Adam Lambert's American Idol Performances
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- All 18 of Adam Lambert's American Idol performances.
Top 36 - Billboard Hot 100 Hits to Date - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Top 13 - Michael Jackson - Black or White
Top 11 - Grand Ole Opry - Ring of Fire
Top 10 - Motown - The Tracks of My Tears
Top 9 - Top Downloads - Play That Funky Music
Top 8 - Year They Were Born (1982) - Mad World
Top 7 - Songs from the Cinema - Born to Be Wild
Top 7 - Disco - If I Can't Have You
Top 5 - Rat Pack Standards - Feeling Good
Top 4 - Rock and Roll Solo - Whole Lotta Love
Top 4 - Duet - Slow Ride
Top 3 - Judge's Choice (Simon Cowell) - One
Top 3 - Contestant's Choice - Cryin'
Top 2 - Contestant's Choice - Mad World
Top 2 - Simon Fuller's Choice - A Change Is Gonna Come
Top 2 - Coronation Song - No Boundaries
Top 2 - Medley With Kiss
Top 2 - "We Are The Champions" With Queen
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Adam not winning American Idol was the biggest fuck up in realty TV history
BIGGEST MESS UP
lol for me it was with matt mcandrew from the voice
Ya almost every veiwer of this show stopped becouse of the poor juding the other guy was horrible i stoped watching (i started waching when i was 3 becouse of him
Definitely
That's what happens when teenage girls are the majority of the vote. They vote for the cute boy and not the true talent.
Crazy how Adam auditioned with a queen song, sung a queen song for the final performance and is now the Queen lead singer
It's the perfect role for him
When Jennifer Hudson interviewed him in her show, he mentioned that that performance may have been exactly why they pursued him. Initially he wanted to see Michael Jackson but the judges encouraged him to try something else and he just chose Bohemian Rhapsody by happenstance. Honestly, it may have just drawn their eyes to him and seeing him perform week after week solidified their decision. I guess it's a good thing he didn't win since he would have been strong-armed into a contract where he couldn't have toured with Queen. I loved watching him week after week. He is truly one of a kind.
Susan Boyle
@@jenniferweitzel9898 What about her?
Adam is not just a singer. He is the perfect performer. I have no doubt that he would make a superb movie actor. Losing he actually won. Look where he is right now. He is one in a million.
Hippokrates Your wish has been granted because he voiced Emperor Maximus, the evil but lovable, funny, and adorkable villain in playmobil the movie, an animated musical movie based on the playmobil toys. He even has a musical number called “give the people what they want” which is the best villain song I’ve ever heard in years!
@@jackiegonzalez6814 he was in glee too... And he performed in some movies and series too
Liam-Julian Kokesch yeah, he preformed a cover of the song “think” in captain underpants: the first epic movie! But I still enjoyed his performance as emperor Maximus in playmobil the movie! Only playmobil the movie can have a villain who is a maniac but, at the same time, also a funny and an adorkable goofball!
Adam losing was more a loss for the show, than it was for his career.
Alli B. Indeed!
What I always take away from re-watching his season is realizing how humble Adam genuinely was. Even while being praised and screamed at by fans. He always listened to the criticism (even if it was only about his “theatrics” -_-) and tried to up his performance every time. He’s not just an incredible singer with a huge stage presence but also very humble. You don’t see that often and I feel like people don’t talk about that aspect enough. That’s what made me like him even more.
Exactly.
Right Raex. It's a wonderful thing to see someone who is so obviously talented but with a humility that is genuine.
Adam was too good for American Idol
He sucks
Amen
@@Kirboski86 he came second because he was outted as gay mid performance and idol couldn't have a gay winner
Not so. The show catapulted his exposure & career, so AI was perfect & huge launching step for Adam!
@@72horses75 if that were the reason, then he wouldn't have made it to runner up either. Nope...don't agree.
I love the irony that the actual winner of that year is now a nobody and Adam became a hell of a lot more famous and played with FREAKING QUEEN!
+LivingVibrantly So technically speaking. The "losers" are the winners.
+LivingVibrantly Adam, though didn't win, got a contract like Kris too. He was bounded by the contract like Kris. The only difference is Adam got an international contract and Kris did not.
Keep in mind, one of the massive reasons no one really knows Kris Allen as household name is because in 2012 Kris was in a near death car accident that nearly derailed his musical career. He had to relearn how to play guitar and everything... But that doesn't change the fact that I also was one of those people that stopped watching American Idol after the fact that Adam lost
...and now hes touring with Queen
It's to be expected. When you look at the most successful contestants from music audition shows - Pop Idol, American Idol, X Factor, The Voice etc. the majority of success goes to people who were voted out. Obviously some winners are very successful, too, but they are more often outshone by people voted out - Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, Fifth Harmony, Olly Murs, JLS, G4, One Direction all did much better then the winners.
Adam was and still is in 2023 always so nice and humble and is a good mentor on Idol.
I don't understand why so many people were hating on his take of "Ring of Fire" ? Everything he did was amazing!!!
That was an amazing rendition.
It was amazing and smart! He applied the song to his style, completed the assignment making his own version.
Because it did not stay at all true to the original version, and it was after all, country night, AND because Cash is a legend. I was not upset by Adam's version, but did not care for it as much as most of his other renditions of songs. I personally like Mike Ness' version a bunch.
Because those judges actually have very little music knowledge outside of their genres. They were always clueless about alternative or metal -- annoying as hell.
I'm 56 y/o, and while I adore Adam, his rendition of Ring of Fire wasn't my favorite. I think that song is SUCH a huge country song, it was almost sacri-religious to do it that way. Doesn't make me like Adam any less, I just didn't care for his interpretation.
The major thing to note, is that Adam is the only singer that was never critiqued in his singing, only on theatrics. Every other singer was critiqued on their singing mainly. Adam was immaculate every single time.
Stefon - true... I had never thought about it
Oh yeah. Thanks for pointing that out
Stefon totally
Lol so true
true. such bs that he didnt win
And that finale was when queen realized they found their frontman once again 🙏🙌
Yeah, you think?
Chi-Life Hunter I think also too. Love you Adam!!!
@@courtneywhite8470 Queen member cant stop looking at him on the finale performance 😂
@@courtneywhite8470 Absolutely. Roger Taylor spoke about him on UK TV just weeks after the final.
@@Tech-gv6qk LOL at "Queen member". The legend's name is Brian May.
my father was killed in a car accident in 2008 and I couldn't listen to music anymore. When Idol came on and I heard Adam sing, I was hypnotized. He gave me a reason to love music again and to start living again. If it wasn't for Adam Lambert, I would probably still be grieving my father's death. I had the privledge of seeing him in Queen and also at his own tour at his first performance at the Paramount theatre where I waited 3 hours standing up just to get in front of the stage and see him. I couldn't believe I was standing only a few inches away from him. I cried through the whole concert. He is truly amazing and stunning to look at. Those eyes. God he's beautiful.
So sorry for you. But the same thing happened with you. i have multiple sclerosis and other nasty illnesses. I, who listened to music all day long, didn't interest me at all except to re-educate my phrasing because I started to stutter. . I've been a Queen fan since 1978. I remember Live Aid sitting on the carpet in my living room watching Queen ... and the rest. And I watch on Netflix Queen + Adam Lambert the show must go on ... I had a click! And since then I listen to music all day. Mostly Queen and Adam Lambert!
Wow Im sorry about your father. Im so happy that you can connect to music again. It really heals the souls heartaches.
Paula adores him so much! She knew from the start he was gonna be great.
According to Forbes he's the highest earning Idol contestant of all time now since he's been touring with Queen. :)
He earned 10 million just last year. No biggie... ;)
Finally lol
About Time Too.
I thought kelly clarkson would be lol
Over Carrie Underwood??
Adam has SO MUCH control of his voice it’s insane
He developed his talent in theatre do yeah he does has a good control
He sucks, we all have ears!🙄
@@FaithfulServant316 you have ears, but obviously don't hear very good
"you're in a league of your own"
Biggest truth ever said in television history
What’s wrong with Simon?!? The ring of fire just blew my mind. Like wow.. incredible.
FROM THE BEGINNING ADAM DIDN´T SEEM to be A CONTESTANT HE SEEMED to be AN SPECIAL GUEST STAR
YES!!
Well said and I fully agree. Adam was just in a league of his own. He is brilliant!
I love how paula is genuinely supportive of adam. Shes like the one who will 100% support u to achieve what u deserve
She was a little (maybe a lot) in love with him. She’s very strange in the way she tries to articulate a response to his performances, trying to sound profound. Very cringe (imho).
@@nylorij-Lori little did she know, Adam is not into women LOL
@@nylorij-Lori I think you're reading too much into it, I see it as her being awestruck and not knowing how to express what she's thinking after such amazing performances - it feels real, not rehearsed
I love Adam but Paula was smashed every week on that show.
@@cynthiasmith6465 Yep
His ability to turn that country song into his own "version" ... I was mindblown. Not many people can do that.
He was in his own league. Should have easily won. His vocal is very versatile. He can sing from rock to a soulful falsetto R&B. Definitely one of my top 2 American idol contestants ever (other is Chris Daughtry).
I'd have to say that Daughtry, as much as I love him, there's no compare between him and Adam. Adam is my #1. Sorry, Daughtry.
Adam Lambert #1 and Fantasia #2
And our girl Carrie Underwood...
Anyone who doesn't get the genius behind Adam's arrangement and vocal execution of Ring of Fire simply isn't familiar enough with advanced vocal technique. That was vocal acrobatics.
CheezInspector That was beautiful
+CheezInspector I like adam lambert but I hated his cover of that song. I still love him, and I don't think that makes me ignorant to some higher level of singing :P people can dislike things and not be musical bums. lol
Love Dior I agree that not liking it is fine, but I'm addressing people who, like Simon, called it "rubbish", failing to at least acknowledge the technical difficulty & creativity.
+CheezInspector
Your right :) agreed im just being argumentative haha but yeah anyone who's simply dismissing it is missing the effort put into it :) he's a great talent killer voice
+CheezInspector Adam's vocal was off the scale and a masterclass of control a pitch. I would go as far as to say that it was the single best AI performance ever.
Accidentally clicked on this video... now I can't quit lambert
I feel the same way ,he is ¡Wonderful!
Doom same with me.. he’s simply extraordinary
@@nicolai6161 Makes every other "vocalist" male pop artist a bit boring when you know when he can let loose right? lmao we keep on trying to explain it.
I clicked purposely to watch it again and again. Lol
nd I'm here listening for the 20th time😂 my favorite feel good tunes
Every once in a while, a star is born.
Adam Lambert is one of those stars.
He is simply remarkable. There's really no other way to put it.
I agree with you with fibre of my being!! Simply unbelievably amazing
By the way, his Broadway tendencies, are what made him become the new frontman of one of the biggest rock bands ever!!! Queen. Nothing left to say.
Mic drop my friend
Watching this. . . I actually forgot that there were other contestants on the show. . . That season was practically "The Adam Lambert Show" and for obvious reasons.
I stopped watching all these singing competitions because nobody can top Adam Lambert.
He's the sexiest person I've ever seen. He makes the audience wait for it, then at the last possible minute, his mind-blowing range and immaculate accuracy comes out. Breathtaking. Every fucking time. I literally have to catch my breath. So damn amazing is Adam Lambert. Whoever says different, is very wrong.
He was beyond his time and the judges couldn't keep up
This guy would have been a legend if in the 70's and 80's he fronted a metal band.
I agree
... Adam is now touring with Queen.
@@GGSOG Its going to take a documentary or two for people to realize that! It will be after he leaves I predict it. :( He will be the guy that changed it all, and proved it could be done. They will call him the bravest of this era. I do foresee a movie about the most underrated artist of this era, in terms of impact. I can't wait till ppl figure it out it wasn't just about his music or covers. When he passes they will speak on how much a groundbreaking career he really has, instead of dismissing him. It's going to take alot of media, but its good that a lot of media are on his side. They will remember him. I think he has arrived so to speak to status- because of the Oscars, nobody will ignore that. or at least historians won't. The biggest solo thing he will have accomplished is China, after his historic second album. imo. That will change and blow everyone's mind with everything. If I didn't know about that, or how international admired by the press he is- I might disagree with you. But people don't realize how humble he is, they think he is fake. Mark my words.I know he is from America idol, but his impact can't be ignored by lgtbq experts. It's been noted. Why do you think many legends notice him? mmm I'd pay attention. This is one dude that reminds me of David Bowie. I know his story, prior to idol, let's just he is the most fascinating pop artist of the decade.
1971SuperLead he’s a legend nowadays as well :)
@@mmariankaa only when you anything about the career lol... ahhh feel sorry for the ppl that don't get it...
Simon did not get Adam at first but Adam won him over. When Kris was announced the winner, Simon was pissed, he didn't even stand up to clap for Kris. In the next season when an interviewer asked Simon who he thought the next winner will be, Simon said "Adam", n then he realised Adam was from the previous season. Simon is a Glambert! He must be very proud of Adam when Adam fronted Queen. Now, he gave Adam a judge's seat in his XFactor Australia show! Wow!
chezzasan cheap way to pay a mistake IMHO. that season ruins american idol. no one believe in american idol after what happened with adam
chezzasan
Yas
Nurlinda F Sihotang
It wasn't a talent competition Anymore
yes yes Adam was such a great judge and mentor he won xfactor with 17 year old contestant isaiah who has a stunning voice. Adam lambert is the real winner here his solo career is a success as well as fronting and touring the world with queen which is a major success 7 years on from idol and adams career is still on fire and is only getting hotter.
anita louise
Definitely. can't wait til his next album
Adam CRUSHED this whole competition. There was and won’t be no one like him.
Every week I’ve been waiting for an episode JUST to hear and see him, he was exciting, fresh, entertaining.
Every album he released since then- is magic! I’m so proud of him! The voice of the century.
Btw, I love how he takes the time to thank the band or the people that helped him, so humble and kind
His Ring of Fire was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! Adams vocal range is insane! I can't listen to him enough. 👍
Hes no Johnny Cash.
Still can't believe Adam lost. I quit watching American Idol after Adam lost.
+Angelina Mcfadden So did I.
+Angelina Mcfadden Blame the bigots, once he revealed he was gay (kinda a stupid idea, should've waited till after the vote) his vote counts plummeted. Although losing was a blessing as he got a much better contract than the bad american idol one.
+xXDarkxIdealsXx he never revealed he was gay. He did after the show
+xXDarkxIdealsXx he never revealed he was gay. He did after the show
+Angelina Mcfadden It is a great thing that he lost.
He was much better off. He got his voice out, and clearly made some impressions.
Mission accomplished. Because now he sings for Queen.
His version of ring of fire was amazing
Rachel Eirian The vocals were great but like it was just not right with the song
Rachel Eirian so much better and I love country
Yes the fuck it was!!! Everything about him is mind blowing!!!
Rachel Eirian ... I never liked the Johnny Cash version .. boring .. but ADAM made me like it!! Even my hubby likes it better than the original!!
Why do you think Adam was Queen's first choice as lead singer??? I don't think they've even used anybody as frontman since Freddie Mercury passed away? May God rest his soul. But, I assure you that Freddie is looking down, applauding, and screaming right along with Adam!!!
It’s utterly mind-boggling how Adam’s one set of vocal cords can produce so many different notes and sound qualities...
My mom passed away in 2012. But omg was she so pissed, when her precious . adam lambert lost to Chris whoever his last name was. I miss you mama
Haha, bet she’s smiling now! 😆
His version of Ring of fire is my favorite. It sent chills through me the first time I heard it. Awsome.
Its fantastically mesmerizing
when he sang with queen at the end they were probably thinking damn we need him
Yeah. Definitely.
Yeah, but NOT Kris Allen! Adam brought himself down to Kris' level on the Queen song and it was AWFUL!!
Nd i feel his voice tone is in some way similar to Freddie Mercury or maybe his styles of singing but yes i can tell something is similar
@@tushh7506 they both sing rock with a bit of operatic or theatrical flavor
They Knew the first time they saw this kid on American idol... They knew
I believe in America's heart, regardless of the outcome, Adam Lambert WAS The American Idol. He had all of us in the palm of his hand from the time he sang his first note. And you know what they say, "success" is the best revenge, and Adam has proved beyond anyone's imagination, that he is a magnificent talent and SUCCESS!
How the crap is he so so freaking good. No matter what anyone throw at him. He is always is a step ahead.
the whole world should know him
When Adam was singing We Are The Champions with Chris Allen, Chris just sounded like Adam's backing vocals. I have no clue how Adam didn't win.
Jaclyn S Kris' face. he is absolutely terrified being in the same stage
I don't even think he was good enough to be back up
@@nurlindafsihotang49 and well he should've been!!!
So back in 2009, when Adam was on the show, the social climate in US is very different from what it's now. After the rock week, a tabloid magazine published a photo of Adam kissing a man, and Adam didn't denied it, in fact he openly admitted he is gay and said he has never tried to hide who he's as a person, and you can clearly see that from his fashion choices on the show, the nail polish and the hair. But at that time, american public couldn't stomach an openly gay man as the American idol, so a ton of votes for Adam just simply vanished. I remembered watching the final result announcement live in disbelief, and realized that I just saw live on tv someone got robbed his place in history just for his sexual orientation.
@@adambelike2346 and people have every right not to support gay people. Doesn't mean they can't treat them like crap but they don't have to support them
No one listening to those two finalists sing together could honestly believe that Adam didn't blow Kris completely out of the water. How utterly ironic that it's an iconic song by, and with, Queen. Adam "won" so much more than his "opponent," in the end, but I never watched the show again.
Not one single person should be surprised that he's the new frontman for Queen now
Nobody remembered who won the season 8, but everybody knows who is Adam Lambert! The best of American Idol.
the only reason i knew who won is cause Adam didn't lol.
he should have won. His voice was the most incredible ever!
It was because he was gay right
He's touring with Queen. Perhaps he did win?
Potato Master29 Yes. :(
I'd like to believe it wasn't because he was gay. But you never know. It may have been. It might just have been the fact that the good looking pop style guy singers are always really popular, regardless of how talented or not talented they are, so that might be why the other guy won. And maybe Adam's style was a bit out there for some people.Their loss. Pretty sure Adam's the real winner anyway.
Potato Master29 Simon?!.....
American Idol doesnt deserves this guy. He's too good.
It kills me when he says "my name is Adam Lambert, and I'm a singer". Oh, Adam, honey, you are SO MUCH more than a just a singer!!!
We never followed American Idol after Adam was Not crowned champion. But we are glad he has since become very popular and he deserves it. Phenomenal performances!
Occasionally I re-watch Adam's American Idol performances to remind myself of how awesome he was. From his initial audition when he sang Queen I was hooked. I am a mega Queen fan. First saw them live in 1976. So I was like who is this guy thinking he can sing Queen. Right then it was a feeling, I told my teen daughter he would be in the finals. Every week I could not wait to see what he would sing next. Adam NEVER disappointed. He consistently amazed me with his vocal ability, musical arrangements, stage presence. He was a master performer. We would be doing other things in the house with the tv on to listen and when we heard Adam would be on next we would run to the tv like crazy! Adam 'broke' American Idol, at least for me. I still watched ensuing seasons but not with enthusiasm. The only times I got excited again was when Adam was on as mentor, performer or judge. In the final when he sang with Queen it was magic; Brian and Roger knew it. By then they had already heard of Adam from thousands of people. Yes I was upset he didn't win (I voted for Adam like a nut case) but took solace knowing he was on his way. I am grateful to the show for exposing the viewers to his talent. Mostly I'm so grateful to Adam Lambert for taking that chance to step into the spotlight of national tv. It seems as if he will never avoid the 'Idol runner up' tag. I wish it would just drop. Since then he has done so much on his own. I love all his music and have seen him live. Missed his tour with Queen here but am hopeful they will tour the United States again. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! Thank God for the people posting videos from around the world of his own shows and Queen + Adam Lambert. I can't wait to see where Adam's music takes me next. Recently he posted he is working on new music! His voice is my high; I'm a fan for life!
Sheree Hendrick - wisely words, every time youtube recommends this video, I have to watch it... it is just amazing to see Adam’s trajectory from an unknown artist to the front man of Queen...
Another video I love to watch is the one of Tim Minchin...
SAME
Super
I searched for this particularly to watch both performances of Mad World again!
I knew from the beginning that ADAM was someone special so I watched him evolve on Am. Idol week after week watching & Voting .. something I never did before .. did not watch or Vote before ADAM came on!! The week he sang Ring of Fire I was so afraid he wouldn't make it back because of the horrible things Simon said .. I thought it was Brilliant .. I never liked Johnny Cash's version anyway ... so I held my breath & Voted as much as I could!! And thankfully he made it through!! Then when he was put in the bottom three I almost was crazy .. how could anyone not Vote for him after that stellar performance of Feelin' Good?? Once again I hit the phone as often as I could Vote & he made it through again .. so when he didn't get the title I was a nut case .. to this day I will not say he lost .. he WAS the WINNER .. he just didn't get the title ... not that it did much good for the guy who did "win"!! I knew ADAM was going to be a Super Star .. his Charisma, Stage Presence & GORGEOUS-ness were all there in one package!! Here I am 10+ years later still BSC over Mr. LAMBERT .. and it won't stop until I stop for good!! Maybe even after that .. only GOD knows ... ADAM is just what the music world has needed for decades!! LAMBERT Outlaw
Adam Lambert was the only reason I watched that entire season
Am I the only one that absolutely LOVES Adam's rendition of "Ring of Fire" !!! I love it all the more because I'll most likely never hear it again.
That American Idol season was really the Adam Lambert show! After how many years, and I still listen to it at least once a year. He was (and is) awesome! It wasn't his time, not that not winning had any impact on his career! Lovely human being!
his hair on tracks of my tears performance deserves a trophy .
Paula was rocking with him from the beginning 🤘
She is literally like a mom at a soccer game. I love it! 🤣🤣
And disappointed at the end, Paula i know the feeling
It's 2023 and I'm still in awe with MY American Idol Champion! No one can do it like Adam Lambert. The greatest of all time! I'm so glad to have witnessed your American Idol Journey way back 2009, I was 11 back then but I know that you are so deserving to win that competition. Like, my age at that time would usually play but nah! I just can't wait for the latest episode of American Idol to see what your gonna do next! hahahahaha! Wooh but you shine the brightest even after that competition , that's how talented you are. I even had all of your performances put in a CD for me to rewatched the performances 🤣 Anyways, yeah it's 2023 and I can't move on. Adam is my American Idol Season 8 hahahahahaha!
Same. Love him. Came here to rewatch. Team Glambert.
Team Glambert in 2009 and still Team Glambert in 2019! There just isn't another singer and entertainer on the planet who even holds a candle to him today! With Freddie gone, all I can say is that God knew we needed another amazing talent like him to make us happy! Thanks for putting this all together to remind us how amazing Adam is!
And now Adam is touring with queen..
Darcean
Yrs! I love him,!
Lauren Hutton same!! Although nobody can replace Freddie :)
No, of course nobody will ever replace Freddie, but it's going to be a hell of a show in Omaha, NE in July and I am so psyched to go :D
John Rosen nice!! You're lucky! They are coming here too but I haven't gotten tickets yet, my family hopes to!
That version of ring of fire is so amazing, it was so under appreciated because it wasn’t country but it was sooooo good. Loved him since idol, loved seeing him with Queen live it was amazing. He is the closest thing to Freddie we have.
Idk MIKA is pretty close too.
I think it was his greatest performance. It was literally mystical
I am so glad Adam didn't win American Idol because his career has been so much better than it would have been. I don't think he would have suited being part of the Simon Cowell/Simon Fuller factory at all, but it did give him the perfect platform to get noticed. He's an amazing performer/singer and Queen is the perfect band for him to perform with.
It's 2023 and I am still a huge fan of Adam Lambert. This video was great. Thank you for making it.
Paula standing up for every performance is me.
Honestly, Paula is such a mood in this entire video
Yeah, me too
@@wynnie_margeaux is that sarcasm? I hope so. Cuz otherwise, you don't make any damn sense
@@courtneywhite8470 Do you now what mood means? It means that I feel the same way that she was acting. How she was very supportive of Adam through all of that, I felt the same she felt. Sorry if it was confusing
Paula is the original Glambert. I wish she had more interesting things to say, but her gushing over Adam is adorable. He is an amazing artist who can take any good song and make it sound amazing. Love rewatching this every once in a while.
how the hell he did not win
There was a huge controversy.
'cauz he revealed his sex :( but, fk the title, he s still the winner to me ^^
It Was After The Finale That Adam Revealed His Sexuality. But He Definitely Won In The End! 💜
Definitely. One Of The Best Artists Today.
it's hard not to think him being gay had a lot to do with it. which is... just dreadful. if people voted for him before they knew, then didn't after - idiocy. he's the same person.
but thankfully, he didn't need to win.
"Born to be wild" was the most frenetic performance in the history of Idol. He was goddamn whirlwind up there.
Lambert is the best singer ever of American idol
He is the Best Male singer with a outrageous. Way that he goes so hi to so low, with even blinking his eye or sweating, best singer sin ce. I. Was. Born. 1981, And my name is Adam s c. He also is the best looking , and has the best style with his clothing. Eye makeup. And. Hair
Paula said Adam will be iconic and he is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
honestly Adam got the loudest ovations from the crowd. Best idol ever with Kelly
I knew from the second that Adam opened his mouth to sing, that he was gonna go far. But I didn't realize just HOW far he would go! He is beyond amazing!! I never get tired of listening to him. He can sing anything and blow it away!
The twist he puts on Ring of Fire is hypnotic...stellar performance.
Performs with Queen in 2009 as a one time thing......7 years later they are Queen+Adam Lambert❤️
Oh yes
Madi C apparently Brian may was. trying to get hold of him while he was still in idol, but he couldn't get in touch because of the bubble they're kept in.
Yes. I think that this guy is worthy to be the singer of the queen ...he really sings very well!!!!
no one is to be the "singer OF Queen". Anyone is there only because someone needs to sing on Queen tours. But he is a nice, humble guy and knows he is on a sacred place on the stage. Approved by Queen fans.
+Verônica Custódio VERY WELL SAID VERONICA !!!!
Freddie will always be the singer of Queen. Adam has talent, but when we talk about someone who could sing with the band on tours I'd pick Marc instead, he has a similar voice with Freddie's...
Bruna Cubbins nobody cares about imitators with an original Band... Apart maybe from the nostalgia chasers...
Actually, they wouldn't even be touring without Adam. It's not like Roger and Brian want to tour and they just need a singer to tour with them... They were interested in working with Adam after AI finale but gave Adam the space to start his career first as a solo artist. It just clicks with Adam and Roger and Brian. There's magic there and they know it. That is why they're still touring.
ok but vocally and technically he’s the best person to have ever been on american idol. honestly just think about it, who else has had such a powerful and stable voice like this? sure it isn’t for everyone but he totally deserved to win and anyone who thinks otherwise, i question how you view technique.
It's crazy to imagine that there was even a competition between Adam and Kris. Back when this season was happening I printed out 300 pictures of Adam that said "Vote for Adam!" and hung them on every locker at my highschool. I saw him live 3 times after that and let me tell you... he's even better live.
The best idol contestant! Just my opinion.
In 2016, who cares if Adam won American Idol? He's now one of the most famous rock stars alive. When was the last time anyone heard of Kris Allen? American Idol served its purpose for Adam, which was to give him exposure. Even if he had placed a spot or two lower than he did, he'd likely still be the global superstar he's become. I find him absolutely breathtaking, honestly.
Both of us!!!
best contestant in reality show history ever...
He is the greatest singer to EVER come out of American Idol. Thank you for this....great memories!!!
I love how humble Adam is, thanking all the people who helped him come up with the compositions like good job
He's such a genuinely humble guy offstage. Rare gem.
in mad world when he goes "very nervous" OH MY LORD. eargasms all over the place i can not. mm.
Me too
Eargasms, hmmmmm. I just love it!
Watched idol tonight with Adam Lambert as the mentor. Even after all these years no one compares. It's a shame he didn't win, but he freakin fronts queen now.
I remember when he did Mad World by Tears For Fears and I about died when i heard his rendition - totally loved it and have never forgotten it. There is no one like Adam! What a performer.
OMG! I'm sitting here bored while my husband is watching football and stumbled on this video. HOLY MOTHER OF PEARL!!! It brought back so many great memories and I LOVE THIS MAN and his VOICE!
it's so cute how emotional Paula gets
I know
She's a true Glambert!
*Is this even still a contest???* This guy was born to perform!
36:00 simon saying adam reminded him of rocky horror picture show on 2009 .... in 2017? Adam gets to be on the rocky horror picture show remake LMAO I LOVE IT 🤣🤣
Paula loves him like a mother
he was the best American Idol has had. ever. And now he is with Queen! Freddie would be proud of him.
The thing that Simon hates on Adam's voice is what makes him stand out the most.
I remember watching Adam Lambert and thinking I am watching Freddie Mercury's child. He was so brilliant and this panel was witnessing absolute brilliance!
He gave me chills.
1:25:40 He looks so beautiful and ethereal when he sang 'Beth'... So friggin tall!! He's like a fallen angel... Is he even real? Seriously, he looks like some Japanese anime character that came to life!
With out a doubt the most talented singer to ever sing on a reality show. No one else even begins to come close. It's a shame he didn't win. I really don't understand what other people were hearing.
Cause America Was So Conservative On Gay, Bisexual And Lesbian. God They Were Fucking Stupid Back Then! Adam Is A Treasure!
Lauren Hutton back then? America is still fucking homophobic! Ughhh
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But It's Not As Bad
MegaGood5 how the fuck is homophobic? Homosexuality has been shoved down everyone's throats (pun) for years in the media and entertainment. Isn't almost 100% of America on board with gay marriage?
MegaGood5 plus you think that the homophobes watched and voted on american idol?
He actually made me love a song I never really cared for. Ring of Fire, Adam killed that with the cool "strange" middle eastern version. I actually loved that version! 💖💖💖👍🏽👍🏽
Can't help but LOVE Adam, glad he didn't win, otherwise he'would been boxed into the Idol stable, but rathre he gathered a great fan base, a studio record and an international tour, to end up with being QUEEN the greatest's front man and lead vocals. Adam is it!!!!!!!!
Wanna jump straight to performances? Here are the timestamps!
1:07 Top 36 - Billboard Hot 100 Hits to Date - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
6:47 Top 13 - Michael Jackson - Black or White
13:39 Top 11 - Grand Ole Opry - Ring of Fire
20:04 Top 10 - Motown - The Tracks of My Tears
25:37 Top 9 - Top Downloads - Play That Funky Music
30:40 Top 8 - Year They Were Born (1982) - Mad World
33:51 Top 7 - Songs from the Cinema - Born to Be Wild
38:47 Top 7 - Disco - If I Can't Have You
44:15 Top 5 - Rat Pack Standards - Feeling Good
49:36 Top 4 - Rock and Roll Solo - Whole Lotta Love
54:13 Top 4 - Duet - Slow Ride
58:58 Top 3 - Judge's Choice (Simon Cowell) - One
1:04:36 Top 3 - Contestant's Choice - Cryin'
1:09:19 Top 2 - Contestant's Choice - Mad World
1:14:38 Top 2 - Simon Fuller's Choice - A Change Is Gonna Come
1:19:11 Top 2 - Coronation Song - No Boundaries
1:25:40 Top 2 - Medley With Kiss
1:30:20 Top 2 - "We Are The Champions" With Queen
You're all welcome!
Rolan thank you so much
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Adam Lambert is the best singer AI ever had on. Carrie and Kelly are great in their own way, but Adam is fantastic. There was the rumor that he lost because he was gay, I believe it was well known at that point. I hope that's not why. I believe as did Simon, viewers knew Adam had enough votes to win so they voted for Kris. Love Lambert in Queen. No one can replace Freddy Mercury, Adam was as close of a match as you could find.
Rolan thank you so much 💜
Rolan thanx mate
Adam has the most sultry voice ever, it gives me shivers
One of his first auditions was a queen song and one of his last song was a queen song. Crazy how it worked out he ended up touring with queen
Adam's voice is incredible. We need more singers like him
This guy is a phenomenal absolute great performer, credit to Paula for recognizing his brilliance long before Queen days.
72 thumbs down? People with Parkinsons accidentally hit the wrong button. Best singer ever!
+Zachary Suddeth funny thing adam is up for agrammy on cmt for a country song artist of the year irony at its best. vote for him.
Freddie thermometer liquid is the best singer
They thumbed this down because they didn't like it that Adam didn't win
Agreed
+ShineStarChest lol
One thing I take from this: Paula is the ultimate hype man! She is ride or die my guy!! 😅😅 I love her
I love how I have no idea who Chris Adams is but Adam Lambert is an iconic renowned superstar who's my favourite artist and now singing with Queen
My favorite part about this comment is that you called Kris Allen “Chris Adams” 😂