S-curvy
(Lovely Alameda, the Isle of Style) | | Posted: Jun 13, 2013 - 11:22 | |
I am such a fan of Eva, but in this case, the song itself just falls short for me, so not even Eva's exquisite voice can lift it beyond 8.
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Xstar
(Ya'll, Kentucky) | | Posted: May 29, 2013 - 14:42 | |
Cynaera wrote:
Yep - an extraordinary voice, and gone too soon... RIP, Eva Cassidy.
Tragic loss to a terrible terrible illness!!! 33 years. My Lord!!! God Damn cancer!!!! |
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unclehud
(now 50 feet above the planet in Boston) | | Posted: May 29, 2013 - 14:38 | |
Wow! She did a marvelous job with this. (Of course, I am a sucker for torch singers who put their heart into their vocals.)
Verrrrry tasssssty.
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coy
(san antonio) | | Posted: May 23, 2013 - 11:04 | |
mmhmm
the danny gatton story to eva's no shunshine
with commentary by the incomprable bill
i know i know i know i know
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Lazarus
(Bethany) | | Posted: Mar 27, 2013 - 18:26 | |
Cynaera wrote:Yep - an extraordinary voice, and gone too soon... RIP, Eva Cassidy. Miss you so much, Cynaera...this is a very moving cover... |
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sajitjacob
(Christchurch NZ) | | Posted: Feb 07, 2013 - 14:39 | |
Yawn. Wake me up when it's over.
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ziakut
(Slightly North of Obvlivion) | | Posted: Jan 07, 2013 - 06:34 | |
She slays me with raw emotion. The raw and almost Wes Montgomery style guitar is a perfect touch with the unassuming piano. Oh this is good!
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AndyJ
(Oregon) | | Posted: Dec 23, 2012 - 15:44 | |
Opens my veins and flows in.... Thank You.
She had a way with a song...
Melody Gardot, Jill Barber, Madeleine Peyroux could follow and hold the mood...
Nice change-up pitch following Toni Price... Roy Orbison-? OK... It fits..
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rschmo
| | Posted: Nov 22, 2012 - 07:04 | |
Very surprised at the high rating ... Strikes me as lounge music coming out of a strip mall bar.
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Catecaneverall
(Germany, Leipzig) | | Posted: Oct 24, 2012 - 03:16 | |
finally - after months and months this is the first Eva Cassidy I actually catch on RP - thanks to the universe and Bill :)
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joelbb
| | Posted: Oct 21, 2012 - 22:32 | |
stevendejong wrote:
Actually I came here to complain about the horrible vocals. That Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion trick. Absolutely terrible. Adele, on the other hand, does not jam five scales in each syllable. My intended post was:
Yawn, as if the original wasn't sleep-inducing enough, here comes a girl with a terribly morose cover. And too many vocal tricks. Hope never to hear it again.
Eva Cassidy was an exquisitely talented jazz, blues and R&B vocalist who died terribly young and pretty much unknown of a brain tumor at age 36 . Her work was preserved by friends and is admired by just about every accomplished musician who has ever heard it. And you are a boorish dumb-ass who prefers a can of Jolt Cola to a glass of fine wine. Piss off, Stevie Boy. |
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stevendejong
| | Posted: Sep 20, 2012 - 10:03 | |
R7-12 wrote:In my opinion, Eva rarely showboats like Adelle or C. Dion. That's why her songs seldom induce listening fatigue. Actually I came here to complain about the horrible vocals. That Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion trick. Absolutely terrible. Adele, on the other hand, does not jam five scales in each syllable. My intended post was: Yawn, as if the original wasn't sleep-inducing enough, here comes a girl with a terribly morose cover. And too many vocal tricks. Hope never to hear it again. |
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rockpommel16
(rockpommel´s land...dreaming of netherlands) | | Posted: Sep 20, 2012 - 09:52 | |
johnjconn wrote:When this song was released, my sister and her friends would count the "I know, I know, I know, I know ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"
27
For some stupid reason, I always remember there's 27 "I knows" ...thanks a lot for this info...  .....another one musicdetail i´ll never forget the rest of my life.... |
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chelsiaann
(Helena, Montucky) | | Posted: Jul 19, 2012 - 11:45 | |
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johnjconn
(chicago land) | | Posted: Jul 15, 2012 - 08:41 | |
When this song was released, my sister and her friends would count the "I know, I know, I know, I know ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"
27
For some stupid reason, I always remember there's 27 "I knows" |
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Webfoot
(Eugene, Oregon) | | Posted: Jul 02, 2012 - 16:25 | |
Cynaera wrote:
Yep - an extraordinary voice, and gone too soon... RIP, Eva Cassidy.
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bachbeet
| | Posted: Jun 17, 2012 - 22:49 | |
I am really sorry I was unaware of her when she was alive. She was quite a talent and it is really too bad she died way too young.
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R7-12
(Abbotsford, BC) | | Posted: Jun 13, 2012 - 17:12 | |
If one listens for the subtleties of Eva's vocal inflections the emotion and passion does indeed reveal itself. However, one must have a playback system with enough fidelity to reproduce at least some of that through the speakers.
In my opinion, Eva rarely showboats like Adelle or C. Dion. That's why her songs seldom induce listening fatigue.
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sajitjacob
(Christchurch NZ) | | Posted: May 31, 2012 - 18:37 | |
Meh.
Edit: She knows... apparently.
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Karmala
(Finland (Europe)) | | Posted: Apr 30, 2012 - 01:07 | |
handyrae wrote:
I respectfully disagree. I think there's plenty of emotion there.
Here, here. I hear it too. A definite 9. |
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ziakut
(The Windy City) | | Posted: Apr 15, 2012 - 10:13 | |
Life is unfair...always has been...always will be. Sigh...guess we have to make do with what we have and hope for the best. I miss Eva Cassidy.
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TJS
(Bradley, Il) | | Posted: Mar 29, 2012 - 07:43 | |
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handyrae
(Zero Point Field) | | Posted: Mar 29, 2012 - 07:40 | |
fredriley wrote:
I wouldn't yawn because it's a nice enough cover, but there's no passion in her singing. Her voice is fine but it doesn't sound like she's pining for her lover, unlike the original cri de coeur. This would go down fine in a hotel bar late at night, but it doesn't rouse the emotions as it should do. 5 from the unmoved Nottingham jury, 9 for the original.
I respectfully disagree. I think there's plenty of emotion there. |
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socalhol
(Seattle) | | Posted: Mar 14, 2012 - 18:39 | |
fredriley wrote:
I wouldn't yawn because it's a nice enough cover, but there's no passion in her singing. Her voice is fine but it doesn't sound like she's pining for her lover, unlike the original cri de coeur. This would go down fine in a hotel bar late at night, but it doesn't rouse the emotions as it should do. 5 from the unmoved Nottingham jury, 9 for the original.
Well said, Fred |
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the_jake
(on the sideline) | | Posted: Feb 07, 2012 - 20:04 | |
the_jake2 wrote: Silky smooth sweet voice. Very nice indeed.  What he said - lovely voice and arraignment. |
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martinc
(Ottawa Canada) | | Posted: Jan 11, 2012 - 05:47 | |
This is one song that I like no matter who performs it. This is a nice version.
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audiophelia
(Pennsylvania) | | Posted: Dec 10, 2011 - 10:26 | |
Such a shame that's she's gone! :'(
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hbs47
(SE England) | | Posted: Dec 10, 2011 - 10:25 | |
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laozilover
(Left of Chicago and up) | | Posted: Dec 06, 2011 - 05:49 | |
reviewing my rating for the song 8 yup
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Seahunt
(Parent's Basement) | | Posted: Nov 23, 2011 - 10:33 | |
One of my regrets in life is not being able to see her live. RIP Eva.
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