justclay12

I watch SYTYCD. Love that show and this year has some amazing talent on it. But I usually wait until the day after to watch it with my daughter. Most of the time she stays up in her bedroom and watches her tv so I like the shows we can watch together and I can actually see her for more than 30 seconds as she is passing through.

Not that I would be a good witness since I was mainly watching Clay, but I don't remember seeing an accordion at BBH so I would assume it was the electronic keyboard. Of course, I didn't notice that either but I would think I'd notice someone playing an accordion. I think, but when Clay's onstage, there could be a whole circus act behind him and I probably wouldn't notice. As long as they didn't get in my way.

TM fans aren't the only ones anxiously waiting for Scarlett to get back. I cannot wait to see the rest of her video and get her audio. Her video and audio are usually some of the best, and from what I've seen of her clack from BBH, it is great. I had seen a post from toni7 at CV that Scarlett was traveling. Please say it's a short trip. treenuts, so happy you were satisfied with the pants. My theory is that Clay needs his pants a little loose so there's no crushing going on. It makes for an exciting evening when the pants get a workout. CC, I wasn't as lucky with my ankle. It took me almost a year before I didn't have some pain in it occasionally and it stayed swelled up for several weeks. I really think that I broke it but when they did the x-ray or ct scan (can't remember which) the technician said that it was so swollen that they couldn't really tell. Since the treatment is still the same (stay off it, keep it raised, etc), there didn't seem too much point in finding out one way or the other.

Well, I'm not changing my avi but that's because I'm too damned lazy. Plus, how would I decide? He's been gorgeous so many times. My poor TnT has not had much of a workout this week because I've been addicted to watching and listening to the BBH clack. He is just too wonderful.

I wish I'd seen you too Fear. It was such a great night and it's so much fun sharing it with friends and making new friends. And I think Clay is just trying to keep his private life as private as possible. Even when he talks for Parker, or even Jaymes these days, it's in a very general sense. Clay's not hiding anything, just like he wasn't really hiding his sexuality before, he's just not sharing it with the general public. I'm just so happy that he seems so happy in his own skin these days. Gosh I love that guy.

I haven't read anything anywhere yet but wanted to post what I could remember of last night. Then I'm off to catch up everywhere else. This is what I posted at NNHB.

So sorry about Chicago Couchie. Do you think he'd change his mind if you offered him a kidney or something?

Couchie, so glad you are going to Chicago. I wish I could join you there but no plans of that right now. Of course, I also wasn't planning on going to the Broadway thing in Raleigh on Monday, but that's what I'm doing. Bought my ticket today. How can I resist that face? He's just so adorable. And he sings good too. Aikim, there are only two songs of Clay's that I skip, although I have to have them because they are his. They are Blood Will Never Lose It's Power (absolutely hate that song) and A Thousand Days. I will listen to that one but I've been known to skip it. Just can't get past those spinning balls. I love Clay singing Elvis songs and SM is no exception. It took me a couple of listens to get used to the new ending but now I really enjoy it. I'm really hoping that one day Clay will sing my favorite Elvis song and that was If I Can Dream. He would kill on that one. Crying is my favorite song on the cd. I also loved the Roy and the Roy/k.d.lang versions and have them on my mp3 player. But Clay's version is extraordinary. Normally, I don't like songs that keep repeating lines or words, but this song is the exception because it adds emphasis to what they are feeling. I love how he starts out low, and how his voice seems to catch at one place. And then when he goes up high. Oh my. And Linda is perfect on this song. I just cannot express how much I love this song. And :yeahthat to what Fear just said.

Couchie, there are still tickets available for the Chicago concert. You can call the same number as before but it's only certain hours through the week and I can't remember what they are. I've missed some of the songs so will go back to them later but wanted to talk about UM. I love that song, and I have heard several great versions of it. I'm not one who only likes the original, although sometimes I may have to hear a version a couple of times to appreciate it. Some I may never appreciate, like Justin Guarini's version. Anyway, back to UM and Clay. I have always loved Clay singing this song and probably my favorite performance prior to the OMG concert was from the JBT. I think Toledo with the zoo. Now to the new version. When I heard it in Raleigh, I could not believe what I was hearing. With the lights and the instruments all working in perfect harmony with Clay's vocals, it was amazing. I love the glide and I don't care if it's there just to showcase Clay's voice or not, it works for me. And there are probably very few singers out there that can do that. From the way that it's been described to me, it seems amazing the amount of control that it takes to go up one step at a time like that. And then it's just this wall of sound. I am so in love with this version, however I'll never get tired of that falsetto in his other version, so I am happily good either way. Caro, I sympathize with you. I've had a sprained ankle before and it was not fun. Thankfully I had people around at the time to help me up, although that didn't help the pride any. I fell down a step. Just one. And this was right after our daughter's friend had gotten off one of those things that drop you from a tall platform. She was fine. I fall on a step and sprain my ankle.

Thanks for the birthday wishes although I haven't been 12 or 13 for a good long time. But due to Clay, I sometimes feel 12 or 13, which is nice because the first time around they weren't so great. Since I got my new computer, I had to reload my Clay cd's on it so I've been listening to all of them again. And as much as I love his other cd's (especially OMWH), and his voice on them, I feel that with this cd there is such a perfect match between his voice and the songs themselves. It's like they were made for each other. I keep going back to what Perma said over at CV. She said that Clay does pop very well, as well as many other genre's, but there are other singers out there (although not too many current ones) who can also do pop well. Clay is almost the only singer out there who can do songs like the ones on TnT well. And the people behind this have really done a wonderful job of showcasing just how special Clay's voice is rather than trying to make him sound like so many others out there. I am extremely grateful to Decca and Dave Novak and all of those who have helped and supported Clay with this project. I so wish I could be around tonight for the reports but unfortunately work calls and I will be sitting in uncomfortable bleachers, eating overdone hamburgers, watching a baseball game that I don't give a crap about. Have fun. I'll be thinking about it and can't wait to read the reports. Hopefully by tomorrow we'll have dl's of the pledge breaks so I can see that cute singer man again.

Agree with you on thinking this was a trap, especially when Paula said about lounge singer. I do think they picked this song to even the playing field since I will always believe that Clay was so far ahead of everyone else that he could have mopped the floor with all of them combined. I wasn't crazy about the suit on him since it seemed too big, but he was amazing singing it. However, I do love the cd version better. MTK was not one of my favorites from AI, even though he sang the snot out of it but I am really getting into the cd version. As far as Bobby Darin, until recently, I'd never heard him sing. He was just a name that I knew was a singer and married to Sandra Dee, and I think died young, but that was it. So I have no attachment to his version, and to be honest, after seeing his version on youtube recently, I don't think I would have been a fan. As a matter of fact, other than Elvis and Roy Orbison, I wasn't really a fan of any of the original artist's on this cd. And on the song Misty, does anyone else hear a part somewhere in the middle that reminds them of a cd skipping? I keep hearing something and it bugs me. I like the song except for that part because it throws me each time. :thbighug-1: Couchie. Do you think we think alike because we are so similar, like Clay and Ruben?

I'm so glad I'll have the weekend to catch up on my thoughts about the songs. Thank you. KF, I didn't realize that about Buble. I have to admit that many times I have let actors or singers politics or behavior affect my enjoyment. Now most of the time, I wasn't that big a fan to begin with, but it has affected my whole opinion of them. Cannot stand Chuck Norris anymore, and after the incident on Rosie with Tom Selleck, I have not been able to enjoy him. Then there are the celebrities like Tom Cruise and John Travolta who are really into that Scientology stuff, so I've lost a lot of respect for them. Since I'm not invested with Buble, and I haven't heard him say anything negative himself, so his friendship with Glenn Beck hasn't affected my opinion yet, expect to question his taste in friends. I hate Glenn Beck with a passion.

Hi guys, haven't had a chance to read here since right before the cd came out so I spent hours last night catching up. Between trying to dl all of the wonderful new clack and computer problems, I got way behind. Thankfully I have a brand new computer to watch and listen to all of my lovely clack and keep up with my boards. I wish I'd read here after Clay's blog instead of some other boards. I had to take a break from the boards awhile after that. Not that it was a majority but it was enough to put me in a real cranky mood so I had to stop and just listen to my wonderful new cd. I'm glad you changed it from the listening party ldyj so I didn't miss all of it. I wish I was as good as some of you at expressing, or even understanding, what I love about each song, but I enjoy reading the posts. What I do love the most about this cd is how they stick in my head compared to most of the songs Clay has sung in the past. It's not that I didn't love most of those other songs though. Maybe it's because these were songs that I heard when I was a kid or maybe it's because of the phrasing on this one or it could be because the music just blends so well with his voice. I normally never pay attention to the instrumentation because I focus so much on Clay's voice that it all gets lost on me, but this cd is completely different. The instruments and arrangements add emphasis to his voice. I really do love this cd and can't wait until we get to discussing UM and Crying, which right now are my favorites. I might even be able to add something to the discussion with those two. Can't Take My Eyes Off of You is probably my daughter's favorite song because she heard it in a movie. That's why it's so great to put out a cd, especially right now, that ties into people's memories because it already has that built in connection. Sometimes, for me, the association wasn't always so great because many of the songs on this cd would not have been ones that I would have picked myself, but I had no doubt that Clay would be able to overcome that. And he did. Who would have thought I'd like a song about a killer? I love the way Clay sings WKOFAI. That deep voice of his is a killer and I have been waiting to hear more of that since AI. When I listen to this one, I keep thinking of Clay's situation, where a portion of society does not think that he is able to have the same right to love as everyone else because it does not meet societies standard. So this really touches me. Not sure if that's what he's thinking but that's my take on it. IOMB is good and I like the jazzy sound, but not one of my favorites. Of course, that's because there are so many great ones on this cd so that's not a bad thing. I'll get back to you on Misty later today after I've actually gotten off of my butt and done something.

carry on... Why am I not surprised that treenuts popped up to respond to that one? bottlecap, that was too easy for her. Got to make them more difficult for her. She can do it. I listened to the songs, first at MS and thought they didn't sound as good as the clips, but then I heard them at FB and OMG. Those were amazing. I love the jazzy part in CTMEOY and the low notes in Misty. Lordy, what that man does to me. And those weren't even my favorite songs at the concert. For that matter, I was never crazy about MTK, although he killed on it on AI, but that clip was fantastic. UM and Crying is probably gonna kill me.

Alright, who was the one who ate all the chocolates? I love the clips of the PBS special and I heard the one clip from the OFC and loved the jazzy sound to it. I cannot wait to get this cd (well those cd's because I"ll have to have one of each version) and the dvd/dvd's and to watch the special and hear those beautiful and exciting notes that came out of that man.

He looks so happy. I was at the PBS special but didn't get to see him up close. I love seeing the joy just radiating out of him. I was so glad to get this today. It's finally starting.

I am not gonna avoid anything. I'm all for instant gratification and I am so eager for Clay anything that I'm ready to explode.

I haven't been obsessively clicking on those links you mentioned ladyj because I'm one of the lazy ones. I have been obsessively checking every board that I go to on a regular basis, constantly hitting refresh, to find info that you un-lazy people bring over. Couchie, your post cracks me up. On the boards, for the most part, I try to consider what I am saying before I post, so I don't start sounding like some of the ones that drive me crazy with their constant criticizing, but when I'm talking to people, I don't always have the opportunity to edit myself before it comes out of my mouth. So sometimes things come out that I'd like to be able to put back in. Thankfully, most people don't carry around tape recorders with them so my words aren't kept for posterity. As far as saying things like wishing Clay wasn't gay, or many other things for that matter, I don't usually take offense by comments like that. Unless someone has shown to me that they are bigoted or a shit stirrer, I tend to look at it as just joking around. It's not like any of us actually think we'd have a chance with Clay even if he wasn't gay. I've even joked that I'd volunteer for a sex change but I'd also need to figure out a way to to turn 100 extra pounds of fat into height and muscle, and a way to lose about 20 years. I'm not actually looking into any of that, but I sure as hell can't say that I haven't thought about being in Reed's situation sometimes. There are some things people say that bug me. For instance, I hate the word fey, along with several other terms that I consider derogatory. I just try to keep in mind the board that I'm on. Although I don't post at OC, I do read there, and for some of the posters, that word is not a big deal. If a conversation comes up about the term, and I was a member, I'd probably express my opinion about it. But otherwise, I'd likely just ignore it since if I'm only focusing on a word, then I'm not focusing on what the poster is actually saying.

treenuts, I missed you. Boards just aren't the same without your perverted presence. Agree with you on the Jenna Bush pic, although YYG posted an old one onetime that can compete with that. Welcome to deyabird.

So far, the plan is for me to go to Chatauqua and Lancaster with my daughter, although I'm hoping to also get some friends to go to the Lancaster show since it's fairly close. I also plan on going to the NYC show, depending on if I can get tickets.

I'm planning on doing the Chatauqua one and Lancaster. Might just make a trip of it and check out some sites along the way. I also want to do the NYC one. Thank god we will be able to get clack and red reports for these though because I'd be about ready to bust otherwise. I'm not one to withhold clack beforehand. Of course, I'm also one who reads the end of books too, so that tells you something right there.

I'm glad for all of you who got tickets. I won't be able to make it out west anytime soon, but who knows, maybe I'll get a teaching job in the fall and will be able to make it if he does a full tour next year. There are so many of you out there that I want to meet for the first time like treenuts and wandacleo, and some like my favorite Couchie, who I'd like to meet again.

I like that, fans-in-law. I'm not one who usually goes up to friends or family of Clay's but it was so natural to start talking with Reed. He is very open and friendly. I'm also a fan of his, although not even close to where I am with Clay. Although I have about as much knowledge of dance as I do about music or singing, I do know what looks or sounds good to me, and I think Reed is one of the most beautiful dancers I have ever seen. Sure helps that he has the body for it too, as well as beautiful eyes and a beautiful smile.

I'm sorry I didn't get to meet up with more of you while I was in Raleigh. My friend and roomie had to leave for the airport a little after ten so I wanted to spend the time with her and then I just wanted to get home. And I don't know if anyone else feels this way, but sometimes I just want to savor something special like this on my own for awhile. It truly was one of the best days of my life and I still feel that afterglow. Everyone's recaps have been so good and I've been trying to read as many boards as I could to see others reactions. So far, it appears that about 99% of them have been that it was damn near perfect. I used to get mad at some of the critics who would pan Clay's songs because they felt he should have done something else because I loved all of the songs he had sung, and thought they were absolutely beautiful. However, I think I get it now. As much as I loved all of his songs, especially those on OMWH, none of them did justice to what Clay can do. I have never, ever heard anyone do anything with their voice and with songs as Clay did Friday night. I am still amazed at some of the sounds that came out of him. Highlights for me were Crying, BMUB, SM, and absolutely UM. I was glad that he was going to sing that song because I've always thought that he has done a great version of that song, but words cannot express what he did on Friday. I am so glad that more people will have a chance to hear this masterpiece when it appears on PBS. GBB did a recap where she said that although she had still loved Clay, it had grown into a more comfortable place. Until Friday. I completely understand what she was saying. It was like those first few months on AI when I couldn't get enough of him, only magnified 100 times. These songs truly are the ones that Clay was meant to sing. One other wonderful thing that happened for me was that I finally got to meet Reed. I think he may have been checking out the floors at the Marriott to get feedback from smaller groups because a few minutes after we met him on the 11th floor, canfly and Scarlett and another friend met up with him on the 6th floor. He was asking where the ice machine was but he didn't have an ice bucket, and both ice machines were working fine, so I think he was a tad excited himself. My friend and I were waiting for the elevator, and I was on my phone with my daughter, when I saw Reed walk down the hallway. He looked over our way, and I automatically smiled and waved. My friend caught a glimpse so she peeked around the corner and he was right there and that's when he asked about the ice machine. He asked us our names and where we were from. He was so very sweet. We told him how great the show was and asked who had done the arrangement of UM. He said that was Ben. I also told him that I thought he was a beautiful dancer because I've watched some of the stuff online and he is amazing. He thanked me and he said how lucky Clay was to have such supportive fans. I told him that Clay was also very lucky to have him and he thanked me and he hugged both of us. He really is so sweet and it makes me happy to know that Clay has so much love in his life right now, and people who are so supportive of him. On a side note, Scarlett cracked me up before the show. Her and CF had come up to our rooms, and both had their computers, but Scarlett was sitting on the floor with her laptop doing all that fb crap (sorry Scarlett, but I have a complete hatred for any of those fb games). I told her we needed to do an intervention. I think fb came up with those games to addict people and suck out everyone's sanity.

cha cha, I don't think you needed to cancel it. From what I've read, if the price goes down, they charge the lower price because your card isn't charged until it's shipped. Not that it's a big deal to order it later because I still haven't ordered it. Haven't decided how many I have to order yet. Two more sleeps and I will be in Raleigh. Can't wait. I'm wondering about that tweet of Quiana's. Not sure if she meant Clay, a boyfriend, or Chamberlin, and also not sure if she will be performing or just attending but either way, I'm glad she's going to be there for Clay.