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Eva Cassidy | Format: Audio Cassette
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (193 customer reviews)

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  • Audio Cassette (19 May 1998)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Blix Street
  • ASIN: B000006AKE
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (193 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 373,390 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Songbird cherry-picks tracks from the three locally released albums of Eva Cassidy, whose hauntingly beautiful vocals went virtually unheard outside her native Washington, D.C., during her short 33 years with us. Lost to melanoma in 1996, Cassidy sang with an unaffected purity and an astonishing ability to make both classic and contemporary songs sound like they were written just for her. Sting's "Fields Of Gold" finally lives up to its title through the alchemy of Cassidy's transcendent rendition, while other tracks on this anthology showcase her ease in the realms of pop (Christine McVie's "Songbird"), soul ("People Get Ready"), gospel ("Wade On The Water") and traditional standards ("Autumn Leaves" and "Over The Rainbow"). Framed by understated jazz and pop arrangements, Cassidy's clear, soulful voice and exquisite phrasing make her that rarest of vocalists whose interpretations are a complement to any song. A fine introduction to a true talent. --Billy Grenier

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77 of 78 people found the following review helpful
Of all the places to have a trancscendental experience, Terminal 2 at London's Heathrow airport would not come to mind. But that's where I first heard Eva Cassidy's 'Fields of Gold' for the first time playing in a music store, and bought it at once. That track, and 'Over the Rainbow' have the power to bring tears to the eyes of a cynical, middle-aged Englishman and believe me that takes some doing. Her note-perfect purity,, sensitivity and interpretation, added to the tragedy of her own story, make an overwhelmingly powerful musical experience. If there are angels, I imagine that they would sound like Eva Cassidy.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
WOW 19 Mar 2006
By RD VINE™ VOICE
Eva Cassidy's story is one that has touched many people and so has her music. This album (like most of her others) was released after her death. It is an amazing collection of tracks that shows just how diverse a singer she was....
Some songs are jazzy, others are soft and soothing so you just never know whats coming next. What you do know is that each one is sung by an amazing voice. So amazing that it isnt hidden away behind back up singers or loud drums, in fact with Eva Cassidy the tune fades to the background and her voice and the emotion behind every lyric is what captures you. Thats rare these days. Most of the time you dont even know what the song blaring from your radio is about...

Listen to Eva Cassidy and you'll find a new appreciation for good music and a great voice.

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63 of 64 people found the following review helpful
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I discovered Eva like many others via the TOTP2 'OVER THE RAINDOW'recording. I felt I really needed to do myself a favour and find out more about this beautiful voice. I bought Songbird for Valentines day and shared the experience with the woman I love. She listened,cried-in particular to the songbird track-and stated afterwards that it was the most moving voice she had ever heard. Eva Cassidy is by far the best female singing artist we have ever heard.It seems such a damn shame she left this world so soon. But she has left us all the immortality that is her voice and in the way it can touch peoples lives. Buy this album and don't cheat yourselves from experiencing something so beautiful,in what often seems to be such an ugly world. Autumn Leaves, Fields of Gold,Songbird and I know you by Heart are the highlights of this excellent Album,and the other remaining tracks complement it perfectly. My orders for the remaining albums of Eva Cassidy are on their way. Thanks Eva for making the world a better place!.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Songbird
A superb album of contrasting songs although I firmly believe that Eva Cassidy's slow songs are the best. Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. J. Broyd
a beautiful voice
such a waste of a voice,as this lady died so young,and when you listen to this album,if you can listen to it without crying,you will realise this lady was so talented. Read more
Published 2 months ago by hollys yummy mummy
Classic Album
This is a classic album which for some reason has never been part of my record collection. Excellent album if over-sentimental at times
Published 4 months ago by DC
sentiment over reason
have to agree with other 1 star reviewer this is simply banal and no better than many pub bands i have seen i think if she had not died young we may never have heard of her at all... Read more
Published 4 months ago by byekitty
Lovely voice, great tunes
It is such a shame that Eva Cassidy is no longer with us as she has a beautiful voice. If you are not familiar with her, this ia probably one of the better albums to get acquainted... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Cúchullain
Songbird
Nice music, beautifully sung. Some titles I did not know but all is easy listening well worth the money to any Eva Cassidy fan.
Published 4 months ago by Gerald G. Hall
Eva Cassidy
'Songbird' is Eva Cassidys most well known CD with all the songs that most of know and enjoy, I've enjoyed her music for many years, yet never had this compilation, A beautiful... Read more
Published 6 months ago by R. Gardner
Stunning
She has an amazing voice. Her arrangements of well known songs are beautiful. I've listened to her other albums but I think this is her best.
Published 8 months ago by Amanda
Eva sings from her soul - THAT's what makes her special
I have Morten Harket (a-ha) to thank for leading me to Eva. On a Radio 2 show 'Fields of Gold' was one of his chosen songs. Read more
Published 9 months ago by englishheather
Pleasure
We have thoroughly enjoyed this album and would recommend it to anyone. We consider it to be one of her best.
Published 11 months ago by Hilary Downing
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