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 | Title : Time After Time
Author : Eva Cassidy
Release Date : 20000620
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $16.98
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Editorial Reviews :
Minus all the machinery that the music industry can put behind an artist, Eva Cassidy sang bewitchingly in Washington, D.C. and then died without fanfare in 1996, when she was a mere 33 years old. And then the world began hearing Cassidy, thanks largely to Songbird, a posthumous collection of locally released album tracks that went on to garner media attention, critical praise, and commercial success. This collection gathers both live and studio cuts delivered within warm, mostly acoustic settings; often it is simply Cassidy, her voice, and her guitar. Inside are some of Cassidy's best-executed covers, beginning with Paul Simon's 'Kathy's Song' and ending with a stellar rendition of the traditional gospel 'Way Beyond the Blue.' In between are heart-wringing versions of Bill Withers's 'Ain't No Sunshine' and Cyndi Lauper's 'Time After Time.' What distinguishes Cassidy so completely is her offhand ability to transform songs beyond their initial character with a voice that brilliantly mixes an airy floating quality and an edge that you know can pop open to reveal a belt-it-out strength to rival the best in the singer's trade.
Buyer Reviews :
Eva Cassidy is probably the greatest voice never heard. But, happily, that is changing. Her voice cannot be described with just a few words because she does so much with it on such varied material. But if I had to choose one word, it would be soulful. Because when Eva sang... she meant it. It doesn't matter whether your first introduction comes from the Songbird CD or Time After Time. Anyone who appreciates a real God-given voice will love Eva. The title track, Time After Time, is an excellent example of how Eva can sing a song in a way that causes the listener to hear it differently. She makes it new again. Her interpretations bring new meaning and beauty to other songs on the CD like, Ain't No Sunshine and The Letter. I am usually a traditionalist and reluctant to like coversongs. But Eva is the absolute exception! As for the ballads and folk songs such as I Wandered by a Brookside, Anniversary Song and Woodstock... I dare anyone to get through the entire CD without being brought to tears. But Eva would not want it to end that way. So the CD ends with the gospel song Way Beyond The Blue. There are no instruments on this track except her rich and honest voice, which is no longer with us on earth. She is with God, way beyond the blue. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy and Chris Biondi for carrying on and making it possible for us to enjoy Eva's music.
(by Cynthia Tinker)
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