American Idol: Taylor Fagins' Original Song Receives Mixed Fan Response
Contestant Taylor Fagins is getting mixed reviews from the judges and fans after performing his original song, «We Need More» on theAmerican Idol season 20 premiere.For two hours, viewers watched as celebrity judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie critiqued the talents of aspiring artists. Some, including Grace Franklin, granddaughter of the legendary Aretha Franklin, didn't receive the coveted golden ticket to Hollywood because they weren't quite ready. Others, such as songwriter Taylor, advanced to the next round with flying colors. However, the track penned by Taylor has American Idol fans divided.
Taylor was the last individual featured on the American Idol season 20 premiere episode. Upon entering the audition room, he shared with the judges his passion for writing songs and plays. When asked by Katy if he's made any money from his craft, Taylor explained how he ultimately writes for himself. He then sat down at the piano and sang his original song «We Need More.» The judges, who sometimes chime in during a performance, were silent as Taylor sang the lyrics, "Little black boys don't run outside or play with water guns at night. They run away from red and white blue lights," and, "Little black girls don't close their eyes or walk their streets alone at night. They turn their cameras on when they see white." This song, written by Taylor in 2020 following the death of George Floyd, earned him a golden ticket to Hollywood.
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On the heels of Taylor's performance, viewers took to social media to share their reactions, which were varied. In response to a post of Taylor on the official American Idol Instagram, which was captioned,
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