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Hermione69

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 02:29 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I still can't find it. I'm not looking for it obsessively, but I've been checking as I stop at places. I've looked in another 7-11, a grocery store, and a convenience store, in addition to the places I checked earlier. Maybe it depends on your area? Every place I have stopped that even carries RS still has the issue with Justin and Christina on the cover. I asked one 7-11 employee when the new ones would come out and he shrugged and said, "Monday?" I'm not too worried. I'll stumble across it today or tomorrow, I'm sure.

Readonly

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 08:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I went from store to store on Friday and Saturday looking for the RS. One bookstore I went to was puzzled by the fact that they had run out of them. Even when I pointed out that Clay was on the cover, they didn't know what I was talking about. I finally found a couple of copies in my local CVS. I'm sure you'll find a copy soon Hermione.

Nanarobin

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 10:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Herm....don't feel bad...I, too, have not been able to find RS either. The cashier mgr at Wal-Mart said they restock the mags this morning...but have not been out yet today...guess now I will have to get dressed and go find it!!! Got to have my Clay fix...and like others, will have to buy two...thinking of putting one cover in a frame near my bed!!! Ha ha...hey, I can dream of him...no matter what they cannot take my mind away from me...yet!! My CVS said they did not stock it..and the W/M had the old issue...guess maybe if W/M does not have it, I might venture into Blockbuster.... I JUST BETTER FIND ONE SOON!! HA...the frustrated older female birdie..tail feathers wilting down!! Nana Robin

Good luck to all of us in finding RS copy to drool over...and for some of us to swoon about!!

Vsmart

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 11:23 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Clay is still #1 at Amazon.com, but Ruben has dropped to 18th place!

Hermione69

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 12:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Great article! I finally found it at 7-11 today! I laughed out loud in at least 4 separate places. He is so intelligent and witty. Exactly my kind of humor, but I am glad he tempered it some on the show because it wouldn't have come across well.

He has a good head on his shoulders. I hope he stays grounded. With two publicists and a bodyguard already in tow, it would be a challenge for anyone, but I think he can do it!

He is SO SEXY to me.

What a good three days.. Clay Aiken and Harry Potter both came to visit! :)

Readonly and Nanarobin, let me know if you continue to have trouble finding the issue.

Chiparock

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 01:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
OH...MY...GAWD!!! I've wondered why Clay didn't make it through his first audition and had to go to Atlanta. Now the Clayton Aiken website HAS that Charlotte audition, in which he sang "Over the Rainbow." They ask that we don't link to the clip but to download it from their website. Just go to: Clay's First Audition

I can't believe that those idiots ... er, judges at the Fox affiliate in Charlotte passed on him!!

Tabbyking

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 01:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
chipa, thanks for the heads-up on this. the newscasters were great about saying what a mistake charlotte made! clay even got to sing the entire song--so how did someone miss that great voice, the high and low notes, the length of time he could hold a note, etc, and not have any backup music...singing a capella is very difficult! i'll bet the charlotte judge(s) was someone who only looked at the physical person, and somehow missed how adorable clay was/is--and as a result, totally missed the boat on his voice, too!

Readonly

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 01:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hermione: Got my two copies. Thanks. (Isn't he the cutest?)

Wcv63

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 02:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I still have no RS...and my car is out of commission until at least tommorrow. I can't even go on a hunt for it.

The Billboard "interview" on Billboardradio.com is up for any and all to listen. Clay appears in the beginning and the end and there is much top 40 horror to listen to in the middle but it's well worth it.

Bill Board Radio

Also, there is a VERY interesting thread over at TTC that discusses in great detail Clay's voice, range and even breaks some of the songs down line by line to discuss phrasing and technique.

If you're interested go here: TTC

I found the topic to be facinating.

Hermione69

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 03:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
WCV, drop me a note if you need me to buy one for you, from one Claymate to another. My email is in my profile. :)

Hootyhoot

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 04:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oddly enough, I have a subscription to Rolling Stone so the Clay issue arrived today. (Every year I try to read some different magazines cover to cover ... and this year's choices were RS and Sports Illustrated). I loved the artcle ... such fun to see Clay react to the interviewer's questions. He's a charmer.

I saw an editor of RS on a news show where she was questioned as to why they put Clay on the cover instead of Ruben. She said they thought many magazines would have Ruben on the cover, so they thought they'd go with Clay. Actually, I bet some smart marketing person realized that with Clay on the cover they would get thousands of buyers who had never before bought a copy of Rolling Stone magazine ... so Clay gives them a chance to reach a whole new audience.

Texasdeb

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 05:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Clay's "1st audition" - my, oh my this guy was already much better than most ever got in the whole AI scenerio. I'm so glad he didn't let this get him down & went on to Atlanta & made the history that we are all so in aw of getting to experience w/him.

Chiparock

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 05:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tabby, yep, the Charlotte judge(s) was blinded by the outer Clay. I loved his goofy turning the "88" upside down, clowning about which was the right way.

Wcv, sorry to hear about your being stranded and unable to go get your RS. But you've had time to find some fabulous material! Couldn't listen to all the Billboard clip, just the Clay opening and a bit of the music. If only there was a way to fast-forward to the good stuff -- more Clay. And the TTC analysis of Clay's singing is fascinating! I had to listen to BOTW over and over reading it. Later I plan to read more of the thread.

Hooty, I'm sure you're correct about RS wanting to reach a whole new audience...and possibly also an OLD (older?) audience who used to read it but outgrew it.

Wcv63

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 06:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hermione, thank you so much for your very kind offer. I found that you can order the current issue online at booksamillion.com. It will cost s/h but I will NOT be denied!! I ordered two copies.

Hooty I tend to believe that RS was well aware of Clay's huge and proactive fanbase and that they knew that this story would sell the heck of this issue. Money is the prime motivator for most business decisions after all.

Chiparock...I totally agree with you about the TTC analysis thread. Last I looked there was a detailed breakdown of at least 3 of his songs with plans to continue. I find myself relentlessly zaprudering my computer clips after I read each breakdown so that I can "see" and "hear" what people who are versed in music see and hear.

Babyboo

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 08:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
CLAY

Babyboo

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 08:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
CLAY

Babyboo

Monday, June 23, 2003 - 08:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
CLAY

Hermione69

Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 03:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
CLAY

couldn't resist!

Chiparock

Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 06:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Clay is da dawg!!

Wcv63

Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 04:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
All hail Blockbuster!! I finally got my car back today and when I stopped at Blockbuster the young man behind the counter didn't even have to ask what I was looking for. He said, "I've got two set aside for you." Heee!!! Calling everyday for a week has its payoffs! They kept telling me they couldn't set any aside....blah blah blah. But when they saw that they were going to sell out, they grabbed two "for me!" and put them in the back.

Yay!

Hermione69

Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 05:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
WCV, ROFLMAO! That is hilarious! And very sweet of him to look out for you! Did you enjoy the article?

Chiparock

Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 08:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wcv, that is wonderful! Good for you! Persistence certainly paid off. Clay should know just how dedicated some of his fans are!
Clay

(BTW, this is the photo I had printed on a t-shirt and will be wearing to the AI concert.)

Wcv63

Tuesday, June 24, 2003 - 09:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hermione, I thought the article was excellent and really gave us some insight into Clay. He's an amazing, snarky, funny, sensitive and kind person in addition to being incredibly talented.

Chiparock, I've always loved the pics with him in the white suit. The sunlight creates a "halo" effect that is truly stunning.

I heard something that I think will be interesting to ya'll. Clay is filming his VIDEO in MN this week. His video!!!! Yay!!!

Iscreamer1

Wednesday, June 25, 2003 - 08:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
TTC analysis? Can someone post a link? Thx. WCV thats great customer service. Don't nice gestures like that just make your day. I'm so glad the guy looked out for you! I'm still on the hunt but I feel lucky today!

Iscreamer1

Wednesday, June 25, 2003 - 08:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Found the thread! (Note to self) Should read carefully before posting questions!