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Clay Aiken Singing The National Anthem
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I'm not getting the joke. It's one of the best National Anthem renditions I've ever heard.
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Yeah, I'm not getting it either. Clay Aiken has one of the best voices in pop music today. Forget the dumb jokes, and listen for yourself. Here are couple of songs from his latest album:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu946zTv9FU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEZVLggb2NY
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Yes, I'm with Carol and Linda. So what did you find so amusing, or jokeworthy, with that? I thought he did a nice job and he stayed on key. A lot of "stars" can't hold a key when singing a capella. Some even go flat or sharp when singing with an orchestra - but thanks to new technology that can all be fixed!
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Wow ! That was really good . After some of the disasters I've heard he needs to sing the anthem at more events .
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I guess I don't get your point either. So you'd rather hear it totally butchered by some other singer? I think you must have a tin ear or something because that was one of the best rendations I've heard.
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When was this? He hasn't had his hair like that in like a year or more. I'm not sure why anyone would think that version joke worthy, it had a few too many trills in it but it was sung very well.
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The joke is Clay Aiken and that anyone wants to hear him.
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Isn't it stange that the announcers loved it! so where are you coming from with this. Bad Ear? or wax in the ear? I would love to hear you sing it!
Remember Clay is laughing all the way to the bank while you moan LOL.
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You're the joke!
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I just came across this one when I was viewing Kelly Clarkson's version today. I have to say, I don't get why his is a joke either. Both did a great job but I actually liked his better.
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Where's the joke? He sound great to me.
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I am not even an American and I can appreciate how brilliantly and beautifully Clay sang your National Anthem. I don't get the joke and why is it even a joke that people want to hear Clay sing? He's got a beautiful voice and he is one of the most talented singers I have ever heard. I definitely would love to hear him sing more! NO JOKE!
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Mr. Pierce, the joke's on you. Fabulous job, Clay! As always.
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Simply gorgeous! Sorry, no joke there!
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Very nice job singing the National Anthem & I have to agree with those who have posted about it. A capella is difficult & not only did he not miss a note, he didn't make it overly theatrical like some singers do. The National Anthem is a difficult song to sing & how often do we hear it sung badly?
I will be watching the videos of the upcoming Idol alumni & I'll bet we'll see that this one will be one of the best.
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Very nice job singing the National Anthem & I have to agree with those who have posted about it. A capella is difficult & not only did he not miss a note, he didn't make it overly theatrical like some singers do. The National Anthem is a difficult song to sing & how often do we hear it sung badly?
I will be watching the videos of the upcoming Idol alumni & I'll bet we'll see that this one will be one of the best.
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When Clay Aiken records, his voice does not have to be technologically adjusted for pitch, as do many other pop artists. Those who insist on making lame jokes only show their ignorance and lack of creativity. It is easy to get on the bandwagon of making a punching bag out of this talented young man. It is getting old, and it is time for those trying to be cool to get a life.
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CLAY AIKEN YOU ARE AWESOME...
NO JOKE HERE,,
WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL, AWESOME.. II CAN'T SAY ENOUGH
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Wow, amazing, Clay. Where's the joke? Don't get it. Am I missing something. I've heard him sing the National Anthem several different times. He does a great time every time. These people who think they have to pick on this guy for every little thing need to get a life. If you don't like him, don't buy his music, but leave him alone. Gheeeese!
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What joke. This young man did a great job.
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Tony, make all the jokes you want. You certainly won't be the first macho man to do so. And if you'd rather listen to TSAR than Clay, go for it.
Meanwhile, Clay's laughing all the way to the bank. Multiple banks
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Wow. That was good. REALLY good.
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Just beautiful.
If you don't like Clay's voice, just say so. I don't really care who likes him or who does not.
But there's no need to call him a "joke." That just makes you look like an idiot.
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WOW, that was beautiful. Thanks!!!
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WOW!That's the BEST National Anthem I've heard.Even the sports announcers think it was great.Oh the joke is YOU!
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Never heard the guy sing before but he is a great vocalist. Joke? I don't get it???
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What an Amazing Voice!The sports announcers even agree what a great performance he did.What joke?
the only joke I see is --Tony Pierce.
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The joke's on you, Tony. You're reduced to posting AIs rendition of the National Anthem stolen from youtube and your lame comments to get attention while this guy is laughing at guys like you all the way to the bank.
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Clay Aiken's voice a joke?????? What planet are you on????
Clay has the 'pipes of perfection'!! That was delivered beautifully . With some of his glory notes, I could go to the store , buy a cake, bake it , ice it and eat it by the time he is finished holding that note!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You're a joke -- and not even worthy to wash the feet of this beautiful talented gorgeous man!
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Being an Orchestra and Band Director/Conductor at one of our large University,I have heard hundreds of singers sing our National Anthem so I was curious to see how a singer from American Idol will fare.I am not really familiar with Clay Aiken so I watched the video.My verdict:Mr. Aiken has an awesome voice,pure in tone and clarity,great phrasing,and an exceptional vocal range.One of the best singers of our national anthem that I have heard in my life.Wow what a great performance.Thank you to who ever posted this .
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Clay's performance in this video was done about 31/2 years ago....and you can notice that he was using the lower register of his voice range during this very difficult song...just as he did when he sang 'All is Well'during his recent JNAT.
I have never heard anyone else do justice to your beautiful anthem..except this beautiful man, Clay Aiken. He has sung it a number of times, now, and each time he does, he stirs the heart and makes one proud of the United States of America..home of the free and land of the brave....
Unfortunately, the only joke I see here is the person who finds it necessary to tear someone down simply for honoring his country so proudly.
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What is your problem?!!! This is a beautiful rendition of a song so many "singers" butcher. I would love to know what in the world Clay has done to you personally to deserve such treatment. You are the joke and a disgrace.
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Tony = Joke
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Fantastic! Great Job by Clay. I'm like everyone else, Where's the Joke! Best version I've ever heard. Clay Rulz and Tony Droolz! Lame, I know, but I wanted to say it anyways.
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Go Clay! Very nice! (Tony must be tone deaf.)
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Don't get the joke...and I have a good sense of humor
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What an awesome singer! What a voice!
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Perfection.........no joke......simply perfection.
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Wow! That was great!
That was over three years ago. He has sang it for the World Series and I think his best was a couple of years ago for the Capitol Fourth celebration. They were both outstanding.
Joke? Where is the joke?
Nothing funny here.
It was a pleasure to watch, so I did smile.
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I truly do not understand what why you think this is such a joke. Clay's National Anthem is great. Beautiful voice, on pitch, sung with power. Apparently you don't like Clay Aiken, which is fine. But that YOU think this is a joke, now that is the real joke.
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Clay Aiken sings the National Anthem better than anyone I've heard. He is pitch perfect -something most other "singers" can only aspire to!
Clay has the heart and soul of a philanthropist. He is a kind, caring, hilarious and wonderful human being.
Sorry, tony, your joke sure fell flat didn't it?
I think the joke is on you!
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Well, apparently Tony the joke is on you!
That was a beautiful performance of the National Anthem by Clay Aiken.....beautiful and inspiring..and reverently sung......
Most singer's only lip synch this song when performing it.....this was Clay Aiken singing live and what a joy to hear his version!
Whatever ails you Tony....I hope you have something to take for it....obviously you have some sort've ear problem...
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Tony!!! this guy is fantastic, Don't get the joke. he is on key and has a way of reverently singing this song, as not many others can do. Get a life guy!!!!!!
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Wow.....I've never seen that or heard Clay Aiken sing before. Heard of him, but I'll definitely be checking out his cds for sure.
What was the joke we were supposed to see?
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Reverent
A Capella
Beautiful tone
Perfectly on key
Glorious voice
Excellent in every way.
What's the joke? I loved it.
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Tony,
Two days after this was posted and had nothing but
extremely positive comments you have the NERVE to say nobody seemed to like it.
I actually think you
misunderstood what nobody likes. It starts with a T and ends with a Y, big guy. Do you have concerts selling out the same day they're announced? Can you even sing? If not then you can keep your big ugly jokes to yourself.
You just love getting hits on your sad so called columns, don'tcha!
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Wow! I hadn't seen this before. Clay Aiken makes it look like the easiest thing in the world to sing our National Anthem. I don't know what the range of that song is, but I know that it starts low and jumps really high and few people can do justice to it. Clay should be very proud of how well he can sing our National Anthem. Bravo!
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I'm not getting the joke either, this Tony guy must be a real loser. He needs to get a life, Clay Aiken has one magical voice no one else has. Tony, get the wax out of your ears or do you just have something against Clay!
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This rendition of The Star Spangled Banner by Clay Aiken is without a doubt the best one I have ever heard! You only make yourself look bad by your remarks.
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Did your mother not give you enough attention as a child so you now feel the need to become a bully?
Clay sang this song perfectly. If you don't like someones voice there's no need to say anything to the world about it. It's your very personal preference.
I bet the only reason you did this was to get responses like this on your website.
You are not only the JOKE, but your also a BIG TIME LOSER if this is what you do to get your kicks, it's really sad.
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