Taylor Hicks at Rockefeller Tree Lighting, 2006 – by Diane

At the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting, my son had an old, old camera that could only take 16 second video with no sound. He took these four little videos of Taylor. We loved watching Taylor having such a great time that night! I especially like the fourth one where Taylor dances up the side of the tree ala Fred Astaire.

Taylor Hicks at Rockefeller Tree Lighting, 2006 – by Diane

At the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting, Taylor sang “The Runaround” first, although I think it was reversed on TV. This was the first time he was singing it in public and I think he was really surprised that everyone knew the words and was singing along with him!

Photo – Diane

Taylor Hicks at Rockefeller Tree Lighting, 2006 – by Diane

My son and I were privileged to be at the stage for this concert at the Tree Lighting in Rockefeller Center in 2006. I was able to bring three friends and it was a magical evening. I have been going to the Tree Lighting since I was a little girl, but this one was very special! When Taylor began to rock out “White Christmas” the entire crowd went crazy!

Photo – Diane

RIP Chelena Blount

November 19, 2009

“The Runaround” with Taylor Hicks and Chelena Blount

The most remarkable thing about this concert at the House of Blues in Atlantic City came at the end of “The Runaround,” when Taylor pulled a fan, Chelena Blount, out of the audience to sing with him on stage. What resulted that evening has to be the greatest gift Taylor Hicks ever gave a fan. RIP Chelena.

Video by Skeeter

Chickin Pickin at the Casino – by Diane

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This was Taylor’s last concert of the 2007 Tour. He played with Zippy Dietrich, Brian Less, Jeff Lopez and Mitch Jones from LIMBO and Josh Smith on guitar. I apologize that the video is not good, but the interaction between Taylor and Josh on this song was priceless.

“Seven fucking oceans” at Workplay in Birmingham AL on Friday, September 25, 2009

Video by Diane

“Happier with Him” by Diane

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Millersville was the next to the last Summer Tour concert. It seemed that the Soul Patrol came to this little University Homecoming concert from all over the country. The concert was wonderful. As Taylor came out for the encore, I hurried to the front and got a spot right in front of the microphone. Then Taylor started tuning up Josh’s guitar and I heard the first notes of HWH and my heart went into my throat. After 25 concert shows, I had seen almost every song he had sung, but not that one. I had my camera on his face the entire time during this song, but was watching him over the top of the camera. I loved this performance.
Don’t forget to click the little box of arrows to watch this full screen!

Video and Photo by Diane

Taylor Hicks and Ona Watson singing “Woman’s Gotta Have It” at Workplay in Birmingham AL on Saturday night, September 26, 2009.

Video by Diane

Soul Thing – by EJ

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The significance of this performance was it was the last time the whole band played together on that tour. Felix left after that. He had a big solo at the beginning of this song because Taylor was honoring his contribution to the tour.

Photo by Diane, Video by EJ

The Right Place – by dg90001

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Enjoy this very special video of “The Right Place” -  the way I was waiting for him to perform it!  It still gives me chills today.


Video by dg90001, photo by RagsQueen