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Title: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 07:28:52 PM
I thought it would be great if we could all post here tonight!!!  Let's rejoice together....Clay on AI!!!  WOOHOO!!!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 07:35:09 PM
Thanks to mcraig2 for posting this picture:



(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIKItaOCEAAUe60.jpg:large)
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mrs. c. on April 18, 2013, 07:35:43 PM
Great idea Woody(http://www.claymaniacs.com/forums/Smileys/claysmiles/5slick.gif)
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 07:37:15 PM
Yeah, the party has started!  Sharon is here!

And another one, thanks to mcraig2:

Another one...with Fantasia too:

https://twitter.com/MichaelOrland/status/325000030052306944/photo/1

(wouldn't let me post the pic..probably too big)
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: Marilyn on April 18, 2013, 07:38:22 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/marilyon/BIKhzi_CUAEyVUB_jpg_large_zps9c87dfe5.jpg)
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mrs. c. on April 18, 2013, 07:38:40 PM
Isn't this like old times, can't wait to hear him and see him!!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 07:39:36 PM
His hair looks so good!!!  ;D  Really red!!!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 07:40:40 PM
Isn't this like old times, can't wait to hear him and see him!!

I was going to eat dinner first, but I am like a nervous parent whose kid is in a play or something!!!   ::) ;)
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 07:45:33 PM
Hi, Marilyn!  Gosh....he looks so cute in that picture!!!

It is starting to rain harder!!!  If my Directv goes out, I will literally have a panic attack!!!!!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mrs. c. on April 18, 2013, 07:47:40 PM
Woody, we have a severe weather warning here too :o
Hello lovely Marilyn ;D
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 07:51:23 PM
Woody, we have a severe weather warning here too :o

OH, no!!!  Don't they know Clay is on AI???  Surely, the storms can wait!!!  ;)
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: wisconsinmaniac on April 18, 2013, 07:51:54 PM
Hi Friends!!!

WOODY -  Great idea!  And . . . . Clay looks fantastic (where did that THUD emoticon go?) :P

He probably will sing a ballad . . . that was what he was singing a lot of on Idol ten years ago!! Just hope we feel the "magic"! (I probably will feel it)! ;)
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 07:55:34 PM
Hey, Barb!

I know most people want something upbeat, but I LOVE when Clay sings ballads.   :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 08:01:33 PM
Here we go...
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: wisconsinmaniac on April 18, 2013, 08:07:17 PM
I almost hope that Fantasia performs first!

I am very excited.
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mrs. c. on April 18, 2013, 08:08:39 PM
I almost hope that Fantasia performs first!

I am very excited.

Sounds like Clay first Babadah!(http://www.claymaniacs.com/forums/Smileys/claysmiles/thud.gif)
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 08:20:06 PM
Wow!  What a nice surprise for Candice!

Kinda fitting that Paula is there the same night as  Clay!!!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mrs. c. on April 18, 2013, 08:20:07 PM
Paula's had a facelift and did anyone see Nicky try to pull her jeans up over her black thong? Doesn't she know we are the red thong mafia here?
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mcraig2 on April 18, 2013, 08:20:28 PM
Ummm....was Clay invited to perform tonight because it's "diva" night?  rofl
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mii on April 18, 2013, 08:28:49 PM
Paula tweeted Candice last night that she liked her version of the song.
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 08:28:59 PM
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mrs. c. on April 18, 2013, 08:30:10 PM
Well, he sounded great and nice into for him with The NIP!! Good for the Idol machine for that!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mii on April 18, 2013, 08:30:53 PM
nice intro
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 08:31:43 PM
I SO agree about the intro!!!  I was shocked!!!  Good for them, and for Clay!!!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 08:32:51 PM
I think that was a good song choice.  Nostalgic... and he nailed it!!!  Just beautiful!!!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: wisconsinmaniac on April 18, 2013, 08:35:25 PM
Ummm....was Clay invited to perform tonight because it's "diva" night?  rofl

I don't get it!  He is a male.  He has never acted like a "diva" . . . . instead, very humble! ???  What a class act!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: bisi on April 18, 2013, 08:35:38 PM
Seemed like old times - boy, do I miss them! Looks like he has lost some of that weight - good for him! Still miss his "imperfect" teeth and spiky hair!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 08:37:31 PM
Still miss his "imperfect" teeth and spiky hair!

Me, too.   ;)
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mcraig2 on April 18, 2013, 08:37:54 PM
Barb....they used to say that about him when he was on there in season 2 (the judges).
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mimi on April 18, 2013, 08:38:12 PM
I was so happy they did such a good intro for Clay..He is such a wonderful person and I want everyone to know about his passion for helping children.

He looks FANTASTIC... I really prefered the version of BOTW when he did it the first time... However he did a great job. I'm very proud to still be a fan after all these years.
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: WilsonClaymate on April 18, 2013, 08:40:41 PM
Wonderful "homecoming".  I think he surprised us all with the haircut and song choice.   GOOD JOB CLAY!!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mii on April 18, 2013, 08:42:15 PM
Perfect vocal and he got a standing O!!!  Very nice segment all around.  Great reception by the audience, judges and Ryan.  I just thought the song was a little slow. 

I wanna get a better look at that jacket.  It looks kinda cool.

Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 08:43:04 PM
I am SO glad the judges gave him a standing O.  I would have been really upset if they had not!!!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mii on April 18, 2013, 08:45:30 PM
That's true Woody.  It would have been rude.
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 08:47:10 PM
It would have been rude.

'Course, Nicki has been rude all season.   ;)
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: lovinclay on April 18, 2013, 08:47:42 PM
Very nice!!!  And a good song choice....his finale song .  Sounded great, nice outfit, standing O from judges.  I'm happy!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: Tiffany on April 18, 2013, 08:49:26 PM
I'm teary right now! Clay looked and sounded wonderful!!! BOTW was of my guesses. He proved that he has been the best idol ever!!! Love him so much. Like the hashtag #Claycomeshome The interview was nice to see too.
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: Prissy on April 18, 2013, 08:51:18 PM
Let me mute the TV...Fantasia is singing now!!!


Loved seeing Clay on IDOL again.  I am so glad he got to speak his own thoughts and not have some idiotic questions thrown at him by an interviewer.  Great segment.   And as someone said, nostalgic to hear BOTW again by Clay on the IDOL stage!!

Clay looked really good, too.....great hair!!   I have not watched IDOL in years and only recorded it and watched this evening because of Clay.  I believe we are all fans for life!!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: bisi on April 18, 2013, 08:51:46 PM
Just wish he could have done a new song from a new CD - think we will ever have one to look forward to (with NEW songs)?
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: LOVE CLAY on April 18, 2013, 08:53:04 PM





EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Rosemary
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: Sundancer on April 18, 2013, 08:55:34 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if he stipulated in his contract that they include the NIP when they introduced him.
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 08:56:31 PM
Just wish he could have done a new song from a new CD - think we will ever have one to look forward to (with NEW songs)?

I sure hope so!!!  I would love that!!!  I am always hopeful... ;D

Let me mute the TV...Fantasia is singing now!!!

I thought she was doing OK until she started to screech!!!  :o
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: Sundancer on April 18, 2013, 08:57:48 PM
Just wish he could have done a new song from a new CD - think we will ever have one to look forward to (with NEW songs)?
I wonder if he even wants to do that anymore. I think maybe he has moved on to talk shows and such.
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: glory on April 18, 2013, 09:00:31 PM


                      IT WAS GOOD ;D WOULD HAVE LIKED SOMETHING NEW .
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 09:04:01 PM
Now I can go eat dinner.   ;)  Clay made me proud to be a fan!!!  Woohoo!!!  Can't wait to see him again somewhere soon!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: Tiffany on April 18, 2013, 09:04:16 PM
Loved the intro too. Was hoping they would show the audition. The only thing I didn't like was Ryan saying he wished Ruben was there.  :P
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: Sundancer on April 18, 2013, 09:06:35 PM
Did the judges talk to Fantasia at all?
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 09:12:12 PM
Did the judges talk to Fantasia at all?

Nope!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mrs. c. on April 18, 2013, 09:13:22 PM
Loved the intro too. Was hoping they would show the audition. The only thing I didn't like was Ryan saying he wished Ruben was there.  :P

Figured that would happen ::) At least there was no reference to "spaghetti and meatballs"
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mii on April 18, 2013, 09:15:20 PM
Tiff ~ I think Ryan said he "missed" Ruben.  I didn't think it was a dis, just referring to how they were thought of as a team of friendly rivals.  That's just my take on it.  He just had to come up with something cutesy.

LOL, I forgot about spaghetti and meatballs.  That would have tickled me.
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mrs. c. on April 18, 2013, 09:17:05 PM
So is Fanny a diva?
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mrs. c. on April 18, 2013, 09:18:10 PM
Woody, this was a great idea, thanks for getting us together ;D
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: woodstock854 on April 18, 2013, 09:28:48 PM
So is Fanny a diva?

I say YES, with a capitol D!!!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mii on April 18, 2013, 09:40:05 PM
Fanny is a diva's diva.  Have you looked at the video of that song?  She's dressed like a flapper.  And what was with the 2 moles?  I don't remember her having any moles.  I think she painted those on.

Yes Woody, thanks for making this thread.  I've been wondering why we don't have an American Idol thread.
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: karen28 on April 18, 2013, 09:47:12 PM
So nice to see Clay again, and be excited to see him perform!  I was bummed that Mariah just gave the tiniest of standing o's, (barely stood up before sitting down again),after Randy scolded!  But Nicki, Keith and Randy were very enthusiastic!  :D

I also thought Fantasia was pretty good for the first part of her song.  When she started screeching toward the end, I tuned out.

Didn't love Clay's hair tonight, but a very minor thing.  It was great that he and Idol have put aside their feud, and he was able to entertain us once again! 
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: fhmmany2 on April 18, 2013, 09:58:46 PM
He looked great and sounded fantastic - one song was not enough!  :) Love BOTW, but it would have been wonderful to hear something new.  Fantasia is still screaming, I see - irritating that she got such good response. I know - I'm mean. I would have turned the show off after Clay sang, but I was hoping that they would at least talk to him again. My family - every time that Clay is on TV, they all think they have to call me and tell me he is on (as if I would not know).  ::)
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: mrs. c. on April 18, 2013, 10:16:55 PM
My family - every time that Clay is on TV, they all think they have to call me and tell me he is on (as if I would not know).  ::)

Frankie one of my aunts called in the middle of his song~~I didn't answer :o I called her after ::)
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: curious1 on April 18, 2013, 10:52:05 PM
Love BOTW, but it would have been wonderful to hear something new. 

Hey Frankie! I totally agree. I wondered if AI asked him to sing that or if he chose it to go along with his UNICEF/inclusion intro. Was hoping for a Clay original song instead of the cover but atleast he was on the show and sounded good.  ;)
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: ClayHeart on April 18, 2013, 10:58:10 PM
I'm embarrassed to say I didn't even know Clay was going to be on AI tonight. :-[

I also wanted to ask who the man was that was in the two pictures with Clay on page 1 of this thread.  Embarrassed again that I should know that.  Friend???

Well, it's late and I want to catch up on the OCD.  Good night to all.
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: Thea on April 18, 2013, 11:25:05 PM
First of all,  a big thanks to WOODSTOCK for starting this AI thread.  It brings back a lot of good memories of watching AI, critiquing the contestants and forging friendships that have, for me, spanned over a decade.


Clay was so cool, composed and in control during his performance and in the brief "reunion" with Seacrest.  I agree with whoever said that his backup singers weren't too impressive was right!  His performance was, as always in a class of its own.  In fact,  I think they should "retire" BOTW on American Idol.  Hearing other contestants sing this song is a joke compared to Clay!


Tonight was just another reminder to me of why I have stuck around here all of these years.   ;D  Thanks to all of you who continue to be such an important part of my life!
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: Sundancer on April 18, 2013, 11:38:04 PM
I'm embarrassed to say I didn't even know Clay was going to be on AI tonight. :-[

I also wanted to ask who the man was that was in the two pictures with Clay on page 1 of this thread.  Embarrassed again that I should know that.  Friend???
That was Michael Orland, the musical arranger who's been with Idol since it began.
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: Tiffany on April 18, 2013, 11:48:46 PM
WTH is wrong with Team Clay? They didn't put it up in the news section. >:(
Title: Re: CLAY BACK ON AMERICAN IDOL 4/18/13
Post by: lucrezianoine on April 19, 2013, 12:10:32 AM
Omg I just got done watching the clip of the performance someone put on youtube and he sounded so great! He looked so yummy like a loillop haha ;D

I'll have to go back and watch it again later and that was a good intro in showing that he cares about a lot of things and all the things he's done since AI.

P.S. I've only ever heard Fantasia sings once and that was enough for me cuz she sounds like a screeching cat.

Jules