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

Taylor Hicks at Workplay on Friday night September 25, 2009.

Video by Diane

Taylor Hicks at Workplay last night.

Video by Diane

Rolling in the Hay with Taylor Hicks at the War Eagle Supper Club
Thanks to Jason and Melissa!

Video by Jason and Melissa

Nothing you can’t handle, Nothing you ain’t got! -by Diane

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This was the official last show of the Summer Tour. It was the second night in a row that Taylor opened for Earth Wind and Fire. Reportedly, Bob Dylan and Michael Douglas were in the audience that night. I was lucky to have a front row seat. And so, I managed to be at the first Spring Tour concert in Jacksonville and the last one in Seattle; the second Summer Tour concert in Cohasset and the last one in Jones Beach (or Pearl River if you count that as the last); Taylor’s opening night performance of Grease and Taylor’s final performance in Grease last night. It has been a pleasure to be a fan of Taylor Hicks. What a great ride!

Video and Photo by Diane