Comments on: Clay Aiken – “He’s a musician in every sense of the word.”

By: didi

didi — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:01:29 +0000

When it was announced that Clay’s next album would be a cover of different songs, it did not really bother me personally because I was positive he was going to make these songs his own! However, it dawned on me, how about the rest of the Claynation and those unregistered fans who follow Clay’s career? Would they buy this album? What if? Well, it made Gold and that’s a good thing. He is the only artist I know (I’m sure there’s a lot out there)who can interpret a song so beautifully. I love ATDW and I still listen to it. I love OMWH as well. I look forward to the day that Clay’s music will dominate the airwaves when some of today’s “music” has “retired” and “archived”. Looking forward to it, really.
So, Clay if you’re lurking, time to get to work, buddy! Give us some top-of-the-world music that everyone will enjoy!

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:50:44 +0000

This article made me pull out ATDW and give it a listen. There is a lot to like on the album.

It really is a shame that RCA messed up so much with Clay. If they had done a good job, things would be very different.

I look forward to finding out what is next for Clay.

Thank you for this well-written blog!!

By: donsnana

donsnana — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:46:54 +0000

It was interesting to see all the reviews of ATDW. Clay’s musicianship really shines through on that album.

Thanks for all the info.

By: RIFAN

RIFAN — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:17:34 +0000

I loved ATDW right from the first listen. It was great reading those reviews again.

Loved the video–SRHP was such a fun tour. This is an excellent version of BYLM.

Sure hope we get another tour one of these days.

By: tnmtmama

tnmtmama — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:57:39 +0000

Ken Barnes recognized that Clay Aiken was being abandoned by the label, but why? I will never understand it.

By: PaulaBear

PaulaBear — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:53:53 +0000

I made it through all your words, musicfan! Thanks for this great article. I had never read Ken Barnes’ review. And, even though I love ATDW, I agree that a covers album at that point in his career was a questionable decision. If only Clay Aiken had been allowed to release his original concept, wonder what difference that would have made for his future recordings.

By: joanie

joanie — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:40:49 +0000

I loved every song on ADTW and still play it in my car. I think many of the songs would have been radio friendly, including These Open Arms, Lonely No More, and Lover All Alone. Broken Wings is not an original, but Clay’s version with the spoken word is better than the original, IMO. My favorite is Everytime You Go Away.

I also love the background music on this CD, it’s fantastic.

By: Judy Anderson

Judy Anderson — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:33:31 +0000

That is the beauty of Clay..He can take any song and make it better than the original….He just does…

I love ATDW…I love them all MOAM and especially OMWH.
Clay has a voice like no other…and his feelings for his fans just shows through…..

Love you Clay!!!

Hugs,
Judy

By: Ashes

Ashes — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:25:41 +0000

Thank goodness for email notices! This is a wonderful blog. I loved ATDW when it was released and still do. Clay Aiken made every cover song sound better than the original. The few new tracks were delightful too. Clay is a truly talented artist.

By: ImGranny

ImGranny — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:35:23 +0000

Thanks for the great blog. I LOVE all the songs on the album, but Broken Wings is my favorite. Clay Aiken is one of a kind. What a talent!!!!