Imagine What Could Have Been

My second foray into the remarkable world of Eva Cassidy was as good as my first, "Live at Blues Alley." This young lady had an incredible vocal talent, both in terms of ability and interpretation. Where a woman this young obtained all the vocal talent contained in this CD is a mystery only God can answer, but at least we get to hear her legacy.

You Can't Imagine

I love music - have been playing all my life and have a collection of CDs that number in the thousands. I listen to everything from Patti Austin to Frank Zappa. Eva Cassidy is on a very short list of absolute favorites. Eva's voice simply has to be heard. Eva blends the sweet sincerity of a folk singer with the power and bluesy feel of an R & B or Jazz singer. The songs on Imagine are a collection that showcases her folksier side. Just beautiful! If you don't have any Eva, you should. Once you do, you'll want everything.

Imagine any voice being as lovely

I had heard of Eva Cassidy like most, with the tragedy of a young life full of talent snubbed out so early. I bought "Songbird" and enjoyed it. Many months later (last week), a co-worker gave me "Imagine" and said it was too 'durge-like' for her tastes. Having Eva's "Songbird", I was excited about hearing another of her albums. Like most, I never acted on my good intentions of buying other albums, my loss. I listened to "Imagine" with my earphones at work, and literally was brought to tears. I have never heard a more beautiful rendition of "Danny Boy". I also loved, "Who Knows Where the Time Goes", "I Can Only be Me", "You've Changed", and "Tennesee Waltz". Most reviews rave on John Lennon's "Imagine", the title cut, but although it was good, the others mentioned were my favorites. If only "Danny Boy" was on the CD, it would have been worth the price of the whole CD. Now, I want to buy the Nightline t.v. broadcast about Eva, as I really want to see moving pictures of her. What a legacy she was left us. I thanked by co-worker, saying I'm glad our tastes are so different, as otherwise I would not have experienced this album (at least not so soon), and come to love it as I have. I hope Eva's family knows how much they have given the world with Eva's beautiful Life. Lord, be precious to your Soul, Eva Cassidy.