This posthumous anthology is the perfect introduction to the astonishing vocal talents of Eva Cassidy, a young, relatively unknown singer who died of cancer at 33, just as her career was beginning to gain steam. Cassidy, a native of Washington D.C., gained local favor with her pure, straightforward tone and her lovely, tasteful interpretations of everything from standards to gospel to contemporary pop. SONGBIRD is a definitive best-of selection that picks from Cassidy`s studio albums and shows the depth and breadth of her skills. SONGBIRD`s perfection as a compilation is in its song choice, which covers Cassidy`s takes on gospel ("Oh, Had I A Golden Thread"), soul (Curtis Mayfield`s "People Get Ready"), pop (Sting`s "Fields of Gold"), and well-known standards ("Over the Rainbow"). Cassidy`s own perfection stems from her ability to bring the same precise, inventive phrasing and crystalline tone to each individual song, regardless of genre, making it indelibly her own. This collection became a best-selling number-one album in the U.K., and with good reason.
Track Listing:
DISC 1
Fields of Gold
Wade in the Water
Autumn Leaves
Wayfaring Stranger
Songbird
Time Is a Healer
I Know You by Heart
People Get Ready
Oh, Had I a Golden Thread
Over the Rainbow
Album Information
Release Date:
03/31/1998
Type:
Performer
Genre:
Rock & Pop
Label:
Blix Street Records
Producer:
Chris Biondo; Eva Cassidy
Catalog Number:
10045
Original Release Year:
1998
# of Discs:
1
Studio/Live:
Mixed
Mono/Stereo:
Stereo
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How perfect that this CD was titled Songbird! Eva Cassidy had an extraordinary voice and a unique style. While "Over the Rainbow" was my favorite cut, her talent shined true on each song. Anyone who appreciates beautiful music will want to own this.
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This was a very good CD. It is a shame that she had to leave us at such a young age. I can only dream of the songs that she would have sang for us later in life.
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A friend of mine suggested that I buy an Eva Cassidy CD since I am a huge Sarah McLachlan fan, and my friend thought that if I liked Sarah's music, I would like Eva's. She was right. It's a shame that Eva is no longer with us, but her legacy lives on through her music. This CD has a folksy yet soothing sound about it, and after listening to it only a couple times, I absolutely love it.
Eva Cassidy has an incredible voice. It is a tragedy that her life ended so early. Her voice is unmatched, especially , her rendition of "Over the Rainbow".
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