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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 2:54 pm
And sang it alot better!
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Kittystj
Member
08-10-2001
| Monday, November 21, 2005 - 6:01 am
He sure did, Vsmart!
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, November 21, 2005 - 12:10 pm
Who the heck is Jacob?
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Monday, November 21, 2005 - 1:07 pm
It took me awhile to figure that one out but I think he is/was Clay and Kelly's main back-up singer on tour.
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Kittystj
Member
08-10-2001
| Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 6:36 am
You are right, Jimmer. He and Clay can be seen and heard at www.allthingsclayaiken.com
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 11:31 am
Sorry to hear Jacob has had a parting with Clay. Here's my review I posted on a Clay board after seeing the concert. I knew beforehand it was a broadway style show. There's nothing like seeing Clay live. A quick review from a non-fanatical fan (which means there'll be some negative comments so be warned...) This is my third Clay concert (I saw him with Kelly and when he did the state fair tours) and this was my least favorite. First let me say his voice was in top form. It's simply perfect. I've never heard anything so powerful and yet simple, so pure, so beautiful. Never heard anyone sing as he does. It's beyond amazing. The venue is new and my first time there. I wasn't real impressed -- seemed like the stage was SO far away. Side seats were horrible. My seats were behind the sound equipment so I was officially moved. The place was EMPTY! Very, very disappointed in the crowd size. I hope this doesn't mean Clay will skip Denver in the future. Opening act started close to ontime, but there was a 40 minute wait after that before Clay came on. The crowd was getting restless and rightfully so. Tickets said 8pm but Clay wasn't on until 9pm. Way too long of a wait between acts. The 20 minute intermission in Clays set was actually 25 mintues -- also too long (eta: a noticble number of people left during this intermission -- really too bad). We're mountain time so the late news here starts at 10pm -- this show didn't end until almost 11pm. I'm sorry but that's too late for his target audience. He needs to streamline the shows and cut intermission. If Neil Diamond can do 2 hours without an intermission... well! I found the first part of the show nice, kind of like Clay Lite. Some of it was sad. I appreciated the sentiment and the story, but honestly I just wanted to hear the man sing songs! Loved the professional dancers, but just wanted Clay singing! The second part of the show was what I came for -- Clay singing and letting it all out. The religious Christmas songs were simply unforgettable. His voice, his voice! Really moving. And finally we get Clay talking to us, showing us his personality. That's what was missing from this show. So, in conclusion I'm glad I went. And if Joyful Noise 3 comes to town I'll go again because of the voice. But, honestly, I enjoyed his other concerts more because they contained more of his personality, more audience interaction, joking, laughing, etc. Also they were Clay singing song after song after song. P.S. he looked great, especially the black suit at the end. Made him look so tall (I know he IS tall) and not so skinny and dorky.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 12:29 pm
Clay fans, I would love to have a CD of the JN2 tour (just the songs, not the vignette's). Do you know if anyone is making these? I just don't have the time these days to make one myself. 
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Kittystj
Member
08-10-2001
| Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 8:16 am
Brenda, Thanks for a lovely and truthful review. I am sorry that more people aren't attending his show. let's hope the publicity will improve and the intermission time skipped. But as you said, it is the Man and the Voice we go for.
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Monday, December 05, 2005 - 8:07 am
Just wanted to bring this to your attention. I just yesterday purchased a necklace and braclette. It was hand made by women in Uganda. I would love for you to check out this website and see how these are made and see if you would be interested in buying something. It is for a very good cause. go to this site www.BeadforLife.com this site will give you awesome information and even a video of how they are made. There is also a link to show regarding Clay and his work with this. Have a great day!
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Monday, December 05, 2005 - 11:42 am
That is very cool, Skootz. The jewelry is beautiful and what a wonderful cause!
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Monday, December 05, 2005 - 1:41 pm
THIS is a link that tells in Clay's voice about his trip to Uganda.
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Monday, December 05, 2005 - 2:59 pm
He really is a remarkable young man.
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Kittystj
Member
08-10-2001
| Monday, December 05, 2005 - 4:40 pm
Thanks Skootz, The video slide show is touching and heartwarming. He really is a wonderful young man. No wonder we love him.
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Reiki
Member
08-12-2000
| Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 6:42 pm
Tess I will be thinking of you tomorrow night as I sit in the second row and watch Clay. If I get a chance I will tell him hi for you. 
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 3:47 am
Don't forget the rest of us Reiki...wow, 2nd row. Will be waiting for a review from you!
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Tess
Member
04-13-2001
| Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 4:45 am
aaaaaaack!! Have a wonderful time, Reiki. Be sure to swoon once or twice in my honor. <sigh>
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 9:36 am
Have a great time, Reiki! I'm trying very hard not to be jealous.
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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Friday, December 09, 2005 - 10:07 pm
Clay was on "Dear Santa" singing to the GIs coming back from Iraq.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 3:38 pm
TV guide shows the Scrubs episode CLay guested on as re-airing tonight. So, does anyone know what Clay is up to these days? I don't get to frequent his fan boards so I don't have a clue what he's doing. Is he making a new album?
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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 8:57 am
Album due out in May.
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Kittystj
Member
08-10-2001
| Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 11:35 am
I thought it strange that in last nights Idol they were all trying to sing Stevie Wonder songs. On Scrubs (which was opposite the Idol) Clay sang Stevie's 'Isn't she lovely'. Best song of the night!!
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Vsmart
Member
02-10-2003
| Friday, March 24, 2006 - 4:12 pm
Album due June 20
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Kittystj
Member
08-10-2001
| Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 11:25 am
YES!! I can't wait.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 6:04 pm
Now it seems like the album will not be out until a later date. From the things that I have heard, it is Clay holding it back until he can get the sound he wants, RCA wants his album out yesterday. There seems to be an issue between BMG and Sony where the different managements are fight ing for power, so the more income one produces over the other, gives it more power. I think BMG wants every album out right away if they could get it. - but that is an assumption based on some knowledge of business mergers.
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Racsan
Member
04-09-2004
| Friday, May 19, 2006 - 4:05 am
Clive stated last night that Ruben has sold over 200 million records and Clay over 300 millon records.
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