A Red Red Rose(Live at Pearl's) by Eva Cassidy

[jewel1260]

What a beautiful voice and mesmerizing rendition of Red Red Rose! So simple and pure in quality. I'm sorry but I have to disagree with some people calling her insecure. She may have been shy but to her credit she stood in front of live audiences and sang her songs which is more than I can say for any of us. I would say humble is a better description and that is why she sings so beautifully.

[cathiefredrickson]

So so very beautiful, what an incredible voice, breath taking!!!

[BABO334]

so little you people know about Eva. She was the most popular singer in Washington.DC and recieved numerious awards from local music associations. shows were done in front of sell out crows at one of the most popular night spots in DC Her remarks were made "are you people still awake" because she just didn't know what else to say.

[Singa2570]

The beauty and perfection of her singing just render me speechless. Wish I could say more.

[glasgow1234]

What an absolute perfect version of my most favourite of Scottish Songs! She may not be Scottish but she is certainly a bonnie lass and i'm sure there just has to be a wee bit of Scottish blood somewhere there with a voice like hers! I know she is up there now with the famous bard Rabbie Burns singing to him and all of heaven :)

[davidleauanae]

It would have been an honour to have the privilege to see Eva Cassidy live in concert.

RIP EVA !!!

[reallyrolly]

She was very shy, and really lacking in confidence when performing and it shows. She never knew how much her talent could mezmerize people and probably took this awe and wonder as being boredom by her audience. If only she was alive today to see how the world appreciates her special gift. Her family must be eternally saddened that this precious talent was snuffed out in its prime

[Nupamaka]

Seventh generation Scottish here and also very proud of it.. Still pipers in the family and we do celebrate that tradition. Linda Dairzel Dundee Park Maine

[briangrocock1]

After listening to all sounds for 40 years,this STANDS ALONE!!!

BEATLES BUDDY RICH AND ALL IF YOU AIN'T HEARD THIS LADY YOU HAVE NOT LIVEDbrian grocok nottingham

[expressivechild]

Sad to know that she herself didn't realize how amazingly talented she was....

[thirza2008]

Ahhh... Happy Burns' Night! Though it were ten thousand miles.

[lachcris]

As a proud Scotsman myself , I'm sure our famous bard Robert Burns would have shed a tear over Eva's beautiful rendition of his song !.

[TAPlastic]

Some people need the radio or tv to tell them when something is good I don't I stopped listening to the radio it's full of crap I can hear anything I want to on here.

[TAPlastic]

3 empty shells without a soul clicked dislike oh jealousy is a terrible thing especially when the person is no longer with us.

[duckbiter]

The most shocking thing for me is the applause at the end - must have been at least 4 or 5 people in the audience.

WHERE WERE WE ALL??

[ianwalkerdownland]

At the time Eva died TV Radio always played Over the rainbow with their news clips, I did think much of myself and wondered what all the fuss was about. It was not untill

I started using youtube and clicked on Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain and was really taken back,It brought tears to my eyes partly a mix of emotion of the beauty of this song but also that she had gone. America never realised what a treasure they had untill it was too late. Britain made up for it.

[mmedefarge]

@ianwalkerdownland I'm American but I'd never heard of Eva until Dave Marish did a tribute piece about her on a news show called "Nightline". Shame on those American media moguls who didn't give Eva airplay here. I usually listen to a classical station but traditional pieces such as this might have made it on there as well.

[poopsienoremac]

eva forever young forever loved forever matchless

[lakings13]

No surprise she is gone as God only allows his angels a short time on Earth..

[brownsrd16]

"Is everybody still awake?" she asks.

I'd like to shake the hand of the one man there who replied; "Oh yes" because he didn’t need any one else to tell him just how great she was.

[JChristineH]

What a truly beautiful rendition of the Robbie Burns song.

[beatlific]

A truly beautiful and magical voice. Thanks for posting this lovely recording, she sounds just as wonderful in a live recording as she does in a studio.

[practicing4]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SONG!!! I love this and am moved to tears! Thank you for posting this!!!! Blessings, min :-)

[danjach]

stoianovaurelia

[dominothe1]

beautiful angel where have you gone?

[sellack]

Check out Eddie Reader's quicker version - excellent

[CheckinGagaiNagain]

AwAke:)

[bergerfry]

My comment was posted with nothing but respect in mind. I know I wouldn't be asleep if I could have been in her audience.

[bergerfry]

I notice that she asks if people are still awake in a couple different videos. The one flaw I can find with Eva is that she never learned the difference between people sleeping and people being mesmerized.

[Joner888]

@bergerfry I don't think I quite agree with you. At the time when Eva made these remarks, people did not realize how great a singer she was & therefore did not pay much attention to her performances. She had very small audiences & earned very little money(really very little) from her singing. In retrospect & now(in the present) everyone in the world realizes how great a singer she was.

[beatlific]

@Joner888

I agree, it's amazing itsn't it, how the world now realises just how special she was, and yet she went for so long without being discovered. such a tragic loss, her music and her voice are amazing.

[reallyrolly]

@Joner888 , you are so correct, have read her biography, and due to her lack of confidence, she always thought people didn't like her performances..if only she know

[dedicateddad]

@Joner888 Sorry - I think you're incorrect. Nobody could possibly have heard/SEEN this - and not felt in the presence of The Divine.

Everyone I know who has ever heard her sing has gone on to listen to everything else they could find. I can't imagine what it must have been like to go out for dinner, see some blonde chick with a guitar and then have THIS happen?!

"Mesmerized" indeed!

Must also remember she was PAINFULLY shy and very insecure -- this is where the "awake" is born IMHO

My $0.02

[SDD3204]

@bergerfry Read that Eva played at Pearls regularly (anybody know the address?) Played at Treaty of Paris in Annapolis too. Folks came to eat rather than listen, so perhaps lack of appreciation frustrated Eva a bit? Nevertheless Eva never sought out fame in her lifetime and was painfully shy on stage at times. I live nearby. Today CDs are stocked locally but she is barely known by 10% of the local population here even though she is IMHO the most (only?) famous person from her home town by far!

[SDD3204]

@bergerfry Unfortunately her audience was more likely mesmerized by the food in front of them at the time. I too can't believe she could sing like this night anfter night with only a handful of regular friends to appreciate her. They came to Pearls just to listen and support her.

[myomyomyomy]

Eva, with this wonderful song, you tug at my heart. A truly beautiful rendition.

[shifty39]

well eva, you are still with us------------i don't understand life myself

[mazalli]

I'm a Scot and this is by far my favourite version, despite the lack of accent. Eva Cassidy is just amazing - taken from us way too early

[bethyk8]

How did you get hold of these recordings? I would love to hear her live at pearls songs. I contacted her family, concerning if they were ever going to make an album of the songs. They said that they would love to and have wanted to for a while, but the record company refused it. I can't believe it!

[SingJazzWithSoul18]

This is the equivilent to hearing a real life angel singing with a harp....

rip eva we love you! :(

[suprsnips]

She can reach way down deep and awake feelings that that you haven't felt for a long time. I'm an old man, and I cry like a baby when I hear this lady sing. She left before she was finished.

[DeathGoddesses]

aww that touched my heart. :) I agree!

[livelaughandlovelong]

"Is everybody still awake?"

I'm betting they were hypnotized Eva. I would have been. I wonder how many of these folks realized at the time what true greatness they were witnessing?

Wow. Thanks Joner for the gift of posting this.

[MrJohnLotus]

This is absolute perfect.

An angel

To bad she is more known after her dead.

There is so much crap on the radio.

She and other artists should be more famous. So should be Randolph le Clercq

[KarlWithakay]

@MrJohnLotus the reason she was never more known. She did so much different stuff. Adult Contemporary, Folk, and old stuff. Record companies like stuff that fits neatly into format. Why? Because radio stations are formatted. You have country stations, classic rock stations, top 40 stations, hip hop and rap stations, oldies stations, etc. A great song though and I never get tired of listening to her. I can understand why she never got signed but I think they missed out.

[LibertyTreeBud]

Oh, I wish I could hear her sing every song I love. Alas, I must be content with what we've got. Eva, you sing like an angel.

[Ising4u333]

Listening to this angel is both pleasure and pain. The pleasure of her voice, extraordinary passion, intutition and delivery;.. and pain that she is gone and we will never hear her live, or be able to express our gratitude to her for touching our hearts. We are blessed that she recorded so many songs. Beautiful Angel.

[utterlycutterly]

she was an amazing talented artist her likes will never again be seen on this earth, God Bless you Eva .

[antigeekess]

This live performance, like the few others we have from Eva, is a national treasure.

Thanks for posting it.

[Hardrick]

How this song (and especially when sung by Eva) makes my Scottish heritage come to life. I see my long gone father and his father who were so proud of Scotland. Even though I'm advanced in age myself, the tears flow and my heart feels the emotional strain for a homeland I never knew but can't forget. Peter AIKMAN

[HAPPYTHELEAF]

You are not alone in the respect,Burns was such a wonderful poet akin to the old bards of Ireland and the wandering scholars teaching in the hedgerows.

[hilly1690]

GOD BLESS FROM SCOTLAND

[wisewonder52]

stunning

[monksterman]

Perhaps sometimes God allows only the very few to savor true brilliance and the genius of one such as Eva in a live situation. Yes we humans can't fathom why a talent such as this didn't get the deserved rewards whilst on this earthly plane.

It will forever remain a mystery to us, this thing about life being unfair, won't it?

I'm just forever grateful to Joner and the others who have posted this beautiful Angel for our listening pleasure. She is now singing in God's choir. My Heart thanks you!

[komodiakarma]

She didn't want to sign a limiting recording contract...So her artistry stayed alive...and we are now blessed because she stayed TRUE to her art. How rare such a diamond is...!! I love her as though she was a dear friend.

[diddims]

"Is ev'ryone still awake?"

Oh my, she sounds as shy as they say that she was! But still as endearing as ever. I like that; humble, unpretentious, fresh style, defiance of musical typecasting, and just an endearing, lovely soul.

You are much missed, Lady Eva. You're now singing with your fellow angels.

[purplefrf]

This is so lovely! Gotta go download this...

[bighairybollocks]

Also have a listen to the Eddi Reader version. She's a true Scot like Robert Burns himself. Also listen to her new tune 'Love is the way'.. truly sublime.

[Brennna]

I can't hear this version by Eva, it makes me cry every time. Such a loss. I miss her still.

[dermoteoin]

Eva is one of the greatest singers of all time,I love her. But for the definitive version of this song check out The Fureys and Davey Arthur version.Fantastic!!

[MIORIGAMI]

sometimes Angels just have so much voice and heart....they can't be contained in a human voice or body...so God takes them home....and gives them wings 2 sing on high! and it rains, cause all the rest of the angels r crying tears of joy that another angel has joined them 2 sing!

[Melenita64]

What a breathtaking song ! it's so perfect!

Everything is wonderful: lyrics, music and, of course, Eva's unique, amazing voice!

[jemie30]

Amazing lady...amazing voice, just like my mum. A great talent who died to early. My mum sang this beautiful song at my grandmothers funeral and did it great justice,and now everytime I hear this amazing voice with the powerful lyrics of this poem in song I thank god for such a wonderful mum who sadly passed away feb 08' R.I.P xxxxxx

[mskittykatty]

an angel when she sings...

[gerbersbaby]

o my godness this is lovely... I can't believe I have never come across this before... I can die happy now... lol jk, but it does make me very happy

[54spiritedwill54]

her that her voice is amazing...

[MignonB1]

Thank you for posting this achingly

beautiful song as performed by the

late, great Eva Cassidy! She was a

true treasure.... her musical legacy is

a lasting gift! Her unique style is so

expressive, and touches you deep

within your soul. Thank you for posting

this video.... JUST LOVELY!!!

[terigower]

finding such sweetness .. through you sending this to me....thank you so much

DUSTY

[Aftonlad]

Pure joy to hear this wonderful rendition of a classic Burns song. OK so she moves the words around a little bit but the singing is just beautiful.

[sihotech]

Is this on any of her released albums? I think I have 4, but never heard this one before. Every song she sang turned into something even more wonderful..

[Joner888]

For sihotech, yes, this song is on Eva's recently released album, Somewhere, no 2 on the CD list. This album, by the way, is very good containing many other beautiful songs such as Coat of Many Colors, Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain.

[Watchrubypaul]

Eva does it for me every time I'm afraid.

There are so many wonderful colours in her voice and an aching longing, like she's reaching for something.. and we go on the journey with her. Her open tuning on the guitar gives the song a very distinctive flavour, a kind of post celtic jazz all of her own

I'm thinking of covering this song....mmm

will have to make it good.

[jerml21]

Not sure what you're saying about open tuning. I'm not aware that she ever used anything other than the normal tuning on her guitar. In this piece, she's using the open G chord position with the guitar capoed up two frets (although the recording is a little off-key, it sounds like she was playing in the key of A).

[guju4lyfe921]

i have to memorize this poem so i thot id check this out..it was alot better then i thot

she has a beautiful voice

[essxm22]

I think to be fair, Eva's version is better than Eddi's but Eddi's version of "Ae Fond Kiss" is just as beautiful. You will not find other songs than these that so accurately capture the aching and sadness of a lost love.

[kinnear19]

eva is a great singer but sorry i have to say only a scottish lassie can sing a true burns song and ms reader does that xx

[Collyroo]

I am Scottish and think that Eddi R sings Scottish songs like an American...It's never REAL for me. I think she has a good voice but not for trad music it's too OTT. Eva always has such a natural beauty in her singing she doesn't have to try!

[zardozfrance]

An angel.

[Collyroo]

Simply beautiful.

[bigjumboballs123]

sometimes we feel 10,000 miles from the ones we love

[sarahlprentice]

This is such a beautiful song. I have been asked to sing it at a wedding this summer : )

[onions42]

Mmm sounds like eddi the reader to me???

[Collyroo]

Eddi Reader is not a patch on Eva in any song.

[littlegreenbag]

lol just because she did the same song? I love eddi as well btw.

[Chesterton7]

Lovely.

[SKYVOLTAGE]

I Love You Eva

[andiejanefisher]

Got to love Eva Cassidy. She makes every song her own. RIP

[nicefrog45]

Despite already having Eva sing this lovely Burns song recorded live at the King of France Tavern located at the Maryland Inn in the winter of 1995 as the second track on her new album 'Somewhere ' I think this alternative version justifies her 'Live At Pearls ' album be released next. Please sit up and take note Blix Street Records. I agree with the comment about her excellent guitar playing on this song. Anyone in the UK who hasn't seen the tribute musical which is currently touring,do so !

[perla51]

Intense and clear voice!!!!! Touching music!! Perla.

[Edella]

It seems I'm a bit over sensitive. When Eva says: "is everybody still awake", I start blubbering like a school girl. Then she starts singing and I am reduced to tears. Make fun of me if you wish but I hear the the voice of an angel.

[tdljazz]

I totally agree with you!

[wattlesong]

I read that she wasn't just very shy,

but that she also had self-esteem problems.

Her self-deprecatory remark is very sad not only because there sounds to be only a handful people in the audience, but that her performance is also delighting a world-wide audience here some 14 years later.

[jtoflp50]

wow, such intense emotion and a natural feeling for the text. I have newly discovered her, and find one incredibly gifted musician.

Jane

[antigeekess]

This is even more beautiful than the version on the new CD, which I wouldn't have thought was possible. Thanks for posting it!

I just did a video with the CD version that you may wish to check out. Not a lot of images of Eva available, but I did my best.

Again, this is a precious jewel of a performance. Please leave it up forever!

:)

[campfireskills]

Wonderful!

[somewherenw]

For those who do not know, this beautiful song is now on the just released, and highly reccommended, new Eva Cassidy CD, "Somewhere". Also, Just a reminder, that Eva was also a wonderful guitar player, as proven by her awesome finger picking on this song.

[kilarusek]

God, please tell her that her voice is amazing...

[borneocuty]

beautiful song.....! love it...! Thank you Mr Fahy..!

[wilsparky]

Jelena, I remember winter in Belrage. Your fresh cheek on my lips. The tree limbs laden plump with heaven's frosty dressing; as dogs lay in doorways, contented by the gifts from soft Serbian hearts. I remember winter in Belgrade. Moja draga.

[eva00cassidy]

How unfair life is. How it can give and take in seconds. Eva's death was so premature and tragic, such a young talent with much more to offer. She never got to see her music played to audiences worldwide, but i hope she always knew it was good enough.

But we were just lucky whilst she was with us she produced amazing things like this for us to listen to.

[largschap]

What can I say - I'm a true blue blooded JOCK living in Jockland - a female Scot at that. BUT if I could think of one song and one version of that song to be played @ my passing then this beats any other version including any from my my own country, hands down. What a haunting voice. I thank you for posting this. If there is such a thing as peace - I hope she has it,

[letthefreebirdsfly]

just picked my jaw up off the floor truly amazing

[rrkrd]

One of the all time most beautiful voices we will ever get the chance to hear. Thank-you for posting.

[Edella]

Even well tuned bells do not have the bell-like clarity of Eva's voice. :) Unbelievable.

[DarJack1973]

OMGosh, I just found this one:) Just beautiful My Beloved John was Scottish also! His Mom came over here from Scotland along with her Mom! I remember his Granny she was a SWEET SOUL MY BELOVED IS WITH HIS GRANNY NOW & me I can't wait! I will put this song into my favorites like many of her songs makes me cry I miss My Beloved soooo bad:( dj

[gourdonboy]

The most moving sentiment I have read. From a fellow Scot.

Try Eddi Reader's version. You will love it!

[spadinajack]

Without a doubt, one of the most BEAUTIFUL voices I have ever heard !!! She's now singing with the WONDERFUL Skeeter Davis in the " GREAT CHOIR" up above. I just LOVE Eva to bits !!!

[Tangoedout]

I was just despairing of John Barrowman's version of Red Red Rose when I found this! She really was an amazing talent and that was beautiful. I love this almost if not more than Eddie Reader and Karen Mathieson's versions!! Thanks so much for posting!

[fletch7112001]

Sitting here in L.A. spellbound.....a wonderful lass named Marydoll in Scotland told me about Eva and Burns' wonderful poem.....what a magnificant combination......Scotland is magical and we all know it somewhere inside.

[americangirl10123]

actually, its :"Thought all the seas gang dry, my dear"

[krodgerson]

Heard it on Wogan. Where did it come from after all this time? Fantastic

[evegpt]

She does not get the credit she deserves and probably never will. But as long as those who love her music keeps it and plays it, it will live on. And who knows, future generations may appreiciate her more.

[random2098]

Terry Wogan played this song this morning-- just wait for it to sweep to the top of the charts!

[random2098]

Heartbreakingly beautiful.

[somewherenw]

Fabulous news!!! On August 26 - A NEW Eva Cassidy CD will be released, with 12 songs, including Red Red Rose~~.Check Google for the Eva Cassidy Website - to get all the information. The CD is called "Somewhere" for a song written by Eva. It will be awesome~ with a few songs never heard before. Counting the days! :)

[jamiebeaton22]

Thank you so much somewherenw for posting that info. I am Scottish and my Fiance is a Kiwi. She desperately wants to have this song played at our wedding and now it looks like we will be able to. Brilliant news!

[DonnyMacG]

Rabbie wid sharely be fair jumpin wi this.

Yon Quine kin sing a sang straight fae her Hert

Bless her where ever she is noo.

[fiyerosmyluver]

One of my favorite poems, put together with an incredible musician! wow, I teared up, It's simply beautiful.

[yogisuperman]

My favorite 5 stars. Eva Lives!!!!!!!

[OldHowlingHound]

How sad that there were only very few there to hear her. How sad the place didn't just explode with clapping hands until the roof blew off. Eva had no idea of what a wonderful gift she had in her voice and guitar playing along with taking a great song and then preforming it in a very heart felt manor. If I do find out anything about a CD of this, I'll be sure to post here. Digging around on USA web sites there are some newer CDs that aren't known about to many yet.

[bro689]

Her grandmother on her father's side was Scottish. Her grandfather was Irish. Her mother was born in Germany.

[newmannoggs]

wow, i never knew eva cassidy had recorded this. breathtaking performance, up there with 'danny boy'...she must have had a scottish soul (even if she said 'gong' instead of 'gang':)

[verdi37]

this is one of the most beautiful love poems ever written any where in the world rabbie burns was a great talent in his short life,eva does him justice in her short span amongst us.

[nicefrog45]

What a beautiful version of this poem by Robbie Burns. I don't think I've ever heard such a good version and I'm sure Robbie himself would be delighted with it.I also enjoyed her singing ' Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain ' from the same venue - Pearl's. Let us hope that Chris Biondo and Eva's parents agree for this gig to be released as a CD. I know her many fans would welcome this session .Let us petition to get it released as I want to hear what other beautiful songs were sung at this venue.

[nicefrog45]

I was unaware that Eva recorded this beautiful Scottish poem (set to music ) by Robbie Burns. I am unaware of her performance at Pearl's so if anyone knows more about it please let me know. Hopefully this Live at Pearl's session will be released on CD by Chris Biondo at some stage. Please do so Chris - her millions of fans would be delighted. Pauline Mitchell Bristol UK

[yogisuperman]

Ahhhhhhh! Danielle White and Eva Cassidy it can't get any better!

[yogisuperman]

"Danielle White and Eva Cassidy. It doesn't get any better than that!"

[puffdaddy104]

Stunning,hairs on neck standing up,thank you.

[DonnaMariePatterson]

That was too beautiful for words! Thanks for sharing!

[keepthemusicplaying0]

Wonderful posting, thank you so much!!

[Ladywort]

Wonderful. Love it.

[jerml21]

Joner888 -- thanks for posting. Exquisitely beautiful interpretation and singing. She's was so great.

By the way, I've heard so much about the "Live at Pearls" recordings. Do you know anything about it ... will they be made into an album(CD)?

[usalove81]

I love the song abd singer, one of my favorite poetry/song.....

[crux2211]

I love her

[Dira65]

this is a real gifta Scottish song sung better by Eva than I have ever heard it sung by some of the finest singers of my country-magnificent, and etched with meaning in every line

[somewherenw]

Thanks, so much, Joner888,for posting this beautiful song, by the incomparable Eva Cassidy! I had never had the privilege of hearing it before! It is a treasure! Every Eva song is a true treasure! Thanks again!

[somewherenw]

Thank you so much, Joner888, for posting this beautiful tune by, Eva! It is one I have never had the privilege of hearing, before!What a treasure! Every song by Eva Cassidy is a treasure! :) Thanks, again!

[CasaLucita]

Joner888, Thank you for your continuing efforts to increase the awareness of Eva's stunning voice!

[marthival]

Thanks for sharing, it's a very nice song

Mike