THIS WAS HARD TO GET THROUGH!! First Time Hearing Eva Cassidy - Over The Rainbow Reaction!
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- Hello, beautiful souls! Today's reaction video takes us on an emotional journey with Eva Cassidy's rendition of the timeless classic, "Over The Rainbow." Known for her angelic voice and her ability to imbue songs with deep emotion, Cassidy's performance is expected to be nothing short of breathtaking. Join us as we listen to "Over The Rainbow" for the first time and share our heartfelt reactions to this stunning interpretation.
⭐️ WHAT WE EXPERIENCE IN THIS VIDEO:
Our genuine, first-time reaction to Eva Cassidy's "Over The Rainbow" and the emotional impact of her performance.
Discussing Eva Cassidy's unique vocal style, her interpretation of this classic song, and why her version stands out.
Reflecting on the song's message of hope and dreams, and how Cassidy's rendition amplifies its beauty and poignancy.
Sharing our thoughts on the challenges of getting through the song without being moved to tears by its sheer beauty.
🎶 ABOUT EVA CASSIDY & "OVER THE RAINBOW":
Eva Cassidy was an American singer and guitarist known for her interpretations of jazz, blues, folk, gospel, country, rock, and pop classics. Though she gained fame posthumously, her recordings have touched the hearts of many around the world. Her version of "Over The Rainbow" is celebrated for its emotional depth and Cassidy's clear, resonant voice that brings a new dimension to the well-loved song.
👫 WHO WE ARE:
We're a couple who loves to explore the emotional power of music, sharing our reactions to songs that stir the soul. Our channel is a space for discovery, connection, and appreciation of the incredible talent that music brings into our lives.
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I'm a gruff old (62) biker from the back streets of Birmingham, UK, and I cry every time I hear this, the most beautiful performance ever, by anyone ❤
I'm a couple years older, and (arguably) gruffer, and I cry at this too. 🥲
🙏You and @AudioVile gave such a concise GRUFF description of yourselves, it made me smile instead of crying over Eva, for a change.😇
You are so right, my friend
I play this, sometimes once a day, to give me a sense of peace!!!
No studio version here. True live talent
She never got the chance to do studio versions. The recordings of her are all live.
I’m pretty sure this was in a small club in or near Wash DC.
If you don’t get choked up listening to Eva, you’re not human. My gosh what a talent.
There is only one Eva Cassidy.
A true original.
Her voice, musical prowess, genius, and emotion will live on forever.
Thank you for keeping her alive for future generations.
Thank you for sharing and commenting.
Sam and Phil, I only come to you for reactions. I love the chemistry you guys have. Phil this is one of my favorite reactions of you. Your vulnerability and your sincere reaction is one of my very favorite aside from the Karen Carpenter reactions . Beautiful reaction, Yes heaven sounds about right.I saw the discreet look you gave each other during this Amazing song. I appreciate you both. A big fan here. ..Essence ❤❤❤❤
Every time I see Eva's stunningly beautiful performance of this song and hear her angelic voice, she brings tears to my eyes. Such a tragic loss and the world is worse off without her in it.
I feel the same. There is an undefinable purity and honesty to her whole being, not just her singing and playing.
Completely agree.
@@Spo-Dee-O-Dee Even if this was her high-water mark, what she left behind was very pure and undeniably moving.
Not only is her voice so very beautiful and seemingly pitch-perfect, but I love the finger-picking!! What a talent she was...RIP Eva!
Eva is one of my favorites. You will also enjoy Autumn Leaves, Fields of Gold, Time After Time, Songbird, and Oh Danny Boy. She does not disappoint - her covers are so awesome.
I really like "A Penny to My Name" also.
Yes fields of gold is beautiful
One of the best voices of the 20th Century that nobody knew of. The song was written as a Show Tune and Judy Garland sung it as a Show Tune in the movie but Eva Cassidy sung it as almost a haunting Lullaby and for me it's the best version ever as I get emotional every time I listen to it and I've listened to it hundreds of times over the years. Thanks for the reaction video.
As a 70 year old woman, the Wizard of Oz was a yearly t.v. treat when I was a child and I have always loved Judy Garland. But even after listening to this song so often,I never TRULY heard the words until Eva’s version was released and still can’t listen to it without tears…it’s just so beautiful! This video was filmed in January and she died in November. She wasn’t feeling well (cold like symptoms)when she performed this and according to the family/friends that contributed to a book about her,she was so disappointed in how this turned out that she was in tears! Imagine that! A few of her notes dropped off and she felt her performance was not up to par. But knowing that her original melanoma diagnosis and surgery was in 1993,and that she passed just 11 months after this performance in 1996,I assume when she was singing this,she was already full of cancer,though it wouldn’t be until several months later that it was rediscovered. R.I.P. beautiful Eva. And thank you!You have touched many lives! Great reactions,Phil and Sam! So glad you found Eva!❤
No Phil, ,this was the live acoustic performance audio that goes with this video. There is also a studio version that she recorded for an album which has a full band. But what you are watching and listening to here is the second night of a two night performance she did at Blues Alley that they recorded audio of. (Only this audio from second night was usable because the first nights performance had a lot of static) Then surprisingly, 4 or 5 years after her death, it was discovered that a friend of hers had shot this VHS video during the performance. So, the were able to sync the audio to the video and this video is what you have. By the way she died several months later after this performance (10 months or so I believe.)
without a doubt THE most beautiful rendition of this song
She completely reinvented the song for modern times.
what do you mean modern? FOR ALL TIME!!
The best version of 'Over The Rainbow' I have ever heard.
Isn't it terribly sad to know that only 10 months after Eva sang this incredible cover of Judy Garland's song, she was dead from skin cancer at the age of only 33. I bet if Judy had watched this beautiful video herself, she'd have been absolutely blown away as we all are, all over the world. God bless Eva & Judy. 💔 💔
This is one of the best performances EVER! Eva was such a talent.
And she sang this with a cold. Truly one of the greatest voices ever recorded.
A true songbird who just wanted to sing. Did not care about fame. RIP
Eva recorded this song Live at Blues Alley in 1996 ! She pasted away a few months later from cancer . Over The Rainbow hit number one in England and was also on the "Songbird " Album ! I wanted to go see her at Blues Alley that night but i was very sick ! Her recording of Stings ( from The Police ) " Fields Of Gold " is breathtaking and on the Songbird album too. Thanks Nice Reaction =)
Thanks to the late, great, Terry Wogan for championing her on BBC Radio
Thank you to whomever captured this performance on video. RIP Eva.
As far as I am aware, the whole concert was filmed and may be here to view on yt. There is a documentary interview of it with a commentary by the musicians who played with her that night. Sorry I can't give more info.
This is a live recording and it is perfect. She was a wonderful guitar player as well. The BBC radio station started playing this song and helped her become known by the public. People called into the radio station and told the dj they had to pull off the road because they were weeping. I can't listen to this while driving either. Eva Cassidy is up there with Karen Carpenter as far as my favorite vocalists.
Terry Wogan on BBC Radio 2 championed her music after his producer Paul Walters put her on the play-list. Other BBC radio shows had played her too (specialized niche programmes) but Terry had the biggest audience of any DJ in the UK at the time on his breakfast show. The genial Irishman got the job done and put Eva where she belongs albeit posthumously.
@@peteannells4218this was also the most requested video on TOTP2
her phrasing and control is unbelievable . just when you think she has missed her timing and if she comes in at that moment she won't be able to hit the note , but does and takes the listener on an internal journey .
Eva was a treasure 🪙 we lost way too soon... Thank y'all for checking her out
Live from the club......partial logo in background.......Autumn Leaves by her is just as haunting and about a "passing"
Eva might be one of the most pure beautiful voices I've ever heard. Glad you're getting to know her.
This was the actual live performance of the song, a record was made of this performance, and taken to England and became a massive hit.
You don't just hear Eva sing you feel it.❤
Eva Cassidy's story is one of the saddest ever told. RIP Eva.
Bless Eva. She was too beautiful for this world. She belongs in everyone's sweet dreams.
Amazing song beautiful voice...we played this at my dad's funeral.
A beautiful soul, singing a beautiful song, with her beautiful voice, making me cry again! Such a moving arrangement and her guitar skills are incredible.
No, this was the live version, as performed that night. The couple of imperfections, such as the break at the end, give it away. She never actually got famous until after she was gone, and refused record deals because they wanted to change her style to be more commercial. A generational talent.
Just seeing the title to this video starts the tears flowing , Knowing her story and most beautiful voice . RIP dear Eva !
You must see her doing :
Take me to the river a.
Stormy Monday .
👍👍👍💕😎🇸🇪
That was not a studio version. Glad you enjoyed it. That performance is something special.
Her guitar work is impeccable - her vocal quality, range, execution and sustain makes her the best natural singer I ever heard.
Beautiful voice and song. She was so talented. So sad. Fields of Gold, Songbird or Autumn Leaves are great songs to check out.
Agree 100%
I totally concur with your selections. Although all of her selections from Blues Alley are epic and impactful.
@@alnorwood134 All Masterpieces
Eva's version of this song is almost always characterized as "heartbreaking". Of course, I don't know what Eva had in mind when she created this guitar and vocal arrangement, but when I hear it, I imagine that it is being told from the perspective of someone who's going through an extraordinarily difficult experience, and is near the end of what they can endure -- yet they maintain a grasp on the hope that things WILL get better one of these days. This, I believe, is why Eva's rendition is so heartbreaking; because the singer is about as low as possible, but clinging to the idea of a brighter future. Brilliant!
Well said miss tulip.
This version gets me every time…perfect
Eva OWNS this song. The history behind its composition is worth exploring too.
Need to react to Eva Cassidy - "Autumn Leaves", from this same live 1996 performance at the Blues Alley Club.
Judy garlands version is like a child's wishfull dreaming, whereas Eva's version is an adults wishful dreaming once they've grown up and dealt with life.
Yeah, well said
A nice observation. It's not that one version is better than the other; each is perfect for its context.
His facial expressions and eyes at the beginning of this video expresses how I felt when hearing this the first time. This is where the performer stops being a singer and becomes an emotive instrument where the voice and the musical instrument become one in telling a story in multi dimensions. She does have an ethereal quality about her performances and your comment on "heaven" is what I have also felt. This version is so much like a life story where she takes us on the journey as she leaves the living and starts to float above herself and then the song quickens as she heads for the lights and to the clouds with bluebirds in heaven.
I've listened to Eva sing this tons of times and it always makes my eyes leak.
“If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why can’t I,”
Such an artful, heart gripping song. After I shared this version from Eva with my mom and brother it was so clear as they stated, we never truly understood the meaning of the lyrics. Eva Cassidy had an amazing gift. RIP sweetheart. I think of the promise of a resurrection to a paradise. No war, disease, corruption or even pain, tears or death. “Death…. The last enemy” Will!! be done away with.
I heard this song many years ago when the internet was just a puppy. I'm not sure how I stumbled upon it at the time but was tearful as I listened. I still moves me today when I remember the back story as she suffered through her diagnosis. If I remember correctly, she eventually had to be helped onstage and often had to use crutches and canes in order to perform. I had not seen the video until today nor even knew it existed. And so I am tearful again...
In Britain we were introduced to Eva Cassidy singing Over the Rainbow by a BBC radio presenter called Terry Wogan who had a morning show in the 90’s that was followed by thousands. I can’t remember how he originally got to know of her but it became an immediate hit in our charts. Sadly, that was around the time she passed away but her family made a point of thanking him for publicising her talents because they were then able to release more of her recorded music. ❤
So beautiful, so sad, her talent was accepted until she was gone and never saw her success. She always brings a tear to my eyes, I love her voice.
She does a beautiful version of songbird by Fleetwood Mac too.
Oops I should have read the comments first! Double the recommendation! ☮️
Not a studio version that she lip-synced, really her, live at Blues Alley several months before she passed. At the time, she wasn't aware of her cancer, and went very quickly after her diagnosis. This concert was filmed during one weekend, and she really didn't want it published because she had a cold at the time. There were sound issues during the first night of the concert, so they didn't release those songs, but 12 tunes made it to publication, and you can watch the whole evening's performance. Truly a loss to the music world, a jewel lost too soon. 😭
Her rendition of Sting's "Fields of Gold" it one of the best ever. This video is from, if I reacall correctly, just before it was found that she was ill and passed away less than a year later.
Sting was at home, listening to the radio, when her recording of his song .''fields of gold'' was played, he was so impressed that he called out to his wife to come and listen, saying. her version is so much better than mine.
@@MrDaiseymay Would love to see this documented. I have been searching and would love to see/read/hear his reaction to her version. Please share the source.
So very glad you reacted to this. Eva is and was such a treasure. She has superb renditions of "Fields of Gold", "Autumn Leaves" - "Stormy Monday", "Danny Boy", and so many more! You won't be sorry to do a deep dive into her stuff!!
There are not many songs/performances that can reduce me to tears, but...this is one.
I first heard her on Sirius performing "Early Morning Rain" - I kept it on repeat all the way home so I wouldn't forget her name. Some other great covers: "Fields of Gold", "What a Wonderful World", and "Danny Boy". RIP Eva.
This live gig at Blues Alley was self funded to get a recording and video over two nights. The first night the recording didn't work so this is the second. There is a whole band there as well but not on this track obviously. Eva was recovering from a cold and was unhappy with the recording... The 'Live at Blues Alley' album had some of the set but we now get the whole set on CD plus a DVD (which this is from) : 'Night Bird ' CD.
Others have probably mentioned this, but this performance is actually live.
This song was written during the Great Depression. The whole country was hoping for better times.
Yes. This song was released I believe, in 1939 with the bloodiest war in history starting in September of that year. For me this is a song of hope and the best version that I've heard
This song moves me so much so very beautiful, thank you so much for reacting to this, great reaction. Fields of Gold is another beautiful song by her.
Try Fields of Gold by Eva, A cover of Stings Fields of Gold
The most gifted cover artist of all time! "I know you by heart" is gorgeous. Autumn leaves may be my favorite. Live at Blues Ally is the answer.
Autumn leaves is so beautiful.
There is no one like Eva, my favorite is "Songbird & Night Bird"
I absolutely LOVE this version of Over the Rainbow. When you were feeling goosebumps at that powerful section I was experiencing the tears flowing. I believe this was recorded live at a club.
This was live not studio. One of the greatest voices ever. Need to check out some more or her work and also if you get a chance watch the documentary done on nighline about her. Find here on youtube.
Thank you for watching Eva's incredible version of this song. She wasn't alone on that stage as she was having a conversation with her guitar. It is her song now. Please listen to her version of Autumn Leaves. Phil in Scotland
She was equally talented in many genres of music. Folk, blues, jazz, gospel, and more. She turned down a record deal with a major label because she didn't want to be limited to one style. She wanted to sing songs that she wanted and do them her way.
The first time I heard this was when it was being played on the radio while I drove home for work back in 2000. it took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes! The word y'all we're looking for to describe it was "pure"!
I was captured by her delivery of each note and the way she played her guitar the first time and every time that I've heard it since! I did not know that she had passed and so that had nothing to do with how much it blew me away!
Eva's covers of Fields of Gold, Autumn Leaves, and Songbird are absolutely perfection!
Part of the reason Eva Cassidy got so well known here in UK was due to a DJ called Terry Wogan. I am led to believe this is an actual live recording, done purely by chance by a friend Bryan McCulley.
The video was not planned but the recording was,
The band scraped up enough of their own money to hire a friend with a mobile recording studio for two nights , the first night was unusable due to technical issues so everything depended on the second night and Eva nailed it!
Beautiful reaction. Eva's "Nightbird" is my all time favourite song (from the same concert). This was actually a live performance and she was ill with a cold at the time. Please listen to Nightbird and Autumn Leaves, and pretty much everything she recorded.
Songbird. I have five Eva Cassidy CD's. Eva created a whole new interpretation of Over the Rainbow. Many singers now TRY to do an Eva Cassidy version of this song. The songs I would recommend by Eva are Songbird (a Fleetwood Mac Cover) or Fields of Gold (a Sting cover). Songbird was written and originally sang by Christine MacVie of Fleetwood Mac.
She has a beautiful voice and gives a unique and captivating interpretation of the song. Also, her guitar play is superb. The talent she exhibits is amazing. Love it! o
I love Eva, discovered her some years ago. 😍 I recommend her version of PEOPLE GET READY
For a good intro to Eva, check out the Nightline segment that was broadcast just a couple of years after she died. For a deeper dive, look at either "Timeless Voice" or "One Night That Changed Everything," both available on CZcams. It's a fascinating story about a woman who is, I believe, the best female singer ever. On top of her incredible talent, she was very humble and unassuming, but on the other hand, was adamant about refusing to compromise her musical principles just to get recorded. She had no desire to be the latest, greatest diva; she just wanted to sing. BTW, Mick Fleetwood (of Fleetwood Mac fame) used to sit in with her at her gigs. He has also weighed in on her incredible talent.
As an add on the Nightline segment is the most watched episode of Nightline.
@@dwarfusinterruptus9314 I was not aware of that. Thanks for letting me know!
Stormy Monday is also awesome.
Absolutely the best. I listen to this and I can see glimpses of heaven from the clouds. I heard this song from the movie Alpha Dog they played it as the intro of the movie and its innocence, peace, faith. Eva's voice was/IS truly the 8th wonder of the world.
Such a tragic loss to the music world. She had a wonderful voice.
Thank you so much. "Fields of Gold" and "Autumn Leaves" (live performance, Blues Alley) will really touch you, as well.
Loved your reaction. Everything Eva did is amazing, but among other things I recommend listening to her recording of "How can I keep from Singing". Just wonderful!
This was live in a Club I believe in Washington DC there are other songs from this same date online
I like to think that Eva does know from Heaven that her songs have touched so many people ❤
"Autumn Leaves" and "Danny Boy" will both choke you up if you've ever lost a love.
Thank you for reacting to this…so soulful and beautiful. I echo the comments for her cover of Fields of Gold. Keep’em coming!!
you should do her What a Wonderful World...I think it was the last song she did before she died.
it is stunning
I adore that lil crack in her voice at the end. And her guitar play is so good and soothing. RIP, sweet Eva. 😢
Sting was impressed with her version of his Fields of Gold, my personal fav, Autumn Leaves. 👍🏽
Lost too soon, a true Songbird.
Over the Rainbow by IZ (Israel Kamakawiwo'ole), stunning and heartbreaking,is another cover you should watch.
What a wonderful world live at the same club.
She is a gift. She became famous in the UK first when a disc jockey played Somewhere Over The Rainbow and the phones lit up at all the radio stations requesting this song. It made the album Sonbird shoot to #1 in the UK plus several of her other albums were all in the Top 40 at the same time. A special was made about how she was this enormously gifted singer who would not bow down to the suits and record pop music so was never signed to a record label. This special was shown late night in America after her success in the UK and we all got to discover her. Its just sad she didn't get to see she was loved for the kind of music she wanted to sing. I highly recommend, Stormy Monday, Autumn Leaves and Oh I Had A Golden Thread. The last song she gives Janis Joplin a run for her money. She is one of a kind and I am glad her voice touched you both.
She was also a great artist. A very talented lady. Fields of Gold, Autumn Leaves,Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain are some favorites. She’s sublime & very talented on the guitar as well.
OMG! Eva Cassidy is such a talented singer and artist. Such a shame we lost her to cancer too soon. I lost my wife to cancer 4 years ago and used two of Eva's songs for her memorial. Which are covers that are also owned by this brilliant artist.
Hopefully you will check these out next!
Fields of Gold by Sting
And
Wade in the Water a gospel classic that she injects a sense of fun and humor!
Thanks for finally making it to Eva!!🎉❤🎉❤
I've loved this song since I was a tiny girl (that means I've loved it for close to 70 years now). It is terribly sad yet so hopeful still. Things may be sad now but someday...
Another song that Eva did was a song written and performed by Sting ( from the band “The Police”) called Fields of Gold. Again she put a different stripped down version of it. One of my favorites songs after Over The Rainbow. ❤
That was live at Blue’s Alley
This was the actual live performance that was recorded at a night club in Washington DC. Recorded with a camcorder. She was sick at the time of this performance and I believe she passed about a year after this live performance.
This was recorded at Blues Alley. Check out her compilation Songbird. Esp The Falling Leaves and People Get Ready. Love you guys!! Support here from the South!!
Phil you have an amazing heart! Its Sam that usually tearing. You both so nice and sweet!❤I love Eva Cassidy ans she has more beautiful music. She is good with the blues also!
She does an amazing cover of What a Wonderful World... magnificent ❤❤❤
Loved this reaction and love this song. For your next Eva Cassidy song, I recommend Songbird. Songbird was originally a Fleetwood Mac song, I believe. Eva's version is SO good though.
Best version ever. Eva was special and RIP for sharing her voice to the world
Fields of Gold is also so beautiful, think you would love it.
When you got goosebumps, I got tears. It happens every time I hear this and I have her CD.
I went to high school with Eva...in Maryland. You should hear her range in other songs. Her range? Off the charts. The entire Blues Alley album and any of her music with DC legend Chuck Brown are great. Cheers.
It's criminal that her fame came AFTER her passing. Such an absolute angelic voice. She did a duet album of covers with an Blues/Soul singer named Chuck Brown that is over the top great.
Chuck Brown is one of the leaders of the Go Go genre sound of Washington DC.