Missing Taylor - Day 2 - Easy

Today I am posting “Easy” by Lionel Richie and Taylor Hicks. I have always loved this song. I have been a fan of Lionel Richie for as long as I can remember. Taylor’s version is once again EXCELLENT.

Easy By Lionel Richie



Easy by Taylor Hicks



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Taylor Hicks Cover Songs

This blog is going to show all of Taylor’s AI Performances and the original artist performance. Taylor has done some excellent cover songs that were not just on American Idol. I am also going to be posting videos of these. The First is “Ain’t no Sunshine” Originally by Bill Withers.

Ain’t no Sunshine – Bill Withers



I truly enjoy Bill Withers version, however Taylor’s Version gives me goose bumps, when he starts playing the harp, that’s it I’m done. I so hope that Taylor has some songs like this on his next CD.

Ain’t no Sunshine – Taylor Hicks

Missing Taylor Hicks?

Taylor is on break writing music for his new CD. No news and no concerts is giving us all Taylor Hicks Withdrawl. We are missing Taylor. So I have decided what I will be doing, while Taylor is taking a much needed break and writing some new music for a new CD, for us all to enjoy.

I am going to start posting a video of a Taylor preformance on American Idol, there will also be a video from the original artist. Lets discuss Taylor's performance. We can discuss his performance verses the orginal or just leave a comment with what ever the videos make you think about.

Ok My first song is "Levon" I just loved it so much when Taylor sang this song. I loved how Simon admited he was wrong. It was a great nite for Taylor.

First here is Elton John singing "Levon"



And now here Taylor Hicks singing "Levon"



And I can't resist here is Sam Cooke "A Change is Gonna Come"



Here is Ray Charles Singing "Swanee River" I could not find a video of it. So I created my own. So Glad my record collection contained this one.





And here is Taylor's Audition singing A Change is Gonna Come and Swanee River



Ok let's discuss.

baby on way - Maternity Clothes

I got my niece a beautiful maternity blouse from KIKI Fashions. A website that has beautiful and in style maternity clothes. She loves this blouse. It fits well and enhances the baby belly as she calls it. It is made of very soft material. She is now ordering all her maternity clothes there and as even told a couple friends about it. The prices are not over board either. They are actually priced lower than the store she used to purchase her clothing from.

Lighting

If you are looking for decorative and beautiful lighting to add beauty to your home, you need to check out quoizel lighting. There are many different types of lights to choose from. Whether you are looking for something elegant, such as a chandelier or just a basic lamp, you are sure to find something to beautifully light you home and enhance the elegance of your home.

Bored - Bed Talk

My aunt purchased a bed a few years a modern platform beds, she decided she would prefer a different bed and gave me her “Old” bed. This bed is far from old. It still looks and sleeps as brand new and I love the platform beds. I am glad she decided she did not like it. Yes I am bored so I blogged about a bed.

Bored

I have needed a nice comfortable chair for my desk. Office furniture is actually more important then some people might think. Sitting at a desk all day can be hard the back and the rest of your body. I spent a fortune on my desk and computer but my chair was a cheap 20 dollar chair. I know have a executive chair that is really supportive and comfortable.

Florida

Florida is where many people who live in the colder states travel to each winter in order to escape the cold and snow. They often look for an Orlando vacation home rental to stay in. I would love to have such a place to escape to when winter hits Ohio. But even if I did I would have to return to Ohio for Christmas I love a cold and snowy Christmas. I hope we have a white Christmas this year.

Bed and Breakfast

I was surfing the internet today, looking for Bed and Breakfast Inns around the nation. I am working on an article about the best of the best; anyway as I was looking for them I noticed a really nice one that caught my eye. Mendocino bed and breakfast in California is located on the Northern California coast, with cottages and rooms spread out over 9 acres of lush gardens, meadows and forested land as well as Cliffside cottages providing the perfect setting to catch the sunset. It sounds beautiful and I was thinking it would be nice to talk to some people who have stayed there and write an article about their experiences at this beautiful place. So if you have stayed there please contact me.

Whomp at the Warfield

It seems so strange not be getting daily updates from Soul Patrollers, about a Taylor Hicks concert they attended or a Television program that aired and we were able to talk and share our thoughts and opinions on how Taylor performed, ho he looked, how happy he seemed, etc. Taylor is taking some time to get some music written for his next CD. We don’t exactly know when that will be. This means we don’t know when the next tour will start. One thing we do know is soon the DVD release of “Whomp at the Warfield” will be out for us to purchase and we will able to watch Taylor in concert whenever we feel like it.

I can’t wait to get the DVD pop it in the player and sit in my recliner (if my husband doesn’t grab the chair first) and watch Taylor singing and dancing and entertaining the audience.

Branson Missouri Concert

I have so much going on the next few months. After I finally got my husband into the idea of attending Taylor Hicks and Bucky Covington concerts, I am now able to get him to agree to travel almost anywhere. We are planning to go to Branson Missouri, during Christmas break. That is if the Ohio winter weather holds to let us travel. So far we have been having great weather. I haven’t even needed heat yet this year and it’s the 21st of October. With my luck the cold and snow will hit and hit bad as soon as we get ready to leave.

Christmas

Every Christmas my husband gets me several gifts. There is always a necklace or bracelet among the gifts. This year I told him if he gets me some jewelry he needs to see if he can find some one to personalize and make some Soul Patrol themed jewelry. Of course he just laughed. Oh well its Christmas maybe he will

Ohio State Buckeyes

I am not into football much. I have never been to a football game. I only watch it on TV when Ohio State plays Michigan. This year I will be getting Ohio State Buckeyes tickets. My husband and I are planning to go to at least 2 of the games. I have to admit I am excited about going. Never thought I would want to go to a football game. I guess as I get older I am enjoying doing more things. Maybe its because my kids are almost raised and it is easier to go do things now.

Stuffed Teddy Bears

Christmas will be here before we know it. I have a few friends who are also Taylor fans, which I want to, buy for. I have been trying to find someone who sells stuffed animals. I want to have the personalized with what designs or sayings I choose. It would also be cool if I could find a company that puts in musical boxes with the song you choose. Anyone have any ideas?

Saturday October 27th

I can not wait until next Saturday. A friend of mine is going to meet Taylor and she is taking along a gift that I mailed her for him. At least knowing this will make next Saturday better than yesterday. My husband got in his truck. No one was hurt, thank God. The truck was totaled however. I hope we don’t have to mess with finding truck accident lawyers. The other driver does not have insurance so it’s hard to tell what we will have to do.

Hannah Montana Tour - The Most Wanted Concert

I said when I first started this blog that I might also cover other musicians. It might seem weird to cover Hannah Montana but right now this girl is all the rage. MY daughter is bugging me every day to get her Hannah Montana tour tickets. I read on Yahoo news that scalpers are getting as high as $3,000 for tickets. A radio station had a contest for fathers to race in high heels to get tickets. Many Father’s showed and raced in the high heels to try and get the tickets. We Soul Patrollers are dedicated to doing what it takes to see Taylor in concert. Parents are dedicated to doing what ever it takes to get their children to see their idol Hannah Montana. My husband would never put on high heels to get me anything. I have a feeling though my little girl could talk Daddy into doing it for her. That’s the way it should be.

Taylor Hicks Withdrawl - Did Taylor Spoil Us?

The Soul Patrol is going through Taylor Hicks withdrawl. A non – fan may ask how can you go through Taylor Hicks withdrawll? Did Taylor spoil his devoted fan base? Yes in a way I guess he did. In January 2006 American Idol introduced the viewing public to Taylor Hicks. Taylor found his way into the hearts of millions of viewers. Many people who had never watched the show before started to watch because wither they had caught a glimpse of Taylor Hicks as they were scanning through the channels or someone told them to tune in and see this gray haired guy who could sing like you would not believe. Others simply tuned into to see what all the fuss was about or because they saw one of Taylor’s crazy dance moves or quirky movements. Either way once they tuned in they were hooked.

Soon Taylor fans were uniting online and creating websites and talking online about this gray haired guy. Past CDs of Taylor’s were being discovered and fans were not only enjoying seeing Taylor on American Idol they were also online listening to anything recorded by Taylor Hicks.

As we all know Taylor became the 2006 American Idol. The AI concerts were selling so well that new dates had to be added. Now to give credit where credit is due season five was a extremely talented year and they all had a part in the sell outs. Taylor was also appearing with LIMBO after the AI shows were over.

Taylor was very accommodating to his fans in making his self accessible to them. Further embedding him in our hearts, the tour ended and Taylor set out to get his CD ready. Did we go through withdrawl? Maybe a little but not much. Taylor was leaving voice blogs at Gray Charles for his fans. Fans were being very devoted at relaying each and every encounter they had with Taylor. Keeping everyone up to date on his goings on.

There were countless TV appearances, radio interviews, magazine articles and just about any avenue you could think of to know where Taylor was and what was happening.

November 6, 2006 Rehearsals.com videos available became available for fans to be able to take an inside look at studio rehearsals on the site in a series of memorable performances. The excitement of Rehearsals Fridays was rampant throughout Soul Patrol Land. The site was bombarded with fans anxious to get their Taylor Hicks fix.

December 12th 2006 Taylor Hicks was released and fans rushed to their stores as soon as it went on sale. I went to Walmart at midnight to get my CD, making them go dig it out and give me my copy then. Many fans did this. But before the release of the CD once again the internet gave us our Taylor Hicks fix early. Myspace had preview clips of 3 songs off the CD a few weeks before it’s release. Then December 6th a site had the full CD available to listen to it. I do not remember now what site that was so if anyone knows please let me know.

December 14, 2006 the AOL Sessions featuring Whomp music posted on the internet. Once again fans went rushing to the site to get news.

December 14, 2006 Initiated agreement with GOFISH as first featured artist; responding to videos and comments from fans. Everyone started posting questions or making montages for Taylor to view. Then we would get video answers from Taylor.

There is so much more ways that Taylor communicated with fans and ways in which fans relayed information to other fans. There is so much in that aspect this would turn into a small book if I tried to post it all. The point is we never truly got a chance to have Taylor withdraw. We thought at times we did but really we didn’t there was so much going on.

Now Taylor has taken a much needed and deserved break. Not completely he is still out doing some things and appearing at football games and such. However there are no rehearsals now, no new gofish, and no Gray Charles audio messages. Now the Soul Patrol is experiencing their first real Taylor Hicks withdraw. So did Taylor spoil us? Yes I believe he did. Is that a bad thing? Of course not, will the Soul Patrol be able to take this withdraw and survive? Of course we will. The Soul Patrol is a united fan base and know that Taylor will be back fresh rested and ready for the excitement that will once again follow his every move. He thrives when he performs he can never stay away for long. There will be a new CD, new tour, new appearances, new concert recaps. The excitement of the first time we heard this song or saw him perform something new on TV, the first new interview many firsts surrounding the new music will be plentiful once again.

A happy, rested and healthy Taylor will be back again to spoil his fans. Just remember how it seemed we couldn’t wait for each and every thing that has happened in the past year and half, but we made it through. Half the fun of anything is the excitement and anticipation of it. I for one am very excited for the new firsts that are about to happen and will be anxiously but patiently waiting. The Taylor Hicks fix everyone is wanting will be here before we know it. The Soul Man will be back to spoil his fans and take away the Taylor Hicks withdrawl blues.


Do You Want to Touch?

I will enjoy what I want, when I want

I am sure almost every devoted fan of Taylor Hicks has had people that just do not understand what all the fuss is about. I know I have several that have tried to change my opinion or treat me like I have lost my mind. Taylor Hicks is what many like to call Old School music. I still haven’t figured out why they seem to think this is bad thing. Some of the greatest legends of music are old school. So this argument really does not hold.

I don’t let people’s opinion change my mind. I have never been one to succumb to the pressures of peer pressure. I have always been one to like what is not necessarily considered cool. I know what I like and when I am devoted to something or someone I stick with it forever.

Elvis Presley is a great example of this. I have always been a fan of Elvis. He died when I was 10 years old, but that did not stop my respect and love of this man. Sure I grew up liking all the popular groups as a teen but Elvis was always #1 in my heart.

In the 80s being a teen and a huge fan of Elvis was not the cool thing. I took a little teasing about listening to Elvis and oldies music in general, Tommy Roe, Sam Cooke, Ritchie Valens, etc. This did not stop me from enjoying this music or the Elvis Presley and Beach Party movies. If anything it made me even more stubborn to stick to my guns and not hide what I enjoyed.

Why do people think it is ok to treat someone like they are silly or goofy for what they like? I mean what I enjoy should not bother someone else and if it does so what. I am a devoted fan, if I enjoy something I will shout it from the rooftops and if someone doesn’t agree then so be it, they however should keep their unsolicited advice to themselves.

When I became an adult and had my own home there would be Elvis collectibles in my home plus maybe a calendar and a picture. I had an 11x14 picture of Elvis dressed in a red shirt hanging in my front room. Everyone that came to my house thought they had the right to complain about this picture. If I would play Elvis music or any oldies music they thought they had they the right to complain and tell me to put in something else. Did I? Nope! It is my house and no one has a right to come into someone’s home and complain about something in it or the music playing. If you don’t like it than stay away, doesn’t that seem logical?

So anyway back to Elvis and being a fan. I was hooked on Elvis, I still am, and I listened to other artists and enjoyed them a lot. However, none ever compared to Elvis. If I was in a sad mood and wanted to cheer up all I had to do was play an Elvis record or watch a movie and I would be smiling in no time. Not one other musician had the ability to change my mood the way that Elvis did. Everyone who knew me knew if you were going to buy me a gift then anything Elvis related would be the best bet. Did I request items about any other musician? Nope it was always “only Elvis”.


I never thought anyone would ever join that place in my heart that was reserved by Elvis. Now I don’t mean I am in LOVE with Elvis but something about Elvis got in my heart as a child and it just grew as I got older. I never thought that spot would include anyone else. However, season five of American Idol would prove me wrong. It’s a long story that I have talked about many times before, at many places online, but the short of it is Taylor Hicks grabbed a hold of me as the season progressed and though I did not realize it at the time he was about to do the same thing for me that Elvis had always done.

So now not only does my home have items that relate to Elvis there are now Taylor Hicks Items. Lets see in my front room right now is an autographed poster, Taylor’s book and audio CD of the book are on my coffee table, his CD Taylor Hicks is in my CD player where it is always at, it is a 3 CD player, Taylor of course is set at 1. I have the CD of DIMYP. I have DVD’s I have made on my TV stand that have anything I can find about Taylor online. I have the AI Finale along with each performance Taylor did on the show, Jay Leno Appearances and so much more. My computer has Taylor as the background so when the pc is on there is a picture of Taylor. I have a 45 LPM of DIMYP. In my bedroom in a trunk are all kinds of magazines Taylor has been in.

So now more than likely when you come to my house you will hear Taylor singing or see him on TV singing or doing an interview. Do people complain? Sometimes, but I think they have learnt after all the complaints of Elvis that I do not care what they think or say. I have my own mind. I know what I like, it is my home and I will enjoy what I want, when I want. Why do I enjoy Elvis Presley and Taylor Hicks so much? Umm I think that is another post.

Rehabs

In the world today with all of the stresses of life and also throughout the world, more and more people are turning to drugs to cope with the depression they feel. When they finally realize they have a problem that they can not handle on their own they are seeking help to conquer this problem that is destroying their life and he lives of those around them. They turn to drug rehabs and there are many reputable rehabs out to et the help that you need.

Home Buying

Are you planning on buying a home or selling yours? If so you need to make sure to find a good and reputable realtor. Buying or selling a home is a major life decision and you want on the help you can get and not be worried about if you are being treated right. So before you sell or buy a home be sure to choose a quality real estate agent.

Tenneesee Football

If you are looking for any type of photos of Tennessee football follow the above link to purchase lots of great photos or gift certificates. These are replay pictures and also stadium pictures. You can also purchase framed photos and wall murals. Check out the site and see if you find something you like or maybe a unique gift or a family member or friend.

Just because I'm bored

Are you asthmatic, have emphysema or just want to check your oxygen/pulse rate? Than a Pulse Oximeter is what you need. I have asthma and I love my oximeter, it helps me know when my oxygen level is to low and I know it is time to take a breathing treatment or go to the hospital to be treated by a doctor.

Bored

I’ve been using a laptop for about a year and I have a cable I run from my desktop cable box to my laptop. My laptop doesn’t have wireless. But I have decided it is time to use this laptop the way it is meant to be used. I purchased a wireless router and the card I need to hook my laptop up. Now I just have to take the time to get this all hooked up and ready.

Holidays

Here it is October and Halloween will be here before we know it. This means Christmas is upon us, I have already been considering what I am getting friends and family for Christmas. Taylor Hicks Items are great for Christmas gift idea. I know several people who love to read so Taylor’s book will be great for them, his CD for the music lovers and I have a couple to buy for that love decorated t-shirts so I will be ordering some Taylor Hicks shirts and such. Christmas is a great time to share the music of Taylor.

I've Neglected My Taylor Blog and I also have read New ones

Summer has really taken up a lot of my time. Even though fall is here the weather here in Ohio has been beautiful and it still feels like summer. I haven’t kept up with this blog as much I used to, because I have been out with the kids when they are not in school, enjoying this beautiful weather. I have seen some of the new blogs that have popped up finding things to dis Taylor or his GF about. I have also read lots of people complaining about these blogs. The best way to make something disappear is to simply ignore it.

These types of blogs are out to get page views and they know the Soul Patrol will rush to defend Taylor. They also know fans will also tell other fans about the crap that is being written and more page views will arise to see if someone is actually posting such stuff. Do not go to the sites, do not post and they will soon get tired of it, when they are not getting the attention they feel they deserve, and they will then disappear.

I listen to all kinds of music from Elvis Presley, Guns and Roses, AC/DC, Bucky Covington and of course Taylor Hicks among many others. I don’t care if they are or are not having sex or who they having it with. I don’t care if they tell the truth or not about their personal life. Key words Personal Life.

If I knew something personal about some artist I like I would not get on the net and tell the world. I would probably tell my friends and family but that would be it. I mean really who would believe me anyway. I myself have to wonder what goes through a persons mind when they decide it is ok to make such a big deal out of someone’s life, especially when they do not even know this person. Maybe if they worried more about their own life they would not have the time to get so involved in someone’s life who is basically a stranger.

But all this is just my opinion, my two cents, for what it is worth. Actually it may not be worth 2 cents because just like the “We know it all bloggers” I don’t know shit. At least I admit to it.

Mini-Golf

I have started taking the kids to play mini-golf. Now they want to try regular golf. I have been looking around to find a place that sounds good golf equipment. I found a sight Ping Golf, it seems to have good prices. The kids are starting to enjoy doing all kinds of new sports and golf is one that they are really getting interested in. Who knows maybe one of them wil be the next Tiger Woods :)

Decorating

My husband has been redoing our yard. We are putting in a pond and he has been installing some outdoor lighting. We live in the country and it so dark out here. We want to make it where we can go outside at night and have family over and enjoy cooking out at night and such. The kids are excited at all the changes we are making. With the weather changing we won’t be able to enjoy a lot of this year but next summer we will probably be outside most of the summer day and night.

Florida Vacation

My aunt is going to Orlando Florida next month and invited me on an Orlando vacation with her. I have never been to Florida so I can not wait for this trip. I wish Taylor was going to be there when we go but still I will enjoy seeing the ocean and taking in all the sights of Florida. I have never seen the ocean so I can not wait to finally see it for the first time plus it will be great to spend time with my aunt.

Just cause I'm bored

I went bedroom furniture shopping the other day. I got a whole new bedroom now. My old bed was so wore out. Maybe now I will finally get a good nights rest. The set is going to be delivered today. It is a lot of work getting all the old stuff out of my room but at least when the deliver the new they will set it all up for me. Think I will have a yard sale to get rid of the old stuff. I might as well make a little money to help offset the cost of the new stuff.

My Aunt needs to be a Taylor Fan

My aunt called me today. She is in Las Vegas; she called to let me know she was staying on the Las Vegas Strip in an Imperial Palace Las Vegas. She informed me how beautiful it is. My Aunt is 70 years old and doesn’t look a day over 50. She gets around like a 30-40 year old. She always goes to places like this and has such a great time. I think I need to try harder to get to be a bigger fan of Taylor. She likes him but not enough to travel to see him. If I get her to change that opinion then I can go with her and see Taylor so much more. :)

Telemarketers a Pain

I have recently been getting calls from telemarketers like crazy, to purchase term life insurance. It is from the same company. I have told them numerous times I don’t want it. I have told them to take me off their list and still about every other day they call again. I use to work as a telemarketer so I know the person calling is just trying to make a living but still it gets old saying over and over and over, I don’t want it. I guess that’s why I didn’t last long as a telemarketer I do not like to bug people. I wish more people were like this. Maybe today I’ll just shut off my phone before the calls start.

Missing Taylor Concerts

As must of you already know I am a self-employed freelance writer. Sometimes I make a lot with my choice of a home based business sometimes I don’t. It depends on how often I write articles or find clients who need things written. A lot of the time I get writers block. Having this blog helps some with that as I can write about anything I choose here. Which a lot of the time is about Taylor Hicks. There is always something going on in regards to Taylor and the Soul Patrol and if I still can’t think of something to write about then I can just ramble on about him. I sure wish he would come back to Ohio soon. April seems like years ago now. That is the last time I saw Taylor in concert and also was the first time I saw him in concert.

Listen to Taylor in a Outdoor Kitchen

I have been searching for things to write about at my article site and I found something I had never thought about before. Most everyone loves to cook-out. We spend lots of money buying the perfect grill. We then carry our cooking and eating utensils back and forth from the kitchen to the grill area and back again. Well now we can have an outdoor kitchen. There are beautiful cabinets we can have installed around our grills. We can then leave everything we need for grilling outside in the cabnets to be within easy reach of the grill. Just imagine more time to sit around listening to Taylors Music and talking about him.

Hobbies for our Hubbies

Now as we Soul Patrol know us ladies spend a majority of our time online talking with fellow Soul Patrollers that we hold dear. We follow all the Taylor Hicks news there is. If you man is like mine he complains often he is bored. Well maybe we can help them get a hobby so they do not interrupt our Taylor Hicks Hobby. There are many hobbies that they can do such as golfing or how about slot cars and race tracks. I found a nice site where you can order very nice race tracks and more. Have them check out the site tonight well once your done with the Soul Patrol :)

Taylor Gifts

I've been trying to think of a special gift I cold give to Taylor someday if/when I meet I him. There are lots of ideas I have seen floating around and also lot's of great gifts that fans have given him already. I was thinking maybe something personalized. But I would want something unusual. I don't really know what that would be though. We all Taylor golfs maybe personalized golf balls. I'm only half joking. I wonder if there is somewhere you can get those persoanlized. Maybe with Soul Patrol on them lol. Oh well just thinking(typing) out loud.

August My Busy Month

It has been a month since I posted to this blog. I knew it had been awhile but I sure did not realize it was that long. I have had PC problems plus been busy getting out with the kids and doing things. I realized a few weeks ago that my children are almost grown and before I know it they wil no longer be living at home waiting for me to find things for us to do as a family. My oldest already moved out, he has a job and a girlfriend and I don't see him often. My other two still at home are 16 and 12. So August has been a very busy month for me. My family and I have gone on many cookouts, swimming days, fairs and concerts. I found out the first week of August that on August 10th I would get to Interview Taylor Hicks for a second time. You can read it here Taylor Interview It was so great to speak with Taylor again. We was hoping to attend a concert this summer but Taylor has been just to far away for us to go. The next tour hopefully Taylor will come closer and we can see him at least a couple times. I went to a concert in April and it was such a great concert experience I can't wait for my children to see Taylor live. We are also huge fans of country music. I found out Bucky Covington would be at the fair 20 minutes from me and got tickets for me and my daughter to attend. This concert was at the Ross County Fairgrounds. A storm stopped the concert but Bucky found a way to please the fans, you can read about this here you can also wathc Bucky singing Back when we were Gods here http://www.associatedcontent.com/video/23664/bucky_covington_ross_county_ohio_fair.html My daughter is completely in love with Bucky so when the concert did not turn out the way expected she begged me to find another show we could go see. A week later Bucky was going to be in Dayton Ohio so off we went on another roadtrip, this time my husband, son and neice joined us. You can read it here We all enjoyed the concert very much. Bucky puts on a great show. My daughter and I stayed after the show to get an autograph and Bucky won my daughter even more when he smiled so big at her and called her honey. Below is a video from the show.

Taylor and The Oaks

Everyone is still wondering if Taylor is actually going to live at The Oaks, a beautiful neighborhood on Lake Guntersville in Scottsboro, Alabama. I have a friend that lives a few miles from there and she is very excited about having Taylor has a neighbor in the future.

THE OAKS features real estate-size parcels in a park-like setting located on Alabama's largest lake, Lake Guntersville is a 70,000-acre Lake in the town of Scottsboro. Amenities include a gated entrance, clubhouse, boat launch, marina, paved roads, underground utilities and Lake Access parcels.

I guess everyone will just have to wait and see if Taylor actually builds a home and lives there. For the fans nearby I am sure they will love having Taylor live so close

Bucky Covington Meet and Greets

I got an e-mail the other day and I got 4 free meet and greet passes to meet Bucky Covington Aug 9th at the Ross County Fair. My husband and my 12 year old Daughter and 16 year old son are going with me. My daughter is so excited to meet Bucky. We are all (well not my son) huge Taylor fans and I so hope that the next concert I go to of Taylor’s I get a meet and greet. We are however fans of Bucky to. My daughter loves I’ll Walk the most of his CD. She has been making fan pages that she wants to give to Bucky and every morning when I get up there is another fan page left on the bathroom sinks for me to add to a book we are making of information to give to Bucky. She is also making a list of little gifts she wants to buy to give to him. My husband is not a huge fan of going to concerts; he says it’s not worth the money. He however agrees that since our daughter is so excited about meeting Bucky it will be money well spent. This is her chance to meet someone she admires and maybe soon we can also meet Taylor. I will have lots of pictures to share when the concert is over.

Taylor Hicks Bumper Stickers and More

I have been going to EBay to purchase my Taylor Hicks bumper stickers and decals. EBay is great to get this stuff but you can only get the car and truck accessories that are designed by someone else. There is no way to design your own. I started searching for sites that would let me design my own decals and I found a great site. You can create your own decals and much more. I am having them create a sign that will go in my rear brake light, the 3rd brake light that most all cars have now. It will say Soul Patrol and every time I hit my brakes those behind me will see Soul Patrol. If you would like to have your own decals, license plates and more created go to http://www.vinzdecals.com/create.html

Taylor on the Radio

I have not heard Taylor on the radio since his new CD Taylor Hicks was released. I have called and requested for my local station to play him but they never did. I was about to give up deciding radio would play what ever they wanted. My boss sent me to purchase some office furniture today. As I was driving to the furniture store, I heard the familiar start of DIMYP. I arrived at the store before the song was finished so I stayed in the car until it was over. It was so great to finally hear Taylor on the radio, even if it wasn’t from his new CD. This is the first time the station in my area has ever played anything by Taylor, so hopefully it’s a start. I am so glad that my boss decided to send me to choose the furniture or I would have not heard it. I hope this is just the beginning and Taylor gets a lot of airplay.

Taylor Touches Hearts

We all know how a song can touch us deeply. There is a song called Daddies Girl by Red Sovine and ever since my Father passed away that song makes me cry every time I hear it, not because it makes me sad but because it causes me to remember how much my Dad loved me and how much I miss him. Waiting on The World to Change by John Mayer is another song I never grow tired of. We are all waiting on the world to change and this song just reassures we all crave the same thing a happy and safe world. There are many other songs that deeply touch me. But sometimes in life there is a artist that touches people as deeply as a song does. Elvis Presley was the first artist that touched me so deeply and I have always had a special place in my heart for Elvis. Just the mention of Elvis can put a smile on my face. It isn’t because of the music as much as it is the MAN himself.

We all know that near the end of Elvis’ life he changed drastically, the life of being so famous drug him down. But when Elvis first became famous there was not a more kind or generous man around. Elvis started from a poor home but he had such love and respect for his Mother and he let everyone know this. There are many stories of Elvis giving cars and ETC to those in need. Elvis’ fans are so devoted that even though he has bee gone for many years they are still devoted to him. He touched their hearts and they held him their dearly and still do.

Now there is Taylor Hicks, now many will say he does not have the best voice. I love Taylor’s voice, I love 99% of every song the man sings. I do admit though he may not have the world’s #1 Best voice, but it is not just the voice that keeps me involved in Taylor. It is the man himself, the fans, the way he treats the fans and just the whole package.

I just read a story at www.taylorsangels.blogspot.com of Taylor being at Hagerstown, Maryland and Bruce Torres talks of stories from those standing in line to get tickets for the show. As I read this I felt chills and it touched me so much. Whether Taylor realizes it or not he touches the heart of his fans in more ways than he could have ever imagined when he first auditioned for American Idol.

Some people think it is silly the way fans act over Taylor Hicks but this southern man is not just a singer, he is a man that struggled to get where he is, he had many obstacles in his way but he was determined to get past these and make it. Fans can relate because we all have had obstacles that have deterred us in one way or another. Taylor is proof that sticking with it pays off.

Taylor makes a special effort to relate to the children and the disabled. His compassion for others touches people deep within their heart. At a time when the world seems to be at its craziest, when compassion for your fellow man seems a rare commodity, when others are Waiting on the World to Change, Taylor Hicks, one Heart and Soul at a time is making the world change. It may be just by brightening up the life for a fan for a brief second, by signing a CD or handing a harmonica to a child but no matter what, for at least that brief second the fan feels touched that Taylor Hicks, this man who does not have to give his time to the fans, does anyway.

Comfortably Enjoying Taylor

As anyone who uses the computer a lot knows, having a comfortable desk and chair makes it a lot better on your back. I am on the PC almost all day and sometimes late into the night. A lot of the time is spent reading, posting and writing about Taylor but I also am a freelance writer and make my living writing online. My Aunt is older now and decided she did not need her executive desks and chair any longer and she just had my Uncle bring them to me. This chair is so comfortable and the desk is huge with lots of storage and space on the desk. I will not only sit a lot more comfortably but I will no longer feel all cooped up with a small desk with all my notes and such. Everything is now neatly organized. This will help with my writing and also make being on the PC so much more enjoyable for my body.

Guys Don't Understand

Husbands just do not understand are addiction to seeing Taylor Hicks perform every chance we get. I have only saw Taylor once and that was back in April, I know just a few short months ago. However as any Taylor addict knows once is not enough. My husband figures since I saw him once I should not want to see him again for a long time. He thinks it would just be boring to see the same person over and over again. I have tried telling him if he was to go to one concert he would understand, but nope he isn’t interested. He said he is not fighting to see someone when there will be thousands of women standing in front of him anyway. I even tried telling him about all the fans who have followed him to 15 or more concert, that did not help at all, he said well if your gonna spend that kind of money you might as well buy a Disney vacation home. Guys just don’t understand.

Concerts

Well I haven’t gotten to see Taylor in concert this summer. However August 6th I’m going to see Mike Albert, he is an Elvis impersonator and he is great. August 9th I will be seeing Bucky Covington and August 10th I will be seeing Tracey Lawrence. I was hoping Taylor would show at a fair in Ohio but there are none scheduled. Bucky is the main show of the ones I am going to that I can’t wait to get to. Guess I better get a supply of bic pens together for autographs

Taylor almost got me a speeding ticket

Taylor’s CD always seems to make me just cruise along not paying attention to my speed. I am too wrapped up in the music. This morning I had to run in to town for something. I of course had Taylor’s CD in, the volume turned way up. The car I just got rides very, very smooth. You can be driving at 70mph and it feels like 30 or 40. A cop pulled me over this morning; I was going 65 in 35. I thought for sure I was going to get a speeding ticket; he luckily let me go with a warning. I guess I better get some more insurance like globe life insurance or something lol. 65 in a 35 could prove dangerous to my health. I guess while I am listening to Tay I better be watching that speedometer a little more closely.

Taylor Hicks and Surveys

I take a lot of surveys for market research. Tonight I took one about music, which I have taken several music related surveys. I constantly find myself hoping to see a song of Taylor’s or a question about Taylor on one of these surveys but as of yet I have not. One day I am confident I will start to do one of these and information concerning Taylor will be there. Until then maybe I will create one myself and post it here so you can all do a Taylor Hicks survey.

Technology and Taylor Hicks

I have spent most of the day online downloading every video I can find of Taylor Hicks, well those that I did not already have. I purchased an mp.3 player Friday and it holds video. So now I am a happy camper. I love technology and all the things that are now able to be done. What would we do with out the net, capabilities to record everything Taylor related and electronics to play those recordings in? My mp.3 player is loaded with videos of Taylor. I can watch him anytime I choose and no one in the house can complain I am interrupting their TV show lol. Yesterday I got some dead sea salt that I had ordered in the mail so I think after I finish a survey I just received I am going to relax in the tub with my terrific smelling salts and watch Tay videos for awhile.

Another Place to Post Reviews of Heart Full of Soul

Buy.com has a section to order books and Taylor’s book Heart Full of Soul is there. There is only the review I put there. It would be nice if more went and posted a review of Heart Full of Soul. We know reviews help people decide whether to buy a product. Putting more reviews there could alert people that do know of it to it and thus create more sells.

The 1 Reason Taylor Has a Hold on us All

Tomorrow Taylor Hicks will be in Indiana at the Elkhart 4-H fair. I so much wanted to attend this concert as it’s only a 5 hr drive; however I am not able to. I know all of you that attend will have a blast and once again Taylor will deliver a show that will have all the boards talking for a long time. I still try and figure out why Taylor as such a hold on his fans, of course that includes myself. There is just some people and/or some music that always makes you feel happy and puts a smile on your face. I think that may be the key to the addiction to Taylor Hicks that we have. He is always so happy and always smiling. We are always happy and smiling when we are in the presence of Taylor, listening to his CDS, or now, reading his book.



Smiling makes you feel better due to the release of Serotonin which makes us feel calm, poised, confident, and relaxed. So that could be part of the key to our addiction to Taylor Hicks, or course our smiles may make us feel all the above things however when we are watching Taylor perform we are far from calm as we jump and dance right along with him. Then there is the fact that Taylor looks so good that we are far from relaxed, excited is probably the better choice of words.

My wonderful Husband

My husband surprised me last night by having a room reserved at a beautiful Bed & Breakfast. He said he was starting our anniversary early when he bought me a Mother’s ring, and he continued with a wonderful night out. The room was absolutely beautiful. I wish I had pictures of it to share but I did not know we were going until we pulled into the drive. There was a beautiful lake that you could see right out our window. Maybe he will surprise me with a trip to a Taylor Hicks concert soon, since he knows I want to go to one so much.

A GREAT GREAT DAY

I went to the park earlier to listen to Taylor read me his book. I didn’t get to Taylorize anyone because I was to involved in listening to Taylor to notice anyone around me. It was a nice way to spend the evening. I sat under a shade tree while my daughter and son played. My husband was home putting up blinds and rearranging the furniture in our bedroom and front room. So I returned home and my husband had another great surprise for me. He handed me a small box. I opened it and inside was a beautiful mothers ring. I have always wanted one and he got me one. Our anniversary is August 16th and he said it is one of my gifts and he wanted me to have it now. It has 3 birthstones and the name of each of my children. It is a beautiful ring. He got it from reeds jewelers. SO I had a great day today, Taylor, a loving husband, new blinds and a ring with my children’s names. Who could ask for more?

New Music Forum to Promote Taylor

I found a great new site. Well forum it’s a music forums. There are a lot of different categories there for music and instruments. I did not see one for harmonicas but still we can use this great forum to help promote Taylor. We pick a category of music and use it to discuss Taylor Hicks music. The Soul Patrol likes to find new ways to promote Taylor and this forum would be perfect. What better way to introduce people who may not have heard Taylor’s music to learn more about him and discover for themselves why we love Taylor’s Modern WHOMP music so much. I am constantly looking for new ways to promote Taylor to those outside the Soul Patrol and this music forum would be a great avenue to do just that. I am going t head to music forum and start a thread about Taylor I hope everyone who reads this post will join me. I am going to try and find other avenues to promote Taylor. I’m going to find some book clubs also to promote his book Heart Full of Soul. If you find some sites outside f the Soul Patrols radar to promote Taylor’s music or book please let me know. We can spread the world of good music one site at a time.

Whooo New Faux Wood Blinds and a Date with Taylor

My husband came home for work today and he had purchased a set of faux wood blinds for our living room, bedroom and dining room. He is getting ready to put them up and rearrange the furniture in the rooms, also he told me to grab my Heart Full of Soul audio CD and go the park and relax. Whoo hoo a few hours alone at the park with my headset on listening to Taylor Hicks read to me. Pretty good evening, maybe I’ll Taylorize a fan or two while I’m gone.

Taylor Hicks on TV

Taylor was on The View yesterday; he discussed a little about his book and then sang The Right Place. He sounded and looked amazing. He also looked very happy. Then He was on Hannity and Combs, they discussed American Idol and Taylor’s book, Heart Full of Soul. I loved seeing Taylor on TV twice in one day. I hope soon he will be on Oprah. He is going to be at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair in Indiana Monday. I was hoping to get to go but once again it looks like I’m not leaving Ohio.

Soul Patrol the Bathroom

As every fan of Taylor Hicks knows we take every opportunity we can to promote Taylor and let the world know who he is. I would have never thought of using bathroom vanities though. My husband did, he put a new vanity in our bathroom yesterday. He then told me to go look at the new vanity and let him know what I think. I walked in and it is a beautiful vanity but what makes it unique is my dear sweet husband put a decal on the lower cabinet that says Soul Patrol.  I can’t wait to hear the comments from company when they go to the bathroom. They can’t blame me though this time it was my husband lol

Heart Full of Soul

I got my copy of Taylor's new book Heart Full of Soul last Thursday. I started reading it as soon as I got home and did not put it down until I was finished. I stayed up until 2am. I just could not go to bed until I finished reading it. It is a very interesting read. I wrote a review of the book f you would like to read it it can be found here.

Where oh Where is Heart Full of Soul?

Here it is July 11th and I still have not been able to locate Heart Full of Soul. I have checked in the town I live in, at Wal-Mart, the library and our local bookstore. I have even called the town next to us. The bookstores said they would only order it if someone requested it and then they would only order the copies requested. The woman said that if a book doesn’t get a lot of publicity from company that markets the book then they don’t order it. She said she had no idea Taylor Hicks had a book coming out. I then called the Wal-Mart in that town and they will have it Friday, she also said they have had about a dozen people come in to the store in the last day requesting it. She is not sure how many they will have but she took my name and said she will hide one back for me just in case.

I never thought it would be hard to find a copy, so I did not preorder. I have learnt my lesson. From now n if I want something really bad I am not going to count on my local stores having it I will pre-order. However at least I know Friday I can purchase the book. Three more days, I can surely wait that long, I think. Another good thing came out of calling and trying to find it. Our library is going to request copies for each branch, there are four branches so at least their will be chances for people to find the book at the library and read what Taylor Hicks has to say.

I have seen several threads on boards with spoilers of the book. I read a couple just to get me a small Hicks fix. I have since stopped reading these threads though. When Taylor’s CD was set to come out a site had the whole CD where you could listen to it. I could not resist the temptation and I listened many times to each and every song.

I then went to Wal-Mart at midnight the night it released and purchased two CDS. I was so very excited to have the CD in my hands; however the excitement of putting it in the CD player and hearing Taylor’s soulful voice was gone. Now don’t get me wrong. I loved listening to it on the way home. I still play it everyday but the initial excitement was not there because I had already heard each song many times. Except for Hell of a Day, I had not heard the new version of it, so there was that thrill of hearing it for the first time. Noticing the new verse that had been added, it was amazing hearing it that first time.

I ignore the book spoilers, because I want the excitement of reading each and every line for the first time. I want to read Taylor’s Hicks story from beginning to end and let me mind freshly picture each life story he takes me through on my own. I want to be in those moments and not stop and realize I have already that part. I want the fresh excitement of discovery.

It is like at Christmas when you want to know what you are getting. If you find out before you open the gift it is great to know what is ahead for you, however when the time comes to open that gift and you know what is inside even though you are happy about what it is and you know you will use, wear of play with it many times, that initial excitement, when your heart races and you feel like jumping up and down because you got what you wanted, that excitement is gone and cannot be recreated again.

I want that heart pounding feeling when I begin to read Taylor’s book. I want to draw my own conclusion and thoughts on what I read. So even though it is hard to resist the temptation to read the spoilers, I will, I will avoid temptation and Friday Night when Heart Full of Soul is my hands, I will find a nice quiet place and I will sit down and read Taylor’s book from start to finish and then I will reread it again. My excitement will be fresh and new.

HARMONY FOR THE SOUL ANNOUNCES CHANGE OF DATE FOR NATIONAL SOUL PATROL CONVENTION TO BENEFIT KID ONE TRANSPORT

News Release: 21-May-2007 Contact: Candace Golden onefussybg@aol.com

Fresno, CA –May 21, 2007— Harmony for the Soul announced today that it is rescheduling its National Soul Patrol Convention from September 8th, 2007, to May 2008. The event will be held in Birmingham, Alabama. The group is currently working with organizers at Kid One Transport to find a date which may be more amenable to Taylor Hicks’ schedule, increasing the likelihood of his involvement in the event. The new spring date will also ensure that Harmony for the Soul has adequate time to secure additional bands, entertainment, and sponsorship which will make the event one to remember for Taylor’s fans and supporters of Kid One Transport.

As Harmony for the Soul founder and president Candy Golden notes, “Our goal here at Harmony is to hold an event where all Soul Patrollers and fans alike can come together and celebrate our love of Taylor Hicks and to support a worthwhile charity in his name. We have enjoyed so much support for this event from fans, sponsors, and musicians and look forward to future collaborations as we finalize plans for this event.”

About Harmony for the Soul

Harmony for the Soul is a non-profit organization dedicated to organizing a National Soul Patrol Convention, an event which has two primary aims: 1.) To serve as a social connection/networking opportunity for American Idol winner Taylor Hicks’ legions of fans known as the “Soul Patrol”; and most importantly, 2.) To raise money for Kid One Transport, a non-profit organization endorsed by Hicks and his fans, which provides free medical transportation to children and expectant mothers in Alabama, allowing them to receive the essential healthcare they need and deserve.

The New Adventures Of Old Christine/Taylor Hicks

I saw this episode when it aired and about flipped when I heard her say Taylor Hicks. My Husband was laughing like crazy. I said did she just say Taylor Hicks? He said Yes she sure did.

Taylor Hicks Columbus Ohio Concert

April 24th I attended my first Taylor Hicks Concert. It was in Columbus Ohio. To say I was impressed does not even correctly describe the night or My Taylor Hicks Concert Experience. One thing that I did notice right off the bat when Taylor came out on stage, keep in mind I was front row standing in the pit area no one was in front of me. I was no more than about 5 feet from Taylor. When he walked out and I was watching him, my first feeling was like I was watching a friend up there living his dream. I saw him smile the whole night. You could see the pure joy on his face. I was entranced at first at just thinking ok I feel like I know him. Yes I know I don’t, not claiming that I do. I am just stating what my initial feelings were. It wasn’t like I was looking at this famous unattainable star. It was like I was watching someone who I cared very much about up there living his dream and I was so happy seeing him doing it.

Now of course after a song or two than the fangirly side kicked in. You can’t help it when Taylor Hicks is up there singing and dancing and jumping all over the stage. He puts so much into each song and he tags it to another great song when you least expect it. Taylor Hicks knows exactly how to grab a audience and shake them up and make sure they do not turn away from him at all. You never know what he is going to do next and you don’t want to take the chance of missing out on something and hearing the crowd go nuts just to realize you missed it.

I learnt one thing. Do not try and spend the concert getting great shots of Taylor. If you do this as I did you will miss things and you do not want this to happen. The next Taylor Hicks Concert I will take a couple shots soon after the concert starts, maybe a couple in the middle and a couple near the end. But other than that the camera will be kept put away so I can thoroughly enjoy watching and hearing Taylor Hicks.

I have written and published My Taylor Hicks Concert Experience, if you would like to read more of what my experience was you can find it here.

Taylor Hicks - My Journey as a Fan

I was a Taylor Hicks fan as soon as I saw him audition. I did not even remember his name at that time. For a few weeks I would call him the Gray haired guy. It wasn’t long before I remembered his name. I could have never guessed back then that I was about to begin a journey that would not end when Season Five of AI did.

I rooted for Carrie Underwood in season 4. When she won I was glad. But I did not follow up with what she was doing. I never even knew when her CD came out. I would hear a song Jesus Take the Wheel and for awhile I did not who was singing it. I liked the song is all I knew then I found out it was Carrie. I went and bought her CD. I like a few of the songs but the CD was played a few times. Now I rarely take it out and play it anymore.

So when Taylor won I never could have guessed that over a year later I would still be following his career. I believe I know more about Taylor Hicks than I do Elvis Presley. Which trust me is a lot. I was completely devoted to Elvis… until Taylor Hicks came along.

I have written more articles and blog entries about him than I can remember. I listen to his CD at least once every day. I look on the internet every day for any new information or videos about Taylor. Everyone who knows me knows I am a Proud Member of The Soul Patrol and a devoted fan of Taylor Hicks, they also know I will defend any false negative thing said about him and prove to them why it is false.

I have never attended a concert in my life other than seeing Chubby Checker at a fair and Mike Albert an Elvis Impersonator at a 4th of July festival. These were free events. I am not one to invest money in attending a concert. If Elvis was alive I would pay to see him, which is it.

Now however Taylor Hicks as stormed into my life. I am attending his concert in Columbus Ohio Tuesday April 24th. My husband is staying home with the kids, while I go out to concert and spend the night in a hotel with friends. This is neither something that I would have ever done Pre-Taylor nor something he would have encouraged me to do.

Thankfully my husband realizes how important this is to me. So come Tuesday I will finally see Taylor Hicks live and in person. At first I thought well after I see in concert I will have him out of my system and can finally get back to normal. Then I thought more about this. I do not think anything will nor do I want it to. Maybe now I am finally being normal, the real me is coming out. Someone who knows what she likes and wants to enjoy it and have fun. When I see or hear Taylor Hicks I get a big smile on my face and no matter what my mood is it instantly turns into a happy one. I think Taylor Hicks has accomplished what he wanted. He got his voice heard and there are thousands, millions of us who love it and the whole Package that is Taylor Hicks. He puts a smile on the faces of his fans and brings out the best in us.

Why I'm a Fan of Taylor Hicks

I get asked a lot by people who just don't get the whole Taylor Hicks craze why I am a fan of Taylor Hicks. My first response now after so many times of being asked such a stupid question is “Because this is a free country and I can be.” I mean really who asks people why they are a fan of someone? It is like a Jeff Foxworthy redneck type of question. Should I carry signs to hand these people that says “Here's Your Sign. Get a clue.” I am a fan of Taylor Hicks obviously because I like his voice, his music, his actions, the whole package that is Taylor Hicks.

I don't go around asking people why they are a fan of whoever it is they like. So why do people feel the need to ask a Taylor Hicks fan”why”. However since some just don't get it I will try and explain.

First Taylor Hicks does not act like he is the best thing on earth. He does not care what others think of him. He is not going to change his whole being to please the critics of the world. He worked for 10 years waiting for his big break. This big break came through American Idol. Did he stop working his butt off after that win? The answer is no. After the American Idol tour was over he went in the studio and started getting his CD ready to be released. Let's back up first though.

During the American Idol Tour Taylor Hicks played in several bars after the nights show on tour was over. He had his pre-idol band LMBO shadow him on tour and they would play together to the delight of fans.

Taylor did not just center on his self. He brought his friends into the mix and helped gather them a huge following also. He also had Bucky Covington, Ace Young and Elliot Yamin play with him at these stops . Once again including others in his journey.

Did he have to do this? Once again No. He is the American Idol and he could have just went out his own and worried about his own career. That is not Taylor Hicks though. He wanted to include LMBO and the others from AI.

Now what about The Soul Patrol how are we fans treated? You can be sure we know Taylor Hicks appreciates his fans. We are kept in constant know of the goings on in Taylors career. We get messages left at his myspace site, audio blogs at Gray Charles, rehearsal videos at rehearsals.com and so much more.

Taylor has been very sick during his solo tour. When a lot of artists would have canceled a show or two to get better, Taylor Hicks suffers through and still puts on a heck of show for his fans. He has meet and greets and he even stops by the bus on his way out to sign items for fans.

His album is one I enjoy listening to everyday. I like every song on the CD. When I play Taylor Hicks, the CD puts me a great mood. I also know I had better talk about another thing I like about Taylor Hicks or those of The Soul Patrol will call me out. Yes its supposed to be “all about the music” and I do love the Music. However Taylor Hicks is also a fine looking man. Yes I Thud, you Thud, we all Thud for Taylor. :)

So why I am I fan of Taylor Hicks? Well my question to you if you aren't is Why aren't you a fan of Taylor Hicks?” And before you go off spouting some Simon Cowell kind of crap. Let me tell you you had better be seeing Taylor Hicks live or at least watching the many videos out of Taylor before you try and explain why you aren't.

Hang On Sloopy O-H-I-O!

Buckeye Fans in Ohio

The McCoys Hang on Sloopy

Taylor's Solo Tour is still going strong. The Soul Patrol is loving each show. I have yet to see Taylor Hicks Live. April 24th in Columbus Ohio I will finally get to see Taylor. To say that the months of waiting have been dragging by is an understatement. However, reading everyone's wonderful recaps of the concerts and their journeys following Taylor on tour are very entertaining and keep those of us waiting for our turn in the know of what to expect. Even though Taylor changes every show in some way it is a guarantee that whatever he does will be something great to enjoy and talk about later.

Some have discussed what they think Taylor will sing when he comes to their town. Taylor seems to sing a song that relates to each city he plays in. So I tried to think what could Taylor possibly sing in Columbus, our state rock song is Hang on Sloopy. Why is this song our state song, you might ask, the answer is this.
In 1965, an Ohio-based rock group known as the McCoys reached the top of the national record charts with "Hang On Sloopy," composed by Bert Russell and Wes Farrell, and that same year, John Tagenhorst, then an arranger for the Ohio State University Marching Band, created the band's now-famous arrangement of "Sloopy," first performed at the Ohio State-Illinois football game on October 9, 1965; and Hang On Sloopy" is of particular relevance to members of the Baby Boom Generation, who were once dismissed as a bunch of long-haired, crazy kids, but who now are old enough and vote in sufficient numbers to be taken quite seriously. Hang on Sloopy," became the Ohio state rock song in November 1985.

This song is played by school bands before football games in Ohio and at pep rallys. Ohio State University's band continues to play this song. It is highly unlikely that you will find a Ohioian that does not recognize Hang on Sloopy. Will Taylor sing the song? One can never tell. Taylor is full of surprises. If he does I am sure the crowd will love the tribute and the way Taylor Taylorizes it.

I have posted two Videos of Hang on Sloopy. One is above is TheMcCoys The one below is OSU MARCHING BAND
You will have to click Taylor Radio twice to mute it so u can play and hear videos

Hang On Sloopy

Taylor Hicks: Living His Dream

Living His Dream

A man was on an exciting expedition
This expedition was to have his voice heard
He wanted someone to just give him a listen
He waited with baited breath to get the word

He was told that Yes he had the voice
Each week he came out on top
And he soon became America’s choice
Once he got going he was a force you could not stop

He made it to the end
He did all they asked, too an extent
But on his beliefs he would not bend
He would not give in, he would not relent

He is now living his dream
Though some may try to bring him down
He doesn’t fall for their scheme
He just lives his dream and never do you see a frown

The world needs those who are an example
Of how to ignore those who know not what they speak
Just watch how he handles it all, his actions are very ample
Watch the smile on his face, the love of what he does, he does not
care about their critique.

If one is truly happy and loved in life, than they are above the norm
And can you really ask for more?
Just enjoy what he gives you, when you see him perform
Be happy for him, enjoy what he offers, nothing less, nothing more

Taylor Hicks Just To Feel That Way Video

Taylor Hicks: National Soul Patrol Convention

Great News! Taylor Hicks fans have gotten together and September 8th 2007 in Birmingham Alabama at Sloss Furnaces we will be having a first National Soul Patrol Convention. This convention is to raise money for Kid One Transport. A Party for the Patrol is coming!

We are Harmony for the Soul fans of Taylor Hicks and as most of you may know we have been working hard to try and get a National Soul Patrol Convention going. The convention has been approved and this year will hopefully be the beginning of what will become an annual National Soul Patrol Convention. As most of you have already heard we were founded with the objective of being a fundraiser for Kid One Transport, a non-profit organization which provides free medical transportation to children and expectant mothers in Alabama, allowing them to receive the essential healthcare and checkups they need and deserve. This is a charity Taylor is very involved in and holds near to his heart. All profits from the convention will go to Kid One Transport.

Plans are currently underway for the convention in Birmingham, Alabama, to be held, September 8th 2007. We are planning multiple activities, a huge musical extravaganza, and a chance for friends old and new to gather and share the common bond of love for an artist and great soul music. Many of us in The Soul Patrol have wanted a place to gather and meet our fellow soul patrollers and see friends we've come to know along the way who share our love of the music and the artists who create it. Provide the soul and they will come. The venue where the convention will be held is Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama. Sloss is a perfect place for the Convention. Sloss has had many Concerts, Festivals, and other special events happen year round there. Party for the Patrol is gong to be huge. We invite you all to come out for a great time, with lots of music and activities and a chance to help Kid One Transport continue to help the kids of Alabama.

Please visit out site Harmony for the Soul at www.harmonyforthesoul.org to be kept up to date on all scheduled happenings as they are finalized. We have a forum and much more there.

If you are interested in helping with this event, or want any information please send an email to our secretary at harmonyforthesoul@earthlink.net.

Taylor Hicks: Soul Patrol Women Alabama Man

Taylor Hicks tour is going great. Soul Patrol Women are loving every show their Alabama Man Taylor Hicks does. I have created a theme song for the Soul Patrol. I took the song Louisiana Woman Mississippi Man by Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty and changed it to Soul Patrol Women Alabama Man enjoy the video.

Taylor Hicks Tour Pictures

Taylor Hicks Tour is selling out. The reviews are great and every one is thoroughly enjoying the experience of seeing Taylor live and meeting him. I have some pictures from friends who have attended some concerts. They are letting me share them with you all. Thank you Jackie and Melissa.

Taylor Hicks: Radio request

Hey Soul Patrol. We are all looking for ways to promote Taylor Hicks and his single Just to feel that way. We all know certain songs are played all the time and some of these songs get very tiresome hearing all the time. Well I have found something that we can all do to help get Taylor Hicks played on Saturdays and Sundays and also get our opinions in on the music we hear too much and the songs we want to hear more of.

Most of us have heard of Open House Party many radio stations play this every Saturday and Sunday. Listeners can call in and request songs they want to hear.

I went to the website and they also have a Rate the Music survey panel that listeners can join and take surveys about music that is played or will be played and you rate the songs you want to hear and those you have heard too much of. You can join the panel hear
http://ratethemusic.com/
How does this help get Taylor played you might be asking? Well for now we can rate the type of music we like which of course in most cases is the type of music Taylor Hicks sings.

You can also write them and request songs, they also schedule artists for interviews and listeners can call in while the artist is there and ask them questions. We can email them and request to hear Just to feel that way and we can also request they try and get Taylor on for an Interview. The address is requests@openhouseparty.com

On Saturdays and Sundays make sure to call in and request Just to Feel That Way the number is 1-800-669-1010

The stations that have Open House Party are at the end of this blog post.

Here are some interesting faqs I found about Open House Party

Q. How is the music programmed on Open House Party?

A. Unlike any other radio station in the country, Open House Party is programmed 100% by the listeners of the show. We really are THE ALL-REQUEST OPEN HOUSE PARTY! Unlike nearly every radio station, computers are not scheduling all the music in advance. The next song is picked, based on listener requests, usually while the previous song is still being played.

Q. Why is this better?

A. It makes the music immediately responsive to what people want to hear on Saturday or Sunday night when they are in a party mood, not computer generated from sales, radio spin, or callout research which is two weeks old. This allows us to respond to happening, hot new music, while avoiding songs which are tired and burned out. It also is more “organic”, which means the flow and balance of songs is chosen based on sound, rather than computer assigned categories.

Q. What is the number to call to request my favorite song?

A. 1-800-669-1010

Q. How does Open House Party arrange to have all the biggest stars come to the show?

A. Open House Party has a team of people that book guests each week. We work closely with record labels and artist managers. After the artists visit once, they usually want to come back since they have so much fun. The first visit is usually scheduled by the artist management to be 30-45 minutes, but once the artist is in our studio, hanging out with cool people, talking to listeners, and partying they don’t want to leave.

Q. Do the guests ever talk to listeners?

A. Yes! Open House Party loves to have fans talk to their favorite artists as much as possible and the artists love to talk to their fans. Call 800-669-1010 when you hear your favorite artist on the show. If the lines are busy keep trying!

I have joined in the rate the music panel and I hope you all do to. This is the first step in hearing the music we want. The next step of course is to call in every Friday and Saturday night and request Taylor Hicks Just To feel that Way.

Here are the stations that have Open House Party, as you can see there is a station airing it everywhere. Let’s get busy SP.


Aberdeen, SD KBFO 106.7
Abilene, TX KORQ 95.1
Albany, NY WFLY 92.3
Alexandria, LA KBIU 103.7
Alexandria, LA KQID 93.1
Allentown, PA WAEB 104.1
Altoona, PA WGMR 101.1
Athens, OH WXTQ 105.5
Bangor, ME WWBX 97.1
Barre, VT WORK 107.1
Beaumont, TX KQXY 94.1
Beckley, WV WCIR 103.7
Bellefontaine, OH WPKO 98.3
Big Rapids, MI WYBR 102.3
Billings, MO KRSQ 101.7
Birmingham, AL WQEN 103.7
Bismarck, ND KKCT 97.5
Bloomington, IL WBNQ 101.5
Bloomington, IN WBWB 96.7
Boardman, OH WAKZ 95.9
Boise, ID KSAS 103.3
Boston, MA WXKS 107.9
Burlington, VT WXXX 95.5
Canton, OH WZKL 92.5
Cape Cod, MA WRZE 96.3
Cpe Girardeau, MO KYRX 97.3
Chambersburg, PA WEEO 103.7
Champaign, IL WQQB 96.1
Charleston, SC WSSX 95.1
Chattanooga, TN WKXJ 98.1
Cleveland, OH WAKS 96.5
College Station, TX KNDE 95.1
Columbus, GA WCGQ 107.3
Concord, NH WJYY 105.5
Cookeville, TN WGIC 98.5
Corpus Christi, TX KKPN 102.3
Dayton, OH WGTZ 92.9
Des Moines, IA KKDM 107.5
Dodge City, KS KOLS 95.5
Dothan, AL WKMX 106.7
Dubuque, IA KLYV 105.3
Duluth, MN KBMX 107.7
Eau Claire, WI WBIZ 100.7
El Dorado, AR KMRX 96.1
Elizabeth City/Nags Head, NC WZPR 92.3
Elizabethtown, KY WTHX 107.3
Elmira-Corning, NY WLVY 103.7
Erie, PA WRTS 97.1
Escanaba, MI WGLQ 96.3
Eureka, CA KFMI 96.1
Evansville, IN WSTO 93.7
Fargo, ND WDAY 102.9
Farmington, NM KAZX 94.3
Fayetteville, NC WQSM 98.1
Florence, SC WJMX 103.3
Fayetteville, AR KMCK 105.7
Joplin, MO KSYN 92.5
Fort Collins, CO KSME 96.1
Fort Wayne, IN WSHI 106.3
Franklin, NH WFTN 94.1
Fresno, CA KVSR 101.1
Grand Forks, NS KKXL 92.9
Grand Rapids, MI WHTS 105.3
Green Bay-Appleton-Oshkosh. MI WKSZ 95.9
Hanover, NH WGXL 92.3
Harrisonburg, VA WQPO 100.7
Hattiesburg, MS WNSL 100.3
Hibbing, MN WTBX 93.9
Hobart, OK KXZX 96.1
Huntington, WV WKEE 100.5
Huntsville, AL WZYP 104.3
Jackson, MI WKHM 105.3
Jackson, MS WYOY 101.7
Johnstown, PA WYOT 95.5
Elk City, OK KTIJ 98.5
Junction City, KS KJCK 97.5
Kalamazoo, MI WKFR 103.3
Kearney, NE KQKY 105.9
Keene, NH WKNE 103.7
Knoxville, TN WWST 102.1
Lafayette, IN WAZY 96.5
Lake Charles, LA KTSR 92.1
Lancaster, PA WLAN 96.9
Lansing, MI WJIM 97.5
Lawton, OK KMGZ 95.3
Little Rock, AR KLAL 107.7
Macon, GA WMGB 95.1
Marion, VA WZVA 103.5
Madford, OR KIFS 107.5
Melbourne, FL WAOA 107.1
Medford, OR KIFS 107.5
Modesto, CA KHOP 99.1
Mobile, AL WABB 97.5
Montgomery, AL WHHY 101.9
Morgantown, WV WVAQ 101.9
Mt. Pleasant, MI WCFX 95.3
Nashville, TN WRVW 107.5
New Lexington, OH WWJM 105.9
Norfolk, VA WZNR 106.1
Ogdensburg, NY WYSX 100.1
Oklahoma City, OK KJYO 102.7
Olean, NY WMGI 100.7
Paducah, KY WREZ 105.5
Panama City, FL WILN 105.9
Parkersburg, WV WXIL 95.1
Petoskey, MI WKHQ 105.9
Pittsfield, MA WBEC 95.9
Portland, ME WJBQ 97.9
Prestonsburg, KY WQHY 95.5
Princeton, WV WSTG 95.9
Providence, RI WPRO 92.3
Quad Cities, IA KBEA 99.7
Quincy, IL KRRY 100.9
Raleigh, NC WDCG 105.1
Richmond, VA WRVQ 94.5
Roanoke, VA WXLK 92.3
Rochester, MN KROC 106.9
Rockford, IL WZOK 97.5
Rutland, VT WZRT 97.1
Salisbury, MD WDKZ 105.5
San Angelo, TX KIXY 94.7
San Antonio, TX KXXM 96.1
Savannah, GA WAEV 97.3
Selma, AL WALX 100.9
Sheridan, WY KLQQ 104.7
Shreveport, LA KRUF 94.5
Shreveport, LA KSMB 94.5
Sioux City, IA KGLI 95.5
Sioux Falls, SD KKLS 104.7
South Bend, IN WNDV 92.9
South Bend, IN WMXO 101.5
Spencer, IA KDWD 100.1
Springfield, IL WDBR 103.7
Tallahassee, FL WHTF 104.9
Tampa, FL WFLZ 93.3
Toledo, OH WVKS 92.5
Tucson, AZ KRQQ 93.7
Tuscaloosa, AL WZBQ 94.1
Utica, NY WSKS 97.9
Waco, TX KWTX 97.5
Washington, DC WIHT 99.5
Washington, NC WERO 93.3
Waterloo, IA KKHQ 92.3
Waverly, OH WXZQ 100.1
W. Palm Beach, FL WLDI 95.5
Wheeling, WV WOMP 100.5
Wilkes-Barre, PA WBHD 95.7
Wilkes-Barre, PA WBHT 97.1
Williamsport, PA WVRT 97.7
Willimantic, CT WILI 98.3
Wilmington, NC WAZO 107.5
Winchester, VA WKSI 98.3

Taylor Hicks Solo Tour

Taylor Hicks Tour started Last night in Jacksonville, Florida. He still has many more stops on the way, for his first headlining Tour with more still continuing to be added. Some reviews from our starting to come out and those along with fan recaps our proving what The Soul Patrol has always known. Taylor Hicks gives his whole self to making sure the concert goers get a heck of a bang for their buck. Jacksonville.com has a great report of Taylor Hicks in concert it can be read here http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/022207/lif_8150254.shtml The best part of this review other than the fact of them praising Taylor’s songs is “Then he becomes overcome with the grinding and spastic gyrations of a young Joe Cocker only to become possessed like a tent preacher full of the holy spirit. Dancing like this could easily be mocked, but they work for Hicks because he is all about the music. Hicks will always carry that American Idol baggage -- for better or worse -- but of all the winners, he may be the performer who stays true to his own musical muse. Hicks sings from his soul.” Also at the site you can go here http://www.jacksonville.com/ look for “Featured word games” There you will see Taylor Hicks click there to play hangman keep clicking play again to get more. See if you really know all there is to know about Taylor Hicks.



Also a great fan recap at her blog to read is located here http://www.theofficialsoulpatrol.com/contributors/mandy/blog.html what I like best about what she says is Taylor said he had been under the weather and after a few injections was about 80% himself. If what I saw tonight was Taylor at 80%, ‘heaven knows’ what he will be like at 100%!!!! Taylor was nothing short of a swirling dervish with his dancing. The spins, turns, leg gyrations that resemble a funky Charleston minus the hand movements, jumping, bouncing, - WOW! What a boundless bundle of energy! He worked so hard that his shirt was soaked, at least in the front. The jacket had to be hot, but Taylor, this being part of his performance attire, kept it on.

To fid out more about Taylor's tour go to graycharles

Below are tour dates. Soul Patrol The LEGEND BEGINS.


2/21 - Jacksonville, FL - Florida Theater
2/22- Tampa, FL- Tampa Theatre
2/23- Coral Springs, FL- Coral Springs Center for the Arts
2/24- Orlando, FL- Universal Studios “Mardi Gras 2007?
2/27 - Mobile, AL - Mobile Civic Center
2/28 - Columbus, GA - Heard Theater at Rivercenter
3/2- Myrtle Beach, SC- House of Blues
3/3- Knoxville, TN- Tennessee Theatre
3/4- Asheville, NC- The Orange Peel
3/6- Huntsville, AL- Von Braun Center
3/8- Nashville, TN - The Ryman
3/9- Atlanta, GA- The Tabernacle
3/10 and 3/11 - Birmingham, AL- Alabama Theatre
3/14 - New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
3/15 - Austin, TX - Austin Rodeo
3/17 - San Antonio, TX - Majestic Theater
3/18 - Dallas, TX - Nokia Live
3/20 - Little Rock, AR - Robinson Theater
3/21 and 3/22 - St Charles, MO - Bottleneck Blues Bar
3/24 - Sioux City, IA - Orpheum Theater
3/25 - Prior Lake, MN - Mystic Lake Casino
3/27 - Green Bay, WI - Weidner Center
3/28 - Milwaukee, WI - Pabst Theater
3/29 - Chicago, IL -House of Blues
3/31 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
4/1 - Greensburg, PA - Palace Theater
4/3 - Boston, MA- Avalon
4/5 - Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino(ON SALE: 2/16)
4/6 - New Haven, CT - Foxwoods Casino(ON SALE: 2/13)
4/7 - Westbury, NY - North Fork Theatre at Westbury
4/10 - Sayerville, NJ - Starland Ballroom(ON SALE: 2/17)
4/11 - Philadelphia, PA - Tower Theater
4/12 - Lancaster, PA - American Music Theater
4/14 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgota
4/15 and 4/16 - Alexandria, VA - Birchmere(ON SALE: 2/3)
4/17 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live!
4/20 - New York, NY - The Beacon Theater
4/22 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Theater (New Confirmation 2/14)
4/24 - Columbus, OH -Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
4/25 - Joliet, IL - Rialto Square Theater
4/26 & 4/27 - Kansas City, MO - Ameristar Casino
4/29 - Denver, Co - Paramount Theater(ON SALE: 3/3)
5/1 - Tempe, Az - The Marquee
5/2 - San Diego, CA - Pala Casino
5/4 - Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern, Theater (New Confirmation 2/14)
5/6 - San Diego, CA - Pala Casino
5/9 - San Francisco, CA - Warfield Theater (New Confirmation 2/14)
5/11 -Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom (New Confirmation 2/14)
5/12 - Seattle, WA - Moore Theater (New Confirmation 2/14)
7/14 - Taylor @ Kentucky Speedway