USA Today article!!! New single announced.

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tigerpat		#81	[-]
Posts: 1666 (04/04/08 1:37 AM) His fan from the word 'take' .... always and forever loving Clay Aiken. Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hmmmmmm, I've been needing an excuse to come back to NY!! Now I really am with sweet dreams of the music AND the man!
joycez		#82	[-]
Posts: 3442 (04/04/08 1:44 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	teddyhugz11 wrote: I know we're all itching for Clay to have radio play and get not only the support, but the recognition he so deserves as well. I simply wish we wouldn't weigh everything so heavily and just say "oh no it's all going to be thrown away now" only because OMWH is a ballad. Face it he's always going to have ballads on the album. I know some wish for a more upbeat song as the single, but honestly OMWH is an incredible song with heartfelt lyrics that cannot be denied. Why must we bash the song to bits because heaven forbid it's A BALLAD! Why pick it all apart simply because it doesn't fit what you wanted, your expectations or your standards? Just enjoy and love the song for what it is and what is has, a message and a story that comes straight from the heart. Sometimes we're so busy wishing for total success for Clay and all that it's going to entail that somewhere along the way we're squashing down the excitement of it all. We're lessening the joy, the eagerness. Hello, we're getting a new CD with new music, music that I think is going to be fantastic and far beyond anything we could have imagined from a man we all love so much. Why can't that be enough? Then again I guess some things will never be enough for a chosen few. ~Teddy~
forgotn1		#83	[-]
Posts: 297 (04/04/08 1:45 AM) *Clay IS FASHEEZY !* Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	joycez wrote: teddyhugz11 wrote: I know we're all itching for Clay to have radio play and get not only the support, but the recognition he so deserves as well. I simply wish we wouldn't weigh everything so heavily and just say "oh no it's all going to be thrown away now" only because OMWH is a ballad. Face it he's always going to have ballads on the album. I know some wish for a more upbeat song as the single, but honestly OMWH is an incredible song with heartfelt lyrics that cannot be denied. Why must we bash the song to bits because heaven forbid it's A BALLAD! Why pick it all apart simply because it doesn't fit what you wanted, your expectations or your standards? Just enjoy and love the song for what it is and what is has, a message and a story that comes straight from the heart. Sometimes we're so busy wishing for total success for Clay and all that it's going to entail that somewhere along the way we're squashing down the excitement of it all. We're lessening the joy, the eagerness. Hello, we're getting a new CD with new music, music that I think is going to be fantastic and far beyond anything we could have imagined from a man we all love so much. Why can't that be enough? Then again I guess some things will never be enough for a chosen few. ~Teddy~ OK that was a good post.. I'll go with that. Hopefully Clay gets everything he deserves. and then some..
easterseal		#84	[-]
Posts: 3527 (04/04/08 1:47 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	What an exciting time for Clay and for us, First a tremendous job on broadway in Spamalot, showing another oh so fantastic talent. and now a CD of knew, original music to be released in a a month or so. I have very strong vibes that this CD will do extremely well, will get radio play, and that RCA is in his corner this time. I also am ready to get on the phone and request (nicely) once the single is released. Some stations will always resist playing Clay, but others are gradually coming around to the amazing talents of an amazing man!
Rpoppert		#85	[-]
Posts: 8430 (04/04/08 1:55 AM) CaliClaymate Always and Forever Cause they can't hold us down Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I had so much I was going to say on this. But, AustenFan and TeddyHugz, said it all that I was going to say! Aweseome posts to both of you!!! I agree 110% with everything you both just said. And, much of wht AustenFan said about the whole ballad thing, and other aritsts, and their hits with ballads, well, it's what I've been saying for 5 years. Since MOAM was released, and all the negativity about him not getting radio play because all of the songs were ballads. Which in my opinion, not all of MOAM songs were ballads. Many were faster ballads. But, back then, I could name so many songs that were on the radio that were ballads, then name songs from MOAM, that fell into the same type of song. And, I just never got the "radio friendly" thing when talking about MOAM. So many of the songs on MOAM, could have competed with many of the songs on the radio at the time. MOAM never got the radio play or resepct it deserved. I am so excited that this new album is almost here. (But, still not soon enough for me). And, I am so happy to finally hear there is going to be a single. I hope it is released soon to radio! I think this new album is going to be great, and it is going to do very well. Radio play or not, it is going to do very well. But, then again, with every album Clay has done, he hasn't disappointed me yet. Hurry up May 6th.. get here soon! I cannot wait to hear these new songs!
Psalm42		#86	[-]
Posts: 11392 (04/04/08 2:18 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Teddy: Thank you for your well thought out post !! I have loved this man with my heart and soul since he opened his mouth . He has not yet disappointed me in the least and I don't believe he ever will ! I am so looking forward to what he so excitedly is bringing to the table with this CD . It is the voice that captivates and the MAN that delivers every time !
tagalong		#87	[-]
Posts: 4724 (04/04/08 2:24 AM) Border Terrier Wrangler Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	forgotn1 - I am curious - do you listen to Top 40 FM radio? It is one of the few stations that comes in well in the barn here - so it is on All The Time. And - brace yourself - as Austenfan noted, ballads like Apologize are in heavy rotation. As is Stop and Stare... also - by coincidence - Ryan Tedder/ OneRepublic. So saying dismissively that ballads won't get airplay is simply... well, wrong. Now if it is not ballads but Clay that will not get airplay - and I can almost guarantee that this same station will not play him as they barely played Invisible - then pfffffft - it is what it is. Top 40 style radioplay is not life and death for a successful recording career. I simply wish we wouldn't weigh everything so heavily and just say "oh no it's all going to be thrown away now" only because OMWH is a ballad. Face it he's always going to have ballads on the album. I know some wish for a more upbeat song as the single, but honestly OMWH is an incredible song with heartfelt lyrics that cannot be denied. Why must we bash the song to bits because heaven forbid it's A BALLAD! Why pick it all apart simply because it doesn't fit what you wanted, your expectations or your standards? Just enjoy and love the song for what it is and what is has, a message and a story that comes straight from the heart. >>> snip <<< Why can't that be enough? Then again I guess some things will never be enough for a chosen few. Well said, teddyhugz...
ellaann		#88	[-]
Posts: 1233 (04/04/08 2:28 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	OK!! I came because of the voice.......I stay because of the voice! Then I found the man he is inside.......and I loved what I found! So now I stay for both......The Man......and his voice! I love his voice! What ever he sings ......I will listen to! I can not wait to get to hear this album!
bulldog		#89	[-]
Posts: 13749 (04/04/08 2:31 AM) This little angel puts a smile in my heart each and every day!!!! Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	joycez wrote: teddyhugz11 wrote: I know we're all itching for Clay to have radio play and get not only the support, but the recognition he so deserves as well. I simply wish we wouldn't weigh everything so heavily and just say "oh no it's all going to be thrown away now" only because OMWH is a ballad. Face it he's always going to have ballads on the album. I know some wish for a more upbeat song as the single, but honestly OMWH is an incredible song with heartfelt lyrics that cannot be denied. Why must we bash the song to bits because heaven forbid it's A BALLAD! Why pick it all apart simply because it doesn't fit what you wanted, your expectations or your standards? Just enjoy and love the song for what it is and what is has, a message and a story that comes straight from the heart. Sometimes we're so busy wishing for total success for Clay and all that it's going to entail that somewhere along the way we're squashing down the excitement of it all. We're lessening the joy, the eagerness. Hello, we're getting a new CD with new music, music that I think is going to be fantastic and far beyond anything we could have imagined from a man we all love so much. Why can't that be enough? Then again I guess some things will never be enough for a chosen few. ~Teddy~ Teddy you go girl!!!!!
bbandit31		#90	[-]
Posts: 534 (04/04/08 2:39 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Austenfan - Fantastic post. And I agree with everyword of it. Clay has said numerous times that he likes songs with strong melodies and lyrics and he is more comfortable with the ballads. He has said many many times he wants to stay in his lane. Yet we still latch on to one line from Kipper and predict all sorts of negativity. I'm sure there are songs out of the 12 in the new CD which will have us going - Is that Clay? Is that Clay AIken?. It's just not the lead single, that is all. OMWH is a beautiful song by an edgy and well-respected songwriter. I'm happy it is the lead single. I loved it the moment i heard Ryan Tedder's demo.
claymate29		#91	[-]
Posts: 2692 (04/04/08 2:42 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	very well said teddy way to go I also agree with everything you said 110% and I also have a feeling this new cd is going to be amazing and can't wait untill may 6th I am so darn excited about this new album I love all the song names and can't wait to hear clay sing everyone of those songs. again well said post teddy
annieg9		#92	[-]
Posts: 21424 (04/04/08 3:00 AM) I WILL BE HERE Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks for this. I read the article earlier today and didn't even pick up on the new single being announced. .
annieg9		#93	[-]
Posts: 21424 (04/04/08 3:03 AM) I WILL BE HERE Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	bbandit31 wrote: Austenfan - Fantastic post. And I agree with everyword of it. Clay has said numerous times that he likes songs with strong melodies and lyrics and he is more comfortable with the ballads. He has said many many times he wants to stay in his lane. Yet we still latch on to one line from Kipper and predict all sorts of negativity. I'm sure there are songs out of the 12 in the new CD which will have us going - Is that Clay? Is that Clay AIken?. It's just not the lead single, that is all. OMWH is a beautiful song by an edgy and well-respected songwriter. I'm happy it is the lead single. I loved it the moment i heard Ryan Tedder's demo. I really hope they will release the single in advance of the album as they have done for many others. If it has good radio play it could help with sales. Last Edited By: annieg9 04/04/08 3:26 AM. Edited 1 times.
loveOMC		#94	[-]
Posts: 9332 (04/04/08 3:12 AM) The GEEK shall inherit the earth. Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I've just got to add this: I saw Clay in Spamalot 5 times last week, and all I can say is that voice is beyond glorious, even when it is not the focus of a silly show like Spamalot. That little bit that was added about the "Idol (Idle?) of my age" and the yodeling? OMG, let me tell you that there is nothing that compares with that voice. Clay's career is, in the end, all about the voice. The trick is to find songs that will showcase what it can do, and it can do so many things. Clay's voice is a little piece of heaven on earth, and I thank God for it. I just need to hear it. If top 40 or any other radio format won't play him, it's because they can't hear it. They are already a lost generation. That voice will transcend radio. It was meant to be heard. And it will be. Of that I have no doubt whatsoever.
NZClay		#95	[-]
Posts: 6495 (04/04/08 3:18 AM) Feel like I'm addicted... I keep coming back for more Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	OMWH is a beautiful song by an edgy and well-respected songwriter. I'm happy it is the lead single. I loved it the moment i heard Ryan Tedder's demo. Omigosh, me too! It's raw and emotional in the same way as "Lover All Alone" is and excites me to think what current sound Kipper and Clay have given it! I hadn't really heard of Ryan Tedder before, but it does excite me that he's getting recognition as a great songwriter. That's credibility that should rub off on Clay, with any luck. As for not getting radio play because it's a ballad: IMHO that's ridiculous. Radio hasn't played Clay not because of ballads - they've not played Clay because Clay isn't cool, Clay doesn't play the payola game, and because Clay doesn't get any support from his label. AustenFan, bbandit and teddy - you all make great points and I tend to agree with y'all.
claydreamer07		#96	[-]
Posts: 2572 (04/04/08 3:41 AM) Claydreamer.. "ABSOLUTELY"! Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	loveOMC wrote: I've just got to add this: I saw Clay in Spamalot 5 times last week, and all I can say is that voice is beyond glorious, even when it is not the focus of a silly show like Spamalot. That little bit that was added about the "Idol (Idle?) of my age" and the yodeling? OMG, let me tell you that there is nothing that compares with that voice. Clay's career is, in the end, all about the voice. The trick is to find songs that will showcase what it can do, and it can do so many things. Clay's voice is a little piece of heaven on earth, and I thank God for it. I just need to hear it. If top 40 or any other radio format won't play him, it's because they can't hear it. They are already a lost generation. That voice will transcend radio. It was meant to be heard. And it will be. Of that I have no doubt whatsoever. loveOMC... DITTO and can I hear an AMEN TO THAT?
loveOMC		#97	[-]
Posts: 9332 (04/04/08 3:41 AM) The GEEK shall inherit the earth. Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I hadn't really heard of Ryan Tedder before, but it does excite me that he's getting recognition as a great songwriter. That's credibility that should rub off on Clay, with any luck. I sort of see things the other way round--Ryan Tedder gets credibility because a singer of the caliber of Clay Aiken chooses his song as the title track and lead single on his 4th album. You know, Clay Aiken, who is a multi-platinum recording artist, the author of a best-selling book, a producer, a triumph on Broadway, and a UNICEF ambassador? Yeah, that guy. He's got all the credibility anyone would ever need. Tedder should be so lucky. Last Edited By: loveOMC 04/04/08 4:03 AM. Edited 1 times.
claysflatironbuddy		#98	[-]
Posts: 7060 (04/04/08 3:48 AM) Clay is Freckleicious Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	As for not getting radio play because it's a ballad: IMHO that's ridiculous. Radio hasn't played Clay not because of ballads - they've not played Clay because Clay isn't cool, Clay doesn't play the payola game, and because Clay doesn't get any support from his label. That, my friend, is it in a nutshell. I guess I'm lucky in that I like ballads and up-tempo, so I'm easily pleased when it comes to Clay. Bring it on, baby.
shirljan		#99	[-]
Posts: 2478 (04/04/08 4:42 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	......I am so excited. Just can't wait to get this CD in my hands.
bbandit31		#100	[-]
Posts: 534 (04/04/08 4:54 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	NZClay wrote: OMWH is a beautiful song by an edgy and well-respected songwriter. I'm happy it is the lead single. I loved it the moment i heard Ryan Tedder's demo. Omigosh, me too! It's raw and emotional in the same way as "Lover All Alone" is and excites me to think what current sound Kipper and Clay have given it! I hadn't really heard of Ryan Tedder before, but it does excite me that he's getting recognition as a great songwriter. That's credibility that should rub off on Clay, with any luck. As for not getting radio play because it's a ballad: IMHO that's ridiculous. Radio hasn't played Clay not because of ballads - they've not played Clay because Clay isn't cool, Clay doesn't play the payola game, and because Clay doesn't get any support from his label. AustenFan, bbandit and teddy - you all make great points and I tend to agree with y'all. NZClay Radio doesn't play Clay because ....well because it's Clay. It is my theory they have some unexplained biased again our man. Even if he were to release an up-tempo, hip and very now song, they won't play him because it was released by Clay Aiken. The same way I can't explain why such a talented, loving, pure, good soul like Clay would attract so much hatred from the scum of the earth like JP. If he gets radio play, I say GREAT. If he doesn't, I think his voice and the passion he brings to all his songs, will sell itself. I also believe the power of the Claynation will do all it can to make sure he goes Platinum or double or triple Platinum. Is it May 6 yet?