What makes her voice so unique is that she could sing anything from Jazz, Contemporary, 50-60's classics, R & B, it didn't matter. Were she alive today to know how important her music became to people and the fame she has, she would be embarrassed by it all. She lived life in a simple way, but when she picked up her guitar, sat in front of a mike, opened her mouth and the music reached your ears, she was in a world of pure beauty and pure special. We have had special entertainers who have graced us with some of the best songs going, and now Eva is with them, and I would almost imagine, she's giving them lessons on how to pour your soul into the music.
Eva sings this song as if it was written for her voice. I listen to this song when I'm feeling down or when I'm cleaning my home. She nails the vocals. But I'm not surprised because of her vocally rich palette. She could sing the names in the phone book and it would still sound fantastic.
When I get to heaven I want to hear Eva Cassidy and Dusty Springfield sing this for us all in choir robes redesigned for style and elegance by Freddie Mercury and Monserrat Caballe.
Copy and paste, hope it works. I too was interested and looked it up: Personnel Eva Cassidy - vocals, backup vocals, guitar Chris Biondo - bass guitar, acoustic guitar, synthesizers, percussion Keith Grimes - electric guitar Lenny Williams - piano, organ, synthesizers, orchestra Raice McLeod - drums, percussion Dan Cassidy - violin Blues Webb - drums, percussion William "JuJu" House - drums Chris Walker - trumpet Jen Krupa - trombone Leonie & Amba Tremain - backup vocals Steve Lima - guitar, bass guitar, drums, Hammond organ Rob Cooper - Dobro and electric lap steel guitar
Who are you? You are amazing. I’m sorry I don’t know you. I was looking for who sung son of a preacher man the best. You blew it out of the water. It’s a song that is sexy but from a woman’s heart. I’m a ol small town boy that traveled well. You hit everything you was supposed to do in my eyes. Really good.
The only one who could ever teach me Was the son of a preacher man Only boy who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes, he was... he was... Oh, you know he was 🤗
Billy Ray was the preacher's son and when his daddy would visit he'd come along When they gathered around and started talking That's when Billy would take me walking Out through the backyard we'd go walking Then he'd look into my eyes Lord knows to my surprise The only one who could ever teach me was the son of a preacher man Only boy who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man Yes he was he was oh you know he was Being good isn't always easy no matter how hard I try When he started sweet talking to me Tell me everything is alright he'd kiss and tell me everything is alright Can I get away again tonight? The only one who could ever teach me was the son of a preacher man The only boy who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man Yes he was he was oh you know he was Oh The only one who could ever teach me was the son of a preacher man Only boy who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man Yes he was he was oh you know he was How well I remember the look that was in his eyes Stealing kisses from me on the sly Taking time to make time telling me that he's all mine Learning from each other's knowing Looking to see how much we're growing And the only one who could ever teach me was the son of a preacher man Only boy who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man Yes he was he was oh you know he was The only one who could ever teach me was the son of a preacher man Only boy who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man Yes he was he was oh you know he was
Billy-Ray was a preacher's son And when his daddy would visit he'd come along When they gathered around and started talking That's when Billy would take me walking Out through the back yard we'd go walking Then he'd look into my eyes Lord knows to my surprise The only one who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man Oh, the only boy who could ever teach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes he was, he was, oh, you know he was Being good isn't always easy No matter how hard I try When he started sweet talking to me He'd come and tell me everythings alright He'd kiss and tell me everything is alright Can I get away again tonight? The only one who could ever teach me Was the son of a preacher man The only boy who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes, he was, he was, oh, you know he was Oh, the only one who could ever teach me Was the son of a preacher man Oh, the only boy who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes, he was, he was, oh, you know he was How well I remember The look that was in his eyes Stealing kisses from me on the sly Taking time to make time Telling me that he's all mine Learning from each other's knowing Looking to see how much we're growing And the only one who could ever teach me was A son of a preacher man Oh, the only boy who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes, he was, he was, oh you know he was The only one who could ever teach me was A son of a preacher man Oh, the only boy who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes, he was, he was, oh you know he was
Billy Ray was the preacher's son And when his daddy would visit he'd come along When they gathered 'round and started talkin' That's when Billy would take me walkin' Out through the back yard we'd go walkin' Then he'd look into my eyes Lord knows, to my surprise The only one who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man The only boy who could ever teach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes, he was, he was, ooh, yes, he was Being good isn't always easy No matter how hard I try When he started sweet-talkin' to me He'd come and tell me "Everything is alright" He'd kiss and tell me "Everything is alright" Can I get away again tonight? The only one who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man The only boy who could ever teach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes, he was, he was, ooh, Lord knows, he was (yes, he was) How well I remember The look that was in his eyes Stealin' kisses from me on the sly Takin' time to make time Tellin' me that he's all mine Learnin' from each other's knowin' Lookin' to see how much we've grown and The only one who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man The only boy who could ever teach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes, he was, he was, oh, yes, he was He was the sweet-talkin' son of a preacher man (The only boy who could ever teach me) I kissed me the son of a preacher man (The only one who could ever move me) The sweet-lovin' son of a preacher man (The only one who could ever groove me) (Was the son of a preacher man) (The only one who could ever reach me) (Was the son of a)
@@alanmaxted6215 don't get me wrong she does play the guitar Very well but for 'this' song it just didn't work out. Oh by the way I enjoy, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes,Gary Clarke Jr, Joe Bonnamassa, John Mayer,Kent Nishimura. All lousy guitarists in your opinion I'm guessing 😉
Wow!!!! easily second best cover of this awesome song !!!!, The best is still Joss Stone - ua-cam.com/video/TBH8o8XXnVM/v-deo.html , but this version is amazing!!!!, if I had never heard the original & Joss's version, I would have been flawed by it !!!! , very nice, very nice indeed :)
Billy Ray was the preacher's son And when his daddy would visit he'd come along When they gathered 'round and started talkin' That's when Billy would take me walkin' Out through the back yard we'd go walkin' Then he'd look into my eyes Lord knows, to my surprise The only one who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man The only boy who could ever teach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes, he was, he was, ooh, yes, he was Being good isn't always easy No matter how hard I try When he started sweet-talkin' to me He'd come and tell me "Everything is alright" He'd kiss and tell me "Everything is alright" Can I get away again tonight? The only one who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man The only boy who could ever teach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes, he was, he was, ooh, Lord knows, he was (yes, he was) How well I remember The look that was in his eyes Stealin' kisses from me on the sly Takin' time to make time Tellin' me that he's all mine Learnin' from each other's knowin' Lookin' to see how much we've grown and The only one who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man The only boy who could ever teach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes, he was, he was, oh, yes, he was He was the sweet-talkin' son of a preacher man (The only boy who could ever teach me) I kissed me the son of a preacher man (The only one who could ever move me) The sweet-lovin' son of a preacher man (The only one who could ever groove me) (Was the son of a preacher man) (The only one who could ever reach me) (Was the son of a)
The only one who could ever reach me was Eva.🙏🇫🇷
Well said
She has soothed much internal pain in my broken heart 💔 more then words can say
What makes her voice so unique is that she could sing anything from Jazz, Contemporary, 50-60's classics, R & B, it didn't matter. Were she alive today to know how important her music became to people and the fame she has, she would be embarrassed by it all. She lived life in a simple way, but when she picked up her guitar, sat in front of a mike, opened her mouth and the music reached your ears, she was in a world of pure beauty and pure special. We have had special entertainers who have graced us with some of the best songs going, and now Eva is with them, and I would almost imagine, she's giving them lessons on how to pour your soul into the music.
You are so right, Bill Pate. Your imagination is spot on. Just wait! :-) /\
Excellent Comment
Truth
She was a friend...and you're right on point!
She was one the greatest of all time and i play her songs on trumpet all the time!
One of the greatest singers singing a favorite song!
Smiles, hello Donna 🌺 😊
Eva Cassidy was beyond category-a unique talent. RIP.
Eva sings this song as if it was written for her voice. I listen to this song when I'm feeling down or when I'm cleaning my home. She nails the vocals. But I'm not surprised because of her vocally rich palette. She could sing the names in the phone book and it would still sound fantastic.
Smiles, hello Patricia 🌺 😊
And then everyone would finally know that she truly had their number!
She could make the old Mitch turtle dance I swear!!! TY for sharing!!! 😍🌹
*Eva Cassidy forever in my memory! From Russia with love!*
What a voice! 🔥
Bout time this Angel got a page - son of a preacher
Beautifully sung by Eva 😇
She has a gorgeous voice and also reminds me of Alison Krauss
interesting. Eva, Alison, the best singers in the business.
What a fantastic singer. RIP you were great.
God bless you Eva Cassidy the voice of an angel my god I feel privileged that we can still hear her fantastic voice on CDs fabulous x
Absolutely gorgeous voice. Goosebumps.
Awesome cover by Eva Cassidy!She just knew how she wanted to sing her songs!
When I get to heaven I want to hear Eva Cassidy and Dusty Springfield sing this for us all in choir robes redesigned for style and elegance by Freddie Mercury and Monserrat Caballe.
DanBdx68 - Thrilled to have Janis Joplin aboard. Perhaps members of the choir can take turns fronting the rest of us by presenting their best work.
Must add Mama Cass and Karen Carpenter.
Bobbie Gentry sang it too. Did a good job of it too. From the Mississippi Delta where this song came from. Remember her?
Sarah Connor has a great youtube of her doing the song live.
Perfect!
🔥🔥👌 God damn what singer
Still amazing 2020
Smiles, hi Evelyn 🌺 😊
Sad loss to music.. All the good ones die young.. But what legend lives on go and rock on and what a session.
Yes he was he was oh you know he was....I married one❣️
Smiles, hi Kathy 🌺 😊
The best from A-Z!
Smiles, hi Kathy 🌺 😊
Wow, awesome!
So funky, Dusty would approve!
Well that just rocks.
A shout-out for Eva's outstanding musicians accompanying her.
Webmaster please give them due credit in the notes.
Keith Grimes is the guitarist, he is fantastic. Bass player was her boyfriend who owned the music studio where she recorded many of her songs.
Copy and paste, hope it works. I too was interested and looked it up:
Personnel
Eva Cassidy - vocals, backup vocals, guitar
Chris Biondo - bass guitar, acoustic guitar, synthesizers, percussion
Keith Grimes - electric guitar
Lenny Williams - piano, organ, synthesizers, orchestra
Raice McLeod - drums, percussion
Dan Cassidy - violin
Blues Webb - drums, percussion
William "JuJu" House - drums
Chris Walker - trumpet
Jen Krupa - trombone
Leonie & Amba Tremain - backup vocals
Steve Lima - guitar, bass guitar, drums, Hammond organ
Rob Cooper - Dobro and electric lap steel guitar
She is incredible.
Beyond incredulous
love the funk in her voice. beautiful
Who are you? You are amazing. I’m sorry I don’t know you. I was looking for who sung son of a preacher man the best. You blew it out of the water. It’s a song that is sexy but from a woman’s heart. I’m a ol small town boy that traveled well. You hit everything you was supposed to do in my eyes. Really good.
Love this gal.❤😊
Great version ☺
Beautiful, thanks for uploading this!
Never gets old
Brilliant, jve
seems she came from a different planet! How was this technique possible? thank you Eva! still today you make us meet heaven!
Smiles, hi there 🌺 😊
such a beautiful soulful voice. love this
The only one who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Only boy who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was... he was...
Oh, you know he was 🤗
WOW
Billy Ray was the preacher's son and when his daddy would visit he'd come along
When they gathered around and started talking
That's when Billy would take me walking
Out through the backyard we'd go walking
Then he'd look into my eyes
Lord knows to my surprise
The only one who could ever teach me was the son of a preacher man
Only boy who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was he was oh you know he was
Being good isn't always easy no matter how hard I try
When he started sweet talking to me
Tell me everything is alright he'd kiss and tell me everything is alright
Can I get away again tonight?
The only one who could ever teach me was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was he was oh you know he was
Oh
The only one who could ever teach me was the son of a preacher man
Only boy who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was he was oh you know he was
How well I remember the look that was in his eyes
Stealing kisses from me on the sly
Taking time to make time telling me that he's all mine
Learning from each other's knowing
Looking to see how much we're growing
And the only one who could ever teach me was the son of a preacher man
Only boy who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was he was oh you know he was
The only one who could ever teach me was the son of a preacher man
Only boy who could ever reach me was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was he was oh you know he was
Wow, what pipes
Awesome song ❤
Maravilhosa a versão 🇧🇷
Well done.
Great!
Smiles, hi there 🌺 😊
Billy-Ray was a preacher's son
And when his daddy would visit he'd come along
When they gathered around and started talking
That's when Billy would take me walking
Out through the back yard we'd go walking
Then he'd look into my eyes
Lord knows to my surprise
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Oh, the only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes he was, he was, oh, you know he was
Being good isn't always easy
No matter how hard I try
When he started sweet talking to me
He'd come and tell me everythings alright
He'd kiss and tell me everything is alright
Can I get away again tonight?
The only one who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh, you know he was
Oh, the only one who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Oh, the only boy who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh, you know he was
How well I remember
The look that was in his eyes
Stealing kisses from me on the sly
Taking time to make time
Telling me that he's all mine
Learning from each other's knowing
Looking to see how much we're growing
And the only one who could ever teach me was
A son of a preacher man
Oh, the only boy who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh you know he was
The only one who could ever teach me was
A son of a preacher man
Oh, the only boy who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh you know he was
Love it Thank You for Sharing X
Smiles, hello Christine 🌺 😊
Billy Ray was the preacher's son
And when his daddy would visit he'd come along
When they gathered 'round and started talkin'
That's when Billy would take me walkin'
Out through the back yard we'd go walkin'
Then he'd look into my eyes
Lord knows, to my surprise
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, ooh, yes, he was
Being good isn't always easy
No matter how hard I try
When he started sweet-talkin' to me
He'd come and tell me "Everything is alright"
He'd kiss and tell me "Everything is alright"
Can I get away again tonight?
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, ooh, Lord knows, he was (yes, he was)
How well I remember
The look that was in his eyes
Stealin' kisses from me on the sly
Takin' time to make time
Tellin' me that he's all mine
Learnin' from each other's knowin'
Lookin' to see how much we've grown and
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh, yes, he was
He was the sweet-talkin' son of a preacher man
(The only boy who could ever teach me)
I kissed me the son of a preacher man
(The only one who could ever move me)
The sweet-lovin' son of a preacher man
(The only one who could ever groove me)
(Was the son of a preacher man)
(The only one who could ever reach me)
(Was the son of a)
❣️
What a Fabulous lady,and what a magnificent voice, pity she didn't have a guitarist to match her.
You wouldn’t know a great guitarist if you fell over one - great playing !
@@alanmaxted6215 don't get me wrong she does play the guitar Very well but for 'this' song it just didn't work out.
Oh by the way I enjoy, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes,Gary Clarke Jr, Joe Bonnamassa, John Mayer,Kent Nishimura. All lousy guitarists in your opinion I'm guessing 😉
Impresionante!!!....Eva podia hacer lo q queria con cualquier cancion....y la mejoraba!!!
Era esplèndida. M'encanta.
Great Song Thank you Baby 💋👀🖤😊
Brilliant
Nice!
Wonderful!!
I LOVE YOU...
💜💜💜
I never really cared for that song ... until now.
She did a wonderful arrangement
Hell I don’t know what you look like. Anyway damn girl your voice and picking. I can tell it’s you picking..
Yihaa.
:)
Wow!!!! easily second best cover of this awesome song !!!!, The best is still Joss Stone - ua-cam.com/video/TBH8o8XXnVM/v-deo.html , but this version is amazing!!!!, if I had never heard the original & Joss's version, I would have been flawed by it !!!! , very nice, very nice indeed :)
Give her some whiskey.. it could be better.. it's just fake..
WTF are you blabbering on about.
There was NO THING fake about Eva Cassidy. Watch the video made by band members.
Billy Ray was the preacher's son
And when his daddy would visit he'd come along
When they gathered 'round and started talkin'
That's when Billy would take me walkin'
Out through the back yard we'd go walkin'
Then he'd look into my eyes
Lord knows, to my surprise
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, ooh, yes, he was
Being good isn't always easy
No matter how hard I try
When he started sweet-talkin' to me
He'd come and tell me "Everything is alright"
He'd kiss and tell me "Everything is alright"
Can I get away again tonight?
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, ooh, Lord knows, he was (yes, he was)
How well I remember
The look that was in his eyes
Stealin' kisses from me on the sly
Takin' time to make time
Tellin' me that he's all mine
Learnin' from each other's knowin'
Lookin' to see how much we've grown and
The only one who could ever reach me
Was the son of a preacher man
The only boy who could ever teach me
Was the son of a preacher man
Yes, he was, he was, oh, yes, he was
He was the sweet-talkin' son of a preacher man
(The only boy who could ever teach me)
I kissed me the son of a preacher man
(The only one who could ever move me)
The sweet-lovin' son of a preacher man
(The only one who could ever groove me)
(Was the son of a preacher man)
(The only one who could ever reach me)
(Was the son of a)