Couch Tomato

Ethel was called on stage. I think Clay really enjoys her.

Eva stays so calm!

I would be having a heart attack. So looks like they're much more strict tonight...wonder if it's the venue or is Jerome in the house giving instructions?

Home at last!!

Clay Sings on Good Morning America

July 29, 2005 — Clay Aiken may have been the runner-up to Ruben Studdard in the second season of "American Idol," but to millions he's No. 1.

Aiken's loyal fans got a real treat this morning when he debuted a new song called "Coming Back for More" and performed Elvis Presley's "Suspicious Minds" at New York City's Bryant Park as part of "Good Morning America's" Summer Concert Series.

The 26-year-old began his Jukebox Summer Tour 2005 on Thursday in Tom's River, N.J. Aiken will visit 25 cities and sing covers of more than 70 songs from five decades of rock 'n' roll on the tour, his fifth in the past two years. The tour will finish Sept. 1.

In addition to performing, his work as a UNICEF ambassador has been keeping him busy.

"It's the closest thing I can do now to being in a classroom and teaching," said Aiken, who studied special education at UNC-Charlotte. He recently returned from northern Uganda, where he visited "night commuters" — children who must leave their homes in the countryside every night to sleep in UNICEF shelters to avoid being abducted by a rebel group. In March, Aiken visited children living in camps for tsunami survivors in Aceh, Indonesia.

Aiken said he has decided to leave Los Angeles and return to his hometown of Raleigh, N.C. "I like L.A., I like California, but there's a different energy there," he said.

In June 2003, Aiken made history when his debut single, "This is the Night" went to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, selling more than 392,000 copies in its first week and beating Elton John's 1997 record for "Candle in the Wind." In October 2003, he released his first album, "Measure of a Man." His second, "Merry Christmas with Love," came out last November.

Despite his success in the music industry, Aiken hasn't forgotten his first passion: helping children with disabilities. Shortly after "American Idol" ended, he created the Bubel/Aiken Foundation, named after an autistic boy he took care of while he was at UNC-Charlotte. The foundation provides grants, services and inclusive programs for children with special needs and their typical peers.

Clay Sings on Good Morning America

Aiken's loyal fans got a real treat this morning when he debuted a new song called "Coming Back for More" and performed Elvis Presley's "Suspicious Minds" at New York City's Bryant Park as part of "Good Morning America's" Summer Concert Series.

God I am spent. I have missed this rush! Didn't know I did but I most certainly did. I think the show is just incredible and I can't wait to see it evolve as all of his shows have done. But there's nothing like that first one. From the clack I've seen so far I am in love with the Elvis stuff. Fantastic. Jail House Rock? Wow, I didn't even expect that from Clay. Tears of a Clown and Sailing were my other cover favorites on first listen...I missed the first 1/2 hour or so. And I love the new songs. IF this is what he wants, and he seems excited about it, then I certainly say he's done good and the new album will not only reflect him but will be very good as well.

"Idol" star sings his Aiken heart out

Posting full text of reviews in the fast forward news section and and also a pinned section in Jukebox Tour area.

"Idol" star sings his Aiken heart out

Published in the Asbury Park Press 07/29/05

BY KELLY-JANE COTTER

MUSIC WRITER

Clay Aiken kicked off Toms RiverFest last night with a sprightly, "Hello, New Jersey" and a musical retrospective of the early days of rock'n'roll.

It should come as no surprise to his fans that Aiken spent a good deal of his stage time on cover material. As an alumnus of "American Idol," Aiken earned his fame charming the show's judges and viewers with his ability to put some zip into familiar songs.

Aiken is a young man with old-school appeal — a sweet smile, good manners, a cute Southern accent. No wonder he devoted a chunk of his first set to the hits of Elvis Presley.

Presley, of course, was an trailblazer, whereas Aiken is simply a wholesome pop star.

Aiken became a pop star despite not winning on "American Idol." He was runner-up to Ruben Studdard. Aiken's success — his debut, "Measure Of A Man" and his seasonal follow-up "Merry Christmas With Love," both sold well — a testament to the loyalty of "Idol" viewers.

He'd probably broaden his fan base if given the chance to stretch beyond the ultra-produced pop material expected of pop singers nowadays. Aiken also needs to treat lighthearted material more gently. His renditions of Petula Clark's "Downtown" and The Archies' "Sugar, Sugar" were too emphatic. That approach didn't harm his version of "Unchained Melody" but came across as heavy-handed on breezier songs.

Give Aiken credit for not over-romanticizing the '50s and '60s. His stage set looked like "Happy Days," with a jukebox and perky backdrop, but Aiken reminded his audience that the 1950s brought about "the Red scare" as well as the sock hop. And during the '60s, he said, Americans "fought our own demons and prejudices" through the civil rights movement. Pop music, he said, was a pleasant diversion in a time of tumultuous change.

True enough. The same could be said of the role of "American Idol" in this new century. Sure, Aiken is a made-for-TV superstar, but maybe the goofy fun of it all is a balm to viewers weary of war and terrorism.

To the teenagers and fortysomethings who cheered for Aiken and waved posters at the Pine Belt stage last night, the singer was as welcome a treat as was the sharp drop in humidity.

A note to any ticket-holders who were upset when they arrived shortly before the scheduled 8:30 p.m. show time to find Aiken already on stage: It was Aiken's decision to move up the official start time to 7:30 p.m., though he took the stage closer to 8 p.m.

Toms RiverFest continues through Sunday. Country star Keith Urban headlines tonight, followed tomorrow by "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson. The rock band Maroon 5 closes the festival Sunday.

"Idol" star sings his Aiken heart out

Published in the Asbury Park Press 07/29/05

BY KELLY-JANE COTTER

MUSIC WRITER

Clay Aiken kicked off Toms RiverFest last night with a sprightly, "Hello, New Jersey" and a musical retrospective of the early days of rock'n'roll.

It should come as no surprise to his fans that Aiken spent a good deal of his stage time on cover material. As an alumnus of "American Idol," Aiken earned his fame charming the show's judges and viewers with his ability to put some zip into familiar songs.

Aiken is a young man with old-school appeal — a sweet smile, good manners, a cute Southern accent. No wonder he devoted a chunk of his first set to the hits of Elvis Presley.

Presley, of course, was an trailblazer, whereas Aiken is simply a wholesome pop star.

Aiken became a pop star despite not winning on "American Idol." He was runner-up to Ruben Studdard. Aiken's success — his debut, "Measure Of A Man" and his seasonal follow-up "Merry Christmas With Love," both sold well — a testament to the loyalty of "Idol" viewers.

He'd probably broaden his fan base if given the chance to stretch beyond the ultra-produced pop material expected of pop singers nowadays. Aiken also needs to treat lighthearted material more gently. His renditions of Petula Clark's "Downtown" and The Archies' "Sugar, Sugar" were too emphatic. That approach didn't harm his version of "Unchained Melody" but came across as heavy-handed on breezier songs.

Give Aiken credit for not over-romanticizing the '50s and '60s. His stage set looked like "Happy Days," with a jukebox and perky backdrop, but Aiken reminded his audience that the 1950s brought about "the Red scare" as well as the sock hop. And during the '60s, he said, Americans "fought our own demons and prejudices" through the civil rights movement. Pop music, he said, was a pleasant diversion in a time of tumultuous change.

True enough. The same could be said of the role of "American Idol" in this new century. Sure, Aiken is a made-for-TV superstar, but maybe the goofy fun of it all is a balm to viewers weary of war and terrorism.

To the teenagers and fortysomethings who cheered for Aiken and waved posters at the Pine Belt stage last night, the singer was as welcome a treat as was the sharp drop in humidity.

A note to any ticket-holders who were upset when they arrived shortly before the scheduled 8:30 p.m. show time to find Aiken already on stage: It was Aiken's decision to move up the official start time to 7:30 p.m., though he took the stage closer to 8 p.m.

Toms RiverFest continues through Sunday. Country star Keith Urban headlines tonight, followed tomorrow by "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson. The rock band Maroon 5 closes the festival Sunday.

1960's Medley (Motown and more)

Where Did Our Love Go? (Angela)

by the Supremes

Baby, baby

Baby don’t leave me

Ooh, please don’t leave me

All by myself

I’ve got this burning, burning

Yearning feelin’ inside me

Ooh, deep inside me

And it hurts so bad

You came into my heart

So tenderly

With a burning love

That stings like a bee

Now that I surrender

So helplessly

You now wanna leave

Ooh, you wanna leave me

Ooh, baby, baby

Where did our love go?

Ooh, don’t you want me

Don’t you want me no more

Ooh, baby

Baby, baby

Where did our love go

And all your promisses

Of a love forever more

I’ve got this burning, burning

Yearning feelin’ inside me

Ooh, deep inside me

And it hurts so bad

Before you won my heart

You were a perfect guy

But now that you got me

You wanna leave me behind

Baby, baby, ooh baby

Baby, baby don’t leave me

Ooh, please don’t leave me

All by myself

Ooh, baby, baby

Where did our love go?

Midnight Train To Georgia (Quiana)

by Gladys Knight and the Pips

L.A., proved too much for the man (too much for the man)

(he couldn't make it)So he's leaving the life he's come to know, ooo

(he said he's going)he said he's going back to find(going back to find)

Oooo, what's left of his world

The world he left behind

Not so long agooh

He's leaving (leaving)

On that midnight train to Georgia (leaving on the midnight train)

Yeah, said he's going back (going back to find)

To a simpler place and time (and when he takes that ride)

Oh yes he is (guess who's gonna be right by his side)

I'll be with him (I know you will)

On that midnight train to Georgia (leaving on that midnight train to Georgia, whoo whoo)

I'd rather live in his world (live in his world)

Than live without him in mine (her, world is his, his and hers alone)

He kept dreaming (dreaming)

Ooo, that someday he'd be a star (a superstar but he didn't get far)

But he sure found out the hard way

That dreams don't always come true(dreams don't always come true)

oh no(uh uh) uh uh (no uh uh)

So he pawned all his hopes (woo, woo, woo)

And he even sold his own car (woo, woo, woo)

Bought a one way ticket back

To the life, he once knew

Oh yes he did, he said he would

I know he's leaving (leaving)

On that midnight train to Georgia (leaving on that midnight train)

Yeah, ooh ya'll, said he's going back to find (going back to find)

Ooo, a simpler place and time (whenever he takes that ride)

Ooh ya'll, uh huh (guess who's gonna be right by his side)

I've got to be with him (I know you will)

On that midnight train to Georgia (leaving on the midnight train to Georgia, whoo whoo)

I'd rather live in his world (live in his world)

Than live without him in mine (her, world, is his, his and hers alone)

Hey hey hey (our love)

Our love (gonna board)

Gonna board on the midnight train and ride

Our love (our love)

Gonna board (gonna board)

Gotta board on the midnight train and go

Our love (our love)

Gonna board (gonna board)

Uh huh, on the midnight train and go

My world (our love)

His world (gonna board)

Our world (the midnight train to go)

Mine and his alone

My world (our love)

His world (gonna board)

Our world (the midnight train to go)

Mine and his alone

I got to go (our love)

I got to go (gonna board)

I got to go (the midnight train to go)

Hey!

I got to go (our love)

I got to go (gonna board)

Mmm mmm (the midnight train to go)

My world (our love)

His world (gonna board)

My man (the midnight train to go)

His girl

I got to go (our love)

I got to go (gonna board)

Oww (the midnight train to go)

My world (our love)

His world (gonna board)

Our world (the midnight train to go)

Mine and his alone

{fade}

My Girl

by the Temptations

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day.

When it's cold outside I've got the month of May.

I guess you'd say

What can make me feel this way?

My girl (my girl, my girl)

Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).

I've got so much honey the bees envy me.

I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees.

I guess you'd say

What can make me feel this way?

My girl (my girl, my girl)

Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).

Hey hey hey

Hey hey hey

Ooooh.

I don't need no money, fortune, or fame.

I've got all the riches baby one man can claim.

I guess you'd say

What can make me feel this way?

My girl (my girl, my girl)

Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day

with my girl.

I've even got the month of May

with my girl (fade)

Tears of a Clown

by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles

Now if there's a smile on my face,

it's only there tryin' to fool the public,

but when it comes down to foolin' you;

Now honey, that's quite a different subject.

But don't let my glad expression

give you the wrong impression.

Really I'm sad.

I'm sadder than sad.

You're gone and I'm hurtin' so bad.

Like a clown I pretend to be glad.

(chorus)

Now there's some sad things known to man,

but ain't too much sadder than

the tears of a clown

when there's no one around.

Now if I appear to be carefree,

it's only to camouflage my sadness.

In order to keep my pride I try

to cover the hurt with a show of gladness.

But don't let my show convince you

that I've been happy since you

decided to go.

Oh, I need you so.

I'm hurt and I want you to know.

(chorus)

Just like Pagliacci did,

I try to keep my sadness hid.

(aaargh! I can't remember! It'll come to me and I'll send it along.)

But in my lonely room I cry

the tears of a clown

when there's no one around.

Rescue Me (Angela/Quiana)

by Fontella Bass

Rescue me

And take me in your arms

Rescue me

I want your tender charms

’coz I’m lonely and I’m blue

I need you and your love too

Come on and rescue me

Come on baby and rescue me

Come on baby and rescue me

’coz I need you, need you by my side

Can’t you see that I’m lonely

Rescue me

Come on and take my heart

Take your love and conquer every part

’coz I’m lonely and I’m blue

I need you and your love too

Come on and rescue me

Come on baby and rescue me

Come on baby and rescue me

’coz I need you by my side

Can’t you see that I’m lonely

Rescue me

Rescue me

Oh take me in your arms

Rescue me

I want your tender charms

’coz I’m lonely and I’m blue

I need you and your love too

Come on and rescue me

Come on baby and rescue me

Come on baby and rescue me

’coz I need you, need you by my side

Can’t you see that I’m lonely

Heard it Through the Grapevine (Jacob)

by Marvin Gaye

I bet you wonderin' how I knew

'bout your planes to make me blue

Whith some other guy you knew before

Between two of us guys you know I love you more

It took me by surprise

I must say

When I found you yesterday

Don't you know that

I heard it through the grapevine,

not much longer would you be mine

uhh uhh heard it through the grapevine

Oh I'm just about to lose my mind

Honey honey, oh baby

ooh ooh honey honey

I know a man ain't supposed to cry

But these tears

I can't hold inside

Losin' you

Would end my life you see

Cause you mean that much to me

You could have told me yourself

That you loved someone else

Instead

I heard it through the grapevine

Not much longer would you be mine

Ohh I heard it thought the grapevine

And I'm just about to lose my mind

Honey honey

People say believe half of what you see

Oh, and none of what your hear

But I can't help but be confused

If it's true please tell me dear

Do you plan to let me go

For the other guy you loved before?

I'll be There

The Four Tops

Now if you feel that you can't go on

Because all your hope is gone

And your life is filled with confusion

And happiness is just an illusion

And your world around is tumblin' down

Darling, reach out

Reach out, for me.

I'll be there to love and confort you...(tell me baby)

I'll be there with the love I'll see you through

Now when you're lost and about to give up

'cause your best just ain't good enough

and you feel the world has grown cold

and you're driftin' on your own

when you need a hand to hold

darling, reach out

reach out, for me.

I'll be there to love and confort you

I'll be there with the love I'll see you through

I'll be there to love and confort you

I'll be there to with the love I'll see you through

I can tell you the way I hang your head

Now with out of love , now you're afraid

And through your tears you look around

But there's no peace of mind to be found

I know what you're thinking

Witout love, now you're alone

Baby, reach out

Reach out for me

I'll be there to love and confort you

I'll be there with the Love I'll see you through

I'll be there to love and confort you ...(tell me baby)

I'll be there to always see you through...(i'll be there)

I'll be there to love and confort you

I'll be there with the love I'll see you through.

Think

by Aretha Franklin

Think (think) think (think) think (think)

think (think) think (think) think (think)

You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me

Yeah, think (think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free

Let's go back, let's go back, let's go way on back when

I didn't even know you, you couldn't've been too much more than ten

I ain't no psychiatrist, I ain't no doctor with degree

It don't take too much high IQ's to see what you're doing to me

You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me

Yeah, think (think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free

Oh freedom (freedom), freedom (freedom), freedom, yeah freedom

Freedom (freedom), freedom (freedom), freedom, ooh freedom

There ain't nothing you could ask I could answer you but I won't (I won't)

I was gonna change, but I'm not, to keep doing things I don't

You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me

Yeah, think (think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free

People walking around everyday, playing games that they can score

And I ain't gonna be the loser my way, ah, be careful you don't lose yours

You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me

Yeah, think (think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free

You need me (need me) and I need you (don't you know)

Without eachother there ain't nothing people can do

Oh freedom (freedom), freedom (freedom), freedom, yeah freedom

Freedom (freedom), freedom (freedom), freedom, ooh freedom

There ain't nothing you could ask I could answer you but I won't (I won't)

I was gonna change, but I'm not, if you're doing things I don't

You better think (think) think about what you're trying to do to me

Yeah, think (think, think), let your mind go, let yourself be free

You need me (need me) and I need you (don't you know)

Without eachother there ain't nothing people can do

(Think about - ah me, think about - ah me,

think about - ah me, think about it)

(Think about - ah me, think about - ah me,

think about - ah me, think about it)

(Think about - ah me, think about - ah me,

think about - ah me, think about it)

(Think about - ah me, think about - ah me,

think about - ah me, think about it)

You had better stop and think before you think, think!!

Ain't No Mountain High Enough (Clay/Angela)

by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

Listen, baby

Ain’t no mountain high

Ain’t no vally low

Ain’t no river wide enough, baby

If you need me, call me

No matter where you are

No matter how far

Just call my name

I’ll be there in a hurry

You don’t have to worry

’cause baby,

There ain’t no mountain high enough

Ain’t no valley low enough

Ain’t no river wide enough

To keep me from getting to you

Remember the day

I set you free

I told you

You could always count on me

From that day on I made a vow

I’ll be there when you want me

Some way,some how

’cause baby,

There ain’t no mountain high enough

Ain’t no valley low enough

Ain’t no river wide enough

To keep me from getting to you

No wind, no rain

My love is alive

Way down in my heart

Although we are miles apart

If you ever need a helping hand

I’ll be there on the double

As fast as I can

Don’t you know that

There ain’t no mountain high enough

Ain’t no valley low enough

Ain’t no river wide enough

To keep me from getting to you

Don’t you know that

There ain’t no mountain high enough

Ain’t no valley low enough

Ain’t no river wide enough

1960's

Daydream Believer

by the Monkees

Oh, I could hide ’neath the wings

Of the bluebird as she sings.

The six o’clock alarm would never ring.

Whoops it’s ringing and I rise,

Wipe the sleep out of my eyes.

My shavin’ razor’s cold and it stings.

Cheer up, sleepy jean.

Oh, what can it mean.

To a daydream believer

And a homecoming queen.

You once thought of me

As a white knight on a steed.

Now you know how happy I can be.

Oh, and our good times starts and end

Without dollar one to spend.

But how much, baby, do we really need.

Cheer up, sleepy jean.

Oh, what can it mean.

To a daydream believer

And a homecoming queen.

Cheer up, sleepy jean.

Oh, what can it mean.

To a daydream believer

And a homecoming queen.

[instrumental interlude]

Cheer up, sleepy jean.

Oh, what can it mean.

To a daydream believer

And a homecoming queen.

[repeat and fade]

Downtown

by Petula Clark

When you're alone and life is making you lonely

You can always go - downtown

When you've got worries, all the noise and the hurry

Seems to help, I know - downtown

Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city

Linger on the sidewalk where the neon signs are pretty

How can you lose?

The lights are much brighter there

You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares

So go downtown, things'll be great when you're

Downtown - no finer place, for sure

Downtown - everything's waiting for you

Don't hang around and let your problems surround you

There are movie shows - downtown

Maybe you know some little places to go to

Where they never close - downtown

Just listen to the rhythm of a gentle bossa nova

You'll be dancing with him too before the night is over

Happy again

The lights are much brighter there

You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares

So go downtown, where all the lights are bright

Downtown - waiting for you tonight

Downtown - you're gonna be all right now

------ instrumental break ------

And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you

Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to

Guide them along

So maybe I'll see you there

We can forget all our troubles, forget all our cares

So go downtown, things'll be great when you're

Downtown - don't wait a minute more

Downtown - everything's waiting for you

Downtown, downtown, downtown, downtown ...

Can't Buy Me Love

by the Beatles

Can't buy me love, love

Can't buy me love

I'll buy you a diamond ring my friend if it makes you feel alright

I'll get you anything my friend if it makes you feel alright

'Cause I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you love me too

I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you

I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love

Can't buy me love, everybody tells me so

Can't buy me love, no no no, no

Say you don't need no diamond ring and I'll be satisfied

Tell me that you want the kind of thing that money just can't buy

I don't care too much for money, money can't buy me love

Sugar Sugar

by the Archies

Sugar,

Oh, Honey Honey.

You are my candy girl,

and you got me wanting you.

Honey,

Oh, Sugar, Sugar.

You are my candy girl

and you got me wanting you.

I just can't believe the loveliness of loving you.

(I just can't believe it's true).

I just can't believe the wonder of this feeling too.

(I just can't believe it's true).

Sugar,

Oh, Honey Honey.

You are my candy girl,

and you got me wanting you.

Honey,

Oh, Sugar, Sugar.

You are my candy girl

and you got me wanting you.

When I kissed you girl,

I knew how sweet a kiss could be.

(I know how sweet a kiss can be)

Like the summer sunshine

pour your sweetness over me.

(Pour your sweetness over me).

Oh pour little sugar on me honey (sugar)

Pour little sugar on me baby (honey honey)

When you make love so sweet (Yeah Yeah Yeah.)

Pour little sugar on me (oh yeah)

Pour little sugar on me honey

Pour little sugar on me baby

I'm gonna make love so sweet (hey hey hey)

Pour little sugar on me honey.

Ah sugar.

Oh honey, honey.

You are my candy, girl,

and you got me wanting you.

Oh honey (honey, honey, sugar, sugar)

Sugar, sugar

You are my candy girl.

Happy Together

by the Turtles

Imagine me and you, I do

I think about you day and night

It's only right

To think about the girl you love

And hold her tight

So happy together

If I should call you up

Invest a dime

And you say you belong to me

And ease my mind

Imagine how the world could be

So very fine

So happy together

{Refrain}

I can't see me loving nobody but you

For all my life

When you're with me

Baby the skies will be blue

For all my life

Me and you

And you and me

No matter how they tossed the dice

It had to be

The only one for me is you

And you for me

So happy together

{Refrain}

Me and you

And you and me

No matter how they tossed the dice

It had to be

The only one for me is you

And you for me

So happy together

Me and you

And you and me

No matter how they tossed the dice

It had to be

The only one for me is you

And you for me

So happy together

So happy together

How is the weather

So happy together

We're happy together

So happy together...

Solitaire

by Neil Sedaka

There was a man, a lonely man

Who lost his love through his indifference

A heart that cared, that went unshared

Until it died in his silence

And Solitaire's the only game in town

And every road that takes him, takes him down

And by himself, it's easy to pretend

He'll never love again

And keeping to himself he plays the game

Without her love it always ends the same

While life goes on around him everywhere

He's playing Solitaire

Another day, a lonely day

So much to say that goes unspoken

And through the night, his sleepless nights

His eyes are closed, his heart is broken

And Solitaire's the only game in town

And every road that takes him, takes him down

And by himself it's easy to pretend

She's coming back again

And keeping to himself he plays the game

Without her love it always ends the same

While life goes on around him everywhere

He's playing Solitaire

A little hope, goes up in smoke

Just how it goes, goes without saying

Solitaireee

And by himself it's easy to pretend

He'll never love again

Ohhh

And keeping to himself he plays the game

Without her love it always ends the same

While life goes on around him everywhere

He's playing Solitaire

Solitaire, solitaire

THE ELVIS MEDLEY

Love Me Tender

Love me tender,

love me sweet,

never let me go.

You have made my life complete,

and I love you so.

Love me tender,

love me true,

all my dreams fulfilled.

For my darlin' I love you,

and I always will.

Love me tender,

love me long,

take me to your heart.

For it's there that I belong,

and we'll never part.

Love me tender,

love me dear,

tell me you are mine.

I'll be yours through all the years,

till the end of time

Hound Dog

You ain't nothin' but a hound dog

cryin' all the time.

You ain't nothin' but a hound dog

cryin' all the time.

Well, you ain't never caught a rabbit

and you ain't no friend of mine.

When they said you was high classed,

well, that was just a lie.

When they said you was high classed,

well, that was just a lie.

You ain't never caught a rabbit

and you ain't no friend of mine

Blue Suede Shoes

Well, it's one for the money,

Two for the show,

Three to get ready,

Now go, cat, go.

But don't you step on my blue suede shoes.

You can do anything but lay off of my Blue suede shoes.

Well, you can knock me down,

Step in my face,

Slander my name

All over the place.

Do anything that you want to do, but uh-uh,

Honey, lay off of my shoes

Don't you step on my Blue suede shoes.

You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes.

You can burn my house,

Steal my car,

Drink my liquor

From an old fruitjar.

Do anything that you want to do, but uh-uh,

Honey, lay off of my shoes

Don't you step on my blue suede shoes.

You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes

Don't Be Cruel

You know I can be found

Sittin' home all alone

If you can't come around

At least please telephone

Don't be cruel to a heart that's true

Baby, if I made you mad

Somethin' I might have said

Please forget my past

The future looks bright ahead

Don't be cruel to a heart that's true

I don't want no other love

Baby it's still you I'm thinking of, mmm

Don't stop thinkin' of me

Don't make me feel this way

Come on, let me hear you love me

You know what I want you to say

Don't be cruel to a heart that's true

Why should we be apart?

I really love you baby, cross my heart

Let's walk up to the preacher

And let us say I do

Then you'll know you'll have me

And I know that I'll have you

Don't be cruel to a heart that's true

I don't want no other love

Baby it's still you I'm thinking of

Don't be cruel to a heart that's true

Don't be cruel to a heart that's true

I don't want no other love

Baby it's still you I'm thinking of

Heartbreak Hotel

Well, since my baby left me,

I found a new place to dwell.

It's down at the end of lonely street

at Heartbreak Hotel.

You make me so lonely baby,

I get so lonely,

I get so lonely I could die.

And although it's always crowded,

you still can find some room.

Where broken hearted lovers

do cry away their gloom.

You make me so lonely baby,

I get so lonely,

I get so lonely I could die.

Well, the Bell hop's tears keep flowin',

and the desk clerk's dressed in black.

Well they been so long on lonely street

They ain't ever gonna look back.

You make me so lonely baby,

I get so lonely,

I get so lonely I could die.

Hey now, if your baby leaves you,

and you got a tale to tell.

Just take a walk down lonely street

to Heartbreak Hotel

Jail House Rock

The warden threw a party in the county jail.

The prison band was there and they began to wail.

The band was jumpin' and the joint began to swing.

You should've heard those knocked out jailbirds sing.

Let's rock, everybody, let's rock.

Everybody in the whole cell block

was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock.

Spider Murphy played the tenor saxophone,

Little Joe was blowin' on the slide trombone.

The drummer boy from Illinois went crash, boom, bang,

the whole rhythm section was the Purple Gang.

Let's rock, everybody, let's rock.

Everybody in the whole cell block

was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock.

Number forty-seven said to number three:

"You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see.

I sure would be delighted with your company,

come on and do the Jailhouse Rock with me."

Let's rock, everybody, let's rock.

Everybody in the whole cell block

was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock.

The sad sack was a sittin' on a block of stone

way over in the corner weepin' all alone.

The warden said, "Hey, buddy, don't you be no square.

If you can't find a partner use a wooden chair."

Let's rock, everybody, let's rock.

Everybody in the whole cell block

was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock.

Shifty Henry said to Bugs, "For Heaven's sake,

no one's lookin', now's our chance to make a break."

Bugsy turned to Shifty and he said, "Nix nix,

I wanna stick around a while and get my kicks."

Let's rock, everybody, let's rock.

Everybody in the whole cell block

was dancin' to the Jailhouse Rock

I Can't Help Falling In Love With You

Wise men say

Only fools rush in

But I can?t help falling in love with you

Shall I stay

Would it be a sin?

If I can?t help falling in love with you

Like a river flows

Surely to the sea

Darling so it goes

Some things are meant to be

Take my hand

Take my whole life too

For I can?t help

Falling in love with you

Like a river flows

Surely to the sea

Darling so it goes

Some things are meant to be

Take my hand

Take my whole life too

For I can?t help

Falling in love with you

For I can?t help

Falling in love with you

Suspicious Minds

We're caught in a trap

I can't walk out

Because I love you too much baby

Why can't you see

What you're doing to me

When you don't believe a word I say?

We can't go on together

With suspicious minds

And we can't build our dreams

On suspicious minds

So, if an old friend I know

Drops by to say hello

Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?

Here we go again

Asking where I've been

You can't see these tears are real

I'm crying

We can't go on together

With suspicious minds

And be can't build our dreams

On suspicious minds

Oh let our love survive

Or dry the tears from your eyes

Let's don't let a good thing die

When honey, you know

I've never lied to you

Mmm yeah, yeah

Your warning came a teeeny bit too late to save me!

don't forget to check the photo gallery...we'll be posting photos from every concert there.... just check periodically!

The video is fabulous...can't wait for a clearer audio but I'm grateful for just seeing this right now.

People have been wondering what direction he wants to go in..this is what has him excited and I love Back for More... I think he done good! And if he had to fight to get the songs he wanted so that it delayed the album - SO BE IT!

It will be worth the wait.

The 50's Medley

Twistin' the Night Away

originally sung by Sam Cooke

Let me tell you about a place, somewhere up in New York way

where the people are so gay, twistin' the night away

Here they have a lot of fun, puttin' trouble on the run

Oh man you'll find the old and young twistin' the night away

Here's a man in evening clothes, how he got here I don't know

but oh man, you ought to see him go, twistin' the night away

He's dancing with a chick in slacks, she's moving up and back

Oh man, there ain't nothing like twistin' the night away

Guitar...

Feel much better...

Here's a fellow in blue jeans, who's dancing with an older queen

Cat's dolled up in her diamond rings, twistin' the night away

Man you ought to see her go, twistin' to the rock and roll

Here you'll find the young and the old twistin' the night away

They're twistin', twistin', everybody's doing great

They're twistin' man, twistin', they're twistin' the night away

Twistin', you know they're twistin', twistin' the night away

They're twistin', twistin', man twistin' the night away

Here they have a lot of fun, puttin' trouble on the run

Oh man you'll find young and the old twistin' the night away

Here's a man in evening clothes, how he got here I don't know

I don't know but man you ought to see him go

Twistin' the night away

At the Hop

originally sung by Danny and the Juniors

Bah-bah-bah-bah, bah-bah-bah-bah

Bah-bah-bah-bah. bah-bah-bah-bah, at the hop!

Well, you can rock it you can roll it

You can stop and you can stroll it at the hop

When the record starts spinnin'

You *chalypso* when you chicken at the hop

Do the dance sensation that is sweepin' the nation at the hop

Ah, let's go to the hop

Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)

Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)

Let's go to the hop

Come on, let's go to the hop

Well, you can swing it you can groove it

You can really start to move it at the hop

Where the jockey is the smoothest

And the music is the coolest at the hop

All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the hop

Let's go!

Let's go to the hop

Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)

Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)

Let's go to the hop

Come on, let's go to the hop

Let's go!

Well, you can rock it you can roll it

You can stop and you can stroll it at the hop

When the record starts spinnin'

You *chalypso* when you chicken at the hop

Do the dance sensation that is sweepin' the nation at the hop

You can swing it you can groove it

You can really start to move it at the hop

Where the jockey is the smoothest

And the music is the coolest at the hop.

All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the hop.

Let's go!

Let's go to the hop

Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)

Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)

Let's go to the hop

Come on, let's go to the hop

Bah-bah-bah-bah, bah-bah-bah-bah

Bah-bah-bah-bah. bah-bah-bah-bah, at the hop!

Johnny be Good

originally sung by Chuck Berry

Deep down in Louisiana close to New Orleans

Way back up in the woods among the evergreens

Stood a log cabin made of earth and wood

Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Good

Who never ever learned to read or write so well

But he could play the guitar just like ringing a bell

Go, go, go Johnny go, go, go Johnny, go go

Go Johnny go, go, go Johnny go go

Johnny B. Good

His mama told him "someday you will be a man

And you will be the leader of a big old band

Many people coming from miles around

To hear your playing music when the sun goes down

Maybe someday you name will be in lights saying 'Johnny B. Good tonight' "

Go, go, go Johnny go, go, go Johnny, go go

Go Johnny go, go, go Johnny go go

Johnny B. Good

His mama told him "someday you will be a man

And you will be the leader of a big old band

Many people coming from miles around

To hear your playing music when the sun goes down

Maybe someday you name will be in lights saying 'Johnny B. Good tonight' "

Go, go, go Johnny go, go, go Johnny, go go

Go Johnny go, go, go Johnny go go

Johnny B. Good

Rockin' Robin

(Thomas)

Twiddley dee, Twiddley diddley dee

Twiddley dee, Twiddley diddley dee

Twiddley dee, Twiddley diddley dee

Tweet, tweet, twiddley de

He rocks in the treetops all the day long

Hoppin' and a-boppin' and a-singing this song

Every little bird, every little bee

Loves to hear the robin go tweet-tweet-tweet

Rockin' Robin, tweet, twiddley dee

Rockin' Robin, tweet, twiddley dee

Yeah go Rockin' Robin, really gonna rock tonight

Every little swallow, every chick-a-dee

Every little bird in the old oak tree

Wise old owl, big black crow

Put out their wings singing go bird go

Rockin' Robin, tweet, twiddley dee

Rockin' Robin, tweet, twiddley dee

Yeah go Rockin' Robin, really gonna rock tonight

The pretty little raven at the birdbath stand

Taught him how to do the bop and it was grand

Start goin' steady and bless my soul,

He out-bopped the buzzard and the oriole

He rocks in the treetops all the day long

Hoppin' and a-boppin' and a-singing this song

Every little bird, every little bee

Loves to hear the robin go tweet-tweet-tweet

Rockin' Robin, tweet, twiddley dee

Rockin' Robin, tweet, twiddley dee

Yeah go Rockin' Robin, really gonna rock tonight

Break

The pretty little raven at the birdbath stand

Taught him how to do the bop and it was grand

Start goin' steady and bless my soul,

He out-bopped the buzzard and the oriole

He rocks in the treetops all the day long

Hoppin' and a-boppin' and a-singing this song

Every little bird, every little bee

Loves to hear the robin go tweet-tweet-tweet

Rockin' Robin, tweet, twiddley dee

Rockin' Robin, tweet, twiddley dee

Yeah go Rockin' Robin, really gonna rock tonight

Twiddley dee, Twiddley diddley dee

Twiddley dee, Twiddley diddley dee

Twiddley dee, Twiddley diddley dee

Tweet, tweet, twiddley de

The Great Pretender

by The Platters

Oh yes I'm the great pretender

Pretending that I'm doin' well

My need is such, I pretend too much

I'm lonely, but no one can tell

Oh yes I'm the great pretender

Adrift in a world of my own

I play the game but to my real shame

You left me to dream alone

Too real is this feelin' of make believe

Too real what I feel, what my heart can't conceal

Oh yes I'm the great pretender

Just laughing and gay like a clown

I seem to be what I'm not, you see

I'm wearing my heart like a crown

Pretending that you're still around

Too real is this feelin' of make believe

Too real what I feel, what my heart can't conceal

Oh yes I'm the great pretender

Pretending that you're still around

Pretending that you're still around

Pretending that you're still around

Only You

by the Platters

Only you can make this world seem right

Only you can make the darkness bright

Only you and you alone

Can thrill me like you do

And fill my heart with love for only you

Only you, only you can make this change in me

For it's true you are my destiny

When you hold my hand I understand

The magic that you do

You're my dream come true

My one and only you

Only you, only you can make this change in me

For it's true, oh baby you are my destiny

When you hold my hand I understand

The magic that you do

You're my dream come true

My one and only you

Mr. Sandman

Mister Sandman, bring me a dream

Make him the cutest boy that I've ever seen

Give him two lips like roses in clover

Then tell me that my lonesome nights are over

Mister Sandman, I'm so alone

Don't have a boyfriend to call my own

Please turn on your magic beam

Mister Sandman, bring us a dream

Mister Sandman, bring me a dream

Please make him gargle, and brush with Gleem

Give him a lonely heart like Pagliacci,

But not as closeted as Liberace!

Mister Sandman, bring me a "he"

Give him a basket... of flowers for me

Please turn on your magic beam

Mister Sandman, bring us

Please please bring us

Mister Sandman, bring us a dream (a dream)

A dream (a dream)

Mister Sandman, (Yes) I need a man (What kind of man?)

No one psychotic or Republican (I'll do what I can)

Give him two legs, like Greg Lougainis

But make him public about his gayness!

Mister Sandman (Sandman), won't you believe

We want a Superman like Christopher Reeve

Some one who will make us scream (Ahhhh!)

Mister Sandman, bring us

Please please bring us

Mister Sandman, bring us a dream (a dream)

Mister Sandman, bring us a....

A dream

That'll Be The Day

by Buddy Holly

That’ll be the day - when you say goodbye

that’ll be the day - when you make me cry

you say you’re gonna leave - you know it’s a lie cause

that’ll be the day when I die

Well, you give me all your loving and your turtle-dovin’

all your hugs and kisses and your money too, we-hella

you know you love me baby - until you tell me maybe

that someday well, I’ll be through

When Cupid shot his dart - he shot it at your heart

so if we ever part and I leave you

you sit and hold me and you tell me boldly

that someday well, I’ll be blue

That’ll be the day - woo hoo

that’ll be the day - woo hoo

that’ll be the day - woo hoo

that’ll be the day

Great Balls of Fire

by Jerry Lee Lewis

You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain

Too much love drives a man insane

You broke my will

But what a thrill

Goodness gracious great balls of fire!

I laughed at love cause I thought it was funny

You came along and moooooved me honey

I've changed my mind

This love is fine

Goodness gracious great balls of fire!

Kiss me baby....mmmmm...feels good

Hold me baby

Wellll I want to love you like a lover should

You're fine, so kind

Got to tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine

I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs

I'm real nervous but it sure is fun

C'mon baby, you drive me crazy

Goodness gracious great balls of fire!

(piano solo)

Wellll kiss me baby...mmmmm...feels good

Hold me baby

Wellll I want to love you like a lover should

You're fine, so kind

Got to tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine

I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs

I'm real nervous but it sure is fun

C'mon baby, you drive me crazy

Goodness gracious great balls of fire!

Rockin' Roll Is Here To Stay

by Danny and the Juniors

Rock 'n roll is here to stay,

it will never die

It was meant to be that way,

though I don't know why

I don't care what people say,

rock 'n roll is here to stay

(We don't care what people say, rock 'n roll is here to stay)

Rock 'n roll will always be

our ticket to the end

It will go down in history,

just you wait, my friend

Rock 'n roll will always be,

it'll go down in history

(Rock 'n roll will always be, it'll go down in history)

So come on,

everybody rock,

everybody rock,

everybody rock,

everybody rock

Everybody rock

Now everybody rock 'n roll,

everybody rock 'n roll,

everybody rock 'n roll

Everybody rock 'n roll,

everybody rock 'n roll

Rock 'n roll will always be

our ticket to the end

It will go down in history,

just you wait, my friend

Rock 'n roll will always be,

it'll go down in history

If you don't like rock 'n roll,

think what you've been missin'

But if you like to bop and strawl,

come on down and listen

Let's all start to have a ball,

everybody rock 'n roll

Ah, oh baby, ah, oh baby, ah, oh baby, ah, oh baby, rock!

(BANTER)

Unchained Melody

Whoa! My love, my darling,

I hunger for your touch,

Alone. Lonely time.

And time goes by, so slowly,

And time can do so much,

Are you still mine?

I need your love.

I need your love.

God speed your love to me.

Lonely rivers flow to the sea, to the sea,

To the open arms of the sea.

Lonely rivers sigh, wait for me, wait for me,

I'll be coming home, wait for me.

Whoa! My love, my darling,

I hunger, hunger!, for your love,

For love. Lonely time.

And time goes by, so slowly,

And time can do so much,

Are you still mine?

I need your love.

I need your love.

God speed your love to me.

Ok this is gonna be fun ... putting the lyrics together...

Is Twistin' The Night Away Sam Cooke?

I was expecting a religious song.... oh happy day would have been good..think that one actually made the charts

The Jukebox Tour 2005

I'll be posting the lyrics to all the songs in this thread.

This is a work in progress!

Thanks Suebee for the song help!

More from SOL..she was so proud of the way he gave Quiana the spotlight. Said he is not afraid to have talent around him. She had her own "light show" during one of her songs. Also when he came out after her song... she said he was like a proud papa. not her words exactly LOL.

She loved the doo wop stuff.... has never been into Elvis... sailing not her kind of song <silly girl> but just thought the show was fantastic.

S.O.L. just called me and the girl is DEAD! She is so excited. She loved the show..she loved his new song. She is in full fan girl mode and she has been trying to pretend that she is over him. heeeeeeeeee She said she must go to another concert before Boston! She said he has learned how to dance and that she's gonna dream about him all night long.

I like that he is doing shortened versions of the songs.... boy, I'm spent!

La Vida Loca...you go boy! he sounds great!

Goo Goo Dolls! EEEEEEEEEEEE!

Can't Touch This