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Songbird cherry-picks tracks from the three locally released albums of Eva Cassidy, whose hauntingly beautiful vocals went virtually unheard outside her native Washington, D.C., during her short 33 years with us. Lost to melanoma in 1996, Cassidy sang with an unaffected purity and an astonishing ability to make both classic and contemporary songs sound like they were written just for her. Sting's "Fields of Gold" finally lives up to its title through the alchemy of Cassidy's transcendent rendition, while other tracks on this anthology showcase her ease in the realms of pop, soul, gospel, and traditional standards. Framed by understated jazz and pop arrangements, Cassidy's clear, soulful voice and exquisite phrasing make her that rarest of vocalists whose interpretations are a complement to any song. A fine introduction to a true talent.
Condition: Brand New Factory Sealed
TRACK LISTING
1 Fields of Gold Live 4:42
2 Wade in the Water 4:02
3 Autumn Leaves Live 4:41
4 Wayfaring Stranger 4:26
5 Songbird 3:43
6 Time Is a Healer 4:16
7 I Know You by Heart 3:59
8 People Get Ready Live 3:16
9 Oh, Had I a Golden Thread Live 4:49
10 Over the Rainbow 4:57
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