Taylor Hicks Includes Doobie Brothers Tune On First Single
May 31, 2006 (Press Release) --
Taylor Hicks Includes Doobie Brothers Tune On First Single
Given Doobie Brothers singer Michael McDonald's rich baritone voice, one could say the band's hit "Takin' It to the Streets" was Taylor-made for this year's "American Idol."
And after singing the tune in the semifinals and recording it for the American Idol Season 5 Encores album (see "Forget The Competition — 'Idol' Top 12 Unite For 'Encore' Comp"), "Idol" winner Taylor Hicks is including "Takin' It to the Streets" on his first major-label solo release too.
The song will accompany the original number "Do I Make You Proud" on Hicks' debut single, due June 13, according to his new labels, 19 Recordings Limited and Arista Records.
"I Taylor-ized it," Hicks said of "Do I Make You Proud," the power ballad he performed on the final two nights of the "Idol" season last week. "I was glad that I could make it my own, and luckily enough, I could relate. The lyrics meant a lot."
more at http://www.mtv.com/
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Taylor Hicks vs. Katharine McPhee was American Idull
The Idol machine has grinded to a screeching halt for the season, emphasis on “screeching.” I don’t know about anyone else, but the whole thing seemed rather anti-climactic. Before I get into the finale, however, let’s talk about the sing-off between Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee.
There were several things wrong with Idol’s final singing competition, beginning with all the ballads. Not only was the show a major snooze-fest, but the “performances” just confirmed my belief that the wrong duo competed for the title. Katharine sang a song she had just sang the week before, and Taylor did a poor job on a song that he impressed me with earlier in the season, “Levon.” Katharine’s final performance, which will become her single, was excruciating. But what was up with the judges? Were they hearing what I was hearing on Katharine’s last song, or did they just decide to lie to save face? Better yet–were they lying to fool us, or were they really trying to fool themselves? Katharine was off-key for most of that final song. Her mother’s face said it all–she had her mouth covered, attempting to conceal a look of pure horror. Sorry, Peisha; we saw and heard it. Katharine was sourer than a lemon-lime “Now or Later,” and Taylor was—well, Taylor. Taylor is no balladeer, but the entire night, we had to sit through him painfully working his way through ballads, save one song. By the time the show concluded, I found myself wanting “Consolation Idol,” featuring Elliott and Chris–the duo who really deserved to be on that stage.
more at http://www.nationalledger.com/
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Taylor Hicks' Birmingham: Steady Soul Feeds 'American Idol'
Taylor Hicks of Birmingham, Alabama became the second "American Idol" winner from the city in just five seasons, following 2002 winner Ruben Studdard. The Southern reaches of Americana have always had an abundance of musical talent. But Birmingham is slowly becoming the epicenter of the region's musical soul.
Bo Bice of Helena was runner-up to Carrie Underwood last year. Diana DeGarmo, who was born in Birmingham but relocated to Snellville, Ga., at age 3, was a 2004 finalist.
"I really believe it was fate," the 29-year-old Hicks said Thursday on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."
The Hartford Courant cites David Johnson, executive director of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, saying he can't explain why Birmingham has produced so many idols.
more at http://www.postchronicle.com/
Given Doobie Brothers singer Michael McDonald's rich baritone voice, one could say the band's hit "Takin' It to the Streets" was Taylor-made for this year's "American Idol."
And after singing the tune in the semifinals and recording it for the American Idol Season 5 Encores album (see "Forget The Competition — 'Idol' Top 12 Unite For 'Encore' Comp"), "Idol" winner Taylor Hicks is including "Takin' It to the Streets" on his first major-label solo release too.
The song will accompany the original number "Do I Make You Proud" on Hicks' debut single, due June 13, according to his new labels, 19 Recordings Limited and Arista Records.
"I Taylor-ized it," Hicks said of "Do I Make You Proud," the power ballad he performed on the final two nights of the "Idol" season last week. "I was glad that I could make it my own, and luckily enough, I could relate. The lyrics meant a lot."
more at http://www.mtv.com/
----------------------------------------------------
Taylor Hicks vs. Katharine McPhee was American Idull
The Idol machine has grinded to a screeching halt for the season, emphasis on “screeching.” I don’t know about anyone else, but the whole thing seemed rather anti-climactic. Before I get into the finale, however, let’s talk about the sing-off between Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee.
There were several things wrong with Idol’s final singing competition, beginning with all the ballads. Not only was the show a major snooze-fest, but the “performances” just confirmed my belief that the wrong duo competed for the title. Katharine sang a song she had just sang the week before, and Taylor did a poor job on a song that he impressed me with earlier in the season, “Levon.” Katharine’s final performance, which will become her single, was excruciating. But what was up with the judges? Were they hearing what I was hearing on Katharine’s last song, or did they just decide to lie to save face? Better yet–were they lying to fool us, or were they really trying to fool themselves? Katharine was off-key for most of that final song. Her mother’s face said it all–she had her mouth covered, attempting to conceal a look of pure horror. Sorry, Peisha; we saw and heard it. Katharine was sourer than a lemon-lime “Now or Later,” and Taylor was—well, Taylor. Taylor is no balladeer, but the entire night, we had to sit through him painfully working his way through ballads, save one song. By the time the show concluded, I found myself wanting “Consolation Idol,” featuring Elliott and Chris–the duo who really deserved to be on that stage.
more at http://www.nationalledger.com/
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Taylor Hicks' Birmingham: Steady Soul Feeds 'American Idol'
Taylor Hicks of Birmingham, Alabama became the second "American Idol" winner from the city in just five seasons, following 2002 winner Ruben Studdard. The Southern reaches of Americana have always had an abundance of musical talent. But Birmingham is slowly becoming the epicenter of the region's musical soul.
Bo Bice of Helena was runner-up to Carrie Underwood last year. Diana DeGarmo, who was born in Birmingham but relocated to Snellville, Ga., at age 3, was a 2004 finalist.
"I really believe it was fate," the 29-year-old Hicks said Thursday on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."
The Hartford Courant cites David Johnson, executive director of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, saying he can't explain why Birmingham has produced so many idols.
more at http://www.postchronicle.com/
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