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Another press release....

I'm sorry, but I'm going to post the entire thing, courtesy of Clayonline.com (the fan club), which DOES include track listings. I'm just too lazy to white it out. If you dont' want spoilers, just be careful. Actually, just don't read the article, cause the whole thing is about the album. :confused3

Sorry!!


08/03/06 / CLAY AIKEN RELEASES NEW RCA RECORDS ALBUM ‘A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS’ IN-STORES ON SEPTEMBER 19th.
CLAY AIKEN RELEASES NEW RCA RECORDS ALBUM ‘A THOUSAND DIFFERENT WAYS’ IN-STORES ON SEPTEMBER 19th.

(Los Angeles, CA – August, 3, 2006) The long wait for Clay Aiken fans is over. RCA Records will release the singer’s third album, “A Thousand Different Ways” on September 19th. The project, Aiken’s first outing since 2004, combines 10 cover versions of well- known songs from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s with four brand-new songs.

The album is a follow-up to Aiken’s debut set, “Measure of a Man,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart and is certified triple-platinum, as well as the platinum-selling “Merry Christmas with Love,” the best-selling holiday album of the 2004 season.

For Aiken, the new album’s title has multiple meanings.

“This is an album of love songs,” he explains, “but they are about all different kinds of love. Romantic love, Friendship, Unconditional love. There are a thousand different kinds of love; a thousand different ways to tell someone you love them. And, on top of that, since so many of these songs are covers, it’s realistic to say that many of them have been or could be sung a thousand different ways.”

In fact, Aiken has put his own spin on some of the well- known songs he has recorded for his new album. “These are songs I heard growing up. I loved them then and I still love them today, but we decided to do them a little differently. They have new arrangements and we put our own style on some of them.”

Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil’s “Here You Come Again,” a No. 3 hit for Dolly Parton in 1978, stands out for Aiken. “I’ve always loved that song,” he says. “But for this album, we didn’t use a country arrangement. It’s a ballad version now. Adam Anders produced the most amazing arrangement and I couldn’t wait to sing it.”

Aiken credits Chairman CEO BMG U.S., Clive Davis for coming up with the concept for the album. “When we first embarked on making an album, my executive producer Jaymes Foster and I started out with one or two covers, then we had three. We slowly discovered that it’s harder these days to come by songs that are as superb as the songs that I grew up on. Based on that, it was Clive’s brainchild that we take classic love songs of the last 30 years and pair them with four new songs. He is a man who not only knows music, but really has his finger on the pulse of what listeners want to hear.”

Those who have come to expect Aiken to belt out a song won’t be disappointed. The album shows off Aiken’s vocals in a big way with songs like the Bad English hit “When I See You Smile” and Harry Nillsson’s “Without You.” But Aiken will surprise fans by singing in a more relaxed style on some tracks than they have heard before, showing a different, sexier side.

Aiken fans will also be glad to know he was personally involved with the selection of every track and that he participated in every aspect of the album. “For the first album, most of the songs were chosen ahead of time. I was less of a participant in the process. The second album was a Christmas album, so we naturally chose songs of the season. This new album has much more of me in it. Right from the beginning, Clive and Jaymes wanted to find songs that were right for me. Jaymes told me, “Stay in your lane, but remember it’s okay to swerve a little and see where it takes you.’ That’s exactly what we did.”

The following is a complete track listing for the much-anticipated “A Thousand Different Ways,” including writer and producer credits:

RIGHT HERE WAITING
Originally recorded by: Richard Marx
Written by: Richard Marx / Produced by: John Fields

WHEN I SEE YOU SMILE
Originally recorded by: John Waite
Written by: Diane Warren / Produced by: John Fields

WITHOUT YOU
Originally recorded by: Badfinger and Then Harry Nilsson
Written by: William Collings, Thomas Evans, Michael Gibbins, Peter Ham, and J.C. Molland
Produced by: John Fields

LONELY NO MORE
(NEW SONG)
Written by: Andreas Carlsson, Samuel Waermo, Mimmi Waermo & Clay Aiken
Produced by: Andreas Carlsson and Samuel Waermo

SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD
Originally recorded by: Elton John
Written by: Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Producer by: Per Magnusson & David Kreuger

EVERYTIME YOU GO AWAY
Originally recorded by: Paul Young
Written by: Daryl Hall
Produced by: Adam Anders

EVERYTHING I DO (I DO IT FOR YOU)
Originally recorded by: Bryan Adams
Written by: Bryan Adams, Michael Kamen & Robert John “Mutt” Lange
Produced by: John Fields

I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS – Guest Vocals by Suzie McNeil
Originally recorded by: Foreigner
Written by: Michael Jones
Produced by: Russ Irwin, Marti Frederiksen & Charlton Pettus

THESE OPEN ARMS
(NEW SONG)
Written by: Jon Bon Jovi & Desmond Childs
Produced by: John Fields

BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME
Originally recorded by: Celine Dion
Written by: Diane Warren
Produced by: Eman

HERE YOU COME AGAIN
Originally recorded by: Dolly Parton
Written by: Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil

EVERYTHING I HAVE – Featuring William Joseph on Piano
(NEW SONG)
Written by: Jeremy Bose
Arranged by: Jeremy Lubbock

A THOUSAND DAYS
(NEW SONG)
Written by: Christian Leuzzi, Aldo Nova & Emanuel Olsson
Produced by: John Fields

BROKEN WINGS
Originally recorded by: Mr. Mister
Written by: Richard Page, John Lang & Steve George
Produced by: Eman
Posted by Team Clay
 
And something else for you all....

Not sure how many of you are myspace dorks, but apparently Clay has joined the ranks. I hope he doesn't post smutty pictures of himself wearing a tank top in the shadows holding a beer and giving the peace sign like everyone does.


From Clayonline.com:

08/02/06 / Clay Aiken on MySpace!
Hey Clay fans! It's the moment you've all been waiting for, Clay has an official MySpace page... Go to www.myspace.com/clayaiken to add him as a friend and to check out his new and official page! Now you have another way to keep tabs on your favorite artist! Posted by Team Clay



(PS - By the way, don't flame me...I'm a myspace dork too, just cause I gave in to peer pressure. Of course, I've chosen NOT to post the smutty pictures of me in the shadows wearing a tank top holding a beer and giving a peace sign like everyone else does.)
 
Thanks for the info Kylene! Any idea why Back for More isn't listed among the titles?
 

Sorry, Brandie...I haven't seen anything yet, but it's been a crazy goose chase with all the new news and all, so I've just been skimming stuff. My personal thought is that it just didn't fit with the "classic" theme of the rest of the other songs. It's a great "pop" tune though, and I think it would've done well on radio. :confused3 Maybe it'll get released as a B-side?
 
Thanks, Kylene!

:cool1: Can't wait! I'm glad to see Clay help to write one of the songs. I REALLY hope radio has gotten over whatever was "up their butt" when Clay release his 1st record. He sure deserves some decent air time! :thumbsup2
 
Although I am disappointed that there are so few original songs on the CD, it does sound like it'll be good. I can't wait!!!
 
Clay's new CD is now available for pre-ordering on Amazon. Last night it was #1, now it's #2. GREAT pic! Love his new "mature" look! :thumbsup2
 
Yep, and it's only $9.99!!! :thumbsup2

Oh, and for whomever was wondering...

...the person singing the duet is named Suzy McNeil, and apparently she was a contestant on Rockstar INXS. :confused3


EEEEK!!! 41 days!!!! :cool1:
 
Clay blogged today with some - eh - disappointing (somewhat) news.

He wanted to let everyone know that he is NOT doing Good Morning America's concert series...not on September 1, and not at all. He says he WILL be visiting the GMA crew for the album promotion, but no date has been set for that yet.

In addition, *sniff* there will NOT be a Joyful Noise tour this year. I'm sad about that. It's such a tradition in our family now...the whole shebang. The going for tickets in October. The excitment of a Christmas concert. The fighting over who has to sit with me.

I wonder if he decided this on account of my Christmas visit to Disney World? Maybe he was worried I wouldn't be able to make it?

MAYBE HE WANTS TO BE A CP NARRATOR FOR THE OPEN DATES THAT I'LL BE DOWN THERE INSTEAD!! :faint:

*fans self*

Ok, don't wanna get my hopes up. *crosses fingers*

HOWEVER, he WILL be appearing at select cities with their symphony orchestras. No full list has been announced as of yet.

BUT: PENNSYLVANIA FANS TAKE NOTE!!!
He is listed as a performer with the Williamsport Symphony on December 9th!! Tickets for the general public go on sale on Monday, August 14th, apparently through their website or by phone, NOT through Ticketmaster.

Good luck!! Hope you guys can see him, since so few of us will!! :goodvibes
 
What?!?! No JNT this year? That is a huge disappointment! What are we Clay fans going to do this Christmastime?
 
Kimberle said:
Kylene, PA's not *that* far from CT!!! :moped: Road trip, girlfriend! :teeth:


Ohhhhh, don't tempt me!! I'll pick you up on my way!! :moped:

Here's another something for your Clay calendar:

SEPTEMBER 26, 2006 - JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!!



If you're in California, I suggest you try to get tickets and represent us DISers!! :goodvibes
 
Well, looks like full versions of some of the tracks have leaked, but the board I visit (which shall remain nameless) is cracking down and not allowing anyone to post links or anything.

SO IF ANYONE FINDS THEM and wants to share with me so I can download to my ipod, I'd loooooooove you. :goodvibes

The full version of Without You is available for listening in a few places, including the official website: http://www.clayaiken.com/news.php and Clay's myspace page. It's fun to listen, but I wish I could burn it to something. It's not like I'm NOT going to buy the album.... :confused3

Anyways, give it a listen. It's terrific, and vintage Clay (WOW are there some great notes), but....I just wish it wasn't the first single (and it appears it will be). The song has been covered soooooooo many times (not the least of which was an incredible version by Mariah Carey), and I really didn't think Clay would jump out of the gates with something so....American Idol.

But that's just me. And I'm really not one to kick a gift horse in the mouth, so I'll take what I can get. And if this is the first single, I'll love him. Still.

Now we just need to talk about the hair....
 
thanks so much for the link...his voice is just so incredible..I don't know if I can stand to wait another 30 days, 8 hours and 20 something minutes..lol..I got chills listening to that song..and even the Beatle's haircut is growing on me!
Thanks!!
 
:wave: Hi, I'm in the Club Lounge at the Royal Pacific Resort right now. We arrived today. Our flight was good. Had a nice swim. Tomorrow we're heading over to the parks.

No dive in movie as it's pouring.....
 
::yes:: We don't have a "jealous" smilie, so I picked that one instead.

Cause he's green. With envy. :rotfl:

Anyways, hope you're having a great time, Kim!! Please give us play-by-play so I can live vicariously through you!!
 
For anyone who wants a sneak peek into what we'll all be listening to in four weeks:

http://www.sonymusicstore.com/store/catalog/MerchandiseDetails.jsp?merchId=112883&skuId=112902

I'm at work and don't have sound on my computer (apparently they think if we have sound, we'll just spend the day downloading, listening to music, and fooling around instead of working...te he...jokes on them, cause I don't need no freakin' sound to DIS!) so I can't tell what they sound like, but I have a hunch I'll be swooning when I get home later... :goodvibes

Let me know what you think!! :dance3:
 
There was nothing to listen to... :(

Or maybe I'm just nuts and I missed it...
 
:scared1:


OMG!!!

You're not going crazy, the tracks aren't listenable....they were this morning...??? :confused3

Ok, I've gotta do some investigating, I'll be back shortly. :magnify:
 















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