From: WARFELT@Nationwide.com

"Has Eva Cassidy been discussed here?  I asked Santa to select one her
discs
for me.   Santa selected Songbird which is a compilation of sorts.  My God,
what an instrument this lady had.   I had no background or exposure.   I
had heard about her being an influence on such and such, but I had no idea
what I was in store for.   I feel certain that I will go out and get here
entire catalogue and obsess over it.  Such a shame that she passed on so
quickly.   The songbird disc completely trashed me.   I was listening to it
at work on headphones.   The final cut is Somewhere Over the Rainbow.  Now
I am a bit jaded about this song because it has been done to death and
couldn't imagine another take on it.   By the time it was finished,  tears
were welling in my eyes and I didn't want to let my co-workers see me
breakdown....."


Wow, this is the second time this week I've heard this same response from
the same performance (Eva's version of "Under The Rainbow".) I'm thinking I
should check out her stuff. For those in the know, where's a good place to
start (sounds like this SONGBIRD might be it,) and how would you describe
her style?

Have a safe & happy New Year y'all! I'm spending it with my in-laws.

-Jeff Brenneman

NP: The Steppes - Gods, Men & Ghosts