My favorite idol. He just has that IT factor. Very unique. Like Elvis.
@SousChef777 ай бұрын
Beautiful rendition of that song....to this old hippie. Thank you Taylor
@benjjerman3 жыл бұрын
Taylor's best performance in American Idol 5. Still watching in 2021
@WilsonEatsASMR15 жыл бұрын
I'm telling you, if you don't like Taylor Hicks after hearing this one performance then you must completely nuts. Taylor brought down the house and would rather listen to this than any of the crap being put out by the other IDOLs....sorry , Taylor is hugely underrated.
@mollysouth39879 жыл бұрын
This mans voice is so good. One of a kind. Incredible entertainer.
@mollysouth39877 жыл бұрын
Please, keep your dumb remarks about something you know nothing about to yourself. There are quality musicians who have seen his shows and worked with him and I think I will accept their opinions. My expectations and demand for quality are extremely high
@jeek10326 жыл бұрын
@@mollysouth3987 No, you should keep your dumb remarks to yourself, because 3d shadow gamee is absolutely right. Clearly your expectations are low, and you are the one who has no clue what they're talking about. Judging by your latest comment you are also obviously completely deluded.
@rainymoon98486 ай бұрын
He is also a pretty good songwriter. I like his new song "Porch Swing" and I love his Early Works album.
@csandford60119 ай бұрын
Excellent performance.
@yesitsme910 жыл бұрын
Ah, back in the day with Idol was filled with talent and Taylor Hicks leads the way. What a fantastic performer and singer!
@LambertsLabelle8 жыл бұрын
my so very fav..til Adam Lambert..:)
@sarahsundstrom14252 жыл бұрын
Taylor! I loved you.. So great to watch
@lukeloveslauraalways10 жыл бұрын
Taylor is a great talent. Saw him on Broadway and he is fantastic.
@romanticspirit13 жыл бұрын
Love Him// the Very Best Season Ever on american Idol!
@oldikins18 жыл бұрын
This song along with The Right Place, Georgia and Ain't No Sunshine are just so beautiful to me.
@judymorton83729 жыл бұрын
Been following Taylor's career for 8 years and have seen him many times in person. He is a fabulous entertainer..and this is one of my favorites!!
@LambertsLabelle13 жыл бұрын
I love taylor!!!
@sherrydr15 жыл бұрын
how i wish we could still watch and listen to taylor on tv each week. what a great time that was. and this 'beautiful' rendition is taylor at his best.
@mummyange13 жыл бұрын
this was his winning song
@oldikins13 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Taylor, for all the joy you have given your fans since winning Idol!
@oldikins10 жыл бұрын
RIP Joe Cocker, who first performed this song. Taylor did him proud with this version. Each has the same raspiness in their voice, which takes it out of the pop realm. Joe was quirky, strange, but he brought the feelings! Kudos to Joe..........and Taylor.
@johnanderson94946 жыл бұрын
Joe Cocker didn't perform this song first. Billy Preston did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6fRq2awfsh5m7c&ab_channel=Vargasko-Jazz%26Funk
@ithnkilvu0514 жыл бұрын
I love every "beaker face", tick, and grey hair on his head.....bless him. Sooo bluesy and smooth. Love his first album.
@gfdadefuin13 жыл бұрын
watching this video again for so long brings back a lot of great memories.... i miss my wife even more!! love you Fatima!!!
@japanesegurl217 жыл бұрын
This is sooooooooo beautiful!!! Taylor Hicks 4ever!!!!!!!!!! :):)
@cheri465117 жыл бұрын
Taylor Hicks sings this song soooooo beautiful - WOW - gives me goose bumps - love him.
@krayzds8812 жыл бұрын
taylor you are one of the best male vocal, love you emotion, and passion for singing and you do it so well i love the bluesy rock
@gunzborgia14039 жыл бұрын
He's still my favorite
@sherrydr11 жыл бұрын
taylor's best. will always be playing this version.
@cyanbotch411410 жыл бұрын
I was seven or eight when I saw this on T.V. I fell in love with him and his voice... I even saw him when they went on the American Idol tour. :)
@sherrydr15 жыл бұрын
taylor sings this directly to me, and to you, and you, and you. what a voice and what a rendition.
@iCoreyJames10 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this guy won. Because I haven't heard of him since and Daughtry are producing great tracks and touring the world. Thanks Taylor, you're the best.
@melrivas36559 жыл бұрын
chris deserved to win and whadya know!? hes STILL more successful!!! yayyyyy
@kojakDD9 жыл бұрын
He has finished in the Forbes Top Ten American Idol earnings the past three years. even placed higher than Daughtry did last year. Obviously soul R&B and blues isn't your cup of tea but believe it or not there is a market for it and he proves it every year.
@iCoreyJames9 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that people have different music tastes and perspectives, but how much you earn and the content you release are two totally different things.
@jenniferjacobs77719 жыл бұрын
Melissa Rivas Daughtry was like Nickelback light. Easy to market. Taylor on the other hand is one of a kind, gritty, authentic, hard to categorize. Daughtry may have sold more than Taylor but as a live performer, can't touch Taylor. That's why Taylor won. And by the way, "more successful" does not mean better.
@rainymoon98486 ай бұрын
I like the songwriting of both Chris and Taylor and have bought multiple albums from both. It's just that the kind of music that Taylor writes and sings doesn't usually get played on the radio. Back in the 70s he could have possibly been a big star. When classic rock singer Jesse Kinch (one of the best rock singer contestants ever) won the TV show Rising Star and got the record deal he had a nightmare time with the record company he got signed to. It resulted with Jesse getting dropped from the label without ever releasing an album with them. He wrote and recorded the song "Preaching Like the Pope" about his terrible experience with them, the complete lack of creative freedom he felt he had as the winner of Rising Star. So, not winning could have been the best thing for Daughtry. It may have given creative freedom. David Cook got to co-write a lot of songs on his post Idol album, but, that may have partly been because of Daughtry's success. And also partly because David Cook had an Indie album out before he went on Idol that got some interest from Idol fans. Eventually, the album got pulled. But, they should really just leave the Indie stuff of any Idol contestant up, so fans can check out their songwriting.
@Lil_Off5 жыл бұрын
this has replay value
@Mekilo19945 жыл бұрын
He was always my favorite I just remembered him today gotta download some of his songs and find if he has some vinyl lol
@lukeloveslauraalways15 жыл бұрын
Taylor is such a great talent and has a great personality. He shines as one of the best AI winners ever. This song is so amazing!! He does it justice.
@Angels94112 жыл бұрын
Taylor you did a wonderful version of You Are So Beautiful. What a soulful performance. I'm soooooo happy you WON.
@bibittegirl17 жыл бұрын
Encore !! Encore !! Bravo...absolutely..beautiful !
@santiagomilan53988 жыл бұрын
This performance was great.
@Rtcosta9115 жыл бұрын
Im Brazilian... and i love this song and taylor hicks.. really great!! :)
@joydcarter10 жыл бұрын
For all who have been living in the dark ages Taylor has had many successful tours across the country and abroad. He also holds the honor of being the only idol to ever receive a residency in Las Vegas. He is smart enough to invest in real estate and he has a successful restaurant in Birmingham, Al. What do you do for a living? Lol
@LambertsLabelle8 жыл бұрын
i did read hes one of the best Idol moneymakers!!! So..GOOD for him!
@blackgirlmagic98277 жыл бұрын
Yasss
@user-vi3tb3bw5t6 жыл бұрын
He also has his own show now unrelated to singing it's actually about it food and it's good!
@xps87006 жыл бұрын
He is my favourite Idol and I am glad he is doing very well without the overbearing superstardom.
@wheelman12365 жыл бұрын
Diane Carter so glad to hear that! I wish radios play his songs more often
@oldikins14 жыл бұрын
Back in this season, the press knew Taylor would win from the very beginning. Lots of people didn't like him, but millions more did. He made everyone smile, and there has never been another season like it. Look up the numbers. What happened to Taylor was that there ensued a smear campaign from the minute he won.. I am so happy he rubbed Cowells face in it.
@1970sGirl17 жыл бұрын
I literally had tears in my eyes when Taylor performed this on Idol. Great job, Taylor !
@yesitsme914 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful performance! Taylor is a brilliant singer and song interpreter! Still love him!
@cherylbunyan39956 жыл бұрын
I spent nearly the entire season just hoping that he'd do this song - it was just such a perfect match for his soulful voice. Love it!
@brn2wander12 жыл бұрын
I saw him July 4th weekend...and he was FABULOUS.
@oldikins13 жыл бұрын
Love to come back to this video. That night, with Play That Funky Music and then this beautiful rendition of YASB................he worked it perfectly.
@sherrydr16 жыл бұрын
beautiful rendition, beautiful guy.
@DarkAvenger198414 жыл бұрын
amazing...just amazing
@makusa914 жыл бұрын
fantastic..one of the best version of this song i've ever heard..
@andresore15 жыл бұрын
favorite american idol performance ever...
@sherrydr17 жыл бұрын
beautiful, beautiful from the heart. i believe!
@jaimienichols56493 жыл бұрын
Awesome song
@ritabenson26188 жыл бұрын
beautiful beautiful
@Pucky097816 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@Photobizgal16 жыл бұрын
What's not to love about this guy? One of the greatest voices from AI - ever.
@elva64612 жыл бұрын
he is amazing
@Getrealpeeps15 жыл бұрын
This song ALWAY'S ALWAY'S ALWAY'S brings tears to my eyes!!
@Noobmeister16 жыл бұрын
Taylor Hicks is awesome, keep it up man, such a brilliant voice, makin' alabama proud :D
@LuvTadnDixie15 жыл бұрын
Perfection!!!
@jaimienichols56493 жыл бұрын
Great performance
@jewelg95697 жыл бұрын
Taylor, you are beautiful and awesome.....
@oldikins13 жыл бұрын
Taylor has moved on from Idol long ago. His fans still love him and follow him. I'll be seeing him again this month. He also has a fantastic band to support him. Let it go!
@christine62052 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!! ❣️
@Girl4Reba14 жыл бұрын
Such great memories :)
@carrieposas32943 жыл бұрын
He is so good
@k.a.45953 жыл бұрын
Back when idol was good and it was an actually competition with talent.
@leilanisunsets13628 ай бұрын
Jie crocker will always be a favored but Taylor made it un forgettable ❤❤❤❤❤
@ThePurpleBus15 жыл бұрын
perfect.
@sherrydr15 жыл бұрын
beautiful, sexy rendition. taylor took possession of this song forevermore. his personal, southern voice---oh, wow.
@yesitsme912 жыл бұрын
Best Idol Ever. ♥
@70kaydt12 жыл бұрын
Taylor Hick's voice is really great....that's why he's my fave AI ever :)
@ritabenson26187 жыл бұрын
you are so BEAUTIFUL
@Ali27R13 жыл бұрын
@gwho I was talking about the other reviews Simon gave where he said Taylor was like a wedding singer or a karoke singer. I think Simon's positive critique for Taylor's rendition of this song was LONG overdue. I appreciate your comment... it's so good to see that people are still listening to Taylor and appreciating him.
@chrispalmer67814 ай бұрын
It's 2024 and I'm still following him!!
@faiththoren37704 жыл бұрын
💖💖💖LOVE YOU TAYLOR
@diazscmacca16 жыл бұрын
great song anh he is a star
@9ie9i12 жыл бұрын
what a stunning performance. i just knew this.
@garydupuis14 жыл бұрын
@Pemuciuse Taylor may not do all those vocal acrobatics like all the other singers but he has it where it counts in my honest opinion. He has heart, he has soul and he knows how to make a song believable. There is no faking with him, he is 100% for real, which is what a lot of the other Idol singers are lacking. I haven't seen any of the Idol contests over your way but this is my observation abou the singers over here in America. Peace and respect...
@Asian911115 жыл бұрын
GreAT, i love him...
@fredorulz114 жыл бұрын
@nighthawk584 how is taylor underrated? he won the show and is a great singer. great rendition of this song, no one can ever do it as good as joe cocker but this is a superb effort.
@anharmyenone12 жыл бұрын
Taylor is performing at the Indigo lounge at Bally's Las Vegas 5 nights a week at 7:00 p.m.Oct. 17 through Nov. 12 and Dec. 3-16 2012. He does not appear on Fridays and Tuesdays.
@94198317 жыл бұрын
Real beautiful!! Bye from SLOVENIA!!!!!!!!!!!!
@sherrydr11 жыл бұрын
beautiful, heartfelt version.
@MargoK17 жыл бұрын
His best performance!
@SamAintDragon16 жыл бұрын
GooseBumps and a nice rendition
@cathycarey56608 жыл бұрын
I forgot how good he is.
@yesitsme914 жыл бұрын
@OrangeAni Taylor was 29 when he won Idol in '06. He's now 33. He's awesome!
@Ali27R14 жыл бұрын
I agree that Taylor is very underrated. Not being liked by Simon is not the standard anyone should be measured by. I have three of his CDs and they are SO very good.
@zigazerjal512711 жыл бұрын
best version of the song just love it! Taylor Hicks ur the best vocalict out there!
@WoodyAllenManiac17 жыл бұрын
I think this is his best, I definitely agree with Simon. And I actually really like Do I make you proud.
@chylzone11 жыл бұрын
He's famous in Vegas baby-2 mil/ year
@FedaykinMaster13 жыл бұрын
@Totopickle That was the coolest moment ever. I was agog when he came out.
@mormad111816 жыл бұрын
Sing it man!!!!!
@andresore163 жыл бұрын
Randy..you wise man!
@missylew1215 жыл бұрын
WOW this guy can sing hahaha!! WOOT GO TAYLOR hahaha
@swardle7715 жыл бұрын
Hicks is vocally a better singer then Chris honestly. Chris is talented and fits "todays style of modern music". Thats the difference. 40 years ago, Chris wouldn't even be considered. Taylor still was. Today.
@BBBYpsi10 жыл бұрын
This particular season probably had the best of anything Taylor Hicks katharine McPhee Elliott Yamin Kellie Pickler Chris Daughtry it goes on and on all end up with really good stuff Taylor has done a lot of shows and casinos on that
@maryk64210 жыл бұрын
He's also a multimillionaire......not too shabby!!
@claireb7tx16 жыл бұрын
Loved this song, Something, You Send Me and Try a Little Tenderness!
@Whiterevelations14 жыл бұрын
HAHA omg Taylor is SO CUTE at the ending! "He's happy! He's happy!!!!"
@ForeverSheaLove11 жыл бұрын
"he's clappin! he's clappin!" haha(: that was my favorite part.
@Gypscrew13 жыл бұрын
@MrPartyon123 he's touring, has been for 5 years now and he is also in Broadway. guy is busy busy busy. i have tons of respect for him.
@jaimienichols56493 жыл бұрын
Nice
@mummyange11 жыл бұрын
bravissimo!!
@yesitsme912 жыл бұрын
Taylor is doing quite well in Vegas, with a year and half residency headlining at Paris Vegas and doing awesome. He has one of the most popular shows in the city.
@ages77715 жыл бұрын
Thanks.... I work in McDonalds. The Deli Choice menu is huge in Australia. lol
@PeoplePlacesRocknRoll6 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up! (The song is called You Are So Beautiful.)