He was and remains our Taylor Hicks .... the music lives and comes alive in Taylor's delivery, it takes him to his knees ... rich, smokey, throaty and dirty vocals, filled with so much much heart and soul. WOW!!!!!
Taylor nailed it- this performance was one of the top 10 in idol history. The judges knew what they were talking about. Taylor Hicks has a great mix of rock and soul- the most original contestant and winner ever.
Great singer, great performer. One of the best Idol performances ever. Taylor headlined in Vegas two years. Many, many VIP shows. much in demand as a live performer. Hes the best.
Like many other Taylor Hicks fans, I have to come back and watch him sing this AND also ""You're So Beautiful!" He was one of the more infectious, fun contestants EVER!Like a box of chocolates! Ya never knew what you were going to get!
Taylor Hicks had everything... not just a great voice but the personailty is the best ever in american idol. He's the best. He's soo real. The best performer!! soul patrol! soul patrol! soul patrol!
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I loved Taylor Hicks, and most of his songs were done with so much soul..this one was no exception! I cannot understand anyone who says this was a terrible performance....where are their ears!!!!!!! I have an above average knowledge of music, and tone, and Taylor has it all. It kills me that he just disappeared from sight and sound after Idol.
As I said I wish I was watching Idol back then. A lot of people say that Daughtry should have won but I think that Taylor is just as deserving of the title as Daughtry is. I only started in the 7th season, I can't wait for Idol Rewind of season 5.
I probably would not have voted for Taylor if I had watched Idol back then based on all of the performances I've seen on You Tube. He has a great new song called "What's Right is Right" that I really love I wish they would play it on the radio
What can I do...I really had a blast...I was literally smiling all the way watching this. I felt happiness listening and watching Taylor performed. Thank you for this raw performance!
I love and Adore Taylor Hicks You Send Me, Try alittle Tenderness, PLay that Funky Music.. and You are so Beautiful.. and Jail House Rock.. You are My Dream Come True Love You Kelly B #1
wow people...why argue, I mean the dude won American Idol after all....obviously millions of people liked his voice enough to vote for him to win...and as for him not doing much after well that's wrong too cause he's got his own show on Broadway ( Grease ) and is making $ hand over fist and laughing all the way to the bank. I myself personally loved him from the beginning and picked him to win from the first show!
lol i watch these clips from time to time & i can't believe he won that season. there's a lot of ai voters out there who don't know shit about good music.
Always the best. Too bad he couldn't have done the entire song. Idol slowly went down each year after he won. No one brought the emotion to the show he did. I remember the blogs exploding every week.
Just remember, that these Idols have about 1:42 min. to make an impression. Taylor said in his book, that you have to do the most you can in that minute and a half....
I don't care what anyone says about Taylor and not liking his voice or that he hasn't sold millions of records. I Do Know One Thing And That Is Taylor Brought It Each And Every Week When He Was On Idol. There has only been one other and that was Adam Lambert and he didn't get produced like he should have been either. When Jessica sang this song tonight she just ruined it with her beyonce knock-off voice. Personally Taylor will always be my favorite because he got me off the couch dancing.
qg6ff...to some of us he is all of the above, but you are entitled to your opinion as well. Those who have seen him in concert and followed him know how creative he is with music and how knowledgeable. To each his own in music. Peace
But, Taylor was the one who made you wonder..................what will he do next week.............because it was never the same, and still isn't ! Viva variety.
well if you go strictly by album sales which everyone seems to point to, Taylor is doing better than kat and elliott. the order is 1. Daughtry-4.33 million 2. Kellie- 786,000 3. Taylor-702,000 4. Elliott- 516,000 5.Kat- 373,000
i do like him. i think he is a good singer. he did not deserve the whole title. these are available for viewing no matter how old they are. i like to go back and watch past performances- is that a problem with you?
Otis is a great preformer and I do love him. I'm just saying I like a more upbeat version. I guess it's the arrangement that I like. Anyone could have sung it I suppose.
um no... i aint crying. because i know who the real winner is, and most of american is agreeing with me...honestly the only thing i've heard from him since then is that he's on broadway. whoop dee do.
Good try, very classic song Otis pwns it really, i know only one white boy who can sing this good and he is Tom Jones its here on youtube too.. Taylor has nice voice tho!
al right all right, since none y'all got my point to begin with, he just plain didn't deserve the title of AMERICAN IDOL. Maybe something else. But not that.
I will have to agree with you on this Otis Redding shouldve rose up from his grave and snatch his azz back down with him! lol! I love Otis version and CB vesion has soul
@MarwaB1 sorry I disagree - I think Chris Brown's version was crap. Ultimately the best version was the original- Otis Redding from 1967..watch him do it live...pretty incredible and hard to replicate
i'm so glad this clown is already forgotten. it's not that this is so bad it's just that nobody is going to come close to the original and mister flash in the pan sure didn't
duh people want to be entertained but that is all he did. he had a voice but not the voice of an american idol! comprehend? There are 7 other Idols from his season who seem to be doing a hell of a lot better than him now (katharine, kellie, elliot, chris, etc)
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I just love this song and how Taylor Hicks sings it, because he puts a lot of soul into this song!❤
I just love this song and Taylor does an incredible job with this song!! Wow!!!! Go Taylor!!! ❤
He was and remains our Taylor Hicks .... the music lives and comes alive in Taylor's delivery, it takes him to his knees ... rich, smokey, throaty and dirty vocals, filled with so much much heart and soul. WOW!!!!!
Taylor Hicks really puts his soul into that song and to me that's one of his best song!!
the Best!! I loved him so much on the Show!!! WOW!!!! GREAT ENTERTAINER!!!
Taylor nailed it- this performance was one of the top 10 in idol history. The judges knew what they were talking about. Taylor Hicks has a great mix of rock and soul- the most original contestant and winner ever.
Great singer, great performer. One of the best Idol performances ever. Taylor headlined in Vegas two years. Many, many VIP shows. much in demand as a live performer. Hes the best.
This is my favorite song and he puts his heart and soul into this song!! I just love this!!!❤
Like many other Taylor Hicks fans, I have to come back and watch him sing this AND also ""You're So Beautiful!" He was one of the more infectious, fun contestants EVER!Like a box of chocolates! Ya never knew what you were going to get!
Taylor Hicks had everything... not just a great voice but the personailty is the best ever in american idol. He's the best. He's soo real. The best performer!! soul patrol! soul patrol! soul patrol!
Had to come back and watch him again ! Great Taylor !
i miss you taylor, so i am working listening to all of your performances!!
TAYLOR HICKS, the best of the best!!!
Love ya tay man!
Love this song and loved his rendition of it. Taylor's is the most loveable man ever. Hes very entertaining.
Taylor is still giving awesome performances everywhere he tours, catch his live show with his band, they'll blow you away. :-)
I want to say a big thank you for your love❤️and support for me and my career🤓I am really very pleased that all of you have been around all these years of my career. I appreciate your support and warm comments🎲
God Bless you and stay safe..
I loved Taylor Hicks, and most of his songs were done with so much soul..this one was no exception! I cannot understand anyone who says this was a terrible performance....where are their ears!!!!!!! I have an above average knowledge of music, and tone, and Taylor has it all. It kills me that he just disappeared from sight and sound after Idol.
Season 5 and the finale had one of the highest ratings of any season of Idol and Taylor was the reason why!
Taylor's new CD is great. Some great songs and I personally love the unique quality of his voice. He can sing any kind of music.
Wonderul great entertainer the best on Idol!! Love him more more more Taylor Hicks !
One of the great performers of the 20th century.
One word: BRILLIANT!
I ❤ TAYLOR HICKS!
Most talented, most creative, most entertaining,
Love Taylor Hicks He's Very Handsome & Fun!! HE made American Idol FUN!! FUN!! FUN!! Also will miss Paula Abdul & Simon!!!
As I said I wish I was watching Idol back then. A lot of people say that Daughtry should have won but I think that Taylor is just as deserving of the title as Daughtry is. I only started in the 7th season, I can't wait for Idol Rewind of season 5.
I probably would not have voted for Taylor if I had watched Idol back then based on all of the performances I've seen on You Tube. He has a great new song called "What's Right is Right" that I really love I wish they would play it on the radio
What can I do...I really had a blast...I was literally smiling all the way watching this. I felt happiness listening and watching Taylor performed.
Thank you for this raw performance!
He should have won, and he did. He has been the most versatile Idol ever.
My all time favourite. Love this performance.
I love this SOOOOOOOOOO much.
OMG he's great! what a performer.
I love and Adore Taylor Hicks You Send Me, Try alittle Tenderness, PLay that Funky Music.. and You are so Beautiful.. and Jail House Rock.. You are My Dream Come True Love You Kelly B #1
Taylor rocks! ♥
wow that was the closest ive ever heard anyone sing too Otis's level of passion and just raw soul
Awesome awesome awesome!!! Best AI Winner to date!! Go Taylor my man!
@ JenniJaco: I agree with you. I am a singer and I watched Taylor perform this song. This was definitely one of the top 10 AI songs.
for me, this is his best performance during this season...
he was like " gotta stop UHN! im on the bad foot! GOTTA GET ON THE GOOD FOOT!....TENDERNESS!" at 1:55
wow people...why argue, I mean the dude won American Idol after all....obviously millions of people liked his voice enough to vote for him to win...and as for him not doing much after well that's wrong too cause he's got his own show on Broadway ( Grease ) and is making $ hand over fist and laughing all the way to the bank. I myself personally loved him from the beginning and picked him to win from the first show!
I have to say, I never liked Taylor Hicks, but this was by far one of the best performances and rendition of a song in the WHOLE show.
my heart was pounding like crazy when he did the "hideous ending"
Best. Guy best season
Love him ❤️
Taylor is still out there, making boatloads of money, playing Vegas. Wish the industry would have recognized his talent though.
xDDD it's HILARIOUS to watch the ending again after Simon's comment xD
lol i watch these clips from time to time & i can't believe he won that season.
there's a lot of ai voters out there who don't know shit about good music.
Considering the Idols have about 1:30 to put on the best performance they can, Taylor did the most with what time he had. And he planned it that way.
So energetic!!!
@bluenotejazz Clean your ears out. This is one of the BEST VERSIONS of TALT that I've ever heard. I absolutely love his voice and his interpretaton.
Taylor Hicks scares me, but I will admit that this performance is amazing.
Always the best. Too bad he couldn't have done the entire song. Idol slowly went down each year after he won. No one brought the emotion to the show he did. I remember the blogs exploding every week.
you are awesome very very awesome, I love you
Honestly, his version is the best I've heard! I love Otis and 3 Dog Night, but this redention is awesome!!!
Just remember, that these Idols have about 1:42 min. to make an impression. Taylor said in his book, that you have to do the most you can in that minute and a half....
BEST ENDING EVER
LOL Simon said "See you next tuesday"
Nice
Pretty good I thought, although I can't believe Simon called him a See You Next Tuesday.
I don't care what anyone says about Taylor and not liking his voice or that he hasn't sold millions of records. I Do Know One Thing And That Is Taylor Brought It Each And Every Week When He Was On Idol. There has only been one other and that was Adam Lambert and he didn't get produced like he should have been either. When Jessica sang this song tonight she just ruined it with her beyonce knock-off voice. Personally Taylor will always be my favorite because he got me off the couch dancing.
I think for people who follow him, he wld never really disappear.
qg6ff...to some of us he is all of the above, but you are entitled to your opinion as well. Those who have seen him in concert and followed him know how creative he is with music and how knowledgeable. To each his own in music. Peace
But, Taylor was the one who made you wonder..................what will he do next week.............because it was never the same, and still isn't ! Viva variety.
oh, he's actually great, but he's a performer, not a recording artist... he is a joy to watch...
Maybe you could be a special guest for TDN
well if you go strictly by album sales which everyone seems to point to, Taylor is doing better than kat and elliott. the order is
1. Daughtry-4.33 million
2. Kellie- 786,000
3. Taylor-702,000
4. Elliott- 516,000
5.Kat- 373,000
Why did you even come hear and listen to it then, Mr Mean?
Taylor Hicks, you are the Most Exciting Brilliant Fun Performer in AI History, Will you marry me?? Love Kelly B.
all three.
i do like him. i think he is a good singer. he did not deserve the whole title.
these are available for viewing no matter how old they are. i like to go back and watch past performances- is that a problem with you?
Otis is a great preformer and I do love him. I'm just saying I like a more upbeat version. I guess it's the arrangement that I like. Anyone could have sung it I suppose.
He's just awesome. It's kind of annoying that he practically disappeared after Idol. I thought he'd make it bigger than he did...
Right, since he's got so much talent what has he done since then? He probably has a 9 to 5.
yeah he did
If I had a dollar, for every time Simon Cowbell used the word hideous, I could retire.
Oh he made it to the Kodak and do you know why because of the SOUL PATROL
2019?
OMG,that's so cheesey.
um no... i aint crying. because i know who the real winner is, and most of american is agreeing with me...honestly the only thing i've heard from him since then is that he's on broadway. whoop dee do.
What? Michael Bublé's version has no soul in it, no life. Taylor's version is so much soulful.
@17NJDevilsfan Uh, yes he does.
Good try, very classic song Otis pwns it really, i know only one white boy who can sing this good and he is Tom Jones its here on youtube too..
Taylor has nice voice tho!
You've got a tin ear.
This seems like a really hard song to sing
al right all right, since none y'all got my point to begin with, he just plain didn't deserve the title of AMERICAN IDOL. Maybe something else. But not that.
I will have to agree with you on this Otis Redding shouldve rose up from his grave and snatch his azz back down with him! lol! I love Otis version and CB vesion has soul
@17NJDevilsfan Oh but he has been heard from .... plenty. It's just that you've not heard from him. Try googling "real musicians".
@MarwaB1 sorry I disagree - I think Chris Brown's version was crap. Ultimately the best version was the original- Otis Redding from 1967..watch him do it live...pretty incredible and hard to replicate
HE got dropped from his label already
They only have a minute and a half to sing, so they all have to cut things out and arrange them to fit that.
jessica brought me here
You'll have to post your arrangement, so we'll all know how its supposed to sound.
i'm so glad this clown is already forgotten. it's not that this is so bad it's just that nobody is going to come close to the original and mister flash in the pan sure didn't
yes he is CHESSY, but fun. That's why he won!
you can't even put chris brown in the same SENTENCE as Otis.
what are you 10? clever
this is so freakin funny he needs to stop
It ain't Otis, but it's better than Chris Brown's version.
Toribash
worst WINNER not seller.
duh people want to be entertained but that is all he did. he had a voice but not the voice of an american idol! comprehend? There are 7 other Idols from his season who seem to be doing a hell of a lot better than him now (katharine, kellie, elliot, chris, etc)
what are you talking about? katharine won...duh