I will never understand why Clay is not "at this moment " on every bill board,every T-V and radio station.His pure Heart and Soul,those dreamy eyes.The voice that belongs in the music hall of fame.Clay I love every inch of You,I listen every day.You are a tremendous GIFT to this world !!!!!
He did not butcher this song whatsoever, and I have to agree he was the best ever on American Idol and has never been beaten in talent with his beautiful voice....
My husband passed away 10 years ago... in 2013....yeah id crawl thru glass and drink sand thru a straw to spend one more minute with him. Write a song about that..anybody.. it's universal probably for us that know we were loved.
Yes, I do remember when this song was played on "Family Ties," and I loved it then and still do. Clay Aiken has a beautiful voice and presence... He sang this song wonderfully." Thank you.
Thanks for posting. This has to be one of the finest voices to come along in the last fifty years. Extraordinary under unimaginable pressure. Like Lionel Ritchie I too am still in awe of this amazing voice, talent and remarkable person as well. Great going Clay and thanks for posting. Rick
Clay Aike , You performs so beautiful!!! I wished you would do a Concert IN HAWAII!! YOU ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST !!!! LIONEL RICHIE. IS SOOOO RIGHT! HE THOUGHT YOU WERE FANTASTIC. I did too! Ready for your concert!!! Blessings from Honolulu!!!
I don't know how Paula said he did not have passion in this song it was so emotional , could not be more passionate , she was not listening to the same song I was....
I think he sung this song so much better then the original and it was number one in it's day. He is the best of the best with every song.I had urgency plus, I don;t know what Paula and Randy were listening to but not what he was singing, only Simon was..
Dude, how is that a bad song choice? I just sang it for my gig performances this year, and Clay blew it out of the water! As a huge Michael J. Fox fan, Clay made Michael and Tracy's love song memorable!
I would love to hear him sing some of Whitney Houston songs! With that strong beautiful voice of his I'm sure he would kill them!! Sounds to me that he can sing any song !!! ❤️
Im in the UK and I had never heard him before today, why is that?, he is a wonderful singer, he sings like Luther, very rare to have that sould voice in one so young, the music business is crazy
Clay Aiken and Adam Lambert is still the biggest wtf in TV history for me. Just a shame. They've both had good to great success but still a shame they didn't win. Lets hope America gets it right this time around.
It was determined the follow year that Clay actually won but he got so many votes, they jammed the phone lines and they were unable to count his votes. But he is 1 million times better than Ruben.
Dedicated With My Trail Of Tears, To The Only Man In My Life Whom Has Ever Realy Got Me. Loved Me Unconditionally And Never Judged My Decisions. We' laughed Till We've Cryed Together, We Cryed When It Was Time To Say Our Good Byes. You Will Always Carry The Trail Of My Tears My Love. But If Someday We Are Blessed To Get That Second Chance, We'Take It Nice And Slow, Keep That Respect For Each Others Past And Listen With Or Heart's. Not Be Influenced By What Others Ideas Of What Is Supposedly Best For Us, They Know Not The The Special Friend I Have In You. Be Safe, Take Care Of Yourself And Pray With Me Each Night As I 've Prayed For You The Day I Said Good Bye. My Love Always Linda.
All of you criticizing Clay for this supposed terrible, unemotional performance, including Randy and Paula who knew better, don't you all know the accompaniment back then was CANNED music and none of the contestants had a choice but to go with whatever rendition they got, mostly fast and unemotional! That of course changed drastically in the following years. I listened to Billy Vera's original version, and if Clay could have had Billy's band to back him, Billy couldn't have held a candle to Clay's voice. Clay would have been just as emotional but with a more beautiful voice! Clay had a unique gift...a supernatural dimension to his whole personna that very few possess.
I will never understand why Clay is not "at this moment " on every bill board,every T-V and radio station.His pure Heart and Soul,those dreamy eyes.The voice that belongs in the music hall of fame.Clay I love every inch of You,I listen every day.You are a tremendous GIFT to this world !!!!!
I still can't believe that he lost. I could listen all day
Goose bumps 16 yrs lTer and i am 86. Gifted young man.❤
20 yrs later he is still one of my all time fave.
This man has the most beautiful tone in his voice I have ever heard. I could just listen to him all day
He did not butcher this song whatsoever, and I have to agree he was the best ever on American Idol and has never been beaten in talent with his beautiful voice....
Clay can sing the phonebook and it would be #1 on the billboard charts.
i rooted for him and still one of his fans since day one
He was one of the best contestants ever....
One of the most beautiful voices ever!!!
I have loved Clay, Kelly and Carrie as the top 3 best singers ever on American Idol...
Let's add Adam Lambert.
Bo Bice too
@@lindakorbel6018agreed add Adam Lambert and you are right!
He was the BEST ever to walk on the AI stage in ALL 11 Seasons. Clueless to this day HOW he didn't win!!
He is still my favorite! Ever!
i was going throug a rough time in my life when this season was on......watching clay aiken sing.......brought me peace for that hour.
Incredible voice ..the power is unbelievable
Awesome for Simon to be real and honest as a judge, also will never be another Judge like him either that tells it like it is
Beautiful! I cant figure out why he did not win!❤️
My husband passed away 10 years ago... in 2013....yeah id crawl thru glass and drink sand thru a straw to spend one more minute with him. Write a song about that..anybody.. it's universal probably for us that know we were loved.
Clay is angelic and such a kind person!
how in the heck did he NOT win the season he participated in? His pitch is perfect, his dynamics are spot on.
I loved that song choice and loved Clay's version.
Given the fact that I'm sitting here tingling from head to toe (bc of the richness of his voice) I agree with Simon here.
Everything he touches turns into gold
The Greatest ! I hope to see him in concert one day !!!
Fantastic performance and the best song ever clay Aiken
I love this song and with Clay singing it makes it that much more enjoyable..Love this guy!!!!!
Yes, I do remember when this song was played on "Family Ties," and I loved it then and still do. Clay Aiken has a beautiful voice and presence... He sang this song wonderfully." Thank you.
Thanks for posting. This has to be one of the finest voices to come along in the last fifty years. Extraordinary under unimaginable pressure. Like Lionel Ritchie I too am still in awe of this amazing voice, talent and remarkable person as well. Great going Clay and thanks for posting.
Rick
Miss Clay. My daughter and I went to see him 3 times
Saw him 2×
Clay Aike , You performs so beautiful!!! I wished you would do a Concert IN HAWAII!! YOU ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST !!!!
LIONEL RICHIE. IS SOOOO RIGHT! HE THOUGHT YOU WERE FANTASTIC. I did too! Ready for your concert!!! Blessings from Honolulu!!!
This was his best look of the entire show.
Loved the video! Clay was great as always and can't believe Simon had such a great comment for Clay, thank you Simon!!
He should have won American Idol hands down!
I would rise up from my seat and give you a standing ovation for your Talent!
one of the best singer..=)) love him..=))
@GWHIZist I so agree with everything you said...I listen to Clay everyday also...He is a tremendous gift to this world!!!!!!
Love you Clay AIken!!!!
I simply LOVE this guy!!!
One of the best songs ever written.
Nice interpretation...!!!!
He is fantastic
I can watch Clay all day...
I don't know how Paula said he did not have passion in this song it was so emotional , could not be more passionate , she was not listening to the same song I was....
his voice is so oldy. love it.
Love that Clay turns to the audience & says I love you. :) XOXO
I'm still amazed he did not fall over when Simon said that. I still get goosebumps Clay. ❤
I love his version! Great job. :)
Fantastic♥️♥️♥️🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎶!!!!!!
Que hombre mas sencillo que su belleza es la voz con la cual nos deleita y nos hace saber que estamos vivos con verdadero sentimiento para amar
he should of won this hands down.
Can't go a day without hearing him sing, especially the word baby. No one sings it like Clay. ❤
I think he sung this song so much better then the original and it was number one in it's day. He is the best of the best with every song.I had urgency plus, I don;t know what Paula and Randy were listening to but not what he was singing, only Simon was..
Clay was complimented by eo many amazing and legendary mysical guests on this show
CLAY AIKEN IS THE BEST ON IDOL
Dude, how is that a bad song choice? I just sang it for my gig performances this year, and Clay blew it out of the water! As a huge Michael J. Fox fan, Clay made Michael and Tracy's love song memorable!
Unchained Melody was his best performance, imho and he definitely should have won.
HE SHOULD HAVE "WON:
@boots61 so agree...If he sang the whole song, this CD would be selling like hot cakes!!!
I would love to hear him sing some of Whitney Houston songs! With that strong beautiful voice of his I'm sure he would kill them!! Sounds to me that he can sing any song !!! ❤️
still love him
He was easily the best that year. He could sing anything. He may be the most talented ever on the show.
I will love this guy's singing forever amazing
love him so much.
When Idol was AMAZING. Clay now has grey hair-I love it!
I love how Clay's mouth dropped open. He's thinking crap, if Paula and Randy aren't giving me love, I can only imagine what Simon thought.
Im in the UK and I had never heard him before today, why is that?, he is a wonderful singer, he sings like Luther, very rare to have that sould voice in one so young, the music business is crazy
I agree with Simon. Clay could show off his highs and lows.
Clay Aiken and Adam Lambert is still the biggest wtf in TV history for me. Just a shame. They've both had good to great success but still a shame they didn't win. Lets hope America gets it right this time around.
Crystal Bowersox needs to be added to that list, but I do love Ruben. Adam was the biggest WTF, but now he's with Queen. 😊
Incredible singer...
Next to Elvis, I think Clay is a close second in voice quality.
I just get chicken skin all over everytime I listen to him sing....Aiken sing!!! (",)
Love Clay Aiken!!!
He's my guy 4 always. ❤❤❤ him
I loved Clay Aikane.
i love clay aiken
gay
@MamaNissy yes, clay's such an angel...
Brilliant ! Shame it's such an edited version of this great song :-)
Simon was right, that song was perfect!
I agree. The best Idol ever. Where are you Ruben, where are you, has anyone seen him, lol.
It was determined the follow year that Clay actually won but he got so many votes, they jammed the phone lines and they were unable to count his votes. But he is 1 million times better than Ruben.
Tru Dat!
Clay and Ruben are doing a Christmas musical together now
Clay was a much better singer than Reuben even on a bad day!
Boy was Seacreast young looking here
Billy vera classic!!!!!
He should have won.
A great Billy Vera and the Beaters big hit !
Yes❤️❤️❤️
Randy was a drummer, it would be interesting to hear him sing
I agree with Simon. The other judges were full of shit. Great song, sung great... so what's the problem?
Rushed or not, (You better pull it off in just about a quick second) ~And that he did! I can't say I've ever heard Clay sing before this.
@EveryoneLovesToSing Oh hell yeah...I so agree to that!!!!
Dedicated With My Trail Of Tears, To The Only Man In My Life Whom Has Ever Realy Got Me. Loved Me Unconditionally And Never Judged My Decisions. We' laughed Till We've Cryed Together, We Cryed When It Was Time To Say Our Good Byes. You Will Always Carry The Trail Of My Tears My Love. But If Someday We Are Blessed To Get That Second Chance, We'Take It Nice And Slow, Keep That Respect For Each Others Past And Listen With Or Heart's. Not Be Influenced By What Others Ideas Of What Is Supposedly Best For Us, They Know Not The The Special Friend I Have In You. Be Safe, Take Care Of Yourself And Pray With Me Each Night As I 've Prayed For You The Day I Said Good Bye. My Love Always Linda.
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beautiful smile😅
Clay is a wonderful performer. He was good here. Lionel and Simon were right.
SymphonyBrahms yep
i canot believe he did not win :(
that clay aiken is amazing, they slate him ?
why oh why are they doing this , lionel is the man
Lionel Richie is a musical genius!
i like it better by the original but damn this song is emotional
Simon I do not totally dislike you because you complimented Clay. At least you know your music.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I totally agree with Randy's comment @2:09...Clay definitely can blow!
Clay you was" The Best"don't listen him
Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell, with Lionel Ritchie. The pass of A.I. with the present of A.I. Who would of thought .
OMG
All of you criticizing Clay for this supposed terrible, unemotional performance, including Randy and Paula who knew better, don't you all know the accompaniment back then was CANNED music and none of the contestants had a choice but to go with whatever rendition they got, mostly fast and unemotional! That of course changed drastically in the following years. I listened to Billy Vera's original version, and if Clay could have had Billy's band to back him, Billy couldn't have held a candle to Clay's voice. Clay would have been just as emotional but with a more beautiful voice! Clay had a unique gift...a supernatural dimension to his whole personna that very few possess.