Adam Lambert — Ring of Fire — Video MP3 — American Idol 8 Top 11

Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 08:54 PM | American Idol 8
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Adam Lambert sings Ring of Fire on American Idol 8 Top 11

OMG — I don’t know what to say!

Very Broadway but I still liked it. Adam Lambert could headline any show right now. Go Adam! Go Elvis!

Simon Cowell thought it was Horrific and Indulgent Rubbish. Hahaha.

We have a fan name! The Rickey.org Adam Lambert fans are called: Glamberts! Go Glamberts!

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315 Comments for Adam Lambert — Ring of Fire — Video MP3 — American Idol 8 Top 11

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Crown HIM now!!!!! Its all over!

AdamFan on March 17, 2009 at 8:54 pm
2

Unique and weird song. Still like him though.

alm260 on March 17, 2009 at 8:54 pm
3

THAT PERFORMANCE MADE MY LIFE.

Cartoon Andrew on March 17, 2009 at 8:55 pm
4

ummm…. yea… i………duh…ummm

yeah…

thats all i can say. WTF

AST on March 17, 2009 at 8:55 pm
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I normally can’t stand him, but that was f*cking brilliant!!!!!!

DonMI on March 17, 2009 at 8:55 pm
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I thought – although COMPLETELY WEIRD – that was ENTERTAINING – & – 100% ADAM

DJ Jayito on March 17, 2009 at 8:55 pm
7

that was a mess

KrisAllenFanCom on March 17, 2009 at 8:56 pm
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seriously gross. i agree with simon. i seriously could not stand it. its like taylor hicks all over again. a big joke and he will prolly go far if not win. disgusting

Mykal on March 17, 2009 at 8:56 pm
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I don’t even know what that was, but I loved it.

mateo on March 17, 2009 at 8:56 pm
10

Well I loved it! But maybe it’s because I hate country music in general.

bxstrb on March 17, 2009 at 8:56 pm
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I really liked it. It kept my attention, was very theatrical (not a plus on AI but definitely a plus in the entertainment industry) and he stayed true to himself.

GSM on March 17, 2009 at 8:57 pm
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ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. No OCMMENt, just WOW! (not a good wow)

Richard on March 17, 2009 at 8:57 pm
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OMG…!!!!!!!!

LOVED IT !!!!!!!
WOW, I WILL GO SEE HIM WHEREVER AND WHENEVER
HE GOES ON TOUR…

NEVER, NEVER HAS THERE BEEN ANYONE SO BRILLIANT
ON AMERICAN IDOL…

suzy on March 17, 2009 at 8:57 pm
14

That was a bit of a ripoff from Dilana’s cover of the same song on “Rockstar: Supernova” a few years back! I kind of liked Dilana’s version more…

Sam on March 17, 2009 at 8:58 pm
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Brilliance! Ultimate brilliance!

Shiz on March 17, 2009 at 8:58 pm
16

Like Adam, but didn’t like that at all.

Laurel on March 17, 2009 at 8:58 pm
17

You know, I hated Adam before I heard this. This was original. Kind of a Broadway-meets-Sting-ish vibe. Reminded me of David’s Billie Jean. The end was bad. It sounded like he was moaning and having an orgasm on stage. BUT. The beginning and the arrangement? Awesome.

jgu22 on March 17, 2009 at 8:58 pm
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He oozes sex from every delicious pore.

Jodi on March 17, 2009 at 9:00 pm
19

Is AI hinting something with the nail polish comment?

Anyway, it’s so bohemian and outrageous in an interesting way. I can’t wait to hear the studio recording!

silverfangs on March 17, 2009 at 9:01 pm
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*It reminded me of Billie Jean in the sense that it took a newer twist on an already iconic song.

jgu22 on March 17, 2009 at 9:01 pm
21

That was hilarious. I can’t wait for the video.

Michelle on March 17, 2009 at 9:03 pm
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what did the other judges say?
i can’t believe simon bashed him
can’t wait to see the video!!! the audio sounded sooo good!!! what did adam do with his hips?

RabidFangirl on March 17, 2009 at 9:03 pm
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lmao!! all i can say is…BALLS!!! In a good way ;0

AdamFan on March 17, 2009 at 9:04 pm
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I EXPECTED Simon to go all crusty, rusty, once Adam’s performance got underway. No SHOCKER there, lol!

However ——— OMG!!! That was effing amazing, for real!!!

I thought, “this guy OWNS the stage!”
Adam’s arrangement of Johnny Cash’s ‘Ring Of Fire’ may not suit The Grand Ole Opry, but he could certainly sell CD’s & fill a concert venue ‘cuz THAT guy is a breathtaking, visual artist.

Adam was on fiyahhhh tonight!!!!!

aprylette on March 17, 2009 at 9:04 pm
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This was really cool.

Hey up there, they weren’t comparing him to Hicks, they were pointing out how far away from Hicks this guy really is.

…and oh yeah, that chick from Rockstar did this version…I remember that.

teez mama on March 17, 2009 at 9:04 pm
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So far this is the ONLY performance I’m going to watch again.

And then again.

And maybe even again.

And then … again.

Jodi on March 17, 2009 at 9:06 pm
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can this emo movement thing be over with all ready?? what is he gonna make out with a boy next week? oh wait those pics already surfaced. uhg

Mykal on March 17, 2009 at 9:07 pm
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Oh, Mykal get over it. Big deal. He digs boys. Oooooooh.

*enormous eye roll*

Jodi on March 17, 2009 at 9:09 pm
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I find Adam SO fascinating. Sexy as hell, too.

laff on March 17, 2009 at 9:09 pm
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@Sam, I remember Dilana’s performance on “Rockstar: Supernova” & yes, a hauntingly, mesmerizing rendition of the song.

Fabulous!

aprylette on March 17, 2009 at 9:11 pm
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Everytime Adam performs he reminds me of Ewan McGregor in Velvet Goldmine. That’s a good thing.

bxstrb on March 17, 2009 at 9:11 pm
32

Comparing ADAM to TAYLOR HICKS is just nonsense. That is NOT what Ryan meant. People need to leave the nonsense behind! You might NOT have liked that, but it was nothing Taylor. He didn’t dance like a gray haired old man having a seizure.

DJ Jayito on March 17, 2009 at 9:12 pm
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Ahhhhh, laff. We are so on the same page.

Jodi on March 17, 2009 at 9:12 pm
34

Ok, so I hate Adam Lambert and his assault on my eardrums screech.

But I have to say that as much as I was determined to hate him, I loved it! It was so weird and bizarre and awful, but in all the right ways. All I know is I can’t stop listening to it. What the hell? I’m so confused right now.

Adam Lambert is like meth. Makes you feel like shit but you just can’t stop.

Knicky on March 17, 2009 at 9:14 pm
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Ugh, I did not approve of this at all. It was pretentious, self-indulgent, and embodied everything that I hate about emo kids. The wail at the end was so over the top, I had to shed a tear for June Carter.

Sam mentioned Dilana’s performance on Rockstar a few years ago. She was an example of taking a song, making it your own, and doing it well. The problem I had with this performance was that he tried so hard to make a “twist” he failed to pay any respects to the original artist.

All the great “rock” AI performances (“Time in a Bottle”~ Bo Bice, “Higher Ground”~ Daughtry, “Billy Jean”~ My love David Cook) were great because they gave the song a fresh sound, but it wasn’t rendered completely unrecognizable.

DJ Ryce on March 17, 2009 at 9:16 pm
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To me it kinda of had a George Harrison/ Beatles vibe and I loved it. Sometimes I wish Simon could see how indulgent he is.

Megan on March 17, 2009 at 9:17 pm
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lol i dig boys too. and im nothing like adam

Mykal on March 17, 2009 at 9:18 pm
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OMG THIS GUY IS AMAZING.
I LOVE THIS. LIKE BEYOND WORDS.

HE TAKES MY BREATH AWAY

THIs
THIS
THIS

omgadam on March 17, 2009 at 9:18 pm
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What a boring world it would be, Mykal, if all boys were like you. Or like Adam.

Jodi on March 17, 2009 at 9:19 pm
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Yes, Jodi. He’s just …. mmmmm.

laff on March 17, 2009 at 9:19 pm
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Wow, I liked it! It was different. Donno why simon didn’t like it. I hated his performance last time, and the judges loved it. I am confused!

Kanon on March 17, 2009 at 9:20 pm
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i didnt know gays were around to make the world a less boring place and emo is hardly original. i understand you like you adam. but my comments were directed at “emos” not homosexuals.

Mykal on March 17, 2009 at 9:21 pm
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I don’t know .. I had a mixed feeling when I saw Adam performance.
For me, it’s sound familiar, like our country (Indonesia) folk songs … and strange in some ways.
Kinda agree with Kara.

Elisa on March 17, 2009 at 9:21 pm
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It wasn’t perfect but I *really* enjoyed it! He didn’t try to country it up and went 90 degrees in another direction with the song and it worked for me. Good for Adam!

druzilla on March 17, 2009 at 9:22 pm
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I agree with everyone that compared that to Dilana’s version of Ring of Fire. Dilana’s version was way better than Adam’s.

Dilana>Adam on March 17, 2009 at 9:22 pm
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Mykal, you’re reading more into what I wrote than is intended. Have a nice night. )

Jodi on March 17, 2009 at 9:23 pm
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What a wonderfully weird performance. His voice is something else. Freddie Mercury meets Jeff Buckley, with a little Trent Reznor thrown in.

Lisa on March 17, 2009 at 9:23 pm
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I love how a performance like this can polarize the group! People who normally love him hated it, and people who don’t usually like him (me) loved it! At least he didn’t screech like a banshee (in honor of St. Patrick’s Day…hehe).

I HATE country music, so I’m not going to comment on the other performances which I basically tuned out completely. This is the only one I could stand to listen to.

DonMI on March 17, 2009 at 9:30 pm
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Reminds me of one of his performances in The Zodiac… “Crawl Thru Fire”. I actually like it; more, after seeing the others. At least he wasn’t boring as hell – just stood/sat there for the sake of singing.

He made the most out of a country song — a genre of music which I do like but when other people sing it, they fail.

katri on March 17, 2009 at 9:32 pm
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To me Adam sounded like Matthew Bellamy (the vocalist of Muse). I think it was okay; not as revolutionary as David Cook’s Hello. For country purist, I’m not sure if they will like how he rearrange Cash’s version. By the way, I like the original version, so I’m a bit bias. Overall, it was unique and good performance, but not impressive.

kitty on March 17, 2009 at 9:33 pm
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I’m not sure what the judges want. They ask for original artists who stay true to themselves. Adam is not, never has been, nor ever will be a country artist, but b/c of the confines of the theme, has to sing a country song. He made it his own and gave some brilliant vocals and it was cooly received by the judges. On the other hand, Lil’ Rounds didn’t attempt to make it her own and *tried* to honor the genre by singing her song in the country style. And to that they said they wished she’d put more R&B into it.

I know it’s subjective–but–come on. Talking about both sides of their mouths…..

buddy on March 17, 2009 at 9:33 pm
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awesome!

saitoh on March 17, 2009 at 9:34 pm
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I think Adam is absolutely brilliant. Absolutely LOVED it.

Fe on March 17, 2009 at 9:34 pm
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Vocal was great, but performance itself is gross…

I didn’t like it at all. last week performance was a million times better than this.

kaito on March 17, 2009 at 9:34 pm
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((Look how they filmed this video?))

Tell me he is not the STAR of the show. so David bowie meets Prince.

AdamFan on March 17, 2009 at 9:35 pm
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Jodi and Laff, so glad you see Adam the way I do (but you were Con Con girls, so it makes sense). The thing I love about Adam is that he IS different, and true to himself, and I really believe he would rather get eliminated than become an AI monkey singing the way “traditional pop artists should.” I get him not showing respect to the song, but I don’t think he meant any disrespect. He was trying to perform it the way HE would do it if he wanted to release it on an album (unlike Lil who tried to be a country artist this week).

Saramcvt on March 17, 2009 at 9:37 pm
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This was definately the sexiest most orgasmic version of this song ever!! Adam is the only one IMO who could do this version and make it sound so flippin’ HOT!! His performance was AMAZING. After he was done singing, my sister called me up and was like what the hell was THAT?? *lmao* That my friends is ADAM!!

Tammy on March 17, 2009 at 9:38 pm
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I’ve listened to this about 5 times in between the breaks. His style of music won’t suit everyone, but I agree with Randy’s comments (this week) about him being current, sounded like a Radiohead or Muse cover of the song.

~a~ on March 17, 2009 at 9:39 pm
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I love him really!!but broadway suits him btter… he would win like a gazillion tony’s… idk i owuld so buy his album but i think some people would find it too over the top…

BTW THE ENDING THAT FALSETTO AMAZING!!!

andrea on March 17, 2009 at 9:40 pm
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Saramcvt!!! Oh my god. Long time no nothin’! I can’t believe you mentioned the CCG. I’m grinning like a big jackass over here now.

Jodi on March 17, 2009 at 9:40 pm
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Absolutely loved Adam’s performance! He did a fantastic job (I dislike country music, so I loved this version). IMO he is the star this year.

OLS on March 17, 2009 at 9:43 pm
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That’s what I love about Adam! He is such a unique and exciting performer. I would pay to watch him sing anything. Concert, Broadway, Bar. Wherever!

LynnT on March 17, 2009 at 9:45 pm
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Jodi! I know! I have been busy with theatre the last few years and haven’t been watching much idol! So GLAD you and LAFF still post here and like Adam! He MUST make the tour!

Saramcvt on March 17, 2009 at 9:51 pm
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I hate Adam too.

But this was awesome.

Randy Jackson just ousted himself as an outdated producer. Nine Inch Nails comparison? You can’t tell me that this performance did not remind you of one band:

MUSE!

krisallenfan on March 17, 2009 at 9:55 pm
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Okay, I liked Rock Star in general, but Dilana always sounded like she smoked a carton before her performances. Adam owned her. The funniest thing is the judges acting like this performance was so far out there, when that is tame compared to what I’ve seen at a rock concert. Or a Madonna concert. Or even a Lady Gaga video.

harley on March 17, 2009 at 9:57 pm
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People on this site are completely delusional.

This guy sucks.

Jace on March 17, 2009 at 9:58 pm
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krisallenfan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! knows whats up!!!

AdamFan on March 17, 2009 at 9:59 pm
68

No. No no no no no.

Anybody that knows me knows I’m not conservative when it comes to this show. In my day, I was a ConCon girl. I rooted for Chris, Blake, and my love, David Cook. I have a lot of appreciation for an artist taking a song and making it their own, adding their own spin to it. I have no appreciation for somebody who changes up a song solely for the sake of being different. It essentially amounts to dramatic posturing.

I didn’t see a point to this performance. There was no point of view or connection to the lyrics. Sometimes it’s enough to just sing the song, especially because this one is great.

DJ Ryce on March 17, 2009 at 10:03 pm
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Bottom line here… Whether you liked it or hated it… With a HUGE LEAD in comments, this performance will NOT be one we’ll forget.

DJ Jayito on March 17, 2009 at 10:04 pm
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Bottom line here… Whether you liked it or hated it… With a HUGE LEAD in comments, this performance will NOT be one we’ll forget.

DJ Jayito on March 17, 2009 at 10:04 pm
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i liked it.

both dilana and adam did great!

i think they did it differently. dilana’s was like a sultry woman-devil-temptation. adam’s was like a junkie-heaven-chemical mix. lol. well at least IMO. :p

honeybeej on March 17, 2009 at 10:06 pm
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the hell…….

Chris Paladino on March 17, 2009 at 10:07 pm
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wow…judging by these comments, it really is gonna be love it or hate it for Adam for the rest of the season. and you know what? I LOVED IT! Adam is unique and creative and grabs your attention and keeps you wanting more. He was the only stand out on country night. Everyone else sounded exactly the same with country (maybe with the exception of Megan). To make Country innovative and unique and interesting on this show, you’ve gotta change it up. And I think Adam did a brilliant job. He’s not sticking to Idol norms for his performances and that might make Simon annoyed but its going to bring the show LOTS of ratings from the younger crowd. Adam is the sole reason the kids today are still watching this show at this point. I still don’t know if he will win, but I know he is going to go pretty darn far, and he will get a record contract out of this show no matter what. Go Glambert!

adamandeva on March 17, 2009 at 10:07 pm
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Btw, as I typed that last post, I know that most of Adam’s fans love the fact that he has drama queen tendencies, so I know I’m outnumbered here. I still think this performance made all respectable Muse fans roll their eyes, but I’m not gonna hate.

See you guy’s on Anoop’s page. =)

DJ Ryce on March 17, 2009 at 10:08 pm
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@ DJ Ryce:

What? “No point of view”? His point of view is a different take on a song.

Are you telling me that when Chris Daughtry sang “Walk the Line” with a rock edge that he was trying to convey some Godly subliminal message?

No. He was trying to switch it up. Be different.

And that’s exactly what Adam Lambert did.

A song is just a song sometimes. And with the list of songs that the contestants get to choose from, it is ridiculous for us to expect them to be able to connect on an entirely personal level with a song every week. You are asking them to not be human and more importantly, manipulate their emotions in a way that’s just not normal.

He sang it to be different.

Are you trying to tell me Blake Lewis sang a song different and added beat boxing for a particular reason OTHER THAN being different? No. He was putting his own twist to it just because he could and because he wanted to.

That’s what Adam did.

And that is why you are wrong.

krisallenfan on March 17, 2009 at 10:09 pm
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Rickey, I really appreciate your site. I’ve followed it for years but never felt compelled to comment until now. While Adam has been a favorite of mine all long, tonight he showed himself to be in a completely different league from the other contestants. What a hauntingly beautiful and sexy performance! I kept asking my husband, “Is it getting hot in here?” I loved Adam’s ability to be true to himself and I loved how he held back the power of his vocals while hitting those crazy notes at the same time. For the first time, I thought Adam’s vocals were beautiful. Well done!

Elena on March 17, 2009 at 10:10 pm
77

W.O.W. That was ~amazing~ :O
He is the sexiest most vocally talented guy to ever take that stage. I’m in love lol.

dara on March 17, 2009 at 10:10 pm
78

Well I totally dug it. It was different and unique.

This is the type of performace you will either love or hate. I loved it. Hated the camera work though… made me dizzy.

Sabrina on March 17, 2009 at 10:14 pm
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I hate how people don’t get it…this is a genius performance!
VOTE!!!

Paulo on March 17, 2009 at 10:17 pm
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Adam is 100 times more original than Cook. Interesting and odd.

∞Luminosity∞ on March 17, 2009 at 10:20 pm
81

I don’t even like Adam, but this performance was weirdly cool. I loved/hated it. I feel very strange about it. like Kara said, i feel very “confused”

afw on March 17, 2009 at 10:21 pm
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i have been on the fence about adam, but every week his performances have me rewatching them on dvr because there is something captivating about the whole thing.

at least he gives a good show! im liking him, allison, and kris these days.

Kelson on March 17, 2009 at 10:21 pm
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DJ Ryce, how can you say Adam had no connection to the lyrics? They were written about temptation. It’s a song about being consumed by passion and taboo love. Did you not get that from Adam’s performance, because I did. He personified taboo, for the AI stage anyway.

harley on March 17, 2009 at 10:21 pm
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Oh, and he gets extra props for bringing the sitar into the Idol world. haha

Kelson on March 17, 2009 at 10:23 pm
85

I’m calling it right now: Adam’s the next Jeff Buckley.

Megstear on March 17, 2009 at 10:23 pm
86

That was soo sexy!! That performance right there just made me an Adam fan!!
And Randy Travis was being a little homophobic tonight.

Noelle on March 17, 2009 at 10:24 pm
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i agree – randy travis’ “oh gee someone different” routine was lame. i thought he was there to critique their songs, not fashion. or perhaps he can lend fashion advice to his mom/wife sitting next to him?

Kelson on March 17, 2009 at 10:27 pm
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WOW!!! Uh-mazing! Loved the uniqueness with the middle eastern flair! Fleming & John would LOVE it!

Rachee on March 17, 2009 at 10:28 pm
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(((((((((((((ADAM)))))))))))))).

Anod on March 17, 2009 at 10:28 pm
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wow!!!!!!!!
realmente fascinante y misteriosoooooooooooooooo
Adam es increibleeeeeeeeeeeeee
te transporta!!!!!!

increible!!!!
me encantó!!!!!
no puedo dejar de oirloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
es el mejor!!!!!

besmmy on March 17, 2009 at 10:28 pm
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It was the best performance on American Idol ever. This guy never sang anything bad. I wish he wins it all. What a great singer. I have never seen anything like him before.

Chris A. on March 17, 2009 at 10:31 pm
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re: Krisallenfan

I’m sorry, but I stand by everything I said. I vividly remember Chris’ “Walk the Line.” He explained in his intro that he picked it, because he resonated with the themes of the rock star lifestyle and being away from his family. I thought it was a very meaningful performance.

“A song is just a song.” Yes, that is true for bad songs. But are you kidding me? “Ring of Fire” is a classic song, and it’s got a lot of meaning behind it. The beauty of Johnny Cash is his ability to make a completely minimalist song meaningful. Frankly, I wouldn’t be so pissed off, except that Adam made this big production of picking this songs for its lyrics, and then not doing anything with them. The only emotion I felt he was trying to convey was vanity.

And as for this statement: “And with the list of songs that the contestants get to choose from, it is ridiculous for us to expect them to be able to connect on an entirely personal level with a song every week.” Well, I just flat out disagree. I think that’s sort of the point of this competition. You said so yourself (as did Simon), if he didn’t feel an emotional connection to this song, there were millions of other country songs he could have picked from. Alternately, he could have picked a less known song and manipulated it any way he liked to, and nobody would have known the wiser. He picked the Cash song, because he wanted the attention.

DJ Ryce on March 17, 2009 at 10:32 pm
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This scared the bejeezus out of me.

Katie on March 17, 2009 at 10:35 pm
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Ring of fire ( and I love JC ) is a song that usualy sucks unless your Mr Cash. Sorry, but you cant copycat this song. Adam sang this song in his usual 5 octive range, blazing an original version, that took us straight to hell like it was meant to do by the great one JC himself. Its good vs evil in the finale baby !

tomflush1 on March 17, 2009 at 10:36 pm
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By far the Biggest Balls Award goes to Adam. He is unaplogetic and very sure of himself. I don’t see him needing a hairpiece and a makeover to package him. Still not sure I like the music but he is earning my respect.

∞Luminosity∞ on March 17, 2009 at 10:40 pm
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That was weird!
I hate when he take a deep breath during the song!
It’s terrible! So theatrical…

Daniccb on March 17, 2009 at 10:43 pm
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this was by faaaaaaar the best performance of the night. AI doesn’t even know what hit them.

brucella on March 17, 2009 at 10:45 pm
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Absolutely Fabulous!!!!! …. just listening to the MP3 the vocals at the end are incredible. If it weren’t for Adam it would be a very boring show .. and good for him for being who he is. Yes he used the same arrangement as Dilana but he still added his own twist to it, especially at the end.

As for Simon, he’s just fighting to resist the “Lure of the Lambert” … he was probably saying the alphabet backwards during that performance to stop himself from being turned on so he missed the fantastic vocals …lol

karenw on March 17, 2009 at 10:45 pm
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Just get to the Kodak and name him the winner. There is no competition. It’s like everyone else are the contestants and he’s the musical guest.

Michelle on March 17, 2009 at 10:46 pm
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did you see the look on the face of Randy Travis’ wife? I don’t think she enjoyed that one bit. LOL

brucella on March 17, 2009 at 10:49 pm
101

Thank you, Adam Lambert for having the courage stay true to yourself and your art. That was absolutely amazing! I loved it! I can’t count how many times I’ve listened to this both with visuals and without and both are equally incredible. Both the vocals and performance were perfection.

mahrikka on March 17, 2009 at 10:51 pm
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Haha, definetely, hate it or love it.
For me, the vocals were brilliant. His moves were weird though. But I loved the performance. Very….Exotic

Randomperson on March 17, 2009 at 10:52 pm
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I always thought Dilana ripped off the Frank Zappa version of ROF. Whatever, loved Adam singing this song this way. Another Delight!

lotus on March 17, 2009 at 10:52 pm
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This was HOT. A HOT MESS. This was not good in any sense of the word. Mr. Theatre Guy showed up this week. I hope Adam the Man Who Can Win Idol shows up next week.

Mesothelioma on March 17, 2009 at 10:56 pm
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Karenw (#96) – “[Simon] was probably saying the alphabet backwards during that performance to stop himself from being turned on so he missed the fantastic vocals.”

HA!!!

Simon could learn the Cyrillic alphabet for the express purpose of reciting it backwards inside his head for the reason you mention — and it STILL wouldn’t work. Stop fighting it, Simon. You’re as turned on as most of us here are. Please. Just submit. Submit. Sub. Mit.

Jodi on March 17, 2009 at 10:58 pm
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I’m so glad Adam was Adam tonight. I was expecting Elvis cuz he could do him so very well but he stayed true to himself and delivered a brilliant performance IMO-Love it or Hate it he got your attention

Sweet Melissa on March 17, 2009 at 10:58 pm
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Not that DIALIDOL results mean anything, but I find it HILL-AIR-RE-US that the most original performance of the night forces ADAM from the TOP of dialidol (last week) to 6th place. I guess you gotta be “predictable” this season.

DJ Jayito on March 17, 2009 at 11:04 pm
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Adam was out-of-this-world with ‘Ring Of Fire’!

I have listened to it maybe a dozen times & the ENDING is knocking me out! The high notes are amazing! I have gotta buy this song once it is released on iTunes.

This guy is so talented & I am reveling in the excitement he brought to season 8.

aprylette on March 17, 2009 at 11:04 pm
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the more I listhen to it, the more I like it because I know whats coming up in the song

People that are on idol are afraid to try something new, Adam has already been to broadway he could care less what the judges think of him so he does his own thing and I quite enjoy it.

Aerisot on March 17, 2009 at 11:07 pm
110

Adam’s performance scared the hell out of me. I loved it.

Xanadu on March 17, 2009 at 11:08 pm
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“Frankly, I wouldn’t be so pissed off, except that Adam made this big production of picking this songs for its lyrics, and then not doing anything with them. The only emotion I felt he was trying to convey was vanity.”

The performance was ALL ABOUT the lyrics. This was Adam’s interpretation of what June must have been feeling for the very married John. I can understand weird, odd, whatever, but this criticism is totally hollow and invalid.

harley on March 17, 2009 at 11:10 pm
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too add to my last comment…who adds an egyption melody into a country song…a genius thats who…I’m just going to forget he played moses when I listhen to it.

Aerisot on March 17, 2009 at 11:10 pm
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Okay, never let it be said that I am above listening to dissenting opinions. At the behest of all the ladies (and a few gentlemen) fainting in heat tonight, I watched and listened to the performance again.

re: harley
Yes, I got that from the performance. The eyeliner, the self touching, the leather, the friggin’ flames in the background. It was not a subtle message. My point was that the performance was so over-the-top, the lyrics were almost incidental. When I listened to it with my eyes closed, it sounded like something you’d hear on the soundtrack of something like “Firefly” or “Battlestar Galactica.” Yes, he’s a very dramatic performer, and yes, he has a large vocal range. I will not deny that.

“He personified taboo, for the AI stage anyway.”
100% agree there, too. For the mainstream audience that watches AI, he is positively scandalous. I guess I’m just not lathing over him, because his sound isn’t that unique to me. In the context of AI, yes, I will concede he’s revolutionary. In the bigger picture of the entire music industry, I’ve heard musicians like him.

DJ Ryce on March 17, 2009 at 11:14 pm
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i’ve hated adam from the beginning…cocky…his total vibe…BUT

TONITE I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT! I THOUGHT THAT WAS AWESOME!! it was eerie and haunting…i was entranced…

melodrama on March 17, 2009 at 11:18 pm
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I have always been and will continue to be a Glambert!! Adam is the best thing that ever happened to this show. He is so original and different. He stays true to himself, plus he can sing! Every week the only thing on my mind is, What is Adam going to do?! For once we have a contestant that isn’t “commercial” and “cookie cutter”. Although, his black and white last week on itunes (which I bought) is toned down and really good.

ADAM for the win!!!!! We can do it Glamberts!!

Nicole on March 17, 2009 at 11:18 pm
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I really liked it. It was very different and well, he kept true to himself which I like.
He totally reminds me of a rocker/performer of the 80’s and I am totally digging it.

Shollia on March 17, 2009 at 11:18 pm
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For me when I watch Idol I’m not watching a star sing, I’m watching to see someone who can week after week show me why they deserve to be a star, so far Adam is the only to do that for me, well Kris too, he keeps proving himself more and more.

Aerisot on March 17, 2009 at 11:19 pm
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I like the description “hot mess” from a previous posting here. That describes it perfectly. While it was certainly interesting and he does have a good voice, it was too dramatic and and out-there, and middle America just won’t get this.

Good for him for an artist — but not good for this competition.

krbcan on March 17, 2009 at 11:19 pm
119

Oh crap Adam had the the red lights, lol. They will probably put him in the bottom four for kicks. I think the arrangement was interesting. I kinda like it after hearing it again.

sue on March 17, 2009 at 11:22 pm
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brucella wrote: “did you see the look on the face of Randy Travis’ wife? I don’t think she enjoyed that one bit. LOL”

lol .. yeah, I bet she doesn’t even wear nail varnish herself let alone let Randy near a bottle.

karenw on March 17, 2009 at 11:24 pm
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Gah, this was a love/hate thing for me. Loved his vocals but I cringed while watching him. I wasn’t turned on at all by his undulations. Each week he seems to be losing more of his inhibitions and the “drama queen” he keeps in check is slowly making its way out. Soon we’ll be seeing a lot more of the Adam you find on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXvSA6QL7Ac

Still, Adam is Adam and I think he and Allison are the only contestants who have real personality and have a real sense of who they are.

Mayan on March 17, 2009 at 11:25 pm
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The more I watch this performances the more subtle nuances and brilliance I see in it. God, it was amazing on so many levels! I really don’t think Adam even wants to win this show. He’s staying true to himself as an artist and just getting the coverage. Adam is going to be alright no matter where he ends up on Idol. I actually may prefer it this way. Would hate to see how 19E would package him. It would be so watered down like Fall Out Boy. blah.

adamandeva on March 17, 2009 at 11:25 pm
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I am going the cheer Adam on and vote for him all the way, but if he doesn’t win I won’t be sad. Because I know he is meant for something much better.

adamandeva on March 17, 2009 at 11:26 pm
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Adam you’re the BEST! I can’t wait to see what he’s gonna do next!

twoseasons on March 17, 2009 at 11:27 pm
125

This thread is more fun than watching the show was!

DonMI on March 17, 2009 at 11:44 pm
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HUh..sorry folks but I think it sounded like a soundtrack of a CULT movie…or a porn movie…huh..hahahaa..LOL..he is so gay all through out the song….burn burn burn like a ring of fire….burn burn burn…eeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyyy…LOL

Ivan on March 17, 2009 at 11:46 pm
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#120 – THAT WOULD BE MY DREAM

Cartoon Andrew on March 17, 2009 at 11:52 pm
128

That was somewhat startling! But in a good way. I’m like Kara on the show, confused and loving it at the same time! LOL I can definitely see bits of his “I Make You Crazy” performance in this interpretation (pre-Idol song, sung for a Broadway benefit, I think?). I can’t say I’d compare this to David Cook’s “Hello” or “Billie Jean” (which were revolutionary, in my opinion!) But it was very good. I feel like Adam went a little more for shock value with choosing this arrangement–like he purposely chose the most far distant thing from a country song to stand out!

Adam was definitely the most interesting and unique singer tonight, one of the very few (if not only) to stay absolutely true to himself. Too many of the Idols were criticized for not being themselves.

Like Satisfaction, this was another Adam performance you’ll either love or hate!

Natalie on March 17, 2009 at 11:55 pm
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Ok. So that was weird. I loved it.
I hated last week’s (I liked it before he began screeching) and the week before he was okay. Great Adam, just stop the screeching and you and I will get along.

besos on March 17, 2009 at 11:56 pm
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ok it’s kind of growing on me but I still have that love/hate thing going on. He should’ve performed “next time he cheats” by carrie

caw caw on March 18, 2009 at 12:03 am
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Ivan.. so you’re saying he sounded gay… so you’re saying gay as in a bad thing right?
Just….. wow……

Shollia on March 18, 2009 at 12:04 am
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“In the context of AI, yes, I will concede he’s revolutionary. In the bigger picture of the entire music industry, I’ve heard musicians like him.”

Ah. I’d agree there, but nobody from AI is ever revolutionary in the world at large. Can you imagine someone coming on AI and covering, say, Imogen Heap? Still, I applaud the people who aren’t afraid to shake up the AI status quo by pushing the boundaries. If Adam chose to do this type of thing to, say, Folsom Prison Blues, I’d be right there with you, but I think it totally worked for Ring of Fire.

harley on March 18, 2009 at 12:11 am
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This guy is technically amazing. His abilities are astounding, but I cringe during every second this guy is performing. He’s creepy. He makes every song a sideshow, not an expression of anything. I hate his voice too. I wish I could say he’s lousy, but I can’t. His singing skills are incredible, but he wastes them completely with the shrieking and theatrics. PLEASE get off of my TV!!

Gustavo on March 18, 2009 at 12:12 am
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Gustavo nailed it on the head! Unfortunately, we’ll be seeing the acne scars for a while…

nugger on March 18, 2009 at 12:29 am
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@ DJ Ryce:

You fail.

They pick from a list of songs that have been cleared in regards to royalties. And they definitely don’t stretch into the millions.

He is allowed to do whatever he wants to the song.

You will have to sit there and suck it.

krisallenfan on March 18, 2009 at 12:31 am
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OMG! This was amazing. I don’t care about his sexuality, who should? When you listen to music on the radio do you think song after song “this artist is straight, this one gay, straight, straight, gay, straight…” Who cares? Listen to the music and this was a masterpiece. Can you imagine him doing a Johnny Cash rendition? It would have been terrible. And someone wrote he ripped it off from somewhere. He even said “I found a version with sitar and middle eastern sounds..” He never said he arranged it himself.

Even my 8, 12 and 13 year old girls who know he is gay jumped out of their seats and screamed at how awesome this was. They played it over and over and over again. And once my wife closed her eyes to not see his gay moves, she enjoyed the rendition.

So vote for him now! 1-866-idols-05.

Dave on March 18, 2009 at 12:32 am
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I’d pay $75 to go see that as part of a theater production. I wouldn’t pay the $0.99 to buy to off of iTunes.

I loved what Adam did the first two performances, in my mind this was just wrong. Looking back over the entire show, the Matt pimpage may be a direct result of Adam’s performance. TPTB maybe thinking more Danny/Matt, than Danny/Adam, now. Not that Adam isn’t going anywhere soon, just that this performance probably turned off a number of Adam supporters like myself. There is innovative and there are places you just don’t go. If Adam keeps raising the “Adam Bar” each week, there will be less and less willing to jump over it and vote for him.

chessguy99 on March 18, 2009 at 12:33 am
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First off I am a middle age, married, mother of 3 teenagers. I like all kinds of music including some country. I have tried to expose my kids to all music with an open mind. I enjoy all types of music from southern rock, rap, blues, r&b to broadway. I grew up listening to Johnny Cash and consider myself a fan. Ring of Fire is one of my favorite Cash songs. I actually like Adam Lamberts performance. He knows who he is as an artist and doesn’t pretend to be anything different. If he had came out and performed the song true to the original he would of looked out of place and it wouldn’t of worked. His take on the song might introduce a new audience to Cashes work and I see that as a positive thing. I was in my late teens/early twenties during the glam rock period and you can see this influence in Lambert’s performances. The goal of AI is to find a singer who can be sucessful in todays music scene. Adam Lambert fits right in with the artists that are revelant now. The added bonus is he can sing and has a unique vocal style. His private life has nothing to do with the competition. What it comes down to is if he is the best the show has to offer. From what I’ve seen so far he has the most memorable voice, the strongest stage presence, the most current look and is definitely the most talked about. Out of all the performers his record is the one my kids would want to purchase. As a big Queen and David Bowie fan I would probably buy his record myself.

cp on March 18, 2009 at 12:33 am
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too emo.. much????!?!?!

Roman on March 18, 2009 at 12:34 am
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rofl, some of the comments on this thread sound like movie-review soundbites! brilliant.

i’m encouraged by the pro tones in here. i was afraid that he might have pushed the envelope a little too far for america.

f@$*ing bizarre. better than boring.

amber on March 18, 2009 at 12:34 am
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I think Adam is a breath of fresh air after 7 seasons of Idol. haters can kiss it. nuff said.

adamandeva on March 18, 2009 at 12:38 am
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Blahhhhh. That was just icky.

I couldn’t help but LOL at “it burns, it burns”… XD

Adam seemed to be channeling some Cora Corman during this performance.

(If you have no idea who “Cora Corman” is…go watch the movie “Music & Lyrics.” XD)

dreamr on March 18, 2009 at 12:39 am
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omg so many posts!!!

i laughed and laughed …..but only bec. he shocked me with this performance (IN A GOOD WAY!!!)….

I JUST FRACKIN LOVED IT!!!!

ADAM FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GLAMBERTS FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mariadonna on March 18, 2009 at 12:40 am
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SERIOUSLY, Listen to it again and hear his amazing vocal control!!!!

he hits those high notes and then drops down again – such awesome range!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i love this guy.

mariadonna on March 18, 2009 at 12:41 am
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Adam reminds me more of Gary Glitter than Axl Rose. Adam is more about theatrics than the machoness that being a rock star requires. I’m thinking lead singers of God Smack, Metallica, MudVayne. He cannot(and does not) compare to these guys.

If he’s going to be successful, he has to be over the top or not do anything at all. Subtlety is not his thing.

He is like David Bowie in the early eighties.

Mesothelioma on March 18, 2009 at 12:44 am
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From day one, this guy have been too contrived, too over the top, too much drama and theatrics, too much everything. Too much is not always good. Different does not always mean good.

sigh, but I guess that’s what america likes — all the hype.

And now this performance … is just sooooo wrong. Randy Travis was trying to be too polite and kind. Simon wasn’t. But they were saying the same thing.

Sure he has a voice, but I certainly don’t think it’s current. It’s just different, but did I say different doesn’t mean good? Oh yeah, I did.

I think someone else mentioned he would be good on broadway, and that’s about the only good thing I can say about him, he’s very theatrical.

Sure he has a voice. Sometimes different doesn’t mean good (again, for emphasis). Sometimes different means it’s just too much, so please stop now, Adam … please. I’m fed up. just blech.

And I will not apologize for my opinion. Just like you all have your strong opinions and think you’re all right — I think my opinion is the only one that counts, LOL. (I’m being facetitious, ok?!

You can all hate me for being in here, but I thought I would give you all a dose of sobriety.

But I know I’m probably the minority and he’ll probably make it further, but I can only hope that he doesn’t.

YouGottaBeJoking on March 18, 2009 at 12:54 am
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Hahahahahaha! Gosh, I was laughing so hard when I saw the performance. I can’t say that I love it but it was amazing. Ha!

Ree on March 18, 2009 at 1:03 am
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yougottabejoking,

if artists and music styles weren’t different than everything would just be formulaic and homogenized and BORING. like most of the idol contestants this year. You’re entitled to your opinion, kudos to you. But you’re wrong about different not being good. It’s always good to have things changed up and have something unique or off the wall. This is the first time I’ve hear mentions of David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails, Gary Glitter, etc. on this show. Which is great. Otherwise it would just always be useless disposable pop. Adam is very current style and vocals wise with what is popular in music today. My Chemical Romance and The Killers just to name two.

In the end, I would rather have different than boring any day.

adamandeva on March 18, 2009 at 1:05 am
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This was unbelievable!! It was fantastic!! This is definitely one of my all time favorite Idol performances!!

Isaac on March 18, 2009 at 1:05 am
150

Okay I am a hardcore Glambert because this performance was FABULOUS!!!! Loved it mmmmm want more!

rayato on March 18, 2009 at 1:09 am
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loved it! Hes hott and amazing, whoever thinks that was bad is craaazzyy haha.

samantha on March 18, 2009 at 1:10 am
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I love Adam he has amazing vocals and so much talent. It doesn’t hurt that he’s so damn sexy either…and who cares if he’s gay. He is HOT!!!

Donna on March 18, 2009 at 1:11 am
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I can see how if you are a Lambert fan, you’d love that. It was totally Adam and how Adam would and should do a country song if he absolutely had to… But for us other not-so-on-the-bandwagon people, it was very hard to listen to. Weird. I appreciate the creative take, but not at all what I’d listen to…

mums on March 18, 2009 at 1:15 am
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Adam may not be my #1, but I have to say, this was pretty awesome, original and totally Adam! I think this performance scared the crap out of “middle America”…yay Adam! I won’t lie, after watching it, I felt a little dirty…lol! It was great!

Karma on March 18, 2009 at 1:15 am
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I wasn’t sure what to think when he started the song, but I couldn’t help but listen to it again and again at each commercial break during the rest of the show. His voice is breathtaking. Simon is always talking about how forgettable some of the performances are. I bet he doesn’t forget that one!

I hope Adam does do something straight forward one week. His version of Dust in the Wind on YouTube is gorgeous and very restrained. He really can sing anything and I can’t wait to see what he comes up with next week.

Tanya on March 18, 2009 at 1:16 am
156

I really think this is effin awesome. Wow go Adam!!

Oscar on March 18, 2009 at 1:22 am
157

I loved this so much I can’t even begin to describe it. It was radical and unbelievably sexy. It was absolutely brilliant and incredibly brave.

Natalia on March 18, 2009 at 1:25 am
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la verdad a mi no me gusta la musica country
pero esta version de Adam es grandiosa!!!
de lo mejor que he oido en todo el idol!!!

gloria on March 18, 2009 at 1:30 am
159

Ok, I’m not an Adam fan. But, I didn’t completely hate his performance tonight. His vocals were decent since he decided not to shriek the way he normally does. In regards to the arrangement, I’m torn. I LOVE Johnny Cash’s version, so hearing this version was almost sacrilege. But, I kind of dug it too. I love eastern music, so that twist on it was kind of cool. The verdict: Not Heinous.

sarahv2480 on March 18, 2009 at 1:38 am
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The way I look at it, is that the majority of artists music history who made an impact on my life in one way or another, took huge risks. They dared to be different/rarely played it safe, and that’s a large part of why they had so much success. To me, Adam does that, and he has something that cannot be taught. He’s innately artistic, and he’s proud to show it. It draws me in every time. It’s like holy **** did I just see that?! I tend to love that, and I loved this. Sure it was weird, but for me it was brilliant & the vocals were amazing. I had to watch it like 4 more times…and I loved it more each time. I’ve never done a single drug in my life, but he makes me feel so high on life. lol. Love ya Adam!

grumpybear23 on March 18, 2009 at 1:40 am
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adamandeva, a person can be different, and still not be over-the-top and over indulgent. You are confusing different with exciting. His theatrics (and, yes, along with his voice) are causing people to lose sensibilities and get all excited. Like someone else said, he went for shock value. America thinks shocking is exciting. But I’m not buying it, I’m a harder sell. If he can sing (and I’m not arguing that he can’t sing or doesn’t have a voice), if he can sing and touch me and excite me by moving me with his voice and emotions, but leave the theatrics behind, then I will be sold. But he’s not that type of performer. He needs that theatrics to make it work for him. And that’s what I’m not buying. Strip him of the theatrics and see what he can deliver, I say. And don’t anyone try to tell me that’s what makes him unique and he’s sticking to his true-self, because that’s baloney. His true-self is theatrics. If I want theatrics, I’ll go to Broadway, like someone else above said they would pay to go see, but not his music.

btw, no one has moved me to vote so far this season. I’m still waiting for someone to do that, but I really don’t think it will happen this year.

Again, no apologies.

YouGottaBeJoking on March 18, 2009 at 1:41 am
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Sorry for the typo up there. Artists > IN < music history.

grumpybear23 on March 18, 2009 at 1:47 am
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@ YouGottaBeJoking:

Don’t you wish that “facetitious” was a word?

That way, we could actually read your comments as if they were written by someone who was not a retard.

krisallenfan on March 18, 2009 at 1:48 am
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Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Screw Simon! Adam is Awesome!

MerlyHaggard on March 18, 2009 at 2:02 am
165

For those who just don’t get it….go listen to the performance again. Really listen.

It.was.fierce.

This man is technically sound, visually stimulating, unique and far outside of the mold of a typical AI artist. Bout…friggin…time. He is the epitome (or at least supposed to be) of what Idol was looking for from their earliest inception. AI, through the years, has moved far away from finding unique, raw, undiscovered talent and giving them a jump off point for their career. Now, it’s about pre-packaged, cookie cutter, commercial musical vehicles that have had far and above plenty of entertainment exposure. Lambert does not fit that cookie cutter mold and I am glad as hell. I hope he continues to stay true to himself and continue to turn that show on its ear. He is extremely skilled vocally with an ability to paint incredible visuals with his voice and stage presence. It’s true that either you love or hate him, but I say, do a little more lovin’ and a little less hatin’. Whether the lyrics were applied with some truth or whether there was no meaningful connection at all, Adam performed.that.song. The judges appear to be bipolar by, in one year, giving accolades to someone who totally reinvents a song and the next year, tearing someone down for being peculiarly original but those who admire Adam for who he is and what he brings know better. This performance was amazing. The more you listen…the more you will understand.

And BTW…I am in middle America. Folks really need to give up the misconceptions. Adam has the ability to appeal to all walks of life; not just the liberally swayed edges of this country.

sanggurl on March 18, 2009 at 2:05 am
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like kara said it was strange, but i loved it. x_x
wow i can watch this 1000000x times. :] ADAM<3

Kathryn on March 18, 2009 at 2:11 am
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bravo sanggurl, loved your post. that expresses so much how I feel about Adam!

adamandeva on March 18, 2009 at 2:12 am
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Mykal: just face it you WANT Adam.

That was AMAZING — simply put it was ART. While it was similar to Dilana’s, it was different enough — sitar, and vocal gymnastics.

This guy sounds like Axel Rose, but with the flair of Freddy Mercury — who was gay as an xmas ornament.

He will not win AI — remember AI gave the prize to Taylor Hick and Jordan Sparks…

I hope he stays true to himself for as ong as he lasts…he is a brillant artist.

RockyRoksOn on March 18, 2009 at 2:13 am
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krisallenfan — I expected that, LOL! You don’t have to be so offended or take it personally that you feel you have to attack. I am not a hater. I don’t hate the guy (I don’t care enough about him to hate him), I just don’t like his style and I am just not on the Adam band wagon like the rest of you. That is my opinion. You can certainly take comfort in the fact that you are among a lot of Adam lovers here, so enjoy that. But please don’t attack just cause I don’t agree with you.

Thanks anyway for correcting my typo/ spelling:
facetitious = facetious

btw, are you in the wrong thread, or do you have the wrong postername? LOL

so, adamandeva: after that comment, I have to thank you for not attacking me too! I appreciate that maturity in you!

YouGottaBeJoking on March 18, 2009 at 2:27 am
170

Just for that… I’m a fan now. Rub it in middle Americas face Adam, rub it!

Detik on March 18, 2009 at 2:33 am
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The best thing I have ever heard!

B.Carle on March 18, 2009 at 2:34 am
172

I agree with Kara all the way, i kinda liked it.

Simon is a douche.

Adam for the WIN!

Denim on March 18, 2009 at 2:41 am
173

Tonight is the first time I’ve been impressed with Adam. (Last week Matt was my fave)
I watched Adams performance several times. His notes were spot on. He seemed to strain less (than in weeks past) to reach those notes. Very entertaining! Loved it!

augustmoon on March 18, 2009 at 2:43 am
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ohhh good lord, i absolutely cringed at it! (No, that’s not good)… But the video is gonna go viral cos its verrrrrrrry entertaining and will cheer you up whenever you feel embarrassed about yourself! Full points for staying true to yourself!

arona on March 18, 2009 at 3:41 am
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And again, why did they let von smith go? Indulgent is an understatement. This is hilarious!

arona on March 18, 2009 at 3:42 am
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The song was bad (seemed like he was having an orgy or something), but his vocals are still pretty impressive. I loved the oriental “mystique” music the band played, but he could’ve reduced the drama, (but then it wouldn’t be funny would it?). Oh, he’ll do fine in music and entertainment even if he doesn’t win idol!

arona on March 18, 2009 at 3:52 am
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I don’t give a damn how good his voice is, this was just utter rubbish. Pure indulgence crap and creepy too.

Watch him probably get to Final 2 of Idol since people will vote for him for entertainment. He will most probably tank like a rock post Idol (or rather, like Blake). Heck, Blake looks so much more mainstream compared to Adam.

ashlee99 on March 18, 2009 at 3:56 am
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I think of Adam’s RING OF FIRE as PERFORMANCE ART. I loved it!

Scamp on March 18, 2009 at 3:59 am
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unique and original. I liked it!

nona on March 18, 2009 at 4:06 am
180

yeah, u mean viagra?

arona on March 18, 2009 at 4:28 am
181

My god what talent this was Adams best vocals ever. Simon wake up this guy brought it he stayed true to himself and was amazing!

Armor on March 18, 2009 at 4:31 am
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i’ve liked adam for some time but i have to say i did not enjoy this performance at all. there’s a certain extent to how much you can be “creative” without butchering the song. i feel like he’s trying TOO hard to be creative and different. sometimes the more enjoyable things are simple rather than these complex runs.

asdf on March 18, 2009 at 4:32 am
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He actually managed to evade singing country! That’s like getting full points for taking a test without actually taking a test! Ring of Fire, good lord…but i like his take at the end…very intense!

arona on March 18, 2009 at 4:34 am
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well that was really self-indulgent nonsense, wasn’t it? johnny cash is turning in his grave. what is this kid’s deal?

karen on March 18, 2009 at 4:37 am
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performance art…hmmm…i could come up with a million quips for it, except rickey would not let me post it…lol…

arona on March 18, 2009 at 4:37 am
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OK, they are ALL talented. Why cant they all win it?

arona on March 18, 2009 at 4:39 am
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“OK, they are ALL talented. Why cant they all win it?”

i seriously hope you’re joking. none of these contestants can hold a torch up to past winners and i’m even including taylor.

karen on March 18, 2009 at 4:46 am
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Re: Dilana comparison

If you listen closely to the opening verses of Dilana and Adam’s version, it’s quite different. Dilana ended each line on a higher note than the rest of the line while Adam tried to hit a low note at the end of each stanza. I found that weird, but I still like how Adam made that artistic decision…

From that point on though, Adam did something that Dilana could only dream of doing – sing over a one-octave and just take the song to whole new high. Dilana’s really sings flat and just uses her psychotic theatrics to make it seem like she’s doing something amazing vocally.

My verdict: first verse, Dilana’s version is slightly better.
rest of the way, Adam by a light year.

benj on March 18, 2009 at 4:51 am
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Thank you for posting the MP3 & video! Brilliant arrangement and performance of a classic song! Screw the AI judges, I loved it!!! Adam IS this year’s American Idol!! I knew that the moment I saw him make the finals!!

siys on March 18, 2009 at 4:53 am
190

i love it. sounds like muse to me

safia on March 18, 2009 at 5:04 am
191

So wow… I was blown away by this.. If you can pull off a middle-easternesque version of Ring of Fire with sitar and all – that in itself is amazing. I voted for him tonight for the first time.

JayeSD on March 18, 2009 at 5:25 am
192

That, my friends, was brilliant.
Totally different and so sensual. He’s in a different league and he’s not forcing himself to conform to idol’s standards.

Tromba on March 18, 2009 at 5:25 am
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OF COURSE Adam wanted to stand out, be different. That is what the judges keep on saying, right? He stayed true to himself — so what if he’s not a country singer; he made something out of a country song. There isn’t a rule that to sing a country SONG you should SOUND country, is there?

He’s in a totally different league. And I guess the judges, particularly Simon, want to tone that down, give an impression of a somewhat level playing field because let’s face it, some of the remaining finalists aren’t half as good a singer and/or a performer.

katri on March 18, 2009 at 5:26 am
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Check out how many “Adam comments” were posted on rickey.org by 6:27 AM.
Like WOW.

183 adam
063 noop dog
060 danny
051 megan
050 kris
040 matt g
035 lil
025 alexis
025 allison
019 michael
020 scott

Scamp on March 18, 2009 at 6:30 am
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People who hated that performance only hated it because they wanted him to be like everyone else and try to sing it the country way instead of staying true to himself and putting his “Adam Lambert Spin” on it. I loved it and I voted for him. GO ADAM! GO GLAMBERTS!

SaucyAussieCookFan on March 18, 2009 at 7:01 am
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I find it also weird but terrific performance.. I loved it, I can’t vote, though. 5 brilliant shining stars! We’re so gay!

phyrhone on March 18, 2009 at 7:02 am
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Although a BLATANT rip-off Dilana’s ingenious performance 2 years back on INXS: Search for the next Superstar, I WILL NOT credit him for anything other than his voice, it was quite lovely and rather intoxicating, and the fact that he pays attention to the tele and talent when it shows itself the first time.

And he thought no one would remember.. At least a few of us have memories spanning two years+

Barely on March 18, 2009 at 7:31 am
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he’s a genius he’s voice is just like a sweet poison like the middle eastern touch love it I think that ther’s copetetion between other contestance eccept ADAM go man you rock it

Alaâ on March 18, 2009 at 7:38 am
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Alaa, I love the sweet poison reference and you are exactly right!

This performance rocked. He took a country theme and turned it into something we recognize as his styling. June Carter Cash would be proud her songs are still within reach of artists and not forgotten. Go Adam!

Douxistorlive on March 18, 2009 at 7:52 am
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As a HUGE Adam fan, I confess my first reaction was similar to Kara’s. We haven’t seen ANYTHING that risky before on Idol, especially on Country week! I listened to it again and said WOW. I loved the fact he stayed true to himself, and sang exactly the way HE wanted to. He is an amazing singer and a mesmerizing performer. Sure, I love the Broadway, Adam, but I respect his artistic expression (and guts to add his style to iconic songs knowing the judges and viewers may hate it).

Saramcvt on March 18, 2009 at 7:56 am
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WTF, but WOW. LOL. This was so friggen awesome-different twist on the sons-love it!!!!!!!

Boom Boom on March 18, 2009 at 8:20 am
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For those of you who remember Dilana’s performance of this song. If you had listened to the intro of his piece you would have heard him say that he had found a mideastern version of ROF. Adam never claimed to have come up with the arrangement although I am sure like all the artists he put his own spin on it to make it work. Even my son who is an avid country fan liked it. The only negative for me was one to many high notes at the end.

cp on March 18, 2009 at 8:52 am
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WTF! That was just plain wrong. You can’t destroy a classic song like that. Adam’s worst performance by far. An absolute tragedy.

THE KC KID on March 18, 2009 at 9:20 am
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I love all the high notes – best part!

MH on March 18, 2009 at 9:25 am
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I left teeth marks on my couch blanket from biting it so hard while I was hugging it to my face during Adam’s performance. I had a hard time trying not to scream! My goosebumps had their own zipcode and lasted on my arm long after Adam’s final note cut chilling-ly through the air. Wow. Liquid sex.

siobhan on March 18, 2009 at 9:36 am
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EXCELLENT! This guy mesmerized me last night….His take on Ring of Fire was awesome. Danny Gokey has been my overall favorite, and now I am really starting to like this Adam kid.

Victoria on March 18, 2009 at 9:39 am
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Don’t Like It At All Sorry Guys…

thum on March 18, 2009 at 9:55 am
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That was amazing. Thank you Adam for making this show interesting. Loved it, amazing vocals.

Dimas on March 18, 2009 at 10:01 am
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Kind of weird, but overall what a unique spin on an old song. This isn’t kareoke, so if he can take a song and make it his own which obviously he did-hats off to him. great job, ic an’t wait to see what else he will perform!!

Michelle on March 18, 2009 at 10:14 am
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Adam’s performance last night was mesmerizing! He reminded me a bit of Jim Morrison with a mix of Nine Inch Nails. Showed him as a great singer/performer/musician. AWESOME!!! Can’t wait for his first CD to come out.

Dark Elvis on March 18, 2009 at 10:16 am
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re: Yougottabejoking

I was going to quote you, but I pretty much co-sign on everything you said. Adam Lambert’s performances are like a theatrical experience, complete with costumes, histrionics, stage directions, etc. The guy is good at that, and that’s great. Take away all the smoke and mirrors, and you have just another glam/rock frontman who has a penchant for eyeliner and hair dye.

Adamandeva pointed out a couple (My Chemical Romance and the Killers), but the list goes on and on. I’ll add Portugal.The Man, Mars Volta, Vendetta Red, the Darkness, AFI, The Used…
The difference is that I can listen to their mp3s while I drive and still enjoy it. For me, Adam is more of a Youtube artist.

Yes, he has a 5-octave voice. But what I want to see is whether he can do a set unplugged. He hasn’t convinced me that he can perform a song without making a spectacle of it.

DJ Ryce on March 18, 2009 at 10:30 am
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re: krisallenfan

What’s your problem? One minor typo does not make a person “retarded.” I thought their post sounded a lot more articulate and intelligent than your childish ad hominem arguments.

Let’s keep it civil and let’s keep it about the music, yeah? I don’t hate the guy – I’ve never met him. All I know is that I didn’t enjoy his performance last night, and I defended them with what I think are well-reasoned justifications. You may disagree, but you can at least be respectful about it. Asshole.

DJ Ryce on March 18, 2009 at 10:38 am
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I normally don’t like over-the-top singers but I’m just fed up with how boring and trite the other contestants are (well, with the exception of Megan) that I find myself actually enjoying this rendition. I say, infuse more originality to the show or bring back Rockstar.

bambi on March 18, 2009 at 10:54 am
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He is AMAZING. He Just Didn’t Pick the right song

Brandi on March 18, 2009 at 11:05 am
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This was the most amazing thing I ever saw on Idol. I still can’t believe it happened because it was so astonishing. It was mind bending and the vocals were extraordinary. He went up and down octaves like they were nothing. His voice, his look – the whole thing was a revelation.

Natalia on March 18, 2009 at 11:06 am
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WOW WHAT A PERFORMANCE ADAM! THAT WAS DA BOMB!
YOU NAILED IT BABY! THATS BIG PROPS FROM A 48YR OLD CONTRY/ROCKER. FLAT OUT THAT ROCKED! AND I WOULD BY THAT SINGLE RIGHT NOW HOW CAN I GET 1! HOOK ME UP MAN! SIMON DIDENT GET IT, GUESS WHAT SIMON THERE IS THE NEXT AMERICAN IDOL! THAT WAS THE ROCK VERSION OF THE RING OF FIRE, I GOT IT! AND WISH I HAD IT! LOL
ROCKIN RAY!

RAY TOLA on March 18, 2009 at 11:15 am
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WOW I would have to agree with the Liquid Sex Quote from Siobhan, The goosebumps and tingles that went through my body made me feel like I needed a cigerette afterwards and I don’t even smoke.

Adam is the only reason I’m even watching AI, after they let Hicks go through I swore I would never watch the show again, Until I Heard Adams Voice, He brought me back to the show, and if and when he is voted off, I will turn it off and not watch.

Kris Gray on March 18, 2009 at 11:26 am
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I actually couldn’t stand Adam in the beginning, but he is kind of growing on me. I think he was fantastic. I like originality (unlike some people). His was the most memorable performance of the night. It’s just amazing what he can do with his voice!

T on March 18, 2009 at 11:36 am
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Hammercy, this Dude is a Natural STAR. Thanks so much Rickey for your posts – my mind has changed, I was routing all this time for someone else but – ADAM TAKES IT. He is the B-O-M-B. I hope the world sees him as not just a gay dude tryin to win AI, I don’t think we’re mature enough to take him to the top on that one…at least on AI that is.

TheMist on March 18, 2009 at 11:41 am
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THAT WAS FREAKING AWESOME!! I don’t care which gender he’s into.. they can shoot more butt shots of him anytime!! He’s so tall! How tall do you think he is?

I keep watching this over and over and over!

davidsfangail on March 18, 2009 at 11:44 am
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I was scrolling through the list at the top of rickey’s page searching for “glambert” so I scrolled over adam lambert a few times.

I’m still trying to decide if I loved or hated it.

caw caw on March 18, 2009 at 11:50 am
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Adam has got it! I never thought I would want to download a song from Idol, but I want that!

ritz on March 18, 2009 at 12:01 pm
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@karen i wasnt joking…we are just hatin’ them cos we need to eliminate them…if there was an option where we could vote for all of them, or atleast 3 of them, my pick would be anoop, adam and matt…whether they hold a “torch” upto previous contestants is for all the public to decide…Music aint the prerogative of some people…

@scamp Adam got soooo many comments cos he “sucked” at it…But, i dont quite agree with the judges. I liked this one better than Black or White. They lavished praise on Black or White for no reason…Though he got screechy at times here, the vocals were by far better than black or white…And i’m gonna say it, I am impressed with adam for the first time!

arona on March 18, 2009 at 12:09 pm
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I’m speechless :p

pinkanpaula on March 18, 2009 at 12:16 pm
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I’ve been a Matt Giraud fan from the start. I like Megan, too. But I have to recognize the enormous talent that Adam Lambert has. I believe he has a place in the current mix of pop culture, despite or because of, his broadway flair, histrionics, flamboyance. I might just agree with Paula, he has a place in the finals. Remember how polarizing Clay Aiken was? Same as Adam. And if he bowls everyone come finale time, who knows?

karibok on March 18, 2009 at 12:21 pm
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…and has anyone here heard his cover of Blondie’s What’s Up at Upright Cabaret, New Year’s Eve? Killer voice. very easy way of implying who he is. so true to himself. if he sings this at AI, and i hope he gets the chance, there’s no stopping him.

karibok on March 18, 2009 at 12:24 pm
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It reminded me of that band ‘The Darkness’ only darker, and better. Nice work Adam, well done.

I think if Simon listens to it again, he’ll start to understand it.

Kebz on March 18, 2009 at 12:37 pm
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4 Non Blondes, not Blondie’s. my bad.

karibok on March 18, 2009 at 12:39 pm
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I cant believe that THE MARS VOLTA got mentioned here. Yes, I can see the comparison. He’s no Cedric, though.

benj on March 18, 2009 at 12:56 pm
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I think Adam topped the night but I would say Dilana’s version is better. Hers was like an evil lullaby while Adam’s was full of histrionics. LOL.

bambi on March 18, 2009 at 1:08 pm
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Yes Adam is talented. But not suited for AI. I think that he will go far but not as far into the finale. People will eventually get tired of the screeching that he does at every song. It get monotonous after awhile. In some ways, Simon does speak for a lot of people, he just has a bigger opportunity to say it. You can even see it on Randy Travis’ face as well as his wife’s. Randy Travis is just too gracious to say so.

w.m on March 18, 2009 at 1:15 pm
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Actually there are 3 different opinions people have about Adam:

1)Those who love him
2)Those who hate him
3)Those who can’t decide if they love him or hate him

Since I am not feeling 1) or 2) this week, I have to go with 3). He’s still in my top 3, though.

Mesothelioma on March 18, 2009 at 1:18 pm
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Oh, but I am a 2) on the performance. Sorry. I don’t think he will ever be able to shake his Theatre background, and I see it come through in each of his performances. There have been many artists who made a good living on theatrics (Gary Glitter, David Bowie, Prince, Madonna, Freddie Mercury, Elton John), so this is not necessarily bad.

Mesothelioma on March 18, 2009 at 1:21 pm
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For those who preach intolerance on Adam’s sexual orientation (of which has no bearing on Adam’s talent, IMO)—there sure is a lot of intolerance of people who don’t like his performance.

Because we didn’t like his performance doesn’t mean we know nothing about music. There is more to music than theatrics and flawless vocals.

purplebanjos on March 18, 2009 at 1:23 pm
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WOW. In fairness, music is much like any other thing in life. People have different tastes, and what one person likes, the other person doesn’t. Adam has a voice and can produce musical sounds in a range most people couldn’t touch. It’s a matter of – “does it sound good to you?”

To my ears – it is HORRID. HORRID. HORRID. Absolutely terrible. Claw my eyes out with a spoon, stuff my ears with tar. Yep.

Jimminy on March 18, 2009 at 1:35 pm
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Does Adam’s performance remind anyone else of Dave Matthew’s Band’s “The Last Stop” from the “Before These Crowded Streets” album?

Seriously.. kinda the same vein.

I thought of the DMB song immediately when Adam started to sing.

davidsfangail on March 18, 2009 at 1:36 pm
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That was one of my all-time favorite AI performances! I’m still sort of pissed that not one judge commented on his actual singing…which was brilliant.

That said, to me this song would have fit PERFECTLY on the most recent Muse album.

JP on March 18, 2009 at 1:51 pm
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that was… demonic…

would anyone besides me like to hear adam just SING?!?! like i want to hear him sing an r&b song or something because i know he actually has an amazing voice if just sings normally.

Kat on March 18, 2009 at 2:06 pm
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Adam Lambert is a tool. Everyone on American Idol is a tool. I hate Adam Lambert. He is so full of himself. I hope his face falls off.

jay on March 18, 2009 at 2:42 pm
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Like many other people have said…go ahead and annouce him winner…that was freakin 100% brillant!!!!! Country was not his thing..he said that himself..so he made it not country….and was great!!!!!go adam…

Pam on March 18, 2009 at 2:45 pm
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Hey Rickey,

Did you pick up the studio version from iTunes? I’m dying to get it but I’m hoping it doesn’t lose the energy he had during the performance as well as throwing in some extra rocking Indian sound.

thanks,

Rey on March 18, 2009 at 3:22 pm
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This was truly unique. He will get a record deal no matter what!

Eva on March 18, 2009 at 3:25 pm
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Nevermind. It’s only the video version.

Rey on March 18, 2009 at 3:27 pm
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I LOVED the performance – best of the night.

deletedSoul on March 18, 2009 at 3:37 pm
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I think the Jeff Buckley comparison is way off the mark. Jeff’s falsetto is holy and resonant while Adam’s is a little, uhm, scandalous. I think Adam ruled this week but to compare him to Jeff is just ridiculous.

bambi on March 18, 2009 at 3:46 pm
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Adam walked me to the edge of a magnificent cliff, dangled me precariously over the edge, then sky rocketed me up to the stars traveling light speed and gave me a whole new perspective, love the way he mixed it… it was like being on a trip minus the drugs! Awesome! Just like Randy Jackson said, It’s like 9 Inch Nails doing country… but way better!

Melissa on March 18, 2009 at 5:07 pm
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That was hilariously horrible. Sorry, it was just too much for me I couldn’t help but LOL. I’m with Simon on this one.

Brian on March 18, 2009 at 5:15 pm
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Holy crap..I can’t get this song out of my head for the whole day. The first time I heard it I was kinda weirded out. Second time, I thought the vocal was amazing. Took me three listens before I decided I loved it and it’s now among my favorite AI performances list.

silverfangs on March 18, 2009 at 6:18 pm
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I have read the above comments on Adam Lambert. I’m 59 yrs old and a grandma and, I fell completely in love with AL last night while he gave his own interpretation of Ring of Fire. I have lived in Tennessee 15 yrs now, and, haven’t as yet developed a love of country music. I’ve heard Johnny Cash sing the song numerous times but, never have I heard vocals such as Adam’s. The extent of his voice is unbelieveable!!!! Not one note off pitch (I’ve been in music for years). I loved the mid-eastern sound of the song and yes, it was definitely sexy but, so what! He had those girls in the audience fanning themselves, like me! So, kudos to you, Adam! Way to go….you are AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marilyn on March 18, 2009 at 6:21 pm
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I personally thought it was awesome Weird? Of course. But Adam IS weird- he’s said so over and over himself! But it was just… very weirdly awesome. And I honestly don’t see how you could say the vocals were anything but spot on. He hit those high notes like they were NOTHING. It was insane.

Definitely a COMPLETELY polarizing performance. People are either going to think it was brilliant or they’re going to have hated it. I personally thought it was pretty brilliant, in a strange and exotic kind of way

Stephanie L on March 18, 2009 at 6:35 pm
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peopele Of america you have to admit that this guy is a genius gongratulation a hidden new star is born to world his voice is so wild and the range is so wide he make the song very unique I can’t describe what he did last night because it’s just a magic he is so smooth so confident he has the secret thing that every star got ”’ I have a something you don’t Know—it’s adam lambert
honnestly the other contestances are so normal and we need somthing extra for these days because everyone looks like everyone

hope you continue because the defferent individual got hard time in the begining but he gonna make it because he is terrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriffffffffic

Alaâ on March 18, 2009 at 6:38 pm
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hey DJ Ryce, thanks for the moral support, LOL! I’d like to think I came off reasonable in my critique and not hateful. I guess we in the minority (in this thread only, I hope) have to take it in the chin, LOL!

Dare we hope for a shocker elimination tonight!? No matter, even if by some miracle that does happen the judges will reverse it for sure.

YouGottaBeJoking on March 18, 2009 at 6:45 pm
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Call me a Glambert fan of the first degree. Dozens and dozens of versions of Ring of Fire have been done. Adam chose Dilana’s–which I liked–but Adam! Needed a cool down time. Drawn to this singer like a bug to a hot bulb.

Glenda on March 18, 2009 at 6:48 pm
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If you love Adam’s voice but haven’t quite warmed up to his wild version of Ring of Fire, check out his version of Come Home on YouTube. But be sure to have a hanky on hand. It is so beautiful and touching, nothing strange about it. He’s amazingly talented.

Tanya on March 18, 2009 at 7:52 pm
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Simon voted no against David Cook last year during Hollywood Week because acted “worthy”. I think he gets jealous if a male singer has confidence and nothing that he can offer. Adam is an awesome singer and creative soul. Keep it up. It makes me stay up and each each week.

kat305 on March 18, 2009 at 8:40 pm
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i think the finial four is gonna be adam, kriss ,danny and anoop

alex on March 18, 2009 at 9:01 pm
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i super don’t like adam, his regular singing voice is pretty ordinary outside of some high notes. but as far as a total package performance goes, this was the closest he has ever gotten to it, for me. so i kinda liked it in that respect but… i find him to be completely ridiculous. he’s far too into himself, i don’t buy into him as a person, i don’t find him genuine, his whole look and vibe feels completely fake to me. dude is from broadway, he is not a “rocker”…i did NOT get the whole middle eastern vibe at all for this song. but he had me with the performance up until he started wailing, aimlessly it seemed, towards the end.

Nick on March 18, 2009 at 10:05 pm
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The studio version of this is great but I think they smoothed out the rawness too much. The live performance has this animalistic quality to it that’s so audiogasm.

silverfangs on March 18, 2009 at 10:24 pm
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OMG people! wake up! that was awful! That’s not country music!!!

hebe on March 18, 2009 at 11:12 pm
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I think Johnny Cash would love Adam Lambert’s ROF. After all, JC covered NIN Hurt..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO9dbmJ_2zU..

Lotus on March 18, 2009 at 11:29 pm
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I about fell off the couch when Adam got going! The judges are always saying, “You have to make the song yours or it wasn’t edgy enough, or you played it too safe.” Well, this performance didn’t fit into any of those categories! It was bold, artistic, dramatic, and off the charts with originality! I loved, loved, loved it! I mean, Johnny Cash with an Egyptian twist? How freakin genius is that? I am a 52 yrs. young grandmother! LOL Adam’s performance just tickled my joy spot. I honestly felt like jumpin and shoutin “YEAH!!!!” at the end of his performance. And I don’t even know why! LOL Yes, I do know. That was art. True art evokes, brings forth, and creates response and emotion.

tickleme on March 19, 2009 at 12:10 am
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wow. he finally showede his gayness. a cross between pcd and jack black. hahahaha

wow on March 19, 2009 at 8:15 am
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I loved the performance sooooo much.It was the best ever in this season and all seasons.
Wow the studio version was amazing I tottaly loved it.
I LOVE YOU ADAM.

Dodi on March 19, 2009 at 8:33 am
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Silverfangs! That’s the word! Audiogasm! Brilliant!

Oh–I gotta wait an extra day this coming week to hear Adam doing Motown–whaw!

Saw a post about Adam doing Broadway–no–he never did–he’s a totally west coast boy.

Well–I thought Adam’s rendition (Dilana’s) was so well done. This kid has everyone talking. I spotted him during Hollywood week–Googled him–a few things on him were found. Now! This kid is filling up the entire internet. Went shopping yesterday–an old woman (well in her 80’s) ahead of me in the checkout line said, “That kid sure can sing. Sexy, too!” I loved it!!

Glenda on March 19, 2009 at 12:45 pm
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i love when he sings adam you are very good i u are so hott

becky on March 19, 2009 at 12:49 pm
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i love when he sings adam you are very good i u are so hott

becky on March 19, 2009 at 12:49 pm
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he is amazing. I LOVE YOU ADAM YOU AND YOUR VIOCE

Artimis on March 19, 2009 at 2:37 pm
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I have to agree with Simon. What the HELL was that?! And I thought he was bad before. He took the one country song I thought was respectable, and demolished it. Don’t crown him, assassinate him.

UGH on March 19, 2009 at 2:55 pm
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Just need to do this for all the Glamberts out there. This great article I found from Joe’s Place from a write in one of the Milwaukee papers:

Article Link: http://www.joesplaceblog.com/2009/03/19/why-idols-adam-lambert-is-brilliant/#comments

Why Adam Lambert is Brilliant
By David Todd

“So, this week, Adam Lambert nailed it for many reasons:

1) He’s was never going to sing country. He took an iconic country song and gave it the “Nine Inch Nails” treatment and it worked for his style. It is already evident he has one; heavy on the drama. (Dolly Parton covered Collective Soul’s “Shine” and it was a country hit.) And, if he knows Johnny Cash from seeing Joaquin Phoenix, that was played dark.

2) Which leads to – he’s a great performer. He’s already done stage. Can you tell? He can sing. He can dance. Check out youtube: adam lambert crazy

3) Despite what Simon said this week, he has called Adam out as a front-runner already in the media; I think Extra – the one with his girlfriend. And on this week’s show, record producer and judge Randy Jackson noted his nine octive range on that song. And, note-perfect. You can do a lot with that voice. Clive Davis has done wonders with Kelly and Carrie.

3) Critics said the eastern/sitar sound music was weird music. Well, Adam’s just upstaged Anoop Dawg with East Idian pop. Anyone here heard of Slumdog Millionaire? Or the song “Jai Ho” by 0 Rahman that right now is #2 on Kiss-FM. This is Idol’s demographic. Score.

4) He’s styled to the T. From the fingerless gloves, to the leather jacket, zipper-front jeans, black nail polish, guy-liner… he’s put together. Pre-packaged you might say. He’s the BAD Jonas Brother.

5) The guy made the Idol tour tonight. Adam gets to perform and he’s going to put everyone, save Danny Gokey, to shame.

Danny has great energy and he’s all-american. Danny’s more American Idol than anyone there and talented, but mark my words… you keep you’re eye-liner on Lambert!”

Take that naysayers! Go Glamberts!

AdamandEva on March 19, 2009 at 4:21 pm
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what I can’t stand is the repetitive remarks from people saying Johnny Cash “is rolling over in his grave” from Adam’s performance. If anyone actually knows Johnny Cash’s style and career than they know he was a big fan of alternative rock music style and a big fan of Nine Inch Nails. Heck, he covered “Hurt”! I think if Johnny was still alive, he would have approved very much of Adam’s performance.

AdamandEva on March 19, 2009 at 4:26 pm
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Class all the way…They made fun of Elvis and this guy Adam has the”it” factor as Randy and Simon and Paula would say…
He is the best yet on American Idol and I have watched all the episodes…I am 73.

Peggy on March 19, 2009 at 6:40 pm
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cool arrangement… boy can sing for sure!

Firestorm on March 19, 2009 at 6:58 pm
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The performance by Adam Lambert of Ring of Fire was not only horrific as Simon Cowell remarked, it was a downright disgrace. 180 degrees away from country music and pure howling rather than singing. Randy Travis spoke truthfully when he said that Lambert need not look for an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. Why he was voted safe is something I just do not understand.

Tom Lynn on March 19, 2009 at 7:32 pm
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Awsome the more I listen to it the more I like it! You remind me of a modern day ELVIS!I think 9″nails is looking for your number Adam!
Ray

Ray on March 19, 2009 at 10:29 pm
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At first I was like, wtf? It was totally over the top. But after hearing it again, I have to say that I really appreciate his creativity. While someone like Lil was busy trying her best to conform and sound country, Adam took the song and made it conform to him and his personal style. He’s a true artist. Another thing I noticed is he used this song as an opportunity to show off his tremendous range and vibrato. I feel Simon has a hard time appreciating anything outside of the cookie cutter, pop music formula.

JP on March 19, 2009 at 10:35 pm
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But as much as I love Adam’s creativity and artistic expression and flair for dramatics, I can’t wait until he pulls out the ballad. I honestly believe that once he finds the right ballad it will be his “it” moment on idol. Ring of Fire was damn close to his “it” moment, but not yet. With the right ballad, all Adam would have to do is sing flawlessly and beautifully like he always does and have a stripped down power song. It’ll be subtle and powerful and heart-wrenching and everyone will die and he will have had his moment. The people who can’t stand him will begrudgingly admit at that moment that it was his shining moment.

If you guys check out his ballads on youtube, they are absolutely incredible:

This one touched me so deeply, and I’m a cynical person to begin with.

Adam doing Five For Fighting’s “I Just Love You”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VQo6mCkEso

If he pulls something like this off on Idol, it’s over for everyone else.

adamandeva on March 19, 2009 at 11:16 pm
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I Freakin’ LOVE LOVE LOVE Adam! This was his BEST performance yet! If he came out with an album now I would totaly buy it! Not to mention, where the heck did he get that freakin’ awsome jacket???

Kelly on March 20, 2009 at 12:37 am
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Every time I hear this song I feel like I’m on a psychedelic drug trip that’s making me horny . I’ve listened to this like 7 times in the last 10 minutes

hillary on March 20, 2009 at 3:04 am
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that was so gavin friday, and surprisingly cool!

lindsey on March 20, 2009 at 6:07 am
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Paula was right on. Adam left me feeling confused and happy, just like I felt the last time I had sex (it’s been a while). Anyway, I love Adam (I’m a straight girl, and find Adam incredibly attractive. I think he’s a great performer and he will probably win this year.

Shirley Tomlinson on March 20, 2009 at 11:13 am
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Whenever Simon gets a bit uncomfortable he sips his Coke. For those of you with a DVR–replay it–you will see him sipping. No matter what your sexual persuasion is–Adam pushes your buttons! Mmm–I wonder–can I wear my DVR out? I’d better go check my warranty.

Glenda on March 20, 2009 at 1:00 pm
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All the guys at my work HATE this song & think he’s horrible.
I’m the only one that loves this version of the song… I agree with some of the other posters – if he came out with an album now, I’d buy it. So go, Adam, go!

Jason Rivers on March 20, 2009 at 1:05 pm
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Ahh, Jason–that’s the difference of a man from a boy. I’d bet you’d be the type to have Adam’s music playing in the background for a very special evening. I know my old man would. Lucky me!

Glenda on March 20, 2009 at 4:27 pm
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I have listened to this song and watched this video several times a day since Tuesday. I am absolutely in love with it. I haven’t been a fan of American Idol since what’s his name Soul Patrol won (because, …seriously?) I’ve been watching this season because I liked Anoop in auditions but my heart has been stolen by Adam Lambert. I want to have his gaybies. This performance sounded like it was straight off an album, needed absolutely nothing. I was disappointed when I bought the iTunes download of it and it’s very different. Oh well. Still love him.

Ashley on March 20, 2009 at 8:31 pm
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Am currently listening to this as i’m reading the bsg finale review. Absolutlely perfect!
Didn’t quite know what to make of it the first time i heard it but my god i adore it now!!!
He is a star already in my opinon

Fran on March 21, 2009 at 7:07 am
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Hahaha! Ashley, you can pull A Clay Aken with him! XD

Kelly on March 21, 2009 at 2:23 pm
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Wow, Adam is upstaging everybody else in iTunes ratings and reviews. He has 5 times more ratings than everybody else and 100+ reviews for RiF. Similarly with his Black or White performance. Even if this kid doesn’t win AI, he’s definitely still on his way to stardom. He definitely inspires people to talk about him at the very least…of all ages too:

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=videonetwork&videoid=1066652652

Link above is a video of the Top 10 visit to Motown.

silverfangs on March 21, 2009 at 2:52 pm
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that’s the plan, kelly. then i’ll use the publicity to make myself completely and totally famous. just kidding…maybe

Ashley on March 21, 2009 at 3:02 pm
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I would like an Adam Labert/David Cook sandwich (in my dreams of course). Adam surprised me with his performance of Ring of Fire. I also loved his Black or White performance, too. Ring of Fire is my favorite performance so far. I’m surprised that Simon didn’t like it. I thought he was more progressive than that. Maybe it’s time for him to retire. I’m 52 years old and I recognized Adam’s genius, even though I know he used someone else’s cover. He performed it very well, loved the way he hit his notes, too. I’m more impressed now than before with Adam, and hope he gets to win this year. It will depend upon if his fans are willing to vote for him. That’s really what it comes down to.

Shirley on March 21, 2009 at 3:14 pm
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Haha! Ok, I’m totaly behind you! <3

Kelly on March 21, 2009 at 3:18 pm
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That was great!!

Holly on March 21, 2009 at 4:49 pm
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I think it’s my first time posting on this site, but I just had to add a comment to this long list of comments, haha. Adam’s performance was pure sex! And vocally no one on the comp can even touch him! He’s already a superstar! I don’t even feel like I’m listening to a contestant. It’s like a winner from a previous season of AI is coming back every week, and I’m loving every second of it!!! GO ADAM!

Wendy on March 21, 2009 at 5:31 pm
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I’m officially a Glambert! This guy is the most unique contestant ever to appear on the Idol stage. I really hope he wins. I will defnitely go to the concert if he wins!

Margo on March 21, 2009 at 10:48 pm
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…I always watch his tight booty in this performance. Even though he is totaly flamin’ gay, he’s got such a nice ass. <3

Kelly on March 22, 2009 at 1:09 am
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Wendy–I so agree with your post. Adam gives the feeling, to me, at least, that he is doing a guest appearance. I wish they would not waste time judging him and give him that time to sing longer! More! More! I rewind my DVR and rewatch each one of his. Even tho I think the others are talented and deserve to be there, I just find that I do not rewatch their performances. Just thinking we will have to wait an extra day this week to hear his Motown rendition is killing me! LOL

Glenda on March 22, 2009 at 8:17 am
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omg I watch his butt too! I can’t help it, especially in this song there’s this part where the camera is behind him and he’s shifting his weight back and forth. It’s like Campbell’s soup mm mm good

Ashley on March 22, 2009 at 6:26 pm
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Adam is going to be the next star and I loved how he put his twist into the ring of fire it was great loved it

Jeremiah on March 22, 2009 at 6:45 pm
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Thankyou Lady 217 for agreeing with me about Liquid Sex and goosebumps forever. I love you! First and foremost I need to squelch fans ridiculous claims of Adam being a complete HOMO. He is only a young man who has dabbled with both sexes. He is BI. So, let’s LADIES set the man straight and narrow and make sure he is on the RIGHT PATH to salvation only a SWEET YOUNG THANG can do. Let us bring him back to his TRUE NATURE as only us willing and nubile thangs can do. He is staturesque, dark, good looking and has a manly voice. It is up to us girls to ENTICE HIM back to the ways of a man. It can be done and it will be done. He was quoted the other day as being a SINGLE MAN AND LOOKING for a special someone. Do not give up hope, ladies. It could be you. And you, and you, and you, and you…Remember, heavens angels are androgenous. It is up to us earth angels to bring them back to reckoning.

siobhan on March 23, 2009 at 4:11 am
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ROFL–you might want to study a bit more biology and a little less bible. X’s are X’s and Y’s are Y’s. Prayers and persuation only forces a few to a lie. I hope Adam never goes there. He is what he is. Open and honest.

Glenda on March 23, 2009 at 10:29 am
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Hey Glenda! I totally agree with everything you said too. It’s such a bummer that Idol airs on Wednesday this week. It’s like… I love Obama and all, but PLEASE don’t disrupt my weekly fix of Adam, thank you.
And I know what you mean. I’m here listening to him sing and I just wish it would never ever end. GAH. He’S awesome! I’ve never seen the likes of him. He turns me ON big time, haha. Motown week’s gonna be HAWT.

Wendy on March 23, 2009 at 3:40 pm
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Oh I know! That’s the exact same spot I watch too! LOVE it! I always have to get my daily dose of Adam. He’s my spoonfull of sugar. :3

Kelly on March 23, 2009 at 4:47 pm
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Oh gals, I know it–I’ll be drumming my fingers on my remote like crazy before Wed. night–LOL! But! The good thing — there will be only a 6 day wait for the next Adam addiction feed.
Thanks to rickey.org, too, BTW. A fabulous job on this site. MP3 is such high quality. We do enjoy it! Thanks!

Glenda on March 23, 2009 at 6:33 pm
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After that performance, I felt like doing some schrooms and chillin out in a dark room with my lava lamps. (and that would be great)

NCMarc (marco114) on March 24, 2009 at 2:50 pm
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Yes, everyone, I am a fabulous showman, and this is my sinister plan to win American Idol. I will will meserize you with tight jeans, very meticulously applied eyeliner, and emo looks. My banshee shrieking will numb your mind. In your stupefaction, you will abdicate all common sense and the ability to think for yourselves and you will clamor for my victory. After I have conquered the world, I will soar to the stars. There, I will don my ermine robe and tiara and mount by throne to usher in the reign of the Space Oddity.

jeroen on March 25, 2009 at 7:22 am
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Delicious, brillant and hypnotic!!!
BRAVO!

Adriana on March 25, 2009 at 9:20 am
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Anybody catch the Ellen Show yesterday (Tues.)? Support Ellen! She is an Adam fan thru and thru!

Glenda on March 25, 2009 at 10:04 am
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I am a 49 year old with adult boys and I tell you this kid has got major sex appeal. I feel like I’m a giddy school girl. Loved him before ROF – am over the top mad about him now. What an amazing, sexy, mind-blowing performance! The best ever on AI. Go Adam. Can’t wait for more!

Dorena Spitler on March 25, 2009 at 12:36 pm
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no doubt, simon is jealous of confident people… GO ADAM!!!

alex_renaldi on March 25, 2009 at 8:36 pm
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Adam has plans, big plans, because he knows he better and more unique than the rest on Idol and everyone else in the market today. He impassions the heart of those who were stirred by Elvis so long ago. Perhaps Simon is homophobic?

AngelofOld on March 26, 2009 at 5:04 pm
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Adam’s “Ring of Fire” was scary, sexy, and beautiful all at once!

AngelofOld on March 26, 2009 at 5:08 pm
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hehehe i knew adam was th next idol man..

Cason on March 28, 2009 at 5:12 am
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OMG he sounds like Boy George

RJ on March 31, 2009 at 9:30 pm
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i love him ^^

Latifa esa on April 4, 2009 at 1:52 pm
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this was an amazing performance. no pitch problems. and i love the camera shots going in circles when he was singing towards the end

Ella on April 13, 2009 at 10:32 pm
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when I heard this rendition for the first time it was so orgasmic. I’m 40 and still drooling. HIS voice maded me think of the alien gods coming down and inspiring us all to have a cosmic orgy, YUM, YUM, YUMMY i can’t get enough.

joyce kalberer on April 28, 2009 at 11:48 am