tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post3514631671511659516..comments2024-02-14T05:05:06.052-05:00Comments on Souled On (Music, Art, Politics, and Life): On Second Thought...The ThirdScholarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05029862318403717683noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-25143767791253971332012-01-24T11:14:49.062-05:002012-01-24T11:14:49.062-05:00I wonder why everybody admires Jay Z so much, he i...I wonder why everybody admires Jay Z so much, he is so mediocre compared with all these stars.viagra onlinehttp://www.mutualpharmacy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-38258123120888149632011-09-22T18:42:08.536-04:002011-09-22T18:42:08.536-04:00What exactly you're writing is a horrible mist...What exactly you're writing is a horrible mistake.consoladoreshttp://sexshoptienda.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-76008414552542365682007-11-16T23:57:00.000-05:002007-11-16T23:57:00.000-05:00red one---It certainly counts as far as I'm concer...red one---It certainly counts as far as I'm concerned. Had I thought of it that way, I might have claimed to be a Clay lover from the very beginning ;)<BR/><BR/>Glad to know you're still around, my friend...hope you've been well.Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029862318403717683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-2321820812394845402007-11-16T12:06:00.000-05:002007-11-16T12:06:00.000-05:00I like Otis Clay. Does that count? ;-)I like Otis Clay. Does that count? ;-)red onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11181562821695098147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-53816526937682904412007-11-15T01:41:00.000-05:002007-11-15T01:41:00.000-05:00I always laugh at the ones who diss the celebs. M...I always laugh at the ones who diss the celebs. Makes them look more a loser and the dissed ones a lot better. Another pathetic blogger with no life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-88059021948036855442007-11-15T01:09:00.000-05:002007-11-15T01:09:00.000-05:00planet mondo---Gratitude. Getting such compliment...planet mondo---Gratitude. Getting such complimentary feedback makes me want to work even harder to bring the goods. Peace.<BR/><BR/>Mike---Hey man---how ya feelin'? I'll def. check out Diversions---you know I'm a big fan of your mixes. It's about time for you to drop another one over here. Email me when you get a minute.<BR/><BR/>dennis---Yeah---Claymania is live and in full effect over here. What was I thinking???<BR/><BR/>Anon---Why, why, why do I keep indulging you? Are you Clay's grandma or something? I know from your IP address that you're the same person who keeps leaving comments, and all I can do at this point is hope that you find something more productive to do with your time.<BR/><BR/>This site is called Souled On, not Hard On For Clay Aiken. People visit this site to check out soul, funk, hip-hop, jazz, etc. I know it MUST make me a racist, but those are the genres I've chosen to focus on for the scope of this blog. Is that okay with you? <BR/><BR/>Objective truth simply doesn't exist when it comes to taste in music. I have my opinions about what I like, and CLEARLY you have yours. That comment about me being in a dungeon seems pretty ill-advised coming from a person who believes that all the world should love Clay Aiken. If that isn't one-sided linear thinking, I don't know what is. <BR/><BR/>Here's the thing...you're never going to get me to say I'm wrong for not liking Clay's music. I don't think you're wrong for liking him---we all have our opinions. What IS wrong is that you're so fanatical about trying to convert MY way of thinking---it's just not healthy. <BR/><BR/>I'll tell you what---I promise to never make a stupid Clay joke again if you promise to get a grip on yourself. Again, I don't care about you having a dissenting opinion, but you've made your point repeatedly and it's time to move on to bigger and better things. Ever heard of clayaiken.com?Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029862318403717683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-85248254159995865442007-11-14T23:15:00.000-05:002007-11-14T23:15:00.000-05:00You are right in that you are entitled to your opi...You are right in that you are entitled to your opinion. The big difference you seem to miss is that instead of poking fun at a person, as you did, Clay pokes it at himself and circumstances of "not being cool." Much more professional but also humbling. Again, you are entitled to like the artists you do, but by your lists of who is good and not, you definitely show a bias, a HUGE bias toward race, certain types of music and artists. Your right, as in choice -- just doesn't Make you right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-25551537687311670792007-11-14T13:30:00.000-05:002007-11-14T13:30:00.000-05:00Whoa Scholar. The Clay people are coming to get y...Whoa Scholar. The Clay people are coming to get you man. haha<BR/><BR/>Fantastic post as always my dude.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-89462654627190916212007-11-14T12:05:00.000-05:002007-11-14T12:05:00.000-05:00You are so totally constricted by your knowledge o...You are so totally constricted by your knowledge of all music, it confines you to the dungeon of only hip-hop, soul and jazz, all commendable sounds I admit, but what of other music, other talents, or a great voice? Yes, I'm talkin' Clay, who, if he wanted to, could sing the only music that your brain registers. <BR/>This is a singer who takes your classics, does them his way, and they become classics once again. <BR/>You can't listen to Clay with just your ears...you need to open your heart as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-48956541371082983962007-11-14T06:57:00.000-05:002007-11-14T06:57:00.000-05:00hi there scholar... great post as always... i real...hi there scholar... great post as always... i really dig cover versions, so just don't stop with your cover posts... and by the way check out my diversions mix, 1 hour of the most obscure cover versions... <BR/>keep up the good work... mike<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.zshare.net/audio/418207150717f3/" REL="nofollow">dj blueprint - diversions 1</A><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://thisistomorrow.blogspot.com/2007/10/dj-blueprint-diversions_13.html" REL="nofollow">thisistomorrow.blogspot.com/diversions</A>thisistomorrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011933917709556300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-31915833781178922542007-11-13T18:51:00.000-05:002007-11-13T18:51:00.000-05:00Man Alive - I don't think I've ever found a finer ...Man Alive - I don't think I've ever found a finer post. I'm in funky meltdown with these sizzling winners<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for posting this treasure chest of golden nuggets<BR/><BR/>PMMondohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199468951602465556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-75624748310074071392007-11-13T06:48:00.000-05:002007-11-13T06:48:00.000-05:00Anon---Sorry, but this is just becoming ridiculous...Anon---Sorry, but this is just becoming ridiculous to me. No one said Clay sings with his penis. That might actually be kind of entertaining.<BR/><BR/>I don't consider what I said to be a bigoted bash and I apologized off the top if the remark seemed homophobic. Sexuality IS personal, but so is everything else that people joke about with celebrities. You don't think that Britney Spears having a meltdown or losing custody of her kids is personal? That hasn't stopped the world from having an ongoing discussion about it. In our society the counterbalance of fortune and fame is being open to public scrutiny. Right or wrong, it's a fact of life. <BR/><BR/>I don't feel that I should have to defend myself for making a joke on my own blog, although I've done so because I enjoy a good debate. If you disagree with the sentiments being expressed here, you can choose not to return. If you do return, you may find that I will occasionally poke fun at cultural icons. I adore Sun Ra and I once called him Flavor Flav's illegimate daddy. I like myself, and yet I've been known to make self-deprecating remarks. It's called satire. The fact that we don't all agree on what's funny is part of what makes the world an interesting place. <BR/><BR/>I think you're taking Clay and Top 40 radio a little too seriously, but that's just my opinion. <BR/><BR/>adb---Thank you SO much for having a comment that actually had some relevance to the music on the post. <BR/><BR/>I'm a big Kenny Dope fan, too. Haven't heard Joy Denalane's version of "I Cover The Waterfront" yet, but I'll definitely check it out. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by...Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029862318403717683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-69139189495702819272007-11-13T03:59:00.000-05:002007-11-13T03:59:00.000-05:00'Light My Fire' - Kenny Dope remix is a great, che...'Light My Fire' - Kenny Dope remix is a great, check out those drums!<BR/><BR/>Also, not a remix but Joy Denalane did a v nice version of 'I cover the waterfront' on her 'Born and Raised' album.<BR/><BR/>Great post Scholar!ADBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289936697075566127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-10143864246272327522007-11-12T22:36:00.000-05:002007-11-12T22:36:00.000-05:00Different anon here.There are jokes and there are ...Different anon here.<BR/><BR/>There are jokes and there are jokes. <BR/><BR/>Since when is it OK to mock someone for something as personal as their sexuality? He doesn't sing with his penis. Clay made fun of the dreck that is considered award worthy music on the radio. Most top 40 songs are crap but at least the artists put it out there for public opinion. <BR/><BR/>You, on the other hand, don't know the man you are mocking or who he dates. He says he isn't gay, so where does it give you the right to think you know better?<BR/><BR/>You're just one more guy that made the same bigoted bash against a really good and talented guy for no reason at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-56795231368924960342007-11-12T21:01:00.000-05:002007-11-12T21:01:00.000-05:00Anon---I'm sure Clay had his reasons for singing M...Anon---I'm sure Clay had his reasons for singing Madonna---the guy has to have a bit of a sense humor to do "Like A Virgin" after all the gossip about his sex life. However, I still can't help but find the paradox somewhat amusing.<BR/><BR/>I will say, Clay is lucky to have a fan like you who comes to his defense. I just hope you walk away from this feeling that it's okay for BOTH Clay and I to have jokes once in a while.<BR/><BR/>Peace.Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029862318403717683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-92215549200372189522007-11-12T20:35:00.000-05:002007-11-12T20:35:00.000-05:00Thanks for the explanation, Scholar, but Clay was ...Thanks for the explanation, Scholar, but Clay was poking fun at what is considered Pop lyrics in music today, using Madonna and <BR/>JT and many others, as examples and it was all tongue in cheek...never against the artist, but about the sexual, cheesy words thrown on youth in the music today, and how wrong it would be for him (not being a cool dude, you understand.) Sorry...still no gayness in his performance. It was a riot. Research is the key!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-89170365993551193702007-11-12T20:27:00.000-05:002007-11-12T20:27:00.000-05:00Anon 1---In case you ended up here by googling Cla...Anon 1---In case you ended up here by googling Clay Aiken or something, let me explain that in general, I infuse a degree of humor/satire into my writing. Merely reporting facts becomes a somewhat boring ordeal for me at times, so I occasionally break the monotony with a joke or two. It's not to impress anyone, but rather to keep myself somewhat amused. <BR/><BR/>I do apologize if my comment seemed homophobic---I'm against hating other people for their differences/preferences. I don't care if Clay IS gay. The humorous part for me is that Clay has often been adamant that he isn't gay, but then turns around and performs Madonna songs at his shows. It's JUST funny to me, and I try not to take the little things in life (especially dumb shit about celebrities) too seriously. <BR/><BR/>Chill, home skillet and look at the bright side...at least you didn't have to pay to read my stupid opinion. I have just as much right to dislike Clay's version of "Bridge" as you do to think that I'm an idiot. <BR/><BR/>Anon 2---I guess the Donny and Clay advocates are out in full force today...daaaammnnnnnnn. Who knew that a couple of light jokes would get me in such hot water?<BR/><BR/>Anyway, it's all good if you like Donny's CD---I'm sure I listen to a lot of records that you would think are horrible. Different strokes.<BR/><BR/>I do, however, disagree with the notion that if a record goes gold, it has to be good. Many of the world's best recordings will never be heard, and some of the worst will sell millions. I'm sure there has to be something being played on the Top 40 that you think is trash. <BR/><BR/>Either way, props to you for giving feedback, even if you have a dissenting opinion. I appreciate feedback, no matter what. <BR/><BR/>*What---no one's going to defend Spock's Elmer Fudd impression? You guys are slippin'...Scholarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029862318403717683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-57469751368628529712007-11-12T19:10:00.000-05:002007-11-12T19:10:00.000-05:00You are wrong about Donny Osmond's CD - it is grea...You are wrong about Donny Osmond's CD - it is great! I can tell from your blog that his style of music is not your preference - that is okay but just because you don't prefer it, doesn't mean it isn't a great CD.<BR/><BR/>The CD went GOLD so obviously it must be pretty good.<BR/><BR/>I know you are entitled to your opinion but just wanted to throw mine in there too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13714247.post-30830617156103764502007-11-12T17:45:00.000-05:002007-11-12T17:45:00.000-05:00Well "Scholar" as your choice of name indicates, y...Well "Scholar" as your choice of name indicates, you MUST be right...Aiken's verion was completely controlled by the AI machine and he did a darn good job of it. It put him on the map so to speak. It verified the ability of his range and he has nothing to be embarrassed about.<BR/>What does the homophobic ribbing you included have to do with this topic anyway?If you intend to impress people, you need to grow up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com