#60: I l.o.v.e. my hawt humanatarianactivistsingersongwriterambassador boyfriend!

[shortyjill]

They're just popping up all over the place....

The Daily Times

[ldyjocelyn]

Smooches to luckiest1, who sent me the one article. I'll post in the news thread later tonight. Also, smooches to Shortyjill for bringing over that next article.

From that article:

it’s impossible to deny his voice is a thing of power.

Definite thread title material.

[shortyjill]

I like that one too.

I think is like...the 4th or 5th interview today? It's another really good one! Matt & Ramona

[luckiest1]

Wow, what an insane day! I can hardly keep up. I have pizza's prepped from scratch and ready to assemble, and 3 hungry 20-somethings heading my way shortly. But will keep hitting refresh all night!

That interview gave us a lot of tidbits to speculate about. I would love to head back to NYC again, and I would also love it if Clay & Ruben did another project together. My only concern is vacation time! I am using 4 days for this tour, then I just got the go ahead this afternoon to book 2 weeks off in October to go and visit my brother & family in Taiwan. It's something I've been wanting to do since my niece was born (she is 12 already), so I'm pretty excited about it. But it will seriously cut into my 4 week annual vacation time. Eeeeep!!!

[aikim]

And to top things off....He Blogged!

Kim

[ldyjocelyn]

Wow, what a day. Lots of stuff, and of course, no time for me do much here!

Question for everyone: do you want to "chat" about the show tonight here, or in the concert thread? Traditionally, we use the concert thread, but I'm flexible. Post here and let me know!

[shortyjill]

I don't want to leave the computer for dinner even though I'm starving!! I'm afraid I'll miss something else!

[bottlecap]

The venue threads work well for talking about individual concerts, I think.

[ldyjocelyn]

bc, I think you're right. Besides, there MIGHT be someone here who wants to stay unspoiled. Hee.

The concert thread for tonight is HERE!

[wandacleo]

I can't wait for SF. This has been a good day.

ETA; My friends and I are staying at Hotel Abri in SF. Who else is going to SF?

[bottlecap]

From Thankful4Clay:

And gerwhisp:

[bottlecap]

A couple more Miami pictures from Thankful4Clay:

[luckiest1]

Ok, I'm sitting here, tea brewing, iPod headphones on, listening to deborah760's wonderful audio clack of the entire Miami concert from last night, and I'm in 7th heaven. Can every Friday start like this?

Seriously, the first song blew me out of the water! (trying not to spoiler anyone who is staying virginal )

[ldyjocelyn]

I've got one more crazy day at work this week, and then tonight is my early Valentine's with my husband, so no cellcert for me tonight. However, I've pinned tonight's concert in the TnT thread, so that it's at the top, and ready for you all to add your comments!

I've also added one more recap in the Miami thread there.

I can't wait to see this show! 3 weeks from tonight for me!

[merrieeee]

Ok I'm coming out of the Aiken fog. What a great evening. His voice was wonderful . Subtle, nuanced and soaring. You could see he just loves performing for people. I cannot wait for tonight!

[luckiest1]

I just copied another great recap into the Miami thread.

So I have been listening to the audio all morning. At one point I needed to take my dogs out for their morning walk, so I kept the iPod in my pocket and away we went. Well, my neighbours must think I'm crazy, because at times I could not stop myself from bursting out laughing or even applauding as I listened. Ha ha ha. Now I'm at work and I'm afraid to listen to the rest. I am so jealous of everyone who was there!

[luckiest1]

Can someone clarify if we are spoilering everything today as well? I just looked up the lyrics to the first song but don't want to post them if it's going to cause a problem.

[ldyjocelyn]

Is there anyone who reads here who is wanting to stay unspoiled? If so -- please post! I'm thinking we can post the lyrics to the first song here by now, but I want to check.

Off to a meeting for the rest of the day!

[luckiest1]

Thanks ldyj, I've been listening and relistening and revising the lyrics that he sings. And I just noticed your signature - BWAH!

Hee, I when I googled I discovered it was originally sung by Andy Williams! Who knew?

OK, now that I figured out spoiler tags, this should be safe to post. I think these are the lyrics that he sang last night:

Love Story

Where do i begin

To tell the story

Of how great a love can be

The sweet love story

That is older than the sea

That sings the truth about the love you bring to me

Where do i start

With the first hello

you gave the meaning

To this empty world of mine

There'll never be

Another love another time

you came into my life

And made the living fine

you fill my heart

you fill my heart

With very special things

With angel songs

With wild imaginings

you fill my soul

With soo much love

That everywhere i go

Im never lonely

With you along who could be lonely

I reach for your hand

You're always there

How long does it last

Can love be measured by the hours in a day

I have no answers now

But this much i can say

I know ill need you till the stars all burn away

And you'll be there...

How long does it last

Can love be measured by the hours in a day

I have no answers now

But this much i can say

I know ill need you till the stars all burn away

you fill my heart

With very splendid things

With angel songs

With wild imaginings

you fill my soul

With soo much love

That everywhere i go

Im never lonely

With you along who could be lonely

I reach for your hand

You're always there

Where do i begin

To tell the story

Of how great a love can be

The sweet love story

That is older than the sea

The simple truth about the love you bring to me

Where do i start

With your first hello

you gave the meaning

To this empty world of mine

There'll never be

Another love another time

you came into my life

And made the living fine

Where else do i start ??

[shortyjill]

Stay virginal? You kiddin me?? I just watched the jazz medley from last night. gdg has 4 videos up too that I'm about to see! ...soon as I finish picture hunting!

[luckiest1]

Wheeeee, there is no way I can last at work until 4:30 so I'm heading home this afternoon to 'work' (and watch video).

I think that opening song may kill me, the first time I witness it live. Thank goodness my OFC M&G is before the concert rather than after, in Cleveland.

[shortyjill]

I think I'm in Clack heaven between

Unchained Melody

and

Solitaire

Holy crap!!!!

[00lsee]

Thanks ldyj, I've been listening and relistening and revising the lyrics that he sings. And I just noticed your signature - BWAH!

Hee, I when I googled I discovered it was originally sung by Andy Williams! Who knew?

OK, now that I figured out spoiler tags, this should be safe to post. I think these are the lyrics that he sang last night:

Love Story

Where do i begin

To tell the story

Of how great a love can be

The sweet love story

That is older than the sea

That sings the truth about the love you bring to me

Where do i start

With the first hello

you gave the meaning

To this empty world of mine

There'll never be

Another love another time

you came into my life

And made the living fine

you fill my heart

you fill my heart

With very special things

With angel songs

With wild imaginings

you fill my soul

With soo much love

That everywhere i go

Im never lonely

With you along who could be lonely

I reach for your hand

You're always there

How long does it last

Can love be measured by the hours in a day

I have no answers now

But this much i can say

I know ill need you till the stars all burn away

And you'll be there...

How long does it last

Can love be measured by the hours in a day

I have no answers now

But this much i can say

I know ill need you till the stars all burn away

you fill my heart

With very splendid things

With angel songs

With wild imaginings

you fill my soul

With soo much love

That everywhere i go

Im never lonely

With you along who could be lonely

I reach for your hand

You're always there

Where do i begin

To tell the story

Of how great a love can be

The sweet love story

That is older than the sea

The simple truth about the love you bring to me

Where do i start

With your first hello

you gave the meaning

To this empty world of mine

There'll never be

Another love another time

you came into my life

And made the living fine

Where else do i start ??

I know all the words to this song. Very romantic.

[jmh123]

The concert thread for tonight is HERE!

Just a reminder....

[treenuts]

Two of my fav pix taken by gerwhisp tonight.

Leeeeeegs

eeeeeeyes