Taylor Tuesday-Not a Laughing Matter

When I started Taylor Tuesday, my intention was to bring something different to the table: funny parodies, humorous captions for Taylor Hicks photos, maybe a silly jab at myself for being an obsessed fan.

*sigh* I haven't written anything funny in a while. I'm not feeling it. Ever since Grease was announced, I've felt sort of sad. It didn't feel like a new chapter to me. It felt like an ending.

And though many of you will want to attack me for not being a "TRUE FAN", I can live with that. I can't put on a happy face and defend everything the man does if I don't believe in it.

But before you write your comment to me, take a moment to remember that I spent the summer posting videos of some of Taylor Hicks' best performances and that, in the end, I'm still here. I'm still a fan. The reason my mood is low is BECAUSE I recognize the man's talent and don't want to see it wasted.

His voice moves me. I don't know why. I don't care why. All I know is that I would hate to see that voice silenced because some jackasses in the music industry have continued to make it difficult for him to be heard.

That's what this Grease gig was all about, after all. The momentum was gone. Taylor had "no juice." I don't believe in conspiracies, but something went down behind the scenes. Hell, even Jordan Sparks' singles are getting airplay. I NEVER heard a Taylor Hicks song on the radio. You must be heard on the radio in order to sell albums. That's all there is to it.

Bleck. I don't feel like going down that road again. Bottom line: I'm glad Grease is just about over. We all want Taylor back on the road. Leaving Broadway is one necessary step towards that end.

I've got to say though, my gut tells me he's going to disappear for a while. He may need to do some deep thinking about what's more important to him: Fame or Art?

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Jodi, I think everyone knows you are what is called a "true" fan because this site and your others show how much you care. As for Taylor's Broadway stint, in a way I think it was beneficial for him because of all the people who bought tickets came to realize that there is a wonderful talent known as Taylor Hicks. True, radio airplay is what makes albums sell but now maybe more people will be interested in buying his future music after having seen him live.

Taylor's release from American Idol had many great songs on it but in reality it did not show the real Taylor like his "Early Works" album. I was more frustrated that so many people who actually voted for Taylor when he was on AI did not buy his album. Several people I know who liked him on the show did not care for the album and did not buy it. I think it is up to people like us who truly love Taylor's talent to keep trying to get his voice heard on the radio.

This bit of news might make you feel better. At one of the casinos I go to Taylor is played everytime I have gone to that casino. Each time I hear a song from him I let management know how much I love hearing his voice while I am doing my favorite past time. I have heard Taylor played on the radio here a couple of times when his "Do I Make You Proud" song came out. Since then it has been a struggle to hear him but I honestly think Clive the snake had something to do with that because as you know, Taylor got no promotion from that group.

One good thing is Taylor seems happy and that is very important even if he has to tour and also appear in small clubs in the future. He is about the music and not the sales. Also we true fans will make sure our guy continues to be heard.

:kisses: I totally adore this man and I know you do also so have faith and hopefully someday the radio stations will come to their senses.

Hon thats not MY article.. when I put a link at the end that will take you to the original post.... Sorry for the confusion

*sigh* I'm so sad that people are losing faith in Tay.
~tyg

Although I thought maybe Grease was a great exprience for Taylor I'm personally glad it's over. I miss the idea that he can travel from city to city, town to town entertaining us as only Taylor Hicks can. I've been watching all the sites and the news looks absolutely positive that our man is coming back. The creative juices of Taylor are going to flow again. Thank God!

I think Grease gave Taylor the edge he needed, His fans were US the people that seen him on AI and the few that bothered to pay attention to him BEFORE AI, He's gotten a lot of attention but it's been a time consuming effort as well, Taylor needs to get out and do what Taylor does best, that's Entertain US ha ha.. Traveling and meeting fans is what he's always dreamed about. Now that Grease is over he'll have more time to do what he's meant to do, first get that Cd finished and then hit the road..

A-M-E-N!!!!!