One of the best Idol contestants ever. In fact, top 3. Not to mention his sincere, giving heart and beautiful soul.♥️
@swgflorida5 жыл бұрын
I am 87 years old and Clay Aiken’s voice Anne looks have given me cold chills since the very first time I heard and saw him ! Love you CLAY !
@kerchelle954 жыл бұрын
One of the strongest singers AI has ever had.
@erichall09090915 жыл бұрын
what amazes me about him is the amount of control over his voice he has
@JoseMartinez-jb9hz5 ай бұрын
Hi low hi low male Whitney Houston
@mikeysrose13 жыл бұрын
As soon as he opens his mouth to sing, I instinctively smile. Love that boy!!!
@beaner38913 жыл бұрын
had been looking for his charlotte audition for so long!!! tho he doesn't do much public singing nowadays (with exception of few private concerts), its heartening his voice can be found here on youtube.
@AndySaenz9 жыл бұрын
WOW, what a voice!! I love it...you see this thin guy and suddenly you hear this bold, full, powerful voice come out of him! He's an extraordinary singer.
@kattrakee3 жыл бұрын
Clay !!! You’re terrific, oh yeah.. every song, perfect !!!!!🎶🎶🎵🎵🎶🥰👍🏼
@victrola200716 жыл бұрын
This audition gives me goosebumps, just knowing how this moment put him on a course of a brilliant career. :) Go Clay, keep knocking them dead!
@eljagg0114 жыл бұрын
The most underrated Idol Contestant ever.
@dlclcn50212 жыл бұрын
The most amazing contestant ever!!
@CALILEGAL42014 жыл бұрын
still gives me the chills.......... his voice is amazing...
@flasher31clayam17 жыл бұрын
What a voice!!!how could they not love that voice???
@karpinesa4 жыл бұрын
Claymate here, I love Clay and I think he's the best Idol ever!
@clayloveable12 жыл бұрын
I love this I love Clay's voice and I will always love Clay's voice and music.
@TheInvincibleViolet10 жыл бұрын
LOVE YOU, CLAY. YOU SING SO PERFECTLY, JUST WONDEROUS. THANK YOU. xx
@ladyofwisdom22 жыл бұрын
Wow, that was powerful! He can sing his behind off and he's very soulful. 💞
@animeangellover214 жыл бұрын
Aww... He was so ADORABLE!
@bubblesbutterfly12357 жыл бұрын
Just the fact that I get it, how wonderful Clay Aiken's voice is. How amazing and pure it sounds, makes me feel better about myself. He has the best voice of Our Generation and not enough people know that.. unfortunately.
@bookapillar6 жыл бұрын
Bubbles Butterfly Agreed!
@AngelicCutie36511 жыл бұрын
I love this song and this is the first time that hearing someone sing this song made me cry. Every time his voice moved up and down in pitch my heart moved with it. I LOVE his voice.
@marjoriezamora73616 жыл бұрын
He has a voice from God. Don't care what anyone says
@charliebrown76045 жыл бұрын
Yes..his voice is very clean and clear💛...
@katc23453 жыл бұрын
Ive always loved Clay!
@paulredinger4203 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with you.
@lisajoye57212 жыл бұрын
I agree! He is awesome!
@cheryljames9812 жыл бұрын
For sure!
@lithcherri13 жыл бұрын
It's the first time I have seen this video........ it was indeed, a fabulous audition. It is always amazing to me when someone sings acapella anyhow. Good job on this one Clay.
@zelda4712 жыл бұрын
I've been to some of his shows and he brings the house down every time!!!!!
@ArankA00616 жыл бұрын
I had no idea when I clicked this video, but I got goosebumps when he started singing!!
@labyrinthfreak16 жыл бұрын
Clay Aiken's voice is so awesome! I can't wait until his new album comes out!
@denisespurlock7 жыл бұрын
Always my fav. Idol even though he came in second.
@ManderMurduh13 жыл бұрын
My very first concert was a Clay Aiken one when I was around 15. He was amazing and still is.
@TravelWithNic17 жыл бұрын
Clay Aiken sings beautifully. He reeks of pure talent.
@guywill78752 жыл бұрын
no, he just reeks
@A10TOES9 жыл бұрын
How he has improved to higher potential....love the song Mary Did You Know? Sings it better than other artist.
@dianeaishamonday91253 жыл бұрын
That's my favorite version!
@alveekamelle47593 жыл бұрын
Perfect voice
@needingfreedom14 жыл бұрын
My Gosh..he could make that song sound like that? Simply incredible. Bless him...
@Linusknollhouse14 жыл бұрын
Mr. Aiken has paved the road for all young uns to go for the gold at the end of the rainbow. Yeah!!!!
@adamwarlock35303 жыл бұрын
My all time favorite AI contestant.
@Mafecita75415 жыл бұрын
awesome vocals!!!!!... he is really a raw talent!!!!... hope he keeps up his work!!!... great future ahead!!!....
@JEHIAHL15 жыл бұрын
I saw him in concert. He was so good.
@JJ_Justice Жыл бұрын
I'm jealous
@catrinalawrence393 Жыл бұрын
I've never actually seen him in concert but when I saw him in the Americas idol show he was very good 😊
@sectman4412 жыл бұрын
Our precious precious Clay - he sounded fine to me then! Look at him now!!! He is just awesome.
@emmaheelys3316 жыл бұрын
I love this guy.... He has a really good voice.
@JOHNNYSGIRL1960 Жыл бұрын
There will never be another singer like Clay on American Idol. He broke the mold!
@RestlessGypsy945614 жыл бұрын
OMG An ANGEL just sang. Wow! Dear Lawd, I LOVE Clay!
@adorkablecutie15 жыл бұрын
I LOVED and still love Clay Aiken. He is an amazing and very talented guy whose voice is just incredible, and it really shouldn't matter if he is gay.
@jozy0981214 жыл бұрын
GREAT VOICE
@ErbbaIpaj13 жыл бұрын
He looks so adorable with his little glasses on and his sweater. lmfao.
@DuffChic7715 жыл бұрын
But one has to admit, he did make this song sound WAY amazing with his extraordinary voice.
@xxDragonsRockxx14 жыл бұрын
I loved all the riffs he put into the song. He did a real good job on it. =)
@alexajonas50913 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a voice!
@joant122115 жыл бұрын
What a voice, love me some Clay Aiken!
@LoveAffleck12 жыл бұрын
Ahh He is soooooooooo awesome!
@xxmafia2xx13 жыл бұрын
smooth voice.....very nice :)
@cheesylovesong2315 жыл бұрын
Wow. What a voice!
@kalajones48313 жыл бұрын
You sound so beautiful still today as you always have, thank you for always healing my heart
@spenglase12 жыл бұрын
I could listen to him sing forever!
@Kurti199215 жыл бұрын
What a great voice!!!
@Asuhigo14 жыл бұрын
yuppers Clay. Such strength, perfect pitch. You go boy.
@dffulmer13 жыл бұрын
Well, he obviously has amazing talent! Don't know what was wrong with the folks who dumped him...
@Sadcartoongirl12 жыл бұрын
His singing truly took me over the rainbow :)
@breezy50116 жыл бұрын
One of the best contenders...wow.
@mybartmanful2 жыл бұрын
There is so much soul in his voice!
@anapg215 жыл бұрын
I love his voice!!
@TimTebro1512 жыл бұрын
He said, "Oh thank you." In that Carolina twang, my friend.
@mmsjuli14 жыл бұрын
he reminds me here of a cute little leprechaun....then when he got his makeover he looked way better...go clay awesome voice!!
@sarajean1017 жыл бұрын
How in the world did he not make it based on this audition? It's beautiful! :)
@dlclcn50212 жыл бұрын
That's exactly what I want to know! How in the heck did he not win AI??
@Miwako77716 жыл бұрын
gah...ridICULously charming/charismatic voice. He's got the epic male singing voice
@Lisaclayton83 жыл бұрын
i love you, Clay...!!!
@ToddEdmondson12 жыл бұрын
Wow he was good here, too. It's amazing how all that practice can improve talent.
@jeninerm15 жыл бұрын
wow he's really good. liked this a lot :)
@jodie159715 жыл бұрын
Just AWESOME!
@colja8615 жыл бұрын
I like the geek look!That's what makes him so special...
@barbarajones890012 жыл бұрын
Great voice then and great voice now!
@laurabusted14 жыл бұрын
I really did not expect that voice from him... amazing
@phoenixwings644110 жыл бұрын
i like his voice because it sound so much like a broadway character.
@karenmunafo29622 жыл бұрын
I have aways been on his side from day one!
@pattylove1914 жыл бұрын
he sings great, wowwwwww, i love when he signs proud of youe boy, amazing
@fiddleDdee16 жыл бұрын
It'sone of the auditions from American Idol - each contestant goes through many auditions before they make it to the top 24 and get to be on TV -
@caramelhoney2915 жыл бұрын
Clay has a great voice!
@MiladyToxic12 жыл бұрын
i'm so jealous. i love southern twangs and drawls hahaha
@80smusicfan106712 жыл бұрын
Incredible voice! Clay, you should have won!!
@ravengurl9211 жыл бұрын
Clay should be on Broadway!!
@debbieminton95893 жыл бұрын
he was ... Clay made his Broadway debut as the star of Spamalot in 2008 ... 💜🎭💜
@jonasbrothersrock12514 жыл бұрын
hes actually really good. better than i expected.
@1834gail8 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ, he's got a talent from God!!!! I love you Clay❤️
@raephelps15 жыл бұрын
he's wonderful =] and so nerdy here haha but i love him!
@marian12514 жыл бұрын
He's so cute
@eljagg0114 жыл бұрын
He's so cute.
@Sandro98745632115 жыл бұрын
Funny-looking? He looked great! He is 100% adorable! :D
@MichaelJfanatic13 жыл бұрын
i really wished i watched this season!!!
@debbieminton95893 жыл бұрын
that would be season 2 of American Idol, it was great !! ... 💜💜💜
@wannabeair00715 жыл бұрын
i first thought you made this to make fun like others, but hes amazing. :)
@titopowerful11 жыл бұрын
Aiken is a tremendous singer and his music should be playing in all of the radio stations but isn't. His talent has nothing to do with his lifestyle. He is a very warm person so come on and give him a chance. For those that hate him remember you will get karma for all of the hate.
@designerproductions14 жыл бұрын
POOR CLAY:( i love him hes hilarious.
@debbieminton95893 жыл бұрын
no "poor Clay" ... more like amazing, powerful voice !! 💜💜
@ImsweetonClay16 жыл бұрын
PULLEEEESE! Ppl need to stop bothering us with the Clay/gay thing.He's said many times he IS NOT gay!Why not enjoy his amazing talent as a singer & entertainer.All he wants to do is sing & make ppl smile.I heard him say this.Stop being jealous cuz u wish u had what he's got.Here is a rising star.How he got cut with that amazing voice,I'll never understand.Luv the gift & the package it comes in!
@winkieblink7625 Жыл бұрын
A crystal clear voice 👏👏👏
@matiaspereyra93752 жыл бұрын
Holy fuck. Did you hear how the microphone was oversaturated at the end. Cant imagine the clipping htat wouldve happened if his mouth had been positioned diredctly into it. This tiny frail man has the voice of a giant
@Biskmut15 жыл бұрын
He's pretty awesome.
@queenofsingin9914 жыл бұрын
he has an amazing voice. i made a puppy dog face when he started xD
@star0shadows15 жыл бұрын
His accent is adorable!
@zardonrich5 жыл бұрын
He should have Won American Idol Wrong Winner!!!
@cyay717 жыл бұрын
This audition sounds a little rush and forced, but I STILL LOVE HIM!
@musicbackups60539 жыл бұрын
I love Clay and I think he is a tremendous talent. But I also think that a singer's quality goes beyond their mere vocal instrument. What I hear in Clay's voice today that I don't think he quite grasped yet at the time of this audition was a certain level of maturity, artistry and emotional connection to the material that gives richness, depth and emotion to his performances. This video makes it clear he has possession of a special instrument, but I think the ability to "play" it proficiently is something that he acquired over time and with experience. Clearly there would be those who disagree with me, and that's fine. Perhaps they are so blown away with his impressive power and range that they can't see any flaws. I don't blame them. But as to those commenters who are dissing Ruben Studdard and his fans, Ruben may not possess as impressive an instrument as Clay. But he "played" it with a soulfulness, maturity and a deep, emotional connection that was incomparable at the time to any of his competitors on Idol, including Clay. I personally like both artists. I think if you favor one over the other, than you should celebrate and enjoy that one. But given honest consideration to my point about Clay's voice and his artistic maturity and development over time might make you come to appreciate him even more today, for the growth that he has shown.
@chelllmf59647 жыл бұрын
LOL... Rubben was boring after 1 minute of singing. Rubben has to thank clay himself. After "bridge over troubled water" everyone was so euphoric that clay's phones lines collapsed. In fact, I've never seen the kodak theater explode like it did after "bridge over troubled water". But the justice was done when his single was put up for sale
@striving16 жыл бұрын
Music Backups Amen. Well said! Ruben was taught by some of the best and even won a musical scholarship to college. And that 205 just got behind their boy in an amazing way. Clay is an amazing talent and obviously by the far has the commercial success. I think that is nit as important to Ruben as long as he gets to make the music he wants to make.
@cherrychenwang13 жыл бұрын
adorable, now and back then.
@JustListen3314 жыл бұрын
he says "my name is clay aiken" wooooooooooow. how could it not be him.
@random9572514 жыл бұрын
his voice doesnt' match his looks! His voice is so rich and powerful, the perfect broadway/musical voice!
@roxannehathaway88763 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@shannorammo15 жыл бұрын
i'd love to see him in a broadway production, i think his voice would be perfect for it. Mr goldstone in gypsy?
@soniadowney74274 жыл бұрын
11 years ago and I'm watching 2020
@debbieminton95893 жыл бұрын
Clay made his Broadway debut as the star of Spamalot in 2008 ... 💜🎭💜