Billy's "Oklahoma" video
by Richard L.
Like millions of Billy Gilman admirers, I was up early on September 27 (7
a.m. in California) to catch the premiere of Billy's Oklahoma video on CMT's
Delivery Room. And yes, it does deliver! All I've got to say is that if your
eyes are still dry after watching it, you better check your pulse to see if
you're really alive. You knew the production had to be dramatic to match
Billy's powerful vocal performance on this outstanding song and dramatic it
is. Kudos to the all the actors, especially the boy and his father. Also,
credit goes to director Trey Fanjoy and producer Joe McGraw. But of course
top honors go to Billy himself, who narrates the video from his bedroom
window then joins in the grand reunion scene in the end. It appears that
Billy plays the long lost brother who delivers the bicycle that was assembled
by the father prior to the boy's arrival. This whole video works perfectly
and is sure to win many honors. Be sure and vote for Oklahoma on the CMT
website (he is easily out in front in the early returns). Oklahoma (The
Video) - another grand slam home run from the greatest new artist of the 21st
Century, Billy Gilman!
© 2000 Richard L. All Rights Reserved (09/27/00)
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