Taylor Hicks: DVD Whomp At The Warfield - New Release Date!

There is new hope for those who've never seen Taylor's elusive DVD that he recorded back in May of 2007 at the historic Warfield Theater in San Francisco! It's back with a thud-delicious cover (GAH!)... pant, pant.... uh..... what was I saying? Oh yea... According to this Video Business, it's due to be released Oct 6, 2009. Stay tuned for updates!

Title: TAYLOR HICKS: WHOMP AT THE WARFIELD
Release Date: 11/03/2009
Label/Distributor: IMAGE
Prebook DVD: 10/06/2009
Retail Price: DVD $19.98
Genre: Music Taylor Hicks performs some of his biggest hits.

New Video From Taylor Hicks - Seven Mile Breakdown - Review

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Author: The Other Chad
Published: May 09, 2009 at 7:22 am

With his latest single "Seven Mile Breakdown," Taylor Hicks is reaching out to the country market. A highlight from his recent album The Distance, the bluesy rocker has been given a twangy makeover courtesy of award winning engineer/producer Chuck Ainlay. The single mix, one minute shorter than the album version, features a prominent piano part throughout as well as some strategically placed fiddling. Ainlay managed to keep the essence of the song the same, since there was already a distinctly country feel to the album version of the song. Hicks' powerhouse lead vocal remains front and center, while the new elements blend smoothly with the original track.

This isn't the first time Hicks has ventured into country territory. In his pre-fame days, he recorded a demo in Nashville consisting of a few early originals. His thick Alabama accent already lends itself well to the genre, but more importantly the songs translated effectively. The unreleased Nashville recording of "The Fall" could've been a smash on the country charts. In his autobiography, Heart Full of Soul, Hicks' expressed dissatisfaction with the results of those sessions. These days, considering all the undeserved brickbats being hurled his way, he needs to catch a break somewhere. "Seven Mile Breakdown" could prove to be a real breakthrough.

The first single from The Distance, "What's Right Is Right," performed fairly well on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart, spending the last three months in the Top 30. It wasn't necessarily the best choice for lead-off single though. It's a somewhat formulaic pop/soul ballad with a restrained lead vocal. The first time I heard the entire album, "Seven Mile Breakdown" stood out as an ideal showcase for Hicks' strengths. Given the potential for a country crossover hit, it's a smart choice as follow-up single. When he delivered a rousing rendition of the song on American Idol's Top Five elimination week, it seemed like 2006 all over again. Hopefully many viewers were reminded of why they voted him winner that year.

The song's video debuted this week, and if there's any justice CMT is paying attention. The clip for "What's Right Is Right" was rather somber, with Hicks performing the song in a smokey club. While by no means poorly done, the argument could easily be made that it wasn't going to command the attention of a casual viewer. The "Seven Mile Breakdown" video seems geared toward winning some new fans. As simple as it is, with Hicks playing the song in an open field to a small gathering of fans, there is a sense of fun that compliments the song's mood.

Taylor Hicks is the greatest talent to come out of American Idol, but has struggled finding a wide audience. Plagued by ridiculously overwrought - and entirely unjustified - bad press, the more easily convinced sector of the public has bought into the bogus idea that his Idol victory was a "mistake." If releasing a country remix of "Seven Mile Breakdown" will help him gain wider exposure, ultimately leading to more quality music, then more power to him.

Taylor Hicks - Brand New Video for "Seven Mile Breakdown" Available Now!

Taylor - You needed to be IN DA BED with the girl! Enjoy!

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The Wrap Out: Taylor Hicks "What's Right Is Right"

Director Jake Davis and Taylor Hicks are going to be giving us a present shortly ... a behind the scenes look at the making of the Taylor's new video! How friggin' cool is that? It's a brilliant 3 1/2 minute piece of art on film for his new single, What's Right Is Right . The entire video encompasses a wide variety of elements that stems back to the 1940's film noir style. I'm very interested in how he put the whole project together. Jake writes on his blog: "...I went into directing this project with the same expectations I always do. You're not going to sleep for the next month, you're going to push yourself like never before, and you're going to be a better director at the end of it. That was the bar and I think we raised it. With my videos I want to make timeless, beautiful, cinematic, iconic, imagery that tells a story people can connect with on an emotional level. I want to be able to look back with no regrets and I want the motion picture to hold up the same way my favorite classic films hold up decades later. I think for the most part we're living in a disposable culture right now and I've never really related to that ideology. The concept of quantity over quality has never appealed to me. Ultimately I'd like this video to stand the test of time..."

Taylor Hicks - New Video Premiere for "What's Right Is Right" Available Now!

Here is the video for Taylor's new single "What's Right is Right". It's a GREAT day in the life of Taylor Hicks and all his fans! Finally a professional video done exactly right! Kudos to Jake Davis (director) and Taylor for giving us what we've been waiting for - for 3 years.

There's so many emotions running through my mind, but I will say that I love this video for it's exceptional use of innuendo, subtleness, and suggestiveness. Definitely has a sensuality that's not in-your-face, but suggestive, like the attraction in this case, is. Fits the song perfectly!

Please view the video over on Yahoo Music and rate and comment on it! Thanks a bunch!

Taylor Hicks Premieres His New Video for "What's Right Is Right"

Finally!!!! The long awaited video for Taylor's new single What's Right Is Right will make its world premiere on Yahoo's Music site on February 17, 2009! How exciting is this for all of Taylor's fans who have been waiting over 2 1/2 years for a professional video for one of his songs! Ain't nuthin' like doing stuff your own way, eh Taylor? ... yes, this 'owning your own record label" is more like it! Screw you and your crew, Clive.

Jake Davis, the director of the video, has given the song/video an old school vibe, according to his blog. It was shot on January 12 on a snowy day in Chicago, IL.... photos from the shoot can be seen at Taylor's myspace page!

On The Set With Taylor Hicks From His Video Shoot!

"....We’re out of the snow of the windy city and in the warmth of the edit. Since a lot of you were asking for behind the scenes photos I thought I’d give you just a little taste. I’ll get in trouble if I show you too much. Taylor was a real class act and a real pleasure to work with. The video is going to be really iconic. I’ll keep you posted…..."

Jake Davis, the director of Taylor's new video for his song "What's Right Is Right" gave us a picture straight from the set in Chicago (which they filmed on January 12). Taylor looks absolutely friggin' gorgeous, I must say! Hopefully the video will be ready soon! Remember, the song is available on Tuesday, Jan 20 from ITunes. Go get yourself a copy!

Taylor Hicks Looking For Extras to Star In His New Video!

If you are in the Chicago area, or can get there by Monday, Jan 12, Taylor is looking for extras to be in his video for his new single, What's Right Is Right. Here are the details. If you are in the video, check back with us and tell us what happened!! Good Luck!

"...We are looking for Taylor Hicks fans to be background in his video..Age range 16-40...minors accompanied by adult...Women and Men....both attired for cocktail party ... The look is downtown chic with an edge..Young, sexy, modern, classy...Men please come in a suit .. Women should come dressed for a cocktail party , also bring a street option.. Sexy street, not cheesy...Bring a couple of different looks and tons of accessories...expect to be there for 6 hours..."

Jan 12
9AM Call time
California Clipper
1002 North California Ave
Chicago IL 60622

http://www.californiaclipper.com/

Inspiration for Taylor Hicks' New Video for "What's Right Is Right"

From Jake Davis, the director of Taylor's new video for his new single, "What's Right Is Right". Oooooh, I'm getting awfully excited about this little movie for Taylor! I like the mood this guy is gettin' into - throwback images - Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, Silhouettes, Trenchcoats, Nightscapes....

His Inspiration For The Video
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Birdland, 1958, cool jazz, Ol' Blue Eyes, smoke, Miles, love, Eggleston, Blue Note, Dean, reflection, neon, Marilyn, wind, Jim Marshall, silhouettes, grey melange, night sessions... just a few things running through my head...

Taylor's Preps For New Album With Massive Promotion!! Single Drops January 20, 2009!

Did we ever hit the Taylor Hicks jackpot of information today!! The start of the new work week of 2009 brings us massive information from Rocket Science, the company Taylor has hired to promote his new album, single and video! I'm not sure where to start, but here is some info to mull on! I'll be blogging about my thoughts about all this as soon as I can contain them in an organized fashion! Below are some of the media Taylor will be doing (click on the promo sheets on the left to get a complete agenda).

Album Press:
Feature in People Mag in February
Feature in Entertainment Weekly in February

TV Appearances:

Leno in February
Regis and Kelly - Monday, March 9
Ellen - Week of "Street"
Craig Ferguson - Week of "Street"
Rachel Ray - Week of "Street"
Morning TVs with single performance in every Grease tour market

Radio:
Ryan Seacrest - KISS-FM
Syndicated radio & morning shows

Single impacts Adult Contemporary radio on January 20, 2009

Video shoot in Chicago on January 12, 2009
Video directed by Jake Davis
Song: "What's Right Is Right"
Label: Modern Whomp/Artist2Market
director(s): Jake Davis
Production co: Kleiner, Inc.
http://www.videostatic.com/vs/kleiner/

According to Kleiner Inc. Jake Davis will be in the windy city this week and next to shoot American Idol winner Taylor Hicks' new video for "What's Right Is Right." He will be directing the classic performance video in downtown Chicago. Jake says in his blog, "I'm directing a video for some other guy that won some kind of reality show or something... Alright let me kill the internet voice before I get in trouble. For real we're in Chicago and making a really classic video for American Idol winner Taylor Hicks. Inspiration to follow. It's going to be amazing... Taylor is a really great guy and the vibe is right..."

Lyrics to Taylor's New Single
"What's Right Is Right"

"When there’s joy inside your heart
I’ll share it.
When you’ve got a dream I say
reach for the sky.
And if you ever fall
I’ll catch you.
What’s wrong with you is wrong with me
And what’s right is right."

You can listen to a 30 second snippet of Taylor's new single "What's Right Is Right" right here on amazon.com.

Taylor Hicks - Another Light On Broadway Has Been Lit!

Okay folks, I just have no words to tell you all the pride I'm feeling as I read the many accounts of his performance in Grease from those who attended. It just goes to show me that Taylor Hicks can do anything as a performer - that nothing is out of his reach or grasp or capability, whether it's being a platinum selling recording artist, or a dirty-ass bar blues singer in some hole-in-the wall club, a business-savy guy who is opening up a 6,000 sq. ft nightclub in Birmingham Al, wowing a television audience and getting 67 million people to vote for him as their American Idol Winner '06, or performing on a Broadway stage and bringing both a bunch of hard core New Yawkers and tourists to their feet in roaring applause. Taylor F. Hicks is a STAR, people, and don't forget that and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

BTW, do check out the 2008 Tony Awards Sunday, June 15th 8/7c where Taylor is more than likely going to make at least an appearance on the show. And if we're lucking a few red carpet pictures! And then on Friday, check out Regis and Kelly (June 13th) for a performance from the cast of *Grease*, and a song from Taylor!

If you'd like to download Beauty School Dropout, here you go:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/dgub6q

Thanks to Diane and Tappanga for the video!



From Getty Images! This so friggin' KEWL! This will be displayed at the Planet Hollywood in Times Square!











Here is the insert from the Playbill (click to enlarge):


























There are many pictures from last night to look at. Check out TaysHarmonica's Website, RightClickSave, for some AWESOME pictures of Taylor from the performance and from Planet Hollywood where he left his hand-prints (and harmonica prints) for the restaurant. Here's some of my faves:

(With "Frenchy")

With Max Crum and Laura Osnes (Danny & Sandy)