When was the last time you listened to Clay Aiken’s first professional album, Measure of A Man?  Released on October 14, 2003, the album sold 612,859 copies in its first week of sales.

On Saturday, I listened to the entire album for the first time in a few years.  It was only by chance that the album came up on iTunes.  I had a household of family visiting for the day and my granddaughter wanted to listen to some music.  Everyone was outside, but Katie wanted to help me fix dinner so she and I were alone.  As the music played, I heard the album start.  I couldn’t help but smile.  But so did Katie!  She immediately turned up the volume and started moving with the music.  “I like this music, Mimi.  It makes me feel good!”  A few minutes later, the volume increased again and 6 year old Katie was humming along with Clay Aiken!

Measure of A Man is an outstanding album.  If you haven’t listened for a long time, get it out and take a listen.  I bet you will smile when you hear it and just maybe it will get you moving just a bit!  What a great way to start a recording career!

Track List:

Invisible

I Will Carry You

The Way

When You Say You Love Me

No More Sad Song

Run to Me

Shine

I Survived You

This is The Night

Perfect Day

Measure of a Man

Touch

The Released Singles were:

Invisible

The Way

I Will Carry You

Billboard Chart Information:

Entered the Billboard 200 at #1 – continued at #1 for 2 weeks

Left chart at 192 after 35 non-consecutive weeks.

RIAA Awards:

Gold, Platinum, and 2XPlatinum awarded on November 17, 2003

More Information:

Clay was presented with the Platinum certification by Clive Davis on Good Morning America.  There were two videos in support of the album:  Invisible and The Way

When was the last time you listened to the Album?

What is your favorite song from the album?

I hope you will post your favorite song.  It will be interesting to find the most popular song!