I have a confession--- I am addicted to all and anything Clay sings... I mean WOW! He leaves me speechless. How could anyone not recognize such talent. We are truly in the presence of pure Genius, and what an Honor it is !
i really loved this song and yes amazing voice u have but i prefer to watch ur video just you and no shouting on the background or big crowds soh i can only hear ur voice and nothing else soh i can watch ur video over and over:-)
elvis' version is the best. i don't know why but everyone else who perform this song sound like queers and sissies. start singing like men goddamn it!!!
OK. let's examine that claim for a second. Leann Rimes = crappy country hag with only one decent song in her repertoire, if that. Elvis Presley = ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGERS OF ALL TIME!!
Dude, you aren't meant to sing this song "like a man" you're meant to sing with the feeling that the person to whom you're singing is someone for whom you would be more than willing to walk through the gates of Hell itself & do battle with Lucifer for that person. that's how I sing it.
I watch AI every year waiting for someone to take Clay Aikens place, and as much as I like some of the contestants, no one has. He's still my favorite.
I drive myself crazy sometimes trying to think of another contemporary singer who could match the quality and range of his voice (and can practically sing anything). And I am stumped. AI2 was never aired in my country, so i'm happy to have discovered Clay through the internet.
The 1 and only master of this great musical piece - Bobby Hatfield!
No offence Aiken fans, but the sec this guy started singing I was turned off to be honest; lacks the gorgeous vocal tone and sensitivity that this song deserves. Too much belting and lack of pitch control. The falsetto is just ugly! Well I guess he is still in training, should improve with time?
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Naturally, it is just an opinion. We all get something different from music. I just don't like the tone in this guys voice, and he is a bit harsh in the wrong places. Again merely my opinion.
The comments here are a very generous I think... I have noticed it's not difficult to please the Youtube population in general! Bobby Hatfield really knows how to deliver this song. It is totally believable. I just don't believe Clay when he sings this piece.
Things like this are very subjective. Clay's style is completely different from Hatfield's. It's like comparing Sinatra's "My Way" to Elvis', or Heifetz with Oistrakh.
Imo, Clay was phenomenal in that american idol performance. Hatfield's is also great, but ask these two people what they are trying to express with this song, and I guarantee you'll get different answers. They have different goals and interpretations.
NOOO! They changed the date for Clay to be on AYSTAFG AGAIN!!! Clay is going to be on Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader November 1st for a 2 hour special. I'm positive this time unless they change it....AGAIN! ;)
This is a great song for Clay. I definitely like it alot more when Clay sings standing up instead of sitting down, his whole body gets int it so much more and thats always a good thing, in my opinion. He's so good.
Does anyone else think he looks like Michael J Fox in the DFG performance? I can't decide which one is my favorite.... but I LOVE this song! I think AI2 is probably my least favorite cause it's so fast!
the rythymn of the american idol version is kind of annoying because the tempo is way too fast for that song. But he does that song so well. Good job pasting these clips together!
This is from the second edition of American Idol in the United States. Clay Aiken got second place but has been more successful than the winner Ruben Studdard.
I don't know how anyone could say a bad word about his voice it is one in a trillion , no one is better Period..
midgedanny1 10 months ago
I have a confession--- I am addicted to all and anything Clay sings... I mean WOW! He leaves me speechless. How could anyone not recognize such talent. We are truly in the presence of pure Genius, and what an Honor it is !
kayceeleah 1 year ago
me enamore
conaconi 2 years ago
Yes this is really his song...such an amazing voice and such control and emotion...Wonder when he will record this in his album???
jenhsc 2 years ago
this is HIS song :D
simmer9431 2 years ago
i otta give it 2 clay...he did good here...i really liked it
sexysmileslimbody34 2 years ago 5
Oh Wow...incredible!
What a wonderful voice.
Of course..
He should have won.
.and "Remains" the Winner! viewpoints3
viewpoints3 3 years ago 4
Around 3:17 would make a great picture.
pottyfrog 3 years ago
i really loved this song and yes amazing voice u have but i prefer to watch ur video just you and no shouting on the background or big crowds soh i can only hear ur voice and nothing else soh i can watch ur video over and over:-)
gelay85 3 years ago
Clay rocks....truly a god gifted talent.......Love him!!
iluveltonjohn4ever 3 years ago 7
At 1:02 he looks like Billy Boyd!
TheaterMarine88 3 years ago
Nice voice, it just lacks honesty. I really do think he should of won.
superkenalmighty 3 years ago
This is my favorite performance of Unchained Melody that Clay has ever done. Perfection!
LuvLifeandClay 3 years ago 2
Which one? These are 3...
Griblifa 3 years ago
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elvis' version is the best. i don't know why but everyone else who perform this song sound like queers and sissies. start singing like men goddamn it!!!
Dodo251 3 years ago
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leann rimes' version is sooooooo much better than elvis'
stevbenson 3 years ago
OK. let's examine that claim for a second. Leann Rimes = crappy country hag with only one decent song in her repertoire, if that. Elvis Presley = ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGERS OF ALL TIME!!
martythetickler 3 years ago 2
Dude, you aren't meant to sing this song "like a man" you're meant to sing with the feeling that the person to whom you're singing is someone for whom you would be more than willing to walk through the gates of Hell itself & do battle with Lucifer for that person. that's how I sing it.
martythetickler 3 years ago 3
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As long as that person is female (if you're a male) and not shemale (the one Aiken is singing this song to). :)
Dodo251 3 years ago
ya i totally agree.
if i could vote for him where i am, i would.
think he should have won it rather den ruben.
BTW, where has ruben disappeared to?
gay2gal 3 years ago 10
God, he's one of the most talented singers the world has known, its a wonder why he didnt win the whole damn thing...
i live in another country so i couldnt vote for him, but i would if i could...
what were those people thinking???
camzy0019 3 years ago 18
I think he should be switched with Reuben, they should have a do-over lol. He does it so effortlessly.
Debs3kids 3 years ago 5
he's sexy..
mikaylafemme23 3 years ago 6
Love it !!!!
nette108 3 years ago 8
clay's just beautiful and has a gorgeous voice and a LOT more going for him. love him
AikenFerClay 3 years ago 8
@marys2020
I look for someone to replace clay as well, and i find myself liking people more in other ways, but they never have the voice he does..he's amazing
ifuckinghateyou2 4 years ago 4
i agree he sings his ass off
apadup07 4 years ago 6
He is quite the exquisite man. So talented. Cute, funny and can sure sing his butt off!! What else could you ask for?
claykitty01 4 years ago 9
I watch AI every year waiting for someone to take Clay Aikens place, and as much as I like some of the contestants, no one has. He's still my favorite.
marys2020 4 years ago 9
me too.
vampypiano 4 years ago
I drive myself crazy sometimes trying to think of another contemporary singer who could match the quality and range of his voice (and can practically sing anything). And I am stumped. AI2 was never aired in my country, so i'm happy to have discovered Clay through the internet.
elricbrat 3 years ago 7
Just fantastic.........Bobby would say the same. He was not an egotistic guy, and he loved music.
laffinlady 4 years ago 2
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The 1 and only master of this great musical piece - Bobby Hatfield!
No offence Aiken fans, but the sec this guy started singing I was turned off to be honest; lacks the gorgeous vocal tone and sensitivity that this song deserves. Too much belting and lack of pitch control. The falsetto is just ugly! Well I guess he is still in training, should improve with time?
h0t4jc 4 years ago
Merely an opinion, if you ask me. You're allowed to have it, but I disagree with it.
silverulv 4 years ago
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Naturally, it is just an opinion. We all get something different from music. I just don't like the tone in this guys voice, and he is a bit harsh in the wrong places. Again merely my opinion.
The comments here are a very generous I think... I have noticed it's not difficult to please the Youtube population in general! Bobby Hatfield really knows how to deliver this song. It is totally believable. I just don't believe Clay when he sings this piece.
h0t4jc 4 years ago
Things like this are very subjective. Clay's style is completely different from Hatfield's. It's like comparing Sinatra's "My Way" to Elvis', or Heifetz with Oistrakh.
Imo, Clay was phenomenal in that american idol performance. Hatfield's is also great, but ask these two people what they are trying to express with this song, and I guarantee you'll get different answers. They have different goals and interpretations.
KMC1986106 4 years ago
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BULL SHIZZZZZ
brittanymwilliams 3 years ago
check justin guarini version... more shall i say 'flexible'?
arugeszenith 4 years ago
I have listened to it and there is NO comparison with Clay.
pbj19482003 4 years ago
if you want to hear another great version of this song you should listen to Elvis sing this song. Clay sings this song very nicely.
freehugs65 4 years ago
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NOOO! They changed the date for Clay to be on AYSTAFG AGAIN!!! Clay is going to be on Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader November 1st for a 2 hour special. I'm positive this time unless they change it....AGAIN! ;)
claykitty01 4 years ago
Clay is gonna be on Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader October 11th!!! Its a Thursday!! Claymates! It's time for another dose of Clay Aiken!!!
claykitty01 4 years ago
Search: ''Unchained Melody Rosa''
Look the greats voices the spain!!
Byjavi11 4 years ago
One of my fave songs ever, and Clay rocks on it. Shows off the power and range of his voice. And he looks cute, too!!
bracegirrl 4 years ago
This is a great song for Clay. I definitely like it alot more when Clay sings standing up instead of sitting down, his whole body gets int it so much more and thats always a good thing, in my opinion. He's so good.
marys2020 4 years ago
thats who he looks like
srvfan04 4 years ago
Does anyone else think he looks like Michael J Fox in the DFG performance? I can't decide which one is my favorite.... but I LOVE this song! I think AI2 is probably my least favorite cause it's so fast!
LuvMy89B 4 years ago
i agree...he did look like michael j fox haha
xbleedingxskyx 4 years ago
his other hair was better
spotty007 4 years ago
This is the so awesome i love the song and i love the man good job on putting this together keep it up
autumn28516 4 years ago
Unchained Melody!Pretty!
kufidg 4 years ago
I miss the 2005 Clay...
KrazyRezzwa 5 years ago
the rythymn of the american idol version is kind of annoying because the tempo is way too fast for that song. But he does that song so well. Good job pasting these clips together!
hend6475 5 years ago
JBT seemed to be more comfortable for him. Then AI2 and DFG was slower paced.
nascarkraz 5 years ago
Love Clay, but didn't like the way thethree versions were combined on this video. He's got some pipes!!!
I've seen him sing this in person and he's got it goin' on.
ellenmunson 5 years ago
wow thats great! Im from Spain and i watch Star Academy Spain and Daniel sing that song really really good too. Watch it!
Daniel-Operacion Triunfo
thanks^^
XtinaPoynter 5 years ago
what program is it? is in europe¿?
jucajiga 5 years ago
This is from the second edition of American Idol in the United States. Clay Aiken got second place but has been more successful than the winner Ruben Studdard.
amwilks 5 years ago
ok thanks
jucajiga 5 years ago
i love this song
eigth00 5 years ago
Juke box tour was better... American Idol the best..
Queeninc 5 years ago