Cheyenne Jackson - 'Drive' & 'Before You' - MP3 Listen
To celebrate Pride (it's always Gay Pride somewhere, isn't it?), I thought I would offer up a little tidbit the readers of Rickey.Org will hopefully enjoy. Recently Cheyenne Jackson has released a couple of singles and videos for new music, and thought I'd share it. Before I start, I have to admit I am a total fanboy when it comes to Cheyenne Jackson. Of course, there is no reason not to be, for he is tall, dark and handsome, and so very, very talented. And has been an out and proud man from the start of his career, and is now making music fit for everyone's iPod.
As an actor he has recently shown off his comedic talents on shows like 30 Rock and GLEE. As an actor/singer, he has taken New York by storm via shows like Finian's Rainbow, Damn Yankees, and Xanadu, among others. As a singer, he is a natural in front of an audience, and has performed live and recorded with Michael Feinstein. And, thankfully, he is getting to make his own music. A couple of months ago, I featured a video for "Drive".
"Drive" was the first single off his soon to be released EP. The incredibly talented Jackson, who has gotten great reviews for roles on the Broadway stage, including in a New York City Center Encore! Production of Damn Yankees, when he stole the show when I saw it with our very own Rickey. Well, he did for me, for he was so good, sang so beautifully, and was, well, so strikingly handsome, you just can't not watch him. In preparation to releasing the new EP, "Drive" is a surprising Pop song, and Jackson is in excellent voice. I love it. It is a strong and piano driven, although Jackson's voice is clearly the jewel of the song. Check out the video now.
I will mention I was surprised not to see Jackson in the video, but I was so intrigued with the animation, it didn't occur to me he wasn't in it until later. There is some cool graphics, and it fits the song so well. You can purchase "Drive" on iTunes or Amazon.
Now, I can let you in on his latest music video for the song "Before You". It is a delightful Pop confection, sung charmingly by Jackson. It has that slightly-retro-yet-very-today feeling that has been captured by Jason Mraz, Colbie Callait, and others. And the video is adorable, with a sweet feel of 1960s television shows like the Addams Family and The Munsters. And most importantly, it has the smiling face of Cheyenne.
You can purchase the single "Before You" from iTunes and Amazon. I am hoping there is a full album on the way, for I could sure use a lot more Cheyenne in my life and on my iPod. You can find out more about Cheyenne on his official website. You can also 'like' his fanpage on Facebook, or follow him on Twitter.