Taylor Hicks New Single – “What’s Right is Right” – Video Premiere
Yahoo Music debuts the Taylor Hicks video for his new single, “What’s Right is Right”.
Taylor performs in a dark bar whilst a smokey-eyed brunette watches from a table. It’s got a noirish feel that’s very nicely done. Plus, Taylor looks great…
See it after the JUMP…
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i was one of those who liked the song in the first place even without the video, which i like very much as well. it’s all a really good vibe to me. reminds me of why i liked taylor hicks in the first place. instead of something over-produced, this song and video are what i was kinda hoping for from post-idol taylor hicks. i’m glad clive davis et al got out of his way. i do think they meant well but those people are in a different head space.
i can really say i love a lot of music out there right now, and back then, my mp3 player has whiplash going back and forth from TI, John Denver, Kanye West, Duffy, The Flaming Lips, Donna Summer, Estelle, Beck, Brightback Morning Light, Queen, Britney Spears, Seal, Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks, Eminem, etc., and I really think there is room today for this old-school soul, like Curtis Mayfield or Sam Cooke sound. there is an aching purity about this kind of music. even contemporary r&b can get too busy sometimes.
the arrangement on this song is so sparse and warm and you can hear every note and the spaces in between. and his sweet raspy voice is just perfect for this sound. the tenor sax is airy and sexy and the organ is cool. it’s a simple tune, sung and played lovingly, and that’s what i like about it.
that was nice, yummystars.
I have liked some of Taylor’s singing but grew to really dislike his performance contortions and pandering to his fans while on the show and even afterwards as he promoted his efforts in Grease. “Soul Patrol” shout out indeed! But, now that I’m away from his grating personality, I can acknowledge that he is talented. It’s going to be painful to know that he’s getting even a small amount of my hard-earned money but I do like this song and I continue to like his singing.
crazymomelon, gee, thanks! i’m so pleased that i like what i’m hearing so far! i’ve been hoping i would like this new CD and am really curious to hear the whole thing.
marco5ny: “I have liked some of Taylorà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s singing but grew to really dislike his performance contortions and pandering to his fans while on the show and even afterwards…”
i know, marco. sometimes he has seemed so phony or insecure or defensive or something, i wish he would not even bother to give an interview. then other times he seems really sincere and cool. so i don’t know. i just am glad i like what is going on right now because i really like his musical taste when he is in the soul zone and i just want to hear more of it.
So nice to see the video posted here. I seem to come to MJs when I get a Google alert that there is something about Taylor. I have grown to love the song–sure do love the voice.
yummystars…love your take on the song.
Dingo…LOL, you crack me up! You always have and still do. Glad the visuals were good for you. He is even more amazingly handsome in person.
The song is definitely growing on me after seeing the video.
I just wish the cheesey keyboard were a piano instead.
Oh YES! That’s lovely! I like the song but the video really gives it depth. I like the noir-ish look and feel. Taylor looks fabulous and I’ll always love his voice.
I heard one of the other songs from the album that was accidently posted on the Rocket Science website – a country tune “Nineteen” which is a bit gritty, unprocesses Taylor. I’m not a huge country music fan, but – again I love his voice and I liked it. So, yeah. I think there will be some surprises, or at least more organic Taylor than on his Arista release.
It looks to me like maybe Taylor’s taking a page out of Keb’ Mo’s book. Keb’ sings some “adult contemporary” tunes like this one, then some real raw accoustic blues, then some electric blues, then a bit of bluesy gospel and basically mixes it up. That’s a formula that works for me.