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  1. The Very Best Of Clay Aiken....EEEEEEEEEEEEE! I request an acoustic version of MOAM and since On The Wings Of Love was scrapped as the B-side to TITN...I want it......I want it...I want it!
  2. :thbighug-1: lightmyfire. Nice to see you. Hopefully Clay will use his blogger which he already said he would do, soon!! Nice to see you also Couchie, thank you. :thbighug-1: aikim - I understand that the majority of the fandom is celebrating, but I just don't find the news of Clay not being signed by a major label or any label for that matter as one of a positive nature. I am saddened by it. clayzor - ciao....yes..I am disappointed. Hopefully soon we will have news that he has been picked up by another label and his voice will be recorded, published, and distributed in the near future... :thbighug-1: jmh123 - I hope all is well...
  3. My sentiment in respect to the RCA label news....
  4. I can understand that specific sentiment. I find it totally acceptable for some to embrace his sexual orientation, but have issues with Clay's dishonesty with the fandom for five plus years. Clay LIED. I am stating that he lied and doing so without prejudice. Do we really have the desire to go down the homophobic route without justification? I hope not. I hope this fandom finds the road to peace while embracing a calm approach to the struggles of some. There was a moment in time in which this fandom was a great, positive force in respect to Clay's professional life. Perhaps, this is the moment of a fresh start ....
  5. My hope is that Clinton takes her fight to the convention in August after Saturday's disgraceful R&B committee proceeding. For this party to allocate delegates based on exit polling data is undemocratic and defies its constitution. Once again this election cycle, the Democratic party will put forth an elite, out of touch, left wing extreme ideologue who will be defined by the GOP as a radical against a national narrative of national security and trust in which the Reagan Democratics will flock to McCain, the flag bearing POW. Gotta love the Democratic party which I have supported my entire adult life....Good luck in November... Axelrod is slick by implemeting a vile strategy of race-baiting in an effort to purge the Clintons and their constituency from the party. Good luck in November...
  6. Fair enough. But then again,"this fandom" is an over-rated excuse utilized by people, also. I continue to doubt that "we" have that much control over this corrupt industry, just as I continue to doubt that DJs and program directors at corporate-owned stations have all that much power over which songs they play, regardless of fan behavior. Have there been/are there some regrettable, damaging, and abusive things done/said in the "defense" of Clay? Sure. But if the fans, as a group, lose the reputation for enthusiasm, that's taking caution too far the other way, in my opinion, As long as there are appropriate ways for me to support Clay's music, I will continue to do so. First, congratulations, aikim, both for your good news and for your trying to be smart about your daughter's independence. She'll have no idea how hard it was for you to avoid meddling until she has her own kids. heh As for the haters...those fall into a few categories for me... the working haters (media: television, radio, tabloids, some bloggers, etc) the dedicated haters/plotters individuals who stalk Clay/fans around the internet and other media the incidental haters individuals who spew bigotry and ignorance or else express their dislike for Clay/his music/his fans in a unnecessarily personal, spiteful way...or who merely repeat/spread what the others have done/said. When hateful attitudes/words reflect a larger societal problem of sexual prejudice and stereotypes, THAT's what I comment on. If I respond to a private individual or someone in media, it won't be because Clay Aiken is "not their cuppa"...but in HOW they express this dislike, particularly if they are in a professional capacity. Yes, fans should take responsibility, but sometimes bigots should be held accountable, too. I agree with Clay's assessment. As far as the "corrupt industry," I am not going to spend one second defending radio and the music industry. Each individual's life experience differs and I respect those differences. You have your beliefs and I have mine. Clay signed the contract with RCA/19E and I support him with purchasing his published recordings and concert tickets which is the fashion that I desire. I am looking forward to Clay's next studio effort with track producer, Kipper. I have "control" over my own life and I am happy. keepingfaith..... :F_05BL17blowkiss:
  7. I agree 100% with Clay's assessment. Payola is an over-rated excuse utilized by this fandom. Clay nails the reasoning behind the lack of spins due to the age demographic with advertisers and the spamming of the stations/program directors (regardless of the formatting) from the onset with TITN. Thanks for your perspective, lmf. Very interesting.... And it confirms what I always thought. To me, blaming the lack of payola is the simplistic reason for lack of radio play. But it does offer some the opportunity to blame Clive for something else! You are welcome. If you take note of the dollar amount in the penalties paid in respect to the Spitzter payola settlement...it tells the story....HAHA! I believe the fans' hearts were in the right place, but sadly, it hurt Clay. Perhaps time will heal the wounds and he can snag some spins in the AC market.. :F_05BL17blowkiss:
  8. I agree 100% with Clay's assessment. Payola is an over-rated excuse utilized by this fandom. Clay nails the reasoning behind the lack of spins due to the age demographic with advertisers and the spamming of the stations/program directors (regardless of the formatting) from the onset with TITN.
  9. I love ATDW. My response to YSRN and Claygasm in defining the term 'cover' was never meant to devalue any of Clay's cover work. I defended ATDW prior to listening to one note over at the OFC. I have the battle scars to prove it.... Clay is a vocal stylist in my opinion and I have great respect for his glory chords...regardless if he is recording a cover or not.....Even though I may not particularly care for or gravitate to a certain song/track, I always find some aspect of his phrasing that touches me. :F_05BL17blowkiss: keepingfaith I am thinking of you....
  10. Each individual has a different definition of what they consider a cover... I consider any track that was recorded and published first, the authentic version regardless if it was a hit or not.
  11. Ciao babe! A cover is a new take on a previously recorded song. The original is considered the authentic version. A cover is taking the authentic version and recording it with an alternative measure/fashion. Clay with a ATDW made certain that he respected the authentic version, but gave it his interpretation, his twist to the covers as he did with Solitaire.
  12. A spectrum of emotions... I have been saddened by the mess that has been revealed since the Morristown M&G. Just simple sadness. I am happy Clay is heading to Broadway. Just plain happy. A new year is fast approaching and my hope is that 2008 brings y'all what your hearts and souls desire. Y'all are good people. :F_05BL17blowkiss: Happy Holidays
  13. If this is directed at me, I have never stated nor have I implied that you and Ansa are advocating the distribution of Spamalot clack. I was simply saying, that I believe that clack will be obtained and that she will have access to it. Not here... I will say it again, I regret posting my thoughts on the subject. I apologized. Now, I am done.
  14. Ansamcw I believe that I caused the disconnect due to my inability to equate clack to drug addiction/withdrawal. I regret ever posting my thoughts on this subject. Having said that, I believe that you will get your Spamalot clack and I hope you enjoy it.
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