Is this thread a joke? Which of these two versions is BETTER? A more realistic question would be: Which of these two recordings is one of the world's greatest songs, and which one is so overproduced and sterile it is actually unlistenable?
In my opinion, Eva Cassidy's version is overproduced, sappy, schmaltzy and polished so much that it is all shine, no substance. Her version is sterile. There's nothing sincere about it. I really hate it. Her version is lightyears away from the beautiful simplicity and sincerity of the Christine voice/piano recording. I'm actually quite disappointed that Chris herself likes it, though do we have any actual evidence that she does, more than a casual remark from Mick?
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-Joanne (from Cape Cod)
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