Summary:The fifth album for the American Idol contestant includes classic songs from the 1950s and '60s. It also features David Sanborn, Linda Eder, and Vince Gill as guests.
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Record Label:Decca
Genre(s): Pop, Adult Contemporary, Vocal, Pop/Rock, Dance-Pop, Pop Idol, Teen Pop
As much as I would love for Clay Aiken to have an original chock full of upbeat songs album, I can't help but be impressed by his Tried & TrueAs much as I would love for Clay Aiken to have an original chock full of upbeat songs album, I can't help but be impressed by his Tried & True album. Not many men in the industry today have the voice to do these songs justice but Clay's taste of honey vocals sure fills the bill. The top of my list for favorites would have to be "Play Misty for Me". No one since Johnny Mathis has even attempted to sing this beautiful song and Clay does it majestically. Second favorite is "What Kind of Fool am I" followed closely by "It's Impossible". My least favorites are "Suspicious Minds" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You". Although I don't like those songs, they seem to be the favorites of many people.
I'd give the album a ten simply because the voice and the production are wonderful. How could it rate any less?
I think everyone knows that Clay's voice is well suited for the songs on Tried & True. It's just a gorgeous record all around.…Expand
Tried and True is one of my favorite albums. Clay Aiken sings the classics so well. My favorites are Unchained Melody and Crying, a duetTried and True is one of my favorite albums. Clay Aiken sings the classics so well. My favorites are Unchained Melody and Crying, a duet with Linda Eder.
Besides Clay's great voice, the arrangements are amazing. They put a fresh twist to each song. I was lucky enough to attend the taping of the Tried and True PBS special. It was fabulous and Clay and all the musicians on stage were wonderful.…Expand
I absolutely love this CD. Clay's voice just shines on these standard/classic songs. No one sings them better. I listen to it constantly.I absolutely love this CD. Clay's voice just shines on these standard/classic songs. No one sings them better. I listen to it constantly. The orchestrations and Clay's beautiful voice give these songs a breath of fresh air. It really is so wonderful to listen to this beautiful CD.…Expand
Love the CD. Clays voice was meant to sing these types of songs. Especially love Unchained Melody and what he does with the song at the end.Love the CD. Clays voice was meant to sing these types of songs. Especially love Unchained Melody and what he does with the song at the end. Different then the other versions, he makes it his own.…Expand
I discovered this cd when I saw Clay Aiken perform most of the songs during his recent PBS special of the same name . The title is apt .I discovered this cd when I saw Clay Aiken perform most of the songs during his recent PBS special of the same name . The title is apt . The songs have been around for a long time and have been sung by some of the greatest vocalists of all time : Sinatra , Andy Williams , Johnny Mathis and Elvis . Clay does justice to each song , paying tribute to the original artist and yet making each one his own with his pure tenor voice and remarkable range . Another thing of note is his total control of his vibrato . He has become known for singing Unchained Melody but the new arrangement took me completely by surprise . One of the album highlights ! Settle back . Have a glass of wine . Enjoy the bluesy , jazzy , smooth big band arrangements and the all but flawless vocals of Clay Aiken . It sounded like he was right at home and somehow I was too .…Expand
I love this wonderful album. Clay Aiken's voice is a uniquely beautiful instrument, and he uses it to great advantage on these classic songs,I love this wonderful album. Clay Aiken's voice is a uniquely beautiful instrument, and he uses it to great advantage on these classic songs, including a special arrangement of "Unchained Melody" that is truly unique. He truly makes you forget that these are covers and were previously recorded by some real icons -- he's an icon all by himself and makes these songs his own. The orchestrations are fantastic, too. They don't make them like this any more. Don't miss it!…Expand
What a pleasure listening to this album. He has the perfect voice for these songs. I have waited a long time for an album just like this andWhat a pleasure listening to this album. He has the perfect voice for these songs. I have waited a long time for an album just like this and he delivered. His voice is suited to these songs perfectly.…Expand
