Eva Cassidy did not get much recognition for the beautiful pure clarity and simplicity of her voice until after she died at the age of thirty-three of cancer.
Although she is from the Washington D.C. area, her first real recognition came in the England after her death. She appeared often in a D.C.club Blues Alley to a legion of faithful fans. The last song she sang publicly was in that club. Her choice? WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD. She made her way painfully to the stage and sang her farewell to the fans that knew her best.
I have chosen for you, however, OVER THE RAINBOW, the song that brought her the recognition she deserved.
To learn more about Eva go to YouTube and search Eva Cassidy. There is a three part ABC Nightline program that further expands what I have told you above, as well as a selection of her songs.
Songbird, Imagine and Live at Blues Alley are her albums.
A beautiful voice was silenced too soon.
Enjoy and have a nice day.
Sam
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Song of the Week!
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