Your a U2 Fan. That's all you hear, and all you want to see. Open your mind, and recognise that a new talent is amongst us. I grant you U2's artistry, but this is also artistry, which must be observed without former influences/
What amazing talent! ... I am trying to promote another yet undiscovered artist with a really amazing voice. Please visit my channel, watch some videos and tell me what you think.
What a fun concert -- and a great opening. I was there! He was amazing -- and he still is. I know of no one else who can sing the variety of songs that Clay sings.
oh fuck that was bad. He just disgraced one of the greatest songs ever written. Clay Aiken shouldn't touch this song ever again....he can't sing U2 songs- there is too much passion in Bono's vocals for Aiken....Oh shit...that was disgraceful.
I am a massive U2 fan. And this is a disgrace. The musical performance is alright, and the singing isn't horrible (but not great either), but this masterpiece of a song was meant for greater things than this. He walks around w/ the energy and mannerisms of a 1940's crooner (check out the cutsie sly little pointing thing he does at 2:10 for example). Other times his mannerisms are like a bad Thanksgiving parade musical production (2:33 and following for example). Ugh!
Its sad how an impotent clown can ruin such a great song.. Coming from a stage performer..Get this mediocre fool the hell off the stage! He performs like a lightweight CRUISE SHIP SINGER!!
Great job by Clay. Bono would be pleased. These two men are so much alike. They are not only performers, but devote their lives to making a difference in this world. Both are beautiful souls and we are blessed to have them in our lives.
I love how Clay sings this song. I like U2 very much. Always enjoy their music. But, Bono, is a good singer. Clay is a great singer. Clay actually has a real voice, and can sing the notes, and stay on key. HE is the best male voice out there. He can sing any song, from any genre. And, this is no way a diss to Bono. They are a great band. Without the band though, Bono would be just an ordinary singer. He's good. he's not fantastic. And, not only can Clay sing, he is the ultimate performer.
I like the song but I don't think that Bono is the only one who can sing it. Clay makes this song soar. He adds a whole new level to it. U2 has a great sound but Bono is no great vocalist in my opinion. I would prefer Clay with U2 backing him....that would be a great show.
Clay What'shisname probably has no idea what the song is about. It's essentially about heaven- a place where the streets have no name and we are all equal in the eyes of God. At least according to Bono in "U2 by U2".
Aiken is a fine singer, but noone performs this like Bono, Edge, Adam, and Larry. I've seen it live many times and it still send chills up the spine.
The real shame is that Kelly and Clay are such wonderful friends. Clay has much more generous and forgiving fans though (they never DISS Kelly like her fans do to Clay). They just have a lot more class.
wow, I still get chills up my spine when I see him do that song. The place just went crazy when he entered. Pay no attention to kelly's little fans here...children must play. It's been three years and they still can't get over the fact that Clay outshone their Yelly.
U2 is an amazing band that precious few can touch. Have you heard this version by MercyMe? I think they really did a good job with it just like Clay. It's not bad :)
"Now I see Jesus in Clays eyes. I Love him so much and I know Clay is a gift from God to us and I Thank you God we sure needed, Clay!"
Fuck, what a poor, dillusional soul that wrote THAT crap. If God had anything to do with creating that fem, she's probably embarrassed as hell. God wouldn't claim the fem as her SHIT!
I thought this was cool that he started out with this song. I personally love U2 and didn't think he boatched it at all. Plus, it was a treat to hear him sing one of my fave bands songs (it'll due til I see Bono and the boys LIVE)
You can't really compare the two singers, they are both so different, their voices and ranges. He does an excellent job, although no one can really duplicate Bono. I liked it.
umm.......Bono has an extraordinary voice. And that superbowl halftime show was one of the best performances ever. This is a joke. I mean, could he be any more uninspired?
I agree with those who said that he could sing his own songs-but in that time he hadn´t enough his own songs..but he surely has better voice than Bono..
You know, y'all are just jealous that he can actually sing the song flawlessly and Bono can't Bono's got that scratchy throat and has trouble with half of the notes. Bono's a lot more hype than he is talent. Don't believe me? Listen to Bono performing this from Super Bowl 36 (Rams vs. Patriots). U2's a good band and WTSHNN is a fantastic song, and Bono is a great humanitarian, but he doesn't quite have the voice that Clay does.
Can you ppl please get lives and use your time towards more constructive things? If you don't like Clay, then why are you sitting here listening to him? Go do something more constructive please. Go watch music videos of your favorites. We don't go search other artists and bash them. Just let us enjoy it, and all of you should do the same with your favorite artists.
please give me a break. clay go shoot yourself, write your own songs. Winning American Idol doesn't mean you're good. I hate you and all the other American idol winners.
Your a U2 Fan. That's all you hear, and all you want to see. Open your mind, and recognise that a new talent is amongst us. I grant you U2's artistry, but this is also artistry, which must be observed without former influences/
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What amazing talent! ... I am trying to promote another yet undiscovered artist with a really amazing voice. Please visit my channel, watch some videos and tell me what you think.
talentlover 3 months ago
Is he really the son of one of the producers from SAW? : P
OtomoTenzi 6 months ago
god i love him.
kamjo79 7 months ago
He is magnetic! he pulls you in!!! Amazing performer
sutter4clay 10 months ago
What a fun concert -- and a great opening. I was there! He was amazing -- and he still is. I know of no one else who can sing the variety of songs that Clay sings.
ClaysSTO 10 months ago
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OMG, now I know where Hugh Grant got the inspiration for his character in "Music and Lyrics"!
Not a completely awful performance, but the Barry Manilow mannerisms and cheesy articulation arent working.
LightsOutMan 2 years ago
It's all in the hands.
joant1221 2 years ago 3
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Oh my god! If the irish lads where deaed they would had rolled over....
atomicdismantle 3 years ago
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That's the first video I've ever seen that would have made Liberace step back and say "Nope...too gay."
LizSparrow777 3 years ago
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Absolutely!!! I'm just glad I haven't eaten yet or I'd have a terrible mess to clean off my keyboard.
Clay's alright for Broadway-type music, but certainly not classic rock.
wave54 3 years ago
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oh fuck that was bad. He just disgraced one of the greatest songs ever written. Clay Aiken shouldn't touch this song ever again....he can't sing U2 songs- there is too much passion in Bono's vocals for Aiken....Oh shit...that was disgraceful.
rojb33 3 years ago
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Boy that was bad.
alliwantisu2 3 years ago
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ok, what the heck was that? nobody can sing this song like u2, this is just rediculous.
ExitiumD 3 years ago
He is awesome, and brings excitement to this song.
clayeyes 3 years ago 6
I am a massive U2 fan. And this is a disgrace. The musical performance is alright, and the singing isn't horrible (but not great either), but this masterpiece of a song was meant for greater things than this. He walks around w/ the energy and mannerisms of a 1940's crooner (check out the cutsie sly little pointing thing he does at 2:10 for example). Other times his mannerisms are like a bad Thanksgiving parade musical production (2:33 and following for example). Ugh!
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Its sad how an impotent clown can ruin such a great song.. Coming from a stage performer..Get this mediocre fool the hell off the stage! He performs like a lightweight CRUISE SHIP SINGER!!
duunga 3 years ago
Well "Dung" considering what your name means, it sounds like you don't know "dung".
clayeyes 3 years ago 4
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DISGRACE!!! He doesn't deserve to sing the song of REAL musicians!!
Zenon2006 3 years ago
jelous much?
WhoseLineBabygirl 3 years ago
this is blashemy!
Clay can sing but Bono puts the passion into it. Afterall, it's his song!
bonofidefan 3 years ago
... I was at this concert(s). He was amazing, and STILL is. He did a great job with U2's song!! cathy4clay
cathy4clay64 4 years ago
Great job by Clay. Bono would be pleased. These two men are so much alike. They are not only performers, but devote their lives to making a difference in this world. Both are beautiful souls and we are blessed to have them in our lives.
bjstur44 4 years ago
I love how Clay sings this song. I like U2 very much. Always enjoy their music. But, Bono, is a good singer. Clay is a great singer. Clay actually has a real voice, and can sing the notes, and stay on key. HE is the best male voice out there. He can sing any song, from any genre. And, this is no way a diss to Bono. They are a great band. Without the band though, Bono would be just an ordinary singer. He's good. he's not fantastic. And, not only can Clay sing, he is the ultimate performer.
Rpoppert 4 years ago
I like the Vanessa Carlton version...Listen to it at youtube!!!
Kellangly 4 years ago
I like U2. I like Clay Aiken. However, he is trying to oversing a song that is not meant to be oversung.
hillers 4 years ago
I like the song but I don't think that Bono is the only one who can sing it. Clay makes this song soar. He adds a whole new level to it. U2 has a great sound but Bono is no great vocalist in my opinion. I would prefer Clay with U2 backing him....that would be a great show.
christalite 4 years ago
Bono wrote the song. They are his words.
Clay What'shisname probably has no idea what the song is about. It's essentially about heaven- a place where the streets have no name and we are all equal in the eyes of God. At least according to Bono in "U2 by U2".
Aiken is a fine singer, but noone performs this like Bono, Edge, Adam, and Larry. I've seen it live many times and it still send chills up the spine.
frodo2734 3 years ago
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awful version if the greatest song in history, who is this clay aiken anyway?
kallebaah0 4 years ago
he sings this the best
not2stoopid 4 years ago
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Barry Mannillow Jr. trying to be Bono...awful!
It's like bad Celeb Karaoke for the Bravo Channel.
nutsinablender 4 years ago
The real shame is that Kelly and Clay are such wonderful friends. Clay has much more generous and forgiving fans though (they never DISS Kelly like her fans do to Clay). They just have a lot more class.
Bucky1215 4 years ago
wow, I still get chills up my spine when I see him do that song. The place just went crazy when he entered. Pay no attention to kelly's little fans here...children must play. It's been three years and they still can't get over the fact that Clay outshone their Yelly.
christalite 4 years ago
some people are soooo jealousthey have to say something some negative. Heaven help them.
jyc1565 4 years ago 2
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it's better than the Pet Shop Boys piece of crap cover
but it still sucks.
Sorry, but it's U2's song and U2's only.
u2vertigo 4 years ago
U2 is an amazing band that precious few can touch. Have you heard this version by MercyMe? I think they really did a good job with it just like Clay. It's not bad :)
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"Now I see Jesus in Clays eyes. I Love him so much and I know Clay is a gift from God to us and I Thank you God we sure needed, Clay!"
Fuck, what a poor, dillusional soul that wrote THAT crap. If God had anything to do with creating that fem, she's probably embarrassed as hell. God wouldn't claim the fem as her SHIT!
ilgbf 4 years ago
Love the hand woooooshy kinda thing he does. His songs are so much better with his hands
clayismyman 4 years ago
Could he be anymore ... camp ... with the hand thing?
milkbeforebed69 4 years ago
I thought this was cool that he started out with this song. I personally love U2 and didn't think he boatched it at all. Plus, it was a treat to hear him sing one of my fave bands songs (it'll due til I see Bono and the boys LIVE)
ryfan79 4 years ago
You can't really compare the two singers, they are both so different, their voices and ranges. He does an excellent job, although no one can really duplicate Bono. I liked it.
PunjabHappyFriend 4 years ago
wow! it never occurred to me to go and find videos of people i could'nt stand, listen to them and then waste my time talking about it. why?
marys2020 4 years ago
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horseshit
sebbe08 4 years ago
Who's Clay Aiken and why does he suck?
SleepyDeadMan 4 years ago
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Im also wondering who this gay aiken is..?
kallebaah0 4 years ago
Clay Aiken can sing anything
sheiladownunder 4 years ago 2
umm.......Bono has an extraordinary voice. And that superbowl halftime show was one of the best performances ever. This is a joke. I mean, could he be any more uninspired?
stunnified 4 years ago
The haters will hate and Clay will STILL be the best male singer and performer of this generation. He rocks. They're jealous.
lylekira 4 years ago 2
I agree with those who said that he could sing his own songs-but in that time he hadn´t enough his own songs..but he surely has better voice than Bono..
evka23 4 years ago
You know, y'all are just jealous that he can actually sing the song flawlessly and Bono can't Bono's got that scratchy throat and has trouble with half of the notes. Bono's a lot more hype than he is talent. Don't believe me? Listen to Bono performing this from Super Bowl 36 (Rams vs. Patriots). U2's a good band and WTSHNN is a fantastic song, and Bono is a great humanitarian, but he doesn't quite have the voice that Clay does.
ClayNation324 5 years ago
Wow, it's like Karaoke with a bigger production budget. Maybe he should try writing his own songs instead of butchering those of others.
At least a few props to his anonymous guitarist, who manages to approximate the guitar tones on this song without it sounding embarassing.
WalrusOct9 5 years ago
lol u2 should sue him just for laughs...
friend71 5 years ago
Can you ppl please get lives and use your time towards more constructive things? If you don't like Clay, then why are you sitting here listening to him? Go do something more constructive please. Go watch music videos of your favorites. We don't go search other artists and bash them. Just let us enjoy it, and all of you should do the same with your favorite artists.
ClayNation324 5 years ago
You do know this is a U2 song huh?
kallebaah0 4 years ago
yeah, this is pretty sad. i agree with whoever said that he's singing this like a love song... not even close. he's not bono... he's just not.
ds12 5 years ago
I love this song...great entrance too!
ClayNation324 5 years ago
Looks like he doesn't know the meaning of what he'S singing... He acts like it is a love song... but its not!
charley5054 5 years ago
Oh man...the guy sure tries. Its endearing, really.
LaviniaVeiled 5 years ago
by the way he didnt win american idol and he only sang that song as he only had his first album out and 12 songs wouldnt be a good concert
xxnalakxx 5 years ago
please give me a break. clay go shoot yourself, write your own songs. Winning American Idol doesn't mean you're good. I hate you and all the other American idol winners.
loctus 5 years ago
adolescent voice? lol..he's 28!!! ....weirdo!
CanEHdian83 5 years ago
this is almost as depressing to me as 9-11.
symantech 5 years ago
His fuckin adolescent voice annoys me... he ruined the greatest song ever
charley5054 5 years ago
FLAMER
kimbahpnam 5 years ago
OMG...What mall was this filmed at? I have seen less annoying versions after 11 beers at a karokee bar.
mooseman96 5 years ago
He killed a great song and he acts too cocky with that microphone
armageddon936 5 years ago
clay rocks!! I'm so in love with him
eldice 5 years ago
can he write his own songs the plonker
ingle24 5 years ago
I agree that child can sign whatever he sets his mind to. He has a wonderful voice and great spirit.
maryalaine 5 years ago
I love the way Clay sings this song! He can see anything.
Huuugs 5 years ago
amen
beatlette85 5 years ago
Eh, the links won't work unless you delete the space between "v" and "="
U2met86 5 years ago