Eva Cassidy – Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Tribute to the Extraordinary Eva Cassidy ~ I discovered the profound beauty and talent of Eva Cassidy just recently while recovering from surgery. Laptop surfing, I was searching for something to take my mind off the emotional anguish and physical pain of my recent wounds. Somehow I stumbled across the videos of Eva Cassidy’s Live performance at Blues Alley. From her first notes, I was stunned and captivated. And comforted. Her musical selection, interpretation, range, enunciation, sustaining notes, phrasing, rich timbre and vocal acrobatics are exquisitely overwhelming. Her power and softness are a constant marvel. Her delivery is perfection. The sheer beauty of her music reaches very deep inside me and yet simultaneously transports me far beyond myself. It is rather foolish to do what I’ve just done (and have never before felt compelled to do); put together a simple, inadequate slide show. Especially when we are blessed with the great and haunting footage of Eva’s live performance at Blues Alley. But it is my humble, yet passionate thank you to Eva Cassidy for sharing her unforgettable music, art and spirit. Her voice is a conduit to something bigger, more profound and extraordinary than words can express. My heartfelt appreciation goes to Barbara and Hugh Cassidy for bringing Eva into our world and to Chris Biondo for believing in Eva and making it possible for us to still hear her. For more information about Eva Cassidy’s incredible music, art, life and legacy of …
Video Rating: 4 / 5
@rawardhana NOT POSSIBLE
R.I.P MUM LOVE YOU ALWAYS
This song is so beautifull
This is definitely crazy.!! I think her voice is not human voice, but an angel voice.
I still couldn’t believe what I’ve got here..
This is such an amazing voice..
I wonder if I can find a better version than this..
@YZFyamaha1R1-I get emotional every time I hear Eva sing this song. Over the years, I have sat and played this song again and again. I would not be surprised if Eva and your mum were listening together?
I love this song. Played it at my Grandad’s funeral when I was 8, was his favourite song and I can see why; so beautiful and beautifully sung by Eva <3
Way, way, way better than the fat piggy Adele!!
I could cry this is such a beautiful voice
Beautiful well done!
2 great 2 be 4 gotten.
R.I.P MOM
This was my mums all time favorite song and performance, she sadly passed away on December 11 2011 and we played this at her funeral and this will always stay with me until the day passes for me, i hope she enjoyed it.
beautiful. i guess she died.. thats sad:( i do like the original better bet this is chillness to the max as well
beautiful song, very very touching Eva Cassidy has an amazing voice
Its not just the timing and harmonies it is the arrangements of each song enhanced by her amazing voice that is unequalled. This powerful recording is typical of a famous song greatly improved by a sweet and irreplaceable talent. You will be missed but never forgotten.
The 228 people that don’t like this song must be either deaf or just plain stupid this song is breathtakingly beautiful.
The 228 people that don’t like this song must be either deaf or just plain stupid this song is breathtakingly beautiful.
amazing , Bravo Eva ! You take my heart away…
greatest ever female version the depth and warmth in eva’s voice second to none ,
though the best ever version is by a male, frank sinatras favourite artist mr matt monro
unbelievable version .
Definitely best performance of somewhere over the rainbow ever!
My favourite line – “Where troubles melt like lemon drops, high above the chimney tops that’s where you’ll find me” The way she sings it is phenomenal.
goosebumps at 3.44 -what a stunning voice Eva had, simply beautiful.
Das ist mein absolutes Lieblingslied. Die Version von Eva Cassidy liebe ich besonders.Das ist ein sehr schönes Video mit traumhaft stimmigen Bildern! Dankeschön für diese liebevolle Präsentation.
@Lewis3265
Thats not realy better than the version from IZ.
Has anyone noticed when Eva sang other peoples hits, she did a better job of singing them?