Most Eva Cassidy fans had already given up hope of ever seeing a documentary about the life of their beloved singer. Over the past two decades dozens of filmmakers have knocked in vain on Eva’s parents’ door. English documentary maker Malcolm Willis and his Irish partner Alex Fegan had more …
About the Fanclub
The Eva Cassidy phenomenon began too late for the woman herself to enjoy it, although whether she would have enjoyed international fame is another matter. What is beyond doubt is the power of the recordings she left behind to affect the listener. Eva’s singing brings both hope and comfort. Her music gives listeners the strength to resign themselves to mortality.
On what would have been Eva Cassidy’s 52th birthday, her first fan club saw the light of day.
Read moreBiography Eva Cassidy
Eva Marie Cassidy (February 2, 1963 in Washington, DC – November 2, 1996 in Bowie, Maryland) was an American vocalist described by the British newspaper The Guardian as “one of the greatest voices of her generation.” She had a diverse repertoire of jazz, blues, folk, gospel and pop. Cassidy remained virtually unknown outside of her native Washington, DC, when she died of melanoma (which had spread to her bones) in 1996. Her posthumously released recordings have since sold in excess of 12 million copies, and in early 2001 the compilation album Songbird reached #1 on the UK album charts.
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We remember Eva Cassidy (2 February 1963 – 2 November 1996). She died 25 years ago. ‘Songbirds keep singing’
Behind the Rainbow
In Behind the Rainbow Johan Bakker re-evaluates Eva Cassidy’s brief performing career and the fame that only came after her death at the age of 33. The author has interviewed Eva’s friends, colleagues and family in Washington D.C. and Maryland, tracing her short life, her idealism and her disillusionment with the business side of her trade. Through it all her shimmering spirit shines making this biography both a searching analysis and a warm commemoration of a uniquely talented young woman.
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2022
Review Behind The Rainbow
“I discovered Eva Cassidy’s music almost 3 years ago. A friend sent me the ‘Songbird’ Lp on vinyl. I was instantly hooked, I mean this young lady does a version of “Over The Rainbow” that rivals Judy Garland’s classic version. As I usually do when I ‘discover’ a new artist, …
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2022
Flowers cannot bloom unless it is their season
Eva Cassidy did not like to be the centre of attention. She had more fun recording songs in Chris Biondo’s studio than performing in front of an audience. She would have loved to sing in Stevie Wonder’s backing choir, though. This wasn’t false modesty on Eva’s part, she really meant …
Discography
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| The Orther Side 1992 | Live at Blues Alley 1996 |
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| Eva by Heart 1997 | Songbird 1998 |
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| Time after time 2000 | No Boundaries 2000 |
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| Imagine 2002 | American Tune 2003 |
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| Wonderful World 2004 | Somewhere 2008 |
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| Simply Eva 2011 | The best of Eva 2012 |
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| Nightbird 2015 |
