Do I Make You Proud

Taylor Hicks

About Do I Make You Proud

"Do I Make You Proud" is a soul-pop song written for American Idol season five winner Taylor Hicks by Tracy Ackerman, Andy Watkins and Paul Wilson of the Absolute production team, and co-produced by Dave Way. The song was released as a single on June 13, 2006 from the Arista record label.


Year:
2006
4:10
1,167 
#17

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I've never been
The one to raise my hand
That was not me
And now that's who I am
Because of you
I am standing tall

My heart is full
Of endless gratitude
You were the one
The one to guide me through
Now I can see
And I believe
It's only just beginning

This is what we dream about
But the only question with me now
Is do I make you proud
Stronger than I've ever been now
Never been afraid of standing out
Do I make you proud

Everybody needs to rise up
Everybody needs to be loved
To be loved

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Taylor Hicks

Taylor Reuben Hicks (born October 7, 1976) is an American singer who won the fifth season of American Idol. Hicks got his start as a professional musician in his late teens and performed around the Southeastern United States for well over the span of a decade, during which he also released two independent albums. Upon winning Idol, he was signed to Arista Records, under which his self-titled major label debut was released on December 12, 2006. His energetic stage performances and influences derived from classic rock, blues, and R&B music had earned him a following of devout fans, who have been dubbed the "Soul Patrol." He performed on Broadway in 2008 and on national tour in 2009 in Grease playing Teen Angel, the role originated by Alan Paul. The new CD, … more »

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Written by: ANDY JOHN WATKINS, PAUL DAVID WILSON, TRACY ACKERMAN

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14 facts about this song

American Idol" Origination
"Do I Make You Proud" is a song by Taylor Hicks, who won the fifth season of "American Idol."
Release Date Classification
The song was officially released on June 13, 2006, just after Hicks won on "American Idol."
Writer Classification
The track's songwriters are Tracy Ackerman, Andy Watkins, and Paul Wilson.
Record Label
"Do I Make You Proud" was produced by Arista Records, a label associated with Sony Music Entertainment.
Chart Success
The song achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Sales Achievements
The song sold 190,000 copies in its first week, making it the biggest opening week sales for a single from an "American Idol" winner.
B-Side
The single's B-side is a cover of the Doobie Brothers' "Takin' It to the Streets," a song Hicks performed often on "American Idol."
Critical Response Category
Critics had mixed reviews about "Do I Make You Proud", with some praising Hicks's sincere vocals but others criticizing it as being too generic.
Song Theme
The song is about feeling proud of personal accomplishments and being grateful for the support of loved ones.
Music Video
A music video was released for the song featuring Taylor Hicks's journey on "American Idol" and its impact on his life.
Record Time
It took only a week for the song to be written, produced, and recorded from the time Hicks was announced as the "American Idol" winner.
Gold Certification
"Do I Make You Proud" received a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies.
Philanthropic Impact
A significant portion of each sale was donated to the American Red Cross's disaster relief efforts, following a decision by Hicks and the producers.
Duration Classification
The song has a length of about 4 minutes and 21 seconds.

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