Eva Cassidy - I Wandered by a Brookside

(Lyrics below)

A video featuring the art and paintings of Cuzona Allport, William-Adolphe Bouguereau, Berthe Morisot, Vincent Van Gogh, John Singer Sargent, and Spadecaller.

The lyrics are a traditional variation of a poem entitled The Brookside written by Richard Monckton Milnes (Lord Houghton) c. 1850 and the tune was created by Barbara Barry (1984).

LYRICS:

I wandered by a brookside
I wandered by a mill
I could not hear the water
The murmuring it was still
Not a sound of any grasshopper
Nor the chirp of any bird
But the beating of my own heart
Was the only sound I heard

The beating of my own heart
Was the only sound I heard

Then silent tears fast flowing
When someone stood beside
A hand upon my shoulder
I knew the touch was kind
He drew me near and nearer
We neither spoke one word
But the beating of our own two hearts
Was the only sound I heard

The beating of our own two hearts
Was the only sound I heard

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Morisot
• Berthe
• Allport
• Curzona
• Sargent
• John Singer
• Vincent Van Gogh
• Spadecaller
• Cassidy
• Eva

[Edella]

If I had to pick one Eva Cassidy tune, this might be it. Indescribably beautiful

[CasaLucita]

Exquisite video work to accompany one of the greatest voices of our time! Thank you for posting!

[1003beth]

So wishing I could obtain the later part of the lyrics in this song. Who's touch did she feel on her shoulder? This song reaches my heart.

[tinyDancer73100]

Bravo! XX

[vivacassidy]

On Wednesdayit will be 15 years since Eva left us, long live Eva. Such a heartfelt song to remember the day x

[26sherrybaby]

Just beautiful!!!! THANK YOU for blessing me this morning!

[poopsienoremac]

cant ever get thru this and keep it straight --beautiful!

[luvperu1]

@mepmug01 --Thank you for the beautiful

share dear Mannes-The lyrics touch the

the heart..Thank you spadecaller for

sending your beautiful gift to us...Hugs Polly

[mepmug01]

@Clof1959 My dearest Bob...

I am very glad to have made this share to you. I love this song very much and -The Spadecaller- made lovely visuals to it. His/her Channel is really worth a visit.

I know you saw Eva perform in real... Must been a very great treat. I love her voice and songs too. May she rest in peace.

All dearest to Robby and You.

Love, Hugs & Kisses.

Your Mannes.

[LinedanceOpiAndy]

nice clip and song

[32shiara]

@BobsJukeBox1 thank you dear bob..iand the tears of joy is the only tears we love..hugs xxx susan

[Clof1959]

@mepmug01 ~ Our Dearest Mannes

This is an exceptional Share both Visually & Listening wise.

I was personally so fortunate to have seen Eva perform "live" several times in the Clubs around Washington, D.C.

I'm also happy I had the chance to share this wonderful Lady's singing & gentle Soul with Robby & Parker on one of those live performances .

This is Beautiful & I'm happy that more & more of her songs are being released with the permission of her family.

Love, Hugs & Kisses

Bob&Robby