Comments on: Taylor Hicks – Whomp At the Warfield DVD Will Finally Be Released http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm American Idol - I Love This Cheesy Show Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: hicksaholic http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-544076 hicksaholic Fri, 25 Dec 2009 13:07:08 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=14024#comment-544076 I think Taylor might have to tour with someone "current" to get new fans to listen to his music and to appreciate how talented he is. The bashing in the press has resulted in a lot of potential fans not even willing to give him a chance which is unfortunate. The ironic thing is he is appreciated by a lot of highly regarded musicians and performers. I think Taylor might have to tour with someone “current” to get new fans to listen to his music and to appreciate how talented he is. The bashing in the press has resulted in a lot of potential fans not even willing to give him a chance which is unfortunate. The ironic thing is he is appreciated by a lot of highly regarded musicians and performers.

]]> By: Grammie Kari http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-544073 Grammie Kari Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:03:43 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=14024#comment-544073 Too bad Taylor has become a joke to the press, because they are missing the key element. He is an awesome entertainer. When he is done being on the road, I can see him with a Las Vegas act. Love the idea of an acting career. That is a gorgeous picture for the cover! Too bad Taylor has become a joke to the press, because they are missing the key element. He is an awesome entertainer. When he is done being on the road, I can see him with a Las Vegas act. Love the idea of an acting career.

That is a gorgeous picture for the cover!

]]> By: saboo http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-543918 saboo Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:43:12 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=14024#comment-543918 Grease, cheesy? It's a theater classic. Cheesy it's not. I saw it in London in 1979 and have seen it with Taylor three times. Grease was a very smart move if you ask me. I've seen the huge crowds that gather to meet Taylor and buy his CD after the show. And MJ, to say with such certainty that Taylor will never have a hit record is remarkable. With that gift of foresight, let's talk! Last I checked Powerball is up to $122 million. Now what are those winning numbers? Grease, cheesy? It’s a theater classic. Cheesy it’s not. I saw it in London in 1979 and have seen it with Taylor three times. Grease was a very smart move if you ask me. I’ve seen the huge crowds that gather to meet Taylor and buy his CD after the show.

And MJ, to say with such certainty that Taylor will never have a hit record is remarkable. With that gift of foresight, let’s talk! Last I checked Powerball is up to $122 million. Now what are those winning numbers?

]]> By: aek http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-543895 aek Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:47:55 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=14024#comment-543895 <blockquote>when he performs the songs I don't like LIVE, they are really something. The way he changes things up, makes them fuller '“ live is definately his strong suit and that is how he won the show. </blockquote> I would encourage every person who has the chance to go and see Taylor live, if possible. He really is a unique experience. I've always appreciated how Taylor weaves a combination of various songs together bringing in old favorites in the middle of a newer song, and I have NEVER seen anyone on stage get into the music the way that Taylor does. I still believe that Taylor is the most unique talent to come through Idol and he IS the anti Idol.

when he performs the songs I don’t like LIVE, they are really something. The way he changes things up, makes them fuller ‘“ live is definately his strong suit and that is how he won the show.

I would encourage every person who has the chance to go and see Taylor live, if possible. He really is a unique experience. I’ve always appreciated how Taylor weaves a combination of various songs together bringing in old favorites in the middle of a newer song, and I have NEVER seen anyone on stage get into the music the way that Taylor does. I still believe that Taylor is the most unique talent to come through Idol and he IS the anti Idol.

]]> By: lg http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-543853 lg Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:23:55 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=14024#comment-543853 I agree Taylor is a terrific live performer and a trouper too. The one time I saw him live, he had strep but was so thrilled to be at the historic Ryman. The house was rockin'! I haven't seen Grease but don't think his run has hurt him in the least. Nothing wrong with steadily gaining fans. Plus, he's got bills to pay, lol. I happened to hear his audition on a random playlist the other day, and I was again struck by his raw blues power, followed by his bluegrass roots burning through on Swanee River Rock. I got used to the Idol big-band style Taylor but know a band like this costs big $$. His 2nd album is much better though. I like Seven Mile Breakdown and I am really pleased to know he's got Nashville connections. I think he fits right into that scene. Plus, I'm not too far from the capital city. Heh. Glad Whomp is finally getting out there and for the ones who've been waiting. I am not crazy about the Whomp moniker but whatevs:) <blockquote>That cover is damn sexy! I too will always be a Taylor Hicks fan. He is the Boogie, lol!</blockquote> Hear, hear! :] I agree Taylor is a terrific live performer and a trouper too. The one time I saw him live, he had strep but was so thrilled to be at the historic Ryman. The house was rockin’!

I haven’t seen Grease but don’t think his run has hurt him in the least. Nothing wrong with steadily gaining fans. Plus, he’s got bills to pay, lol.

I happened to hear his audition on a random playlist the other day, and I was again struck by his raw blues power, followed by his bluegrass roots burning through on Swanee River Rock.

I got used to the Idol big-band style Taylor but know a band like this costs big $$. His 2nd album is much better though. I like Seven Mile Breakdown and I am really pleased to know he’s got Nashville connections. I think he fits right into that scene. Plus, I’m not too far from the capital city. Heh.

Glad Whomp is finally getting out there and for the ones who’ve been waiting. I am not crazy about the Whomp moniker but whatevs:)

That cover is damn sexy! I too will always be a Taylor Hicks fan. He is the Boogie, lol!

Hear, hear! :]

]]> By: Glamour http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-543841 Glamour Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:41:56 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=14024#comment-543841 I was a big fan of Taylor's at the beginning and was expecting great music from him. I only ended up liking a few of his songs. His performing skills and his gig in a cheesey Broadway play, are not enough to hold my interest. If Taylor turns things around and decides to make great music a priority, I'll be back. Nonetheless, I wish him good luck in his career and hope he finds his niche in life. I was a big fan of Taylor’s at the beginning and was expecting great music from him. I only ended up liking a few of his songs. His performing skills and his gig in a cheesey Broadway play, are not enough to hold my interest. If Taylor turns things around and decides to make great music a priority, I’ll be back. Nonetheless, I wish him good luck in his career and hope he finds his niche in life.

]]> By: calimari http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-543817 calimari Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:39:31 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=14024#comment-543817 I can attest that Taylor's strengths do not, for me, translate to the CDs as well as they could. There are songs I like from both post-Idol releases, and songs I don't care for, but I've noticed that when he performs the songs I don't like LIVE, they are really something. The way he changes things up, makes them fuller - live is definately his strong suit and that is how he won the show. What's unfortunate is that he was so popular when he won, Idol expanded the tour to many more dates that year, he made them a lot of money, and then they didn't bother with a video for him, no single release with his CD. I mean, how the heck do you promote an album w/ no single? Looking forward to Whomp. I saw it on cable once and it's a great show. You never know - he might have a hit song - many singers put out a lot of CDs before landing that radio-friendly hit. But I think he's happy making money, making music, even if it's at smaller venues. I can attest that Taylor’s strengths do not, for me, translate to the CDs as well as they could. There are songs I like from both post-Idol releases, and songs I don’t care for, but I’ve noticed that when he performs the songs I don’t like LIVE, they are really something. The way he changes things up, makes them fuller – live is definately his strong suit and that is how he won the show. What’s unfortunate is that he was so popular when he won, Idol expanded the tour to many more dates that year, he made them a lot of money, and then they didn’t bother with a video for him, no single release with his CD. I mean, how the heck do you promote an album w/ no single?

Looking forward to Whomp. I saw it on cable once and it’s a great show. You never know – he might have a hit song – many singers put out a lot of CDs before landing that radio-friendly hit. But I think he’s happy making money, making music, even if it’s at smaller venues.

]]> By: Lu http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-543791 Lu Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:16:21 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=14024#comment-543791 I'm bettin this DVD is awesome. The dude is totally amazing live! I’m bettin this DVD is awesome. The dude is totally amazing live!

]]> By: marymagdalene http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-543724 marymagdalene Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:47:48 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=14024#comment-543724 I still listen to Taylor's self-titled post-AI debut CD frequently. I thoroughly enjoyed it then, and I still thoroughly enjoy it now. I cannot wait until I can purchase this at Barnes & Noble, and watch it that night... I still listen to Taylor’s self-titled post-AI debut CD frequently. I thoroughly enjoyed it then, and I still thoroughly enjoy it now.

I cannot wait until I can purchase this at Barnes & Noble, and watch it that night…

]]> By: erinnthered http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-543698 erinnthered Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:08:02 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=14024#comment-543698 OMG, I'd totally forgotten about this! I had no idea it was never released. I think I knew people who were there. Too true, Taylor is great live. I'm saddened that he's decided money over art with that ridiculous Broadway gig, but I'm not a fan of anything he's released post-Idol anyway. He could do "retro" a lot better. See: Guy Forsythe, Black Joe Lewis, et al But like you, I'd still go see him live again. As long as the price was right, and he was in my neck of the woods. OMG, I’d totally forgotten about this! I had no idea it was never released. I think I knew people who were there.

Too true, Taylor is great live. I’m saddened that he’s decided money over art with that ridiculous Broadway gig, but I’m not a fan of anything he’s released post-Idol anyway. He could do “retro” a lot better. See: Guy Forsythe, Black Joe Lewis, et al

But like you, I’d still go see him live again. As long as the price was right, and he was in my neck of the woods.

]]> By: chill http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-543694 chill Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:54:54 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=14024#comment-543694 Oh, and by the way, I still love the TH CD. ;-) I don't think of it as second-rate at all. Radio play would have sold more CDs. Oh, and by the way, I still love the TH CD. ;-) I don’t think of it as second-rate at all. Radio play would have sold more CDs.

]]> By: chill http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-543657 chill Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:02:37 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=14024#comment-543657 Great picture on the cover! I can't wait to see this DVD in my mailbox. I watched it on HDnet and Taylor put on a phenominal show that night. Great picture on the cover! I can’t wait to see this DVD in my mailbox. I watched it on HDnet and Taylor put on a phenominal show that night.

]]> By: caroleinfla http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-543653 caroleinfla Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:52:44 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=14024#comment-543653 I've been a fan of Taylor since I saw him on AI. Nov. 1,2 I saw him At Epcot. 6 shows for 2 day. I'm still under the woo. I also got to see Grease in Nov. and Taylor is wonderful. His voice is so rich. I would see it again if it comes back here. I've seen WATW and it is fantastic. So many good songs. I like all of Taylors cds. On Taylor Hicks: The Right Place is so sexy. Early Works: The Fall and Somehow. To die for. The Distance: Maybe You Should, I Live on a Battlefield and all the other songs. I love Taylors voice and seeing him live is worth all the tea in China. I’ve been a fan of Taylor since I saw him on AI. Nov. 1,2 I saw him At Epcot. 6 shows for 2 day. I’m still under the woo. I also got to see Grease in Nov. and Taylor is wonderful. His voice is so rich. I would see it again if it comes back here. I’ve seen WATW and it is fantastic. So many good songs. I like all of Taylors cds. On Taylor Hicks: The Right Place is so sexy. Early Works: The Fall and Somehow. To die for. The Distance: Maybe You Should, I Live on a Battlefield and all the other songs. I love Taylors voice and seeing him live is worth all the tea in China.

]]> By: Summer http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-543646 Summer Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:48:30 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=14024#comment-543646 I always thought Taylor should have put out a live album- that is truly where he shines! I always thought Taylor should have put out a live album- that is truly where he shines!

]]> By: musical http://www.mjsbigblog.com/taylor-hicks-whomp-at-the-warfield-dvd-will-finally-be-released.htm/comment-page-2/#comment-543617 musical Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:46:56 +0000 http://mjsbigblog.com/?p=14024#comment-543617 I still am a proud member of the soul patrol. I love Taylor...and even if he somehow became persona non grata with Simon and his band of followers <em>(talk about a promotion blackout! ...did anyone besides me notice how small his picture is on the AI 'winners banner' used during AI audition rounds?)</em>, to me, there's no denying his performance dynamic. As a pure recording artist, yes there are any number of singers who are 'better'...but it's his total energy/passion for his music that moves me. And, comparisons between entertainers are dull anyway. I'd love to see him more frequently on TV...short of seeing him live, that is the next best way to enjoy him. (I, too, saw him live at Staples...he was fabulous.) Bring it on, Taylor...I'm ready.! I still am a proud member of the soul patrol. I love Taylor…and even if he somehow became persona non grata with Simon and his band of followers (talk about a promotion blackout! …did anyone besides me notice how small his picture is on the AI ‘winners banner’ used during AI audition rounds?), to me, there’s no denying his performance dynamic. As a pure recording artist, yes there are any number of singers who are ‘better’…but it’s his total energy/passion for his music that moves me. And, comparisons between entertainers are dull anyway. I’d love to see him more frequently on TV…short of seeing him live, that is the next best way to enjoy him. (I, too, saw him live at Staples…he was fabulous.) Bring it on, Taylor…I’m ready.!

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