Nightbird
Eva Cassidy · 2015
195 min · 45 tracks · blues
A soulful blend of jazz and blues that showcases Eva Cassidy's emotive vocals and interpretative depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Over the Rainbow — This track encapsulates Cassidy's ability to imbue a well-known standard with fresh emotion, showcasing her vocal range and interpretative skills.
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Ain’t No Sunshine — Her rendition transforms the original into a haunting exploration of loss, with subtle phrasing that conveys deep sorrow.
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Fields of Gold — Cassidy's version adds a layer of warmth and nostalgia, turning the song into a heartfelt tribute that resonates with listeners.
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Bridge Over Troubled Water — Her interpretation stands out for its emotional weight, as she navigates the song's themes of support and comfort with grace.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotionally rich vocal performances
- long-form listening experience
- soothing background for relaxation
- nostalgic warmth and comfort
- intimate moments with storytelling
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat tempos
- prefer concise track lists
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released posthumously in 2015, Nightbird is a compilation of live recordings that captures Eva Cassidy's artistry before her untimely passing in 1996. It followed her breakthrough album, Songbird, which introduced her to a wider audience, solidifying her legacy as an influential vocalist across genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Norah Jones· Sarah McLachlan· Joni Mitchell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Blue Skies 2:43
- 2 Ain’t Doin’ Too Bad 3:29
- 3 Ain’t No Sunshine 3:36
- 4 Fields of Gold 4:48
- 5 Baby I Love You 5:10
- 6 Honeysuckle Rose 3:16
- 7 Route 66 2:54
- 8 Bridge Over Troubled Water 5:38
- 9 Eva Introduces the Band 0:57
- 10 Chain of Fools 4:38
- 11 Fever 4:10
- 12 Autumn Leaves 4:52
- 13 Fine and Mellow 4:03
- 14 Cheek to Cheek 3:57
- 15 It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing) 2:36
- 16 Late in the Evening 3:52
- 17 Next Time You See Me 3:08
- 18 Waly Waly 4:33
Disc 2
- 1 Take Me to the River 3:55
- 2 Nightbird 6:18
- 3 People Get Ready 3:30
- 4 The Letter 5:02
- 5 Son of a Preacher Man 3:41
- 6 Stormy Monday 5:51
- 7 Tall Trees in Georgia 4:01
- 8 Something’s Got a Hold on Me 3:55
- 9 Time After Time 4:28
- 10 Over the Rainbow 5:41
- 11 You’re Welcome to the Club 3:55
- 12 Caravan 5:51
- 13 You’ve Changed 5:08
- 14 What a Wonderful World 5:28
- 15 Oh, Had I a Golden Thread 4:50
Disc 3
- 1 Cheek to Cheek 3:52
- 2 Nightbird 6:18
- 3 Honeysuckle Rose 3:15
- 4 Autumn Leaves 4:43
- 5 People Get Ready 3:32
- 6 Stormy Monday 5:53
- 7 Tall Trees in Georgia 3:39
- 8 Take Me to the River 3:57
- 9 Bridge Over Troubled Water 5:28
- 10 Time After Time 4:07
- 11 Over the Rainbow 5:38
- 12 You’ve Changed 4:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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