Eva Cassidy – Somewhere Over the Rainbow
This is a great version of the old classic, recently featured in the opening credits of the film Alpha Dog. I’ve since learned the cover was performed by the late singer Eva Cassidy, whose voice has become legendary since her death in 1996.
The version she performed is really amazing, so I got a copy to share with you guys here.
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As always, my policy is that if anyone would like a download link for this song, just make a Comment below and ask – I’ll hook you up with a link in a comment-reply of my own (check back with this article).
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Wayman said
am May 22 2007 @ 9:20 am
What A Beautiful Voice, so angelic…
From Magic
Karen Murphy said
am May 30 2007 @ 11:49 pm
I loved this the second I heard it on the opening of the movie Alpha Dog. I haven’t even watched the movie yet. I had to stop everything and find this song. All I can say is thanks to Xbox 360 so that you can zoom in, and actually read the music credits.
Thanks much.
John Edwards said
am May 30 2007 @ 11:54 pm
Karen, look into Eva Cassidy if you have time. There is a pretty fascinating story around her and how she became famous years after her death. I now have several more of her songs on my hard drive.
~ Merchantprince
lynne said
am June 5 2007 @ 2:45 am
Love this song and need it for my moms funeral on friday so would really like the link to download it please xx
John Edwards said
am June 5 2007 @ 8:31 am
Of course, Lynne, my condolences. To download, just right-click the link below and “Save Target As” (for IE) or “Save Link As” (for Firefox).
http://www.johntedwards.com/audio/Cassidy_Somewhere_Rainbow.mp3
Please drop me a line if you have any problems.
mike evans said
am July 25 2007 @ 2:45 am
I came across Eva Cassidy’s music sadly when she was nearing the end of her life on this earth. I’m sure she lives on in another. This track is haunting and a purely magical food for the soul.
Mike
maurelia said
am August 18 2007 @ 8:42 pm
hi, i have been visiting your blog started with becky, i like the blog and am fond of checking your jukebox as well. great collection you got there…i like this version of the song (means kylie minogue is not at all original she copied the version..)
John Edwards said
am August 18 2007 @ 8:47 pm
I have collected six or seven other songs from her. Perhaps I could post another of them here.
sharyn said
am December 11 2007 @ 9:50 pm
i have been ignorant never heard of eva cassidy my mum always went on about how good she was when she died my sister asked me to play somewhere over the rainbow at her funeral now i am hooked she as the most beautiful voice i have ever heard
Bill said
am December 30 2007 @ 8:10 pm
i love that voice. its HEAVENLY. i would love to have over the rainbow as a favorite. also please keep little becky on. ive seen about 8 of them. are there more?
CHARLES BISHOP said
am July 2 2008 @ 7:53 pm
NOT MUCH TOO SAY, EVA’S VOICE SAYS IT ALL…BUT THE
HAUNTING ARRANGEMENT, AND THE SONG BEING PLAYED
EXACTLY LIKE IT SHOULD BE….
I PLAY GUITAR AND WAS TAUGHT BY THE ROMA CLAN OF
GYPSIES IN DETROIT…
AND THIS IS THE WAY I LEARNED THE SONG….
MAGNIFICENT, AND BRAVO…AND THANKS..CHUCK
Darlene said
am July 2 2008 @ 10:02 pm
I just saw her last live performance…singing over the rainbow….what an honor to see her sing live…My Mom sang this song with her brother two days before she died…and yes we played it at her funeral…….thank you Eva…..you are loved…
CHARLES BISHOP said
am July 3 2008 @ 6:53 am
TO DARLENE, HOW LUCKY YOU ARE TO HAVE THE MEMORY
OF EVA SINGING THIS IN PERSON, AND THEN FOR YOUR
MOTHER. THEY PROBABLY ARE IN HEAVEN SINGING FOR YOU.
Susi said
am September 20 2009 @ 11:19 pm
Thank heavens for the internet!!!! I was watching the USA channel and my show had ended. I was getting ready to turn it off when this incredible voice started singing. I sat down, mesmerized. Then the movie came on and so I Googled the singer in Alpha Dog. It just makes me unbelievably sad to read that she is no longer alive and performing.
I’m going to do everything I can to get my hands on other music she did. I don’t know when I have ever been affected by a voice like I am with hers. Amazing doesn’t begin to describe it.
Richard said
am December 5 2009 @ 8:47 am
What can you say about Eva Cassidy……….An angel with a voice like no other, sheer beauty God bless her
Liz said
am May 29 2010 @ 10:04 pm
May I “borrow” a link to this song? I need to fly over the rainbow, and don’t have the strength by myself.
TY,
Liz
John Edwards said
am May 29 2010 @ 11:19 pm
Liz, if you scroll to the top of the comments here you’ll find a link to the song. Regards, John
HARRY FONTAINE said
am October 8 2010 @ 11:19 pm
It’s the most “real” version I have ever heard. I loved Judy’s version in the movie but this is outstanding ans in a class all it’s own. Sorry she’s gone.
julie said
am July 9 2011 @ 1:59 pm
She has a lovely voice and sings over the rainbow beautifull and i would like it played at my father inlaws funeral. I would be honered and blessed, to hear her singing this song , and a good way for her to be remembered x