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Pamela
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CLAY ANNOUNCES TRIPLE PLATINUM IN WASHINGTON DC 3/5
« on: March 05, 2004, 09:01:21 PM »
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Clay announced at the Washington DC concert tonight that MoaM has now
shipped
TRIPLE PLATINUM!!!
CONGRATULATIONS CLAY!
Oh, and by all accounts Clay sounded fabulous tonight! He didn't speak much during the show and he didn't speak at all during the pre concert meet and greet. He used sign language. :
Some of the songs were switched up a little bit and again the backup singers helped him out on some of the high notes. But everyone I've seen posting tonight says he sounded GREAT and was in very good spirits. I suppose he's pretty happy about the triple platinum news... 8)
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gcramsey
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Congrats!
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2004, 09:36:48 PM »
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It really is good to hear that he is taking care of himself. With a little over a month to go, I hope he holds out!
If you read this Clay, My thoughts and prayers are with you!
And remember, drink lots of water! Chicken soup helps too.
Later,
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CT loves Clay
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2004, 10:13:40 PM »
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Pamela,
Does that mean that they aren't all sold yet if they are shipped? The figures don't show sales for that much yet. On another message on our site someone said that Clay said the MOAM went platinum today, which sounds like he sold that amount. Do you know the difference of going platinum and shipped platinum, or do they mean the same? Don't you love the challenges I give you.
Thanks,
Linda
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shaikeninseattle
CLAY IN WASHINGTON DC 3/5
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2004, 02:07:59 AM »
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Since Clay had already sold well over 2 million, (double platinum) then I would guess that the "shipped" would mean that they had ordered enough more to call it triple platinum now. 8) 8) 8)
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shaikeninseattle
CLAY IN WASHINGTON DC 3/5
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2004, 02:11:19 AM »
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Pamela - Thank you so much for reporting on the concert tonight. I was just about worried sick all evening after reading that he had completely lost his voice this morning. I went to a dance tonight and couldn't wait to get home and get here to find out how he was. Thank you so much. Maybe I can sleep now!!! :D
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quynn
CLAY IN WASHINGTON DC 3/5
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2004, 10:46:43 AM »
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Just wanted to reassure everyone that Clay sounded fantastic at the D.C. concert. With the exception of eliminating one or two glory notes, I didn't notice many songs being switched up. His singing voice was very powerful and clear. His speaking voice did seem to become a little bit more high pitched throughout the evening. (Like when you have a sore throat). And, when he sang "When You Say You Love Me" I thought he sounded just a little bit nasaly (spelling?).
Clay tricked everyone and entered the arena through the seats about half-way up in one of the side sections near the front of the stage. Of course everyone was looking for him to come in from the back. Jerome was leading him down the steps to the stage as he was singing Kyrie. His voice sounded powerful and amazing and the crowd cheered and stood on their feet. I was so relieved to hear that first powerful note come out of his mouth, since I was so worried about his voice after reading the numerous threads on this topic. I met a lady on the train on the way home who was sitting in those seats and she said she was in arms length of him.
Clay was happy, vibrant, vivacious and interacted with the crowd. After singing "Perfect Day", he announced how perfect a day it was, because he had just been told that "Measure of a Man" had just gone triple platinum. (In answer to some of your questions regarding it being shipped vs sold triple, I don't believe Clay clarified that. But it seems it would have to be "shipped" at this point based on the latest sales figures). Clay seemed so proud of this and told the fans it was all because of "you".
When he sang "WDC", for some reason, near the beginning of the song, he started cracking up and had to stop singing for a couple of seconds. He was interacting with the backup singers about something. It was funny and very "Clay-like". If anyone who was there could see what was going on, please post here. I'm dying to know. (I couldn't see so much of the concert due to some sign holders and view blockers beside me...which is a completely other topic which I must take over to the "Soap Box Thread").....GRRRRRRRR..#%$&^$#*&$#*&@@! :x :x
He did go down to one of the front rows and sang to a lady. He hugged her and swayed back and forth with her in his arms. (I guess it was almost like he was dancing with her). She actually put her head on his shoulder.....lucky woman! I can't even remember what song he was singing.
He wore the "Charlotte" outfit of gray striped pants, blue shirt and blue tie, and looked FANTASTIC. I watched most of the concert through binoculars. Clay's cowlick was very pronounced last night. (I'm obsessed with his cowlick. ) :oops: And, I do believe I saw stubble (for those of you obsessed with stubble). My daughter, who likes Clay, but is not a "Clay Fan", kept commenting on how big his feet looked when he walked up and down the steps. :
At one point during the show he took a fan's cell phone and tried to get the person on the other end to answer. He then started to imitate the person on the other end as a high pitched girly fan. That was hilarious. He does a great "girly Clay fan impression". Guess his fans have given him quite a bit of material for that act over the past year. :
Before he sang "The Way" he talked about how the video had premiered on TRL Thursday at #7. He thanked the fans for that and said that was "pretty good". He said he knew everyone would continue to vote for it and asked the crowd if they knew what number it was today. Noone seemed to know, but I think he said something to the effect that "I'm sure it was better." He also mentioned that he was finally able to give the fans what they have been asking for. Said he went to England and recorded "Solitaire" and that it would be availble with "The Way" single soon. He also mentioned that the invisible video would be included with the single.
This is my first time to hear Clay live. What an awsome voice. He is just even more unbelieveable live than on CD or TV. I expected him to be good, but I was really surprised at just HOW GOOD he really is. This concert just left me wanting more and more.
Well, that's about it. Just wanted to let you all know Clay seems to be doing fine and still sounds fantastic.
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summerstar
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CLAY IN WASHINGTON DC 3/5
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2004, 11:16:19 AM »
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HELLO, THANKS SO MUCH FOR POSTING YOUR REVIEW OF THE DC CONCERT I HAVE BEEN GOING NUTS THIS MORNING TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW IT WENT, I WAS SO WORRIED ABOUT CLAY AND HIS VOICE, WELL HOPEFULLY HES ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY, THANKS AGAIN.....
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lorraine
CLAY IN WASHINGTON DC 3/5
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2004, 11:21:37 AM »
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Thank you Quynn. After reading on the thread about his throad and how he could hardly talk in Washington, I was very upset. Hopefully soon he will get some rest. He really knows how to work the crowd. What an Entertainer! Can't wait to see him on Monday, March 8th. Make sure you are resting today Clay.
Lorraine
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Anonymous
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CLAY IN WASHINGTON DC 3/5
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2004, 12:33:41 PM »
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Thanks Guynn, for the report. I am so relieved to hear that Clay hasn't completely lost his voice. That is very reassuring. It sounds as though the concert went very well, and that Clay had a great time. I can't wait to see him, but still have another month.
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Her
DC
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2004, 01:09:07 PM »
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Thanks Quynn for the recap. He is amazing, isn't he? Can NEVER get enough! So happy to hear his voice is better.
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llsinCT
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CLAY IN WASHINGTON DC 3/5
« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2004, 01:20:43 PM »
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Thank you Guynn for that wonder report of the D.C. concert. I was actually feeling pretty down thinking about him losing his voice, but you have made me feel a lot better (for today anyway). He is such a wonderful person. Not only did God bless him with an incredible voice, but he is blessed him with being the kind of human being that can only be described as pure "love and joy." I love you Clay and can't wait to see you on March 8th in Worcester. So glad you are having a good time and went triple platinum. By the way, you were #5 yesteray (Friday) on TRL. We will get you to #1 before you know it. Resting lots of hands along the way. ha ha
Linda in CT
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llslinCT
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CLAY IN WASHINGTON DC 3/5
« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2004, 01:21:58 PM »
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Hey, I just realized I graduated. I am not a newbie anymore. I am a Clayamateur!!!!!!!!! yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Finally. Okay, it's a good day.
Linda in CT
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ANGELA
CLAY IN WASHINGTON DC 3/5
« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2004, 09:39:02 PM »
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GUYNN,
Thanks for sharing with us. Sounds like it was wonderful ---I can't wait for March 8th.
ANGELA
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kmikesch
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Video of WDC from DC
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2004, 10:15:51 PM »
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If you haven't watched and you weren't there to see Clay perform WDC in DC you must download and watch. OMC always dances with Kiana at the beginning and this time he added a little extra at the end. It was very cute and a bit sexy as he pulled her back by her pants and grabbed her. The rest of the backup singers were cracking up, definitely worth seeing! All I can say is what girl wouldn't want to be in Kiana's shoes! :P
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Bocaqueen
CLAY IN WASHINGTON DC 3/5
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2004, 10:26:12 PM »
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Hi LLSINCT...congrats on the Amateur status, both you and HER have achieved that title and I'm gonna catch up real soon!!!
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woodstock
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Clay in Washington D.C.
« Reply #15 on: March 07, 2004, 08:43:20 AM »
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Oh, and by all accounts Clay sounded fabulous tonight! He didn't speak much during the show and he didn't speak at all during the pre concert meet and greet. He used sign language
Pamela, there was a meet and greet in Washington D.C.? How did you know about it? Did you know ahead of time or did you just show up? Did you need tickets? I have been trying to find out about a possible meet and greet in St. Louis but all roads have led me nowhere. Can anyone help? Also, those of you lucky ones that got to meet Clay in D.C., please share your experience with us!!! I'm anxiously awaiting any info you guys can help me with as my concert is just 2 weeks away and I have to drive 4 hours to get there. So if there is any hope of a meet and greet, I need to know and also how early do I need to get there to stand in line? Thanks Claymaniacs! :
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tessie
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Black Leather Pants
« Reply #16 on: March 07, 2004, 01:39:45 PM »
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I hope that someone who knows will answer Woodstock's questions. I for one am not really sure what a meet and greet involves, but I would love to know.
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Anonymous
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Clay in D.C.
« Reply #17 on: March 07, 2004, 02:44:33 PM »
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This is Lorilovesgolf - can't log in for some reason - I have been away all weekend and did not get a chance to tell everybody how AWESOME and FANTASTIC the concert was in D.C.!! First of all, my husband and I got to meet quynn at the concert and we had dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe. It was so wonderful to meet you!! Thanks again for the key chain.
The big surprise for us at the concert when it came time to be seated - the usher showed us our seats (we had row 5 tickets) and she sat us in the very FIRST ROW!!! Jill - when Clay came down from the side -- he walked right in front of us !!! I was a foot away from him and my husband reached out and touched him!!! Clay is absolutely beautiful close up - and yes, he did have a 5 o'clock shadow and it was gorgeous!!
I was also able to stand right below the catwalk - right at his feet - and they are big!! I looked straight up at him as he sang (then they make you leave and go back to your seat!). It was like a dream - I never imagined I would be that close to him all night longl. His voice was awesome - he cracked up when he was singing WDC because he tried to hit the high notes on Scream and it just didnt happen so that sent him into fits of laughter. He was so funny in his comments and facial expressions (which I could see very very well). I did not want the night to end. I cant even describe what he is like in person. Just beautiful.
The woman he danced with was about 70 years old and she was in her glory. He was so sweet to her - she looked like a school girl she was so giddy! She layed her head on his shoulder and he danced with her while he sang The Way.
I will never forget that night.
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karen28
CLAY IN WASHINGTON DC 3/5
« Reply #18 on: March 07, 2004, 04:57:41 PM »
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Thanks for the review, Lori! A lot of fans watching video of WDC were wondering why he started laughing...thanks for clearing that up! Wow, you were SO lucky, even if you had been in row 5, how great is that! But, to be in the VERY FRONT ROW!!! Best I could do is first bowl seating (i got the info on fan presales an hour or 2 late....o well, still pretty good seats). I'm seeing him Wednesday....Can't Wait! :D
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FAITH
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CLAY IN WASHINGTON DC 3/5
« Reply #19 on: March 07, 2004, 05:31:35 PM »
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Thanks for telling your concert story. I really enjoyed it. You are one lucky lady to be so close to OMC!! I also was very glad to hear that Clay could laugh about not reaching the notes. He is obviously handling his throat problem, better than I am. I am officially going to stop worrying about him. :)
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Pamela
Assistant Webmaster
Re: Clay in Washington D.C.
« Reply #20 on: March 07, 2004, 08:14:20 PM »
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from: woodstock
Pamela, there was a meet and greet in Washington D.C.? How did you know about it? Did you know ahead of time or did you just show up? Did you need tickets?
I just read about it after the fact. I've heard people say they got meet and greet passes through radio stations, but I've also heard people say they just went to the arena early in the afternoon before the show and just hung out. Good luck!
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Pamela
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CLAY IN WASHINGTON DC 3/5
« Reply #21 on: March 08, 2004, 01:31:09 AM »
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WASHINGTON DC
At MCI, American Idolatry For the Feats of Clay and Kelly
Monday, March 8, 2004; Page C05
Fox's "American Idol" may be just a karaoke contest wrapped inside yet another let's-laugh-at-people reality show, but its premise -- let America decide whom it wants to listen to -- has produced some actual talent. First-season winner Kelly Clarkson and second season runner-up Clay Aiken don't just have great voices, they've quickly become solid performers. During their co-headlining show Friday at MCI Center, they both cruised the stage comfortably, even signing autographs mid-song without missing a note.
Aiken opened, singing "Kyrie Eleison" as he walked through the audience. Fans, a mix of screaming teens and equally ecstatic middle-aged women, sat only when he did, during an acoustic medley that included Sting's "Fields of Gold" and James Taylor's "Carolina in My Mind." Aiken's love songs are predictable, but they kept the audience at full attention. When he paused to talk to a fan's friend on her cell phone -- coaching the hysterical woman to "breathe, honey, breathe" -- his geeky grin sent the crowd into further delirium.
Though she didn't get the thunderous response granted to Aiken, Clarkson delivered a solid set, belting out her ballad "Beautiful Disaster" accompanied only by a piano, playing guitar with her band on "Low," and whispering Betty Hutton's '40s torch song "Stuff Like That There." But Clarkson lost momentum through several unnecessary costume changes, and it was clear by the lukewarm reaction (and preponderance of Aiken T-shirts) that Clay was the main attraction.
Aiken and Clarkson closed the show with a powerful duet of Journey's "Open Arms," turning a saccharine '80s ballad into a vocal workout, bringing the crowd back to its feet. The pair's talent is genuine, and the crowd was ecstatic.
-- Catherine P. Lewis
WASHINGTON POST (registration required
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mdapurple
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Clay in Washington, D.C.
« Reply #22 on: March 08, 2004, 01:13:27 PM »
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According to WASH FM, a D.C. radio station, they arranged the meet and greet in D.C., for some of their listeners. They had given away lots of tickets to the show; don't know if the meet and greet was limited to those folks or not.
At the concert I think Clay said his single would be out about March 16 and Kim's CD would probably be out in April. I've been walking around with an enormous grin on my face and my Clay pin on my chest ever since Friday night! :D
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quynn
CLAY IN WASHINGTON DC 3/5
« Reply #23 on: March 08, 2004, 06:37:21 PM »
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Wow Lori! You are so lucky. First of all to get 5th row seats and then to find out they were really 1st row seats?......UNBELIEVEABLE. You must be floating off the ground. Thanks for sharing your front row experience with us. Feels like I was up there too!
And one of the bonuses of the whole evening was getting to meet you and your wonderfully funny husband. It felt like we've been friends forever. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed it too and can't wait to visit you in DC again. And now I can say a "Sailor" bought me dinner! :D
Clay just keeps getting better and better!
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Clay_Xtreme
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i am going!!!!
« Reply #24 on: March 21, 2004, 09:28:59 PM »
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: I AM GOING TO THE CONCERT IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON ON APRIL IT WILL BE AWSOME!! IF U ARE ALSO GOING TO THAT CONCERT SEND ME A MESSAGE!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU CLAY!!!!!!!!1 :mrgreen:
~ Clay_Xtreme ~