ldyjocelyn

Hi SilverAngel!

I think he's adorable at the end of the TV appearances for this song. He looks to me like he knows exactly what he's doing -- directing the band. Making sure they end together and all that.

It is an emotionally draining song.

Who else needs Kleenex?

This, to me, is a "let the song wash over you" song -- headphones are really required for this one, IMO.

Oh, I can tell when muski posts...hic. *g*

Maybe I shouldn't have come to the party tonight because. I really do not like this song.

Can we say BORING????????

I also don't feel any emotion in the verses. He just sounds so disinterested I have to wonder why he's so upset the chick left!

Nope, not me at all. I really think he puts his heart and soul into this one. He sounds heartbroken to me...and those little catches at the end of this glory note totally SELL me.

Totally with you Ansa, would have been a great single! Would still be!

The most "traditional" arrangement, IMO...sounds a lot like Nilsson. Don't know the Mariah version at all...it never gets played around here.

Here it comes....low voiced Clay! GUH! This vocalization on the first chorus simply kills me dead.

Hey -- no jumping ahead! And I LOVE spinning balls, thank you very much.

Ahem.

Sing it Clay -- wail for me. Multilayering is a good thing. And I'm not talking about hair either. *g*

I just realized this is one of the shorter songs on the album. *sigh*

But it's soooooooooooo good.

Another thing I love about this...the backing vocals during the bridge...

It actually took me a while to TOTALLY love this song too...but now, it's frequently on repeat for me!

That low "tonight" is pretty awesome too....

"I don't wanna be lonely..." Wail it Clay!

And imagine THIS one in concert. With the hair. Guh.

Dead.

No Muski, he is running straight to Georgia.

But he's gonna stop in Illinois first.

Love that instrumentation stop at the end and it's just Clay...that was a stroke of genius, IMO.

And wailing Clay all over the place is freakin' fantastic.

Love the simple tambourine "chik" during the first verse.

I'll paint your picture, Clay. Heh.

And I'd take you in, take you home too.

*readys to take on muski for the wailing at the end*

Stacatto strings! That's it! That's what I really really like about this song!

Boyband? What are you guys smokin'? *g*

One more thing before we head on...I think this one will be really rockin' in concert! Totally will change the mood, I'll guarantee that!

I actually think that one "yuuuuuuuu" he sings is...awkward. But I still love the almost everything about this song. I think it's a good start for the album.

I'm holding my head in shame, for I didn't know luckiest1's favorite off the album was RHW. 20 lashes with a wet noodle!

I flove how he takes that glory note, and fades into a softer voice. That's a good vocal technique, right there!

I listened to the original a few weeks ago. Marx's version is much more piano based...Clay's rocks much more.

That instrument at the beginning of the song -- is that a guitar riff?

And how many of us are bouncing in our computer chairs right now with the beat? *g*

Nice glory note, Clay!

Love the strings, build up to the final chorus. Great stuff. Also that "duh duh duh" really fast...can't describe it anyother way.

The beginning instrumentation of this song REALLY surprised me...it wasn't what I was expecting at ALL. Of course that was my comparison to the original, which isn't fair.

Clay's vocals...clear. Love the harmonies during the chorus.

I love how he sings "I taste the tears...."

Heheh, I just meant it isn't on the poll... So count one vote for me!

Old Miss Space Case here...didn't even notice it was missing. I guess I need another beer.

Actually, blame Ansa, it's all her fault.

10 Minutes to show time!

Two minutes!!!!

Now...ONE MINUTE!!!

Party is about to start...EEEEEEEEEEE!

Everyone have a great evening...and let's be careful out there. [tm Hill Street Blues]

Hey there *waves*

So what if Without You is my favorite song? *g*

I'd post like crazy during that 15 minutes...and then at the end of tonight...revisit the topic. Several times.

And I'll join you in the WY love...but more on that later. *g*

Meanwhile:

beer -- check.

popcorn -- check.

went to the bathroom -- check.

Clay tshirt on -- check.

Media player cued up -- check.

Yep, I'm good to go.

Air-guitar!Clay! (NAT) or Kicking!Clay! (circa "September")

I gotta go with Kicking!Clay!, because of your comment KAndre -- telling Clay that he COULD move his arms, and he's not the Lord of the Dance! Hee.

Glasses or no glasses?