Eva Marie Cassidy (February 2, 1963 in Washington, DC – November 2, 1996 in… Read Full Bio ↴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 four million copies, and in early 2001 the compilation album Songbird reached #1 on the UK album charts.
Eva Cassidy was the third of four children born to Hugh and Barbara Cassidy. From an early age, she displayed artistic and musical talent. When she was nine years old, her father taught her to play the guitar, and she began to play and sing at family gatherings.
While a student at Bowie High School, she did sing with a local band, called Stonehenge, and received considerable praise.
At the age of eighteen, Cassidy began her professional career, singing and playing guitar in a Washington, D.C., area band, called Easy Street. This band performed in a variety of styles, at weddings, corporate parties, and pubs.
During the summer of 1983, Cassidy sang and played guitar, six days per week, at Wild World, in Maryland. Her brother Dan was also a member of this working band.
Throughout the 1980s, Cassidy worked with a number of other bands, including the soul and Motown-oriented band The Honeybees, and the techno-pop band Characters Without Names, later called Method Actor.
During this period, Cassidy also worked as a propagator at a plant nursery and as a furniture painter in Annapolis, Maryland. In 1986, she met (bassist and recording engineer) Chris Biondo, who encouraged her and helped her find work as a backup singer for various acts. In 1990, Biondo and Cassidy hired the so-called "Eva Cassidy Band", composed of Chris Biondo, Lenny Williams, Keith Grimes and Raice McLeod, and she began to perform frequently in the Washington area.
In 1992, Biondo played a tape of Cassidy's voice for Chuck Brown. Best known as the "Godfather of Go-go", Brown is also a jazz and blues vocalist. This led to the first commercial recording of Cassidy, the duet album with Chuck Brown, The Other Side; which featured performances of classic songs such as "Fever", Billie Holiday's "God Bless the Child" and Cassidy's signature tune "Over the Rainbow". The album was released and distributed by Liaison Records, the label that also released Brown's Go-go albums. The duet CD attracted the attention of various record companies, but the offers all required Cassidy to pigeonhole herself within a single style (e.g., pop or jazz), something she adamantly refused to do.[citation needed]
In 1993 Eva Cassidy was first honored by the Washington area music community when she was awarded two Wammie awards for "Female Vocalist Roots/Traditional R&B" and "Vocalist Jazz/Traditional." The next year she was chosen to perform for the awards ceremony.
In January 1996, Cassidy recorded the album Live at Blues Alley, about which The Washington Post later commented that "she could sing anything and make it sound like the only music that mattered". [1] Cassidy was unhappy with her singing on the album, because she had a bad cold on the night of the recording; she began recording a studio album which was eventually released as Eva by Heart posthumously in 1997.
During a promotional event for the Live at Blues Alley CD in July 1996, Cassidy noticed an ache in her hips, which she attributed to stiffness from painting murals. The pain persisted, and, a few weeks later, Cassidy was diagnosed with melanoma. By the time of her diagnosis, the cancer had spread throughout her body. Cassidy's health rapidly deteriorated, and her final performance was in September 1996. At the performance, she had used a walker to reach the stage, sang "What a Wonderful World" in front of an audience of friends, and was subsequently admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital.[citation needed]
Eva Cassidy died on November 2, 1996, at the age of 33. She was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Washington Area Music Association.
Eva Cassidy was the third of four children born to Hugh and Barbara Cassidy. From an early age, she displayed artistic and musical talent. When she was nine years old, her father taught her to play the guitar, and she began to play and sing at family gatherings.
While a student at Bowie High School, she did sing with a local band, called Stonehenge, and received considerable praise.
At the age of eighteen, Cassidy began her professional career, singing and playing guitar in a Washington, D.C., area band, called Easy Street. This band performed in a variety of styles, at weddings, corporate parties, and pubs.
During the summer of 1983, Cassidy sang and played guitar, six days per week, at Wild World, in Maryland. Her brother Dan was also a member of this working band.
Throughout the 1980s, Cassidy worked with a number of other bands, including the soul and Motown-oriented band The Honeybees, and the techno-pop band Characters Without Names, later called Method Actor.
During this period, Cassidy also worked as a propagator at a plant nursery and as a furniture painter in Annapolis, Maryland. In 1986, she met (bassist and recording engineer) Chris Biondo, who encouraged her and helped her find work as a backup singer for various acts. In 1990, Biondo and Cassidy hired the so-called "Eva Cassidy Band", composed of Chris Biondo, Lenny Williams, Keith Grimes and Raice McLeod, and she began to perform frequently in the Washington area.
In 1992, Biondo played a tape of Cassidy's voice for Chuck Brown. Best known as the "Godfather of Go-go", Brown is also a jazz and blues vocalist. This led to the first commercial recording of Cassidy, the duet album with Chuck Brown, The Other Side; which featured performances of classic songs such as "Fever", Billie Holiday's "God Bless the Child" and Cassidy's signature tune "Over the Rainbow". The album was released and distributed by Liaison Records, the label that also released Brown's Go-go albums. The duet CD attracted the attention of various record companies, but the offers all required Cassidy to pigeonhole herself within a single style (e.g., pop or jazz), something she adamantly refused to do.[citation needed]
In 1993 Eva Cassidy was first honored by the Washington area music community when she was awarded two Wammie awards for "Female Vocalist Roots/Traditional R&B" and "Vocalist Jazz/Traditional." The next year she was chosen to perform for the awards ceremony.
In January 1996, Cassidy recorded the album Live at Blues Alley, about which The Washington Post later commented that "she could sing anything and make it sound like the only music that mattered". [1] Cassidy was unhappy with her singing on the album, because she had a bad cold on the night of the recording; she began recording a studio album which was eventually released as Eva by Heart posthumously in 1997.
During a promotional event for the Live at Blues Alley CD in July 1996, Cassidy noticed an ache in her hips, which she attributed to stiffness from painting murals. The pain persisted, and, a few weeks later, Cassidy was diagnosed with melanoma. By the time of her diagnosis, the cancer had spread throughout her body. Cassidy's health rapidly deteriorated, and her final performance was in September 1996. At the performance, she had used a walker to reach the stage, sang "What a Wonderful World" in front of an audience of friends, and was subsequently admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital.[citation needed]
Eva Cassidy died on November 2, 1996, at the age of 33. She was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Washington Area Music Association.
Son Of A Preacher Man
Eva Cassidy Lyrics
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A Bold Young Farmer A bold young farmer courted me He stole my heart and…
Ain Ain't no sunshine when he's gone It's not warm when he's…
Ain't Doin' Too Bad Well, I got me some money And a fine place to…
Ain't No Sunshine Ain't no sunshine when he's gone It's not warm when he's…
Ain`t No Sunshine Ain't no sunshine when he's gone It's not warm when he's…
American Tune Many is the time I’ve been mistaken And many times confused …
Anniversary Song Today, has been a special day, an anniversary of request Tha…
At Last At last, my love has come along my lonely days are…
Autumn Leaves The falling leaves drift by my window The falling leaves of…
Baby I love You If you want my lovin′ If you really do Don't be afraid…
Blue Eyes Crying In the twilight glow I see, Blue eyes crying in the…
Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain In the twilight glow I see, Blue eyes crying in the…
Blue Skies Blue skies smiling on me Nothing but blue skies do I…
Blues in the Night My mama done tol' me When I was in pigtails My mama…
Bold Young Farmer A bold young farmer courted me He stole my heart and…
Bridge Over Trobled Water When you're weary feeling small When tears are in your eyes…
Bridge Over Troubled Water When you're weary feeling small When tears are in your eyes…
Chain of Fools Chain, chain, chain (Chain, chain, chain) Chain, chain, chai…
Cheek to Cheek Heaven I'm in heaven And my heart beats so that I…
Coat of Many Colors Back through the years I go wonderin' once again Back to the…
Cross My Heart If I give my heart to you tonight Will you still…
Danny Boy Oh Danny boy the pipes the pipes are calling From glen…
Dark End of the Street At the dark end of the street That's where we always…
Dark Eyed Molly Deep and dark are my true love's eyes, Blacker still is…
Drown in My Own Tears It brings a tear into my eyes When I begin to…
Drowning in the Sea of Love I've been down one time And I've been down two times But…
Drowning is the sea of love I've been down one time And I've been down two times But…
Early Morning Rain In the early morning rain with a dollar in my…
Early One Morning Early one morning As the sun was rising I heard a voice…
Easy Street Dream It's Sunday morning I can feel the side effects You shake …
Emotional Step I know you've been hurt before I've seen the pain Your heart…
End The Rain The darkened day Clouded skies lay low Silence spreads acros…
Fever Never know how much I love you Never know how much…
Fields Of Gold You'll remember me when the west wind moves Among the fields…
Fine and Mellow My man don't love me He treats me so mean My man…
Forever Open your eyes I'm not far away It won't be too much…
Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You What makes me treat you the way I do Gee baby…
Getting Out I'm getting out of this town I'm going far far away I'm…
God Bless the Child Them that's got shall get Them that's not shall lose So the…
Hallelujah I Love Him So Let me tell you 'bout a boy I know He's my…
Honeysuckle Rose Every honey bee fills with jealousy When they see you out…
How Can I Keep From Singing My life goes on in endless song Above earth's lamentations, …
how can i keep from singing- My life goes on in endless song Above earth's lamentations,…
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How Will It End Backwards vocal:) What does God taste like to you The tho…
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I Can Only Be Me Butterflies begin from having been another As a child is bor…
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I've Got This Feeling I've got this feeling Deep down inside And it makes me feel…
if i give my heart If I give my heart to you tonight Will you still…
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Song Bird For you there'll be no crying For you the sun will…
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Stay You look me in the eye And I see the sorrow A…
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Take Me to the River I don't know why I love you like I do After…
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@qtrtilldawn
Copy and paste, hope it works. I too was interested and looked it up:
Personnel
Eva Cassidy - vocals, backup vocals, guitar
Chris Biondo - bass guitar, acoustic guitar, synthesizers, percussion
Keith Grimes - electric guitar
Lenny Williams - piano, organ, synthesizers, orchestra
Raice McLeod - drums, percussion
Dan Cassidy - violin
Blues Webb - drums, percussion
William "JuJu" House - drums
Chris Walker - trumpet
Jen Krupa - trombone
Leonie & Amba Tremain - backup vocals
Steve Lima - guitar, bass guitar, drums, Hammond organ
Rob Cooper - Dobro and electric lap steel guitar
@nancyleecountry1
Billy Ray was the preacher's son and when his daddy would visit he'd come along
When they gathered around and started talking
That's when Billy would take me walking
Out through the backyard we'd go walking
Then he'd look into my eyes
Lord knows to my surprise
The only one who could ever teach me was the son of a preacher man
Only boy who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was he was oh you know he was
Being good isn't always easy no matter how hard I try
When he started sweet talking to me
Tell me everything is alright he'd kiss and tell me everything is alright
Can I get away again tonight?
The only one who could ever teach me was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was he was oh you know he was
Oh
The only one who could ever teach me was the son of a preacher man
Only boy who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was he was oh you know he was
How well I remember the look that was in his eyes
Stealing kisses from me on the sly
Taking time to make time telling me that he's all mine
Learning from each other's knowing
Looking to see how much we're growing
And the only one who could ever teach me was the son of a preacher man
Only boy who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was he was oh you know he was
The only one who could ever teach me was the son of a preacher man
Only boy who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was he was oh you know he was
@miriampilato2674
Billy-Ray was a preacher's son
And when his daddy would visit he'd come along
When they gathered around and started talking
That's when Billy would take me walking
Out through the back yard we'd go walking
Then he'd look into my eyes
Lord knows to my surprise
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Oh, the only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was, he was, oh, you know he was
Being good isn't always easy
No matter how hard I try
When he started sweet talking to me
He'd come and tell me everythings alright
He'd kiss and tell me everything is alright
Can I get away again tonight?
The only one who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh, you know he was
Oh, the only one who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Oh, the only boy who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh, you know he was
How well I remember
The look that was in his eyes
Stealing kisses from me on the sly
Taking time to make time
Telling me that he's all mine
Learning from each other's knowing
Looking to see how much we're growing
And the only one who could ever teach me was
A son of a preacher man
Oh, the only boy who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh you know he was
The only one who could ever teach me was
A son of a preacher man
Oh, the only boy who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh you know he was
@nefelichristodoulopoulou7917
Billy Ray was the preacher's son
And when his daddy would visit he'd come along
When they gathered 'round and started talkin'
That's when Billy would take me walkin'
Out through the back yard we'd go walkin'
Then he'd look into my eyes
Lord knows, to my surprise
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, ooh, yes, he was
Being good isn't always easy
No matter how hard I try
When he started sweet-talkin' to me
He'd come and tell me "Everything is alright"
He'd kiss and tell me "Everything is alright"
Can I get away again tonight?
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, ooh, Lord knows, he was (yes, he was)
How well I remember
The look that was in his eyes
Stealin' kisses from me on the sly
Takin' time to make time
Tellin' me that he's all mine
Learnin' from each other's knowin'
Lookin' to see how much we've grown and
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh, yes, he was
He was the sweet-talkin' son of a preacher man
(The only boy who could ever teach me)
I kissed me the son of a preacher man
(The only one who could ever move me)
The sweet-lovin' son of a preacher man
(The only one who could ever groove me)
(Was the son of a preacher man)
(The only one who could ever reach me)
(Was the son of a)
@maroonboutique
Billy Ray was the preacher's son
And when his daddy would visit he'd come along
When they gathered 'round and started talkin'
That's when Billy would take me walkin'
Out through the back yard we'd go walkin'
Then he'd look into my eyes
Lord knows, to my surprise
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, ooh, yes, he was
Being good isn't always easy
No matter how hard I try
When he started sweet-talkin' to me
He'd come and tell me "Everything is alright"
He'd kiss and tell me "Everything is alright"
Can I get away again tonight?
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, ooh, Lord knows, he was (yes, he was)
How well I remember
The look that was in his eyes
Stealin' kisses from me on the sly
Takin' time to make time
Tellin' me that he's all mine
Learnin' from each other's knowin'
Lookin' to see how much we've grown and
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh, yes, he was
He was the sweet-talkin' son of a preacher man
(The only boy who could ever teach me)
I kissed me the son of a preacher man
(The only one who could ever move me)
The sweet-lovin' son of a preacher man
(The only one who could ever groove me)
(Was the son of a preacher man)
(The only one who could ever reach me)
(Was the son of a)
@billpate4727
What makes her voice so unique is that she could sing anything from Jazz, Contemporary, 50-60's classics, R & B, it didn't matter. Were she alive today to know how important her music became to people and the fame she has, she would be embarrassed by it all. She lived life in a simple way, but when she picked up her guitar, sat in front of a mike, opened her mouth and the music reached your ears, she was in a world of pure beauty and pure special. We have had special entertainers who have graced us with some of the best songs going, and now Eva is with them, and I would almost imagine, she's giving them lessons on how to pour your soul into the music.
@JesuJoy9
You are so right, Bill Pate. Your imagination is spot on. Just wait! :-) /\
@horseyhorselips3501
Excellent Comment
@biancachristine7860
Truth
@joelorsong9127
She was a friend...and you're right on point!
@dpersons49
She was one the greatest of all time and i play her songs on trumpet all the time!
@donnavorbach215
One of the greatest singers singing a favorite song!
@georgemelvin880
Smiles, hello Donna 🌺 😊
@a-z1904
The only one who could ever reach me was Eva.🙏🇫🇷
@justanothergirl9753
Well said