Clay Aiken's audition for American Idol, as broadcast six years ago (January 28, 2003), left a few things out... e.g., his initial audition in Charlotte ("Somewhere Over the Rainbow") and the song he nervously sang for the screening producers in Atlanta (the theme from "Perfect Strangers").
There were also bits of his Atlanta audition song ("Always and Forever") that were left on the cutting room floor (fortunately picked up by various news clips about him), such as two lines from the song that showcased Clay's beautiful lower-register range.
Here is the complete story of Clay Aiken's March through Atlanta:
Hosaa!! Fabulous, Love the montage. There are some clips I haven't seen before, and I was sure I had every note Clay every sang!
ReplyDeleteThis is a must see for everyone.
Thank you!!
Ashes
Whenever Clay's Atlanta audition is shown; usually, but not always, they leave out the line from Clay: "Yeah, I could be up there--ONE OR TWO....". He knew (and NOT egotisically),and everyone else believed he was special. He called it then: HE WAS NUMBER ONE-Ruben did NOT beat Clay.
ReplyDeleteLove, Love, LOVE this expanded version Hosaa! I love the other one too! I'm just so glad you put these together!
ReplyDeleteAnd what Anonymous up there said...
I always get chills when he says that part about one or two.
Hosaa,
ReplyDeleteThank you for this wonderful expanded version of the audition we celebrate today.
Happy 6th Anniversary!
Caro