Clay has an astounding ability to tap into the sensation of proffessional singing that only old-school crooners had back in the mid 20th century.What makes this the best version of Unchained Melody since the righteous brothers is that while many can sing the song and attempt and often nail their musicality within it, almost no one has the old-world crooner almost lyrical tone and sensitivity that has made the original a classic, booted with presentation and a vocal technique that is impecable in every way. This was world-class even in the context of a singing show.
I didn't realize how much I'd missed his beautiful voice until UTube started putting his American Idol performances on. I'm glad he has starting singing professionally again, even liking his white hair. But gosh wasn't he cute when he was younger!!!!
I love his voice more than anyone’s Outstanding. Clay is the American idol and he went ahead and accomplished two platinum albums!!!! I want to hear more!!!!
Clay's performance of that song is just spectacular. So glad he recorded it. Still can't believe he didn't win that season. But hey, he's one of the most successful artists ever and that counts to something. Winning isn't everything.
WAS A CLAYMATE BEFORE THE TERM EVOLVED B/C AT HIS AUDITION WHEN PAULA WAS NOT THERE - HE WON ME AND I'VE BOUGHT ALL HIS C.D.'S B/C I LOVE HIM AND HIS VOICE.
This song was done by Clay on his album called Tried and True and also Mack the Knife plus Build Me Up Buttercup. On his first single, The Way, he has Solitaire as the B-side...
Yes he was .But America still put him on top .Measure of a man album went platinum. And even in 2024 he is still America's number one .yes !!! I love ❤ me some clay.
He was the best that has ever come out of American Idol by a long shot, and he is fantastic since then to, to go with his fantastic voice he has a great comedy talent to go along with it,,,,,,I would love to go to a concert of his....
He did his mama proud!!!! He did a great job on this song, and I know his mom is so proud of him, and I love that he say's his mom is his Idol... Amazing voice Clay has.....Great job Clay!!!!
Well, he didn't lose by a long shot. It was VERY close. He lost by like 100,000 votes and when you think about how many people watch the show and the number of votes a single person might send, it's a very small margin between the 2. At the very least, Ruben and Clay were both worthy opponents and were both worthy of 1st place. Besides, though Clay didn't win, he still did good for himself and released albums. You don't necessarily have to win the competition to prove you have what it takes to be a superstar. Even Simon agrees with that. Chris Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson didn't win and they've turned out better than Fantasia and Taylor Hicks, the winners of the seasons they were on.
Clay Aiken should of won that competition that yr he was the best he can put his vioce were he wanted i always say that that contest was fixed i really never did like rueben singing and when clay lost i stopped watching american idol.love u clay.
Clay is the finest male artiste vocalist hands down...period . NUTHIN NEED MORE BE SAID 👍...bravo 👏👌👏 my fav Clayton Aiken welcome back to saaaaaaaaaaaNgING...A M E N
The sad thing is he's given up singing to go into politics. Even if he doesn't tour or do concerts that's fine but a studio album now and again would be great 👍
It's 2023 and he STILL should have won!
Says you.
Anyone who doesn't think he won is crazy. Best voice and performance and he was robbed.
Clay transitioning into his falsetto voice was classic.
Clay has an astounding ability to tap into the sensation of proffessional singing that only old-school crooners had back in the mid 20th century.What makes this the best version of Unchained Melody since the righteous brothers is that while many can sing the song and attempt and often nail their musicality within it, almost no one has the old-world crooner almost lyrical tone and sensitivity that has made the original a classic, booted with presentation and a vocal technique that is impecable in every way. This was world-class even in the context of a singing show.
It's still my favorite version of this!!! ❤❤❤
He is fabulous and should have won Idol just love him!
Clay was such a beautiful talented singer and performer why didn’t he win that American Idol he was robbed!
I see no comparison between Rueben and Clay. I have never heard anyone reach the high notes like he does. He is the best ever.
He could sing the warnings off a medicine commercial and still take me to Church everytime
Wow. He's frigging amazing.
Omg. No matter what song it is he is blows your mind ! He has so much Natural talent !!!
This kid could sing the phone book. Love him!!
He is a good singer,I hope he will come back and be a singer again.
He packs more talent into 3 minutes than other pop singers with two hour shows.
I didn't realize how much I'd missed his beautiful voice until UTube started putting his American Idol performances on. I'm glad he has starting singing professionally again, even liking his white hair. But gosh wasn't he cute when he was younger!!!!
Yes! Clay should have WON!
Man oh man! I forgot how this boy could SING!!!!! What an incredible voice!!!!
Still listening to the velvet tones of Clay Aiken in 2021!!!!!
I'm still listening to him in 2023. 💙
And in 2024…
I love his voice more than anyone’s Outstanding. Clay is the American idol and he went ahead and accomplished two platinum albums!!!! I want to hear more!!!!
His control of voice is breathtaking ... I love his voice!
He was one of the best!
His mother is his idol. What a great and vert smart son!! He is a great singer!
Clay was the best.
Beautiful voice and fantastic singing style! You should have won the title!❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏
He really should have won. He was awesome!
He is freaking awesome!!!
i love the way he touched the highest note of the song, outstanding
Still love this song 😍 Clay nailed it ❤
He was fantastic. It blew my mine how well he sung the song.
Absolutely fantastic .....American Idol was stolen from him....
Wow..he sounded incredible singing that song😚😊😙
Clay's performance of that song is just spectacular. So glad he recorded it. Still can't believe he didn't win that season. But hey, he's one of the most successful artists ever and that counts to something. Winning isn't everything.
I have never stopped liking and loving his songs!!!
Such a humble person and I love his voice and him.
He can sing anything.
Have both of them sing the same songs...no comparison. Clay would win for sure.
I can’t get enough of Clay singing this song. I love his voice ... so much 💓🎶
Clay Aikens! Where are You? Your Voice is very Missed....Beautiful....
Paula Abdul was spot on with her comments but the other judges seemed biased & underplayed his talent. Awe-mazing performance.
You know it is Clay when you hear that voice. Unique.
Best Ever, won't be another like him, can't be beat !
Clay can put the Emotions in the song , That's what makes him so Great , Not many can do that , Susan Boyle is another with that talent !!
This was an awesome performance
he is a whole planet above anyone else in this competition and then some
Some really serious pipes. Great song and performance.
Love his voice,the way he delivered every song he sings so magnificent. He should have the title.
Cannot get enough of this amazing voice.
What a killer voice!
Goosebumps when he hits the "are you still MINE!!!!!" Straight up goosebumps.
He should have won AI in that season. He is the best love him
Rosemarie Jurado it sucks that he didn't win but look at his post idol career vs Rubens. Clay has had way more success even though he didn't win.
He was the best
I agree. He should have won American Idol that year. He's one of the best singers there is!! ❤
I remember well... and still feel it was rigged that season. :(
I totally agree! ❤️💛💙
He has a beautiful voice and makes the song his own just by little 💜 differences
spectacular performance.
WAS A CLAYMATE BEFORE THE TERM EVOLVED B/C AT HIS AUDITION WHEN PAULA WAS NOT THERE - HE WON ME AND I'VE BOUGHT ALL HIS C.D.'S B/C I LOVE HIM AND HIS VOICE.
This and Bridge Over Troubled Water are my two Clay Aiken favorites.
Mine too!!Clay should of won AI he was so much better than rebun!!
And Solitaire and To Love Somebody? OMG, what a voice!
I listen to him over and over again trying to hear why he lost and just can't find it love his voice
He should of won. I love his singing
Unbelievable!!!!!!!! Love him, Im not gay, and I am in love with him!!!
Yeah, I wish they would do an album of all of Clay's Idol songs. I would buy the album in a hurry. Please do.
This song was done by Clay on his album called Tried and True and also Mack the Knife plus Build Me Up Buttercup. On his first single, The Way, he has Solitaire as the B-side...
Yes, Clay should've won that season
Phenomenal
Yes he was .But America still put him on top .Measure of a man album went platinum. And even in 2024 he is still America's number one .yes !!! I love ❤ me some clay.
Idol found--game over!!!
He's very talent I love his voice has a perfect picht and beat is
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.......THE BEST SINGER EVER
Absolute perfection!
Unchain Melody I have sang this song before and would love to sing this song again to someone so special too.
not even kidding, chills, simply chills!!
I wish they would release an album with all his Idol songs.
Best singer on American Idol 👍👍👍and come second ,ridicules😮😮😮
Absolutely beautiful and fantastic voice
He was the best that has ever come out of American Idol by a long shot, and he is fantastic since then to, to go with his fantastic voice he has a great comedy talent to go along with it,,,,,,I would love to go to a concert of his....
I have watched this many times and I still get goosebumps...love him !!!
STUNNING !!!
Still one of my most favorite singer's.
Clay aikens voice fabulous. Any s9ng he does
1.43 - 1.45 is the best 2 seconds of my life..
He did his mama proud!!!! He did a great job on this song, and I know his mom is so proud of him, and I love that he say's his mom is his Idol...
Amazing voice Clay has.....Great job Clay!!!!
This is the best fucking song to fit Clay. as far as love songs.His voice is out of this world anyway.:-))
Love Clay. Best talent ever from AI. He should have won. Need some new music!
Well, he didn't lose by a long shot. It was VERY close. He lost by like 100,000 votes and when you think about how many people watch the show and the number of votes a single person might send, it's a very small margin between the 2. At the very least, Ruben and Clay were both worthy opponents and were both worthy of 1st place. Besides, though Clay didn't win, he still did good for himself and released albums.
You don't necessarily have to win the competition to prove you have what it takes to be a superstar. Even Simon agrees with that. Chris Daughtry and Jennifer Hudson didn't win and they've turned out better than Fantasia and Taylor Hicks, the winners of the seasons they were on.
He never change he stay truth to himself plus rubbin big toddy bear 😆😆🎶🎤
I love you Clay!!! Love that voice!
Not my favorite arrangement either but Clay killed it. He has such excellent control for untrained singer.
FIRST TIME THAT I HEARD YOUR WONDERFUL VOICE, THE SONG THAT YOU SUNG IS MY FAVORITE.. COUNT ON ME AS ONE OF YOUR AVID FUN. from MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Sings damm good!!
He has that perfect pitch
Clay could've won every season of AI
beautiful voice.ever heard
Clay Aiken should of won that competition that yr he was the best he can put his vioce were he wanted i always say that that contest was fixed i really never did like rueben singing and when clay lost i stopped watching american idol.love u clay.
I'd never seen a good cover of this sound... untill now
"IIIIII nnnneeeeed" : incredible
elvis actually did an awesome version of this song. oh dude omg sam cooke's version is INCREDIBLE
thanks for sharing this !!!!
Clay is the finest male artiste vocalist hands down...period . NUTHIN NEED MORE BE SAID 👍...bravo 👏👌👏 my fav Clayton Aiken welcome back to saaaaaaaaaaaNgING...A M E N
only he can sing ANY SONG! he and Josh Groban
😲 wow, amazing voice
@crestedwoody1 I agree with you he is the best singer that has ever been on AI.And I don't think anyone will ever top he he is perfection in singing
Wow! Wow! This is my husband and my song together! Thank you so much! ❤️
Clay Aiken is my Idol singer
GOD bless you
love the way Ryan say "Clay... Aiken" :p
Clay please make a album give us something to live for we love you
The sad thing is he's given up singing to go into politics. Even if he doesn't tour or do concerts that's fine but a studio album now and again would be great 👍
Clay should still make albums. His voice is beautiful. I want to hear him on the radio. Never give your singing up...
He really should have won.
I can't understand why didn't Clay win,he really was excellent.
one of my fav song of all song and the best version ever sang of it!!!!!chapeau!!!
He stay buy rubbin side like a tru friend god bless you clay🎶🎶🎤