Eva Cassidy - Over the Rainbow

Eva Cassidy’s "Over the Rainbow" is one of the most famous and beloved renditions of the song. Originally written by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg for the 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz," Cassidy's interpretation of the song is particularly poignant. Her version is characterized by its hauntingly beautiful vocals and stripped-down arrangement, often accompanied by just her guitar. Cassidy's rendition of "Over the Rainbow" showcases her incredible vocal range and emotional depth, making it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners around the world.

Eva Cassidy recorded her rendition of "Over the Rainbow" in 1992. This recording, along with others, helped to establish her posthumous fame after her untimely death in 1996. Cassidy's interpretation of the song became one of her most well-known and cherished performances, contributing to her enduring legacy as a talented and beloved vocalist.

Eva Cassidy - Over the Rainbow Lyrics

Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high

In the land that I've heard of once, once in a lullaby

Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue

And the dreams that you dare to dream

Really do come true

Someday I'll wish upon a star

And wake up where the clouds are far behind me

Where troubles melt like lemon drops

Oh, way above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me

Someday I'll wish upon a star

And wake up where the clouds are far behind me

Where troubles melt like lemon drops

Oh, way above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me

Somewhere over the rainbow

Skies are blue

And the dreams that you dare to dream

Really do come true

If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, oh

Oh, why can't I?