the London Symphony Orchestra. We will always have Eva, despite her being gone.

[@lotnik1976]

We miss Her so much!!!! Since the first time I heard the voice and learnt she is no longer around... Just beautiful!!!

[@saltywisdom]

Butterflies begin from having been another As a child is born from being in a mothers womb But how many times have you wished you were some other Someone than who you are Yet whos to say that if all were uncovered You will like what you see You can only be you as i can only be me Flowers cannot bloom until it is their season As we would not be here unless it was our destiny But how many times have you wished to be in spaces Time places than what you were Yet whos to say with unfamiliar faces You could anymore be loving you that youd see You can only be me as i can only be me Oh oh oh i can only be me

[@ellencooney5563]

She is the best. Timeless. Thanks.

[@59seank]

Thanks for showing the lyrics. Even though Eva enunciates better than most singers, I still have problems understanding. BTW: The second to last line should be "You can only be YOU as I can only be me"

[@ChrisProto]

First of all, thank you for transcribing the lyrics. I did notice one error that you can edit: the second to last line should be "You can only be you...". You typed "You can only be me...".

[@YvonneCartwright]

Eva Cassidy has perfect pitch. This song is fabulous with the London Symphony Orchestra.

[@kamilamilo6617]

Such a lovely voice who was too quickly taken away from us. Miss you Eva.

[@deborahhennessey]

Goosebumps. I can admit I've never heard this song, and I should try to save some of the newly released ones with the LSO so that I have something new and special to experience. I always say there is only one time to experience something once. I am ever astounded that I can hear every word she sings, and it goes straight to my soul. I have both a singing and orchestral background, so hearing the LSO so expertly intertwined is a beautiful thing which adds layers. It's an amazing accomplishment to have an orchestra play, yet not overpower Eva, whose voice is as pure and strong and subtle and on point as anyone's ever was. I wish to thank her family for so generously uploading her music, for sharing her talent and beauty with us, wherever we are.

[@benperea8483]

Beautiful

[@fidelisdixon602]

unique and outstanding musical , what a lovely voice and beautiful person

[@RisingStar.007]

Indescribably Lovely & Soul stirring Vocals. Thank you for Shining Brightly Sweet Soul & for Inspiring us all to Shine Bright. Avec mon amour très cher.

[@Sylvia-g7q]

I discovered Eva Cassidy in 2000, at that time I was in a difficult time going through a separation and divorce after 27 yrs. Music is calming.

[@roseagaatsz8403]

Gone to soon,but not forgotten.Rip beautiful Eva 🙏❤️

[@trevortamboline279]

MAGNIFICENT!!!! The orchestra perfectly compliments her sublime voice.

[@knutolavhalseth6761]

Together with Ofra Haza the most beautiful female voice the world has heard.

[@farmergirlofchickens8779]

I’ve never heard her sing this. Just incredible. When I found her she was already gone. I cry every time I hear a new one. Thank you for sharing.

[@grilablitznet3574]

Tey listening to the original with the Eva-vocals as choir, as the song reaches it’s crescendo.

[@babiesrphotoops]

I love Eva. "I love...to sing". Eva Marie Cassidy

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

🤍🎼The One and Only' Eva Cassidy🎼🤍

[@RoisinOReillyOfficial]

Beautiful song....Eva lives on with us as we still listen to her, and receive her....

[@larryyelin242]

Her voice and love is a timeless gift to all of us. She will live with us forever.

[@Gdalliee]

La voz de Eva es preciosa, estoy segura de que esta mujer ascendió al cielo tan pronto como su alma dejó este mundo, descansa en paz dulce mujer

[@NocturnoBiobio]

Era una voz muy pura y sensible

[@Gdalliee]

@@NocturnoBiobio definitivamente 🥰

[@Nidge320]

She’s joined the angels - God bless that voice of one !

[@nowthenzen]

every time I hear an opening note by Eva when she sings a song it hurts knowing she is gone.

[@SandiRose2008]

Just pre-ordered the CD. Thank you!

[@miikojukebox_1684]

beautiful

[@janekumada]

The strength of sincerity

[@skunkwoman8524]

An eternal vibrancy of lyrics and sound that resonates in my soul!

[@rickdicl]

eternal vibrancy, yes

[@paulsherling5376]

What a voice! Have enjoyed her music for some time. Absolutely love this new album. So glad it was made. Makes her voice sound fantastic. Thank You!!!!❤

[@colinadonis4562]

Beautiful. Rich. Lush. What a perfect partnership. Thank you, LSO! And, as always, Evaretha, you are adored!

[@varondandy]

Just what I needed to find out tonight 💛

[@_i_am_unceded]

"Where did this song come from?" It came from where sorrow meets the dawn.

[@olosongs]

All in

[@junetaylor8396]

Thank you - miss her so much.

[@3top5]

Oh my! ❤❤❤❤

[@youbetcha108]

Beautiful version of over the.rainbow. Taken very young. 😞🙏🏻

[@TerrySirota]

Mesmerizing

[@marciamellow1211]

Beautiful...

[@debrabirce7555]

So grateful for the AI technology that allows her voice come to life again.

[@Ded-Miron]

Voice is one for a million

[@tscan54]

Trillion.

[@rickdicl]

many billion

[@lori3978]

RRhank you so much for sharing Eva with us.♥️

[@richardmcdonagh9773]

Beautiful song

[@karmakomodia]

Thank you for this! 💞💞💞💞💞

[@jawanzadiame7501]

Wonderful Stevie Wonder composition!

[@paulsherling5376]

Such talent. Taken way too soon! Rest in peace Eva!💕

[@ruthneri6604]

Just beautiful ❤

[@leonardocrisostomo5975]

Powerful.

[@yellowboot6629]

💐❣️

[@bejozielona15]

💚💚💚

[@vickiehaines3688]

Thank you for sharing.

[@brianruskin9241]

Why the big orchestra? This magnificent, musician - this superb lady and her guitar are awesome without the overpowering big orchestra. She is such a beautiful human being and offers the person who is listening to her needs to just enjoy the gift she is offering and allow the love and the golden warmth that her music is all about to transport them to a magical place.

[@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131]

I understand your reaction. Been there. But then I started thinking ; Why not create an extra version to the original ? Eva herself was too shy to perform with an Orchestra like this. This is the dreamed up version, complimenting her amazing voice... I bet she's smiling in heaven hearing this. Thinking "Wow that's ME" ! 🌟 🌈

[@GramophonicReevolution]

❤️

[@simonettabraghiroli]

❤🙏

[@silentangel.ie-abe7]

💗

[@bh5606]

Where did these songs come from?

[@_i_am_unceded]

Where sorrow meets the dawn.

[@BB-sy3ge]

This isn't about the LSO, it's about her voice.

[@BillyBobDingledorf]

I'm not sure yet.

[@grilablitznet3574]

I hate to say this but I’m not on board with this treatment of the song. Don’t get me wrong; the orchestra is beautiful. But, in the “original” version, there is Eva-as-choir, arguably the most important element of the song that grabs your soul and propels it to the universe. The song I want to hear as I draw my last breath. I think the Eva-as-choir should have been included. It’s central. Perhaps an actual choir could theoretically pull off something worthy but even then it would have to include Eva’s own backup vocals. It’s sacred territory, imho.

[@tomcassidy3356]

Amen

[@TerrySirota]

I dont disagree to a point. All Eva's parts should have been included

[@Mike543r]

😔😪😪😪

[@rickdicl]

no.one.like.her......

[@59seank]

Stevie Wonder wrote this song.

[@hbnederland123UandMe]

There is a man who goes 2 bed earlier sometimes, so far so good, then he shows up again and askes his wife 2 get the cat out of bed. Forget about the red light district 4 once and think about all those women who are doing it 4 da kids...

[@khoocheepeng]

So sad

[@niknewerkla]

Is there a mute button for that orchestra? Absolutely redundant. Eva wouldn't have liked it.

[@fraserhenderson7839]

Guilding a lily. Eva Cassidy in a version of her own song where her own instrumental accompaniment was deemed inadequate by the LSO, who then heroically stripped her voice clean and replanted it in a ham fisted redo they think is better than the original. They are wrong! You can't inprove Eva without her help and she isn't giving any these days. Don't mess with success.

[@fraserhenderson7839]

@@francescapoteet5481 "Live at Blues Alley" and anything else SHE produced.

[@fraserhenderson7839]

@@francescapoteet5481 search "Autumn Leaves", Wade in the Water", "Over the Rainbow" and many others will show up in your recommendations.

[@babiesrphotoops]

@@fraserhenderson7839 I am with you on this one. She was very sensititve to what could be released, and she released LABA. But here we are over 25 years after her death and her family probably had some say on what was worthy of release. Will it reach more people? Probably. She deserves a wider audience.

[@Frisbieinstein]

The nice thing about music is that the listeners needn't choose. I can enjoy both versions and no one can stop me!

[@fraserhenderson7839]

@@Frisbieinstein It's none of my concern what you listen to. My comment is about disrespect to a consumate performer who knew what she wanted and did it. I suspect she would not appreciate the "adjustments" nor have accepted them. Remember she did not ever sign a recording contract because she was determined to control her own repertoire. Maybe LSO should also try to "improve" the Beatles or ABBA and see how that works.

[@nyalltimothy]

💖