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Released in 1965, “I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher, topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks and became the anthem of the early hippie movement. Decades later, Adam Lambert and Cyndi Lauper sang this song at an awards ceremony to honor Cher, whose career blossomed glimmeringly.

Adam and Cyndi gave the audience a memorable performance, leaving them in awe. The crowd was instantly captivated, rising to their feet to join in the fun, singing and dancing along. Adam, famous for his soaring high notes, chose to honor the original melody, which made for a beautiful rendition. The enjoyment between the two performers was evident.

It’s interesting to know that Cher was present in the house. Like the audience, she loved this duet so much. The legend was visibly moved, joining the crowd in a standing ovation and cheering enthusiastically for Adam and Cyndi.

This rendition was mesmerizing because it was covered by truly talented singers. At over 60, Cyndi Lauper has been in the entertainment industry for almost as much time as Cher. Her music video for her 1983 song “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” was considered one of the best music videos of that decade.

On the other hand, Adam Lambert, who gained fame as the “American Idol” runner-up in 2009, has rapidly risen to stardom with his dramatic flair and impressive vocal range. He duetted with some pretty big stars like Queen and Rihanna.

It’s been ten years since Adam Lambert competed on ‘American Idol,’ but he was back and better than ever with TWO epic performances during the season 17 finale.

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Adam Lambert got his big break on American Idol in 2009, and ten years later, he returned to the stage for the season 17 finale. Since Adam just released his new song, “New Eyes,” last week, the Idol finale was the perfect place for him to promote it with an epic live performance. Adam showed off his signature quirky style for the performance, and he sounded amazing while belting out the track. The song just came out, but the fans are already obsessed and were singing along in the crowd! It wasn’t his only performance of the night, either — Adam was also joined by top 10 finalist, Dimitrius Graham, for a rendition of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” during the show. Amazing!

This wasn’t Adam’s first appearance on season 17 of American Idol, either. Earlier this season, he served as a mentor for the top 8 contestants before they took the stage to perform songs by Queen. Adam has been performing as the frontman of Queen for years now, so he was the perfect person to offer advice to the aspiring singers. Three of the artists he mentored, Madison VanDenburg, Laine Hardy and Alejandro Aranda, are now competing to be named the winner of season 17.

AMERICAN IDOL - "218 (Season Finale)" - Following a cross-country search for the next singing sensation, "American Idol" rounds out its second season on ABC with an epic grand finale event, featuring "Idol"'s Top 3 contestants: Alejandro Aranda, Laine Hardy and Madison VanDenburg. For the first time in "Idol" history, America's live coast-to-coast vote will determine the winner of the iconic singing competition series, with all voting taking place during the show. The crowning moment will be preceded by special performances from music legends, including "Idol"'s very own superstar judges, the return of fan-favorite contestants from the current season and a special visit by last season's winner, Maddie Poppe. Poppe's debut album, "Whirlwind," drops on Friday, May 17. The jam-packed music event airs SUNDAY, MAY 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Eric McCandless) JEREMIAH LLOYD HARMON, KATY PERRY

Adam fell just short of winning the show when he was a contestant on season 8 in 2009. Although he lost to Kris Allen, though, Adam has gone onto have a successful solo career in the ten years since his time as a contestant in the singing competition.

American Idol has been picked up for another season at ABC, which is set to air in 2020. It has not been confirmed if judges, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, will be returning, but it’s pretty clear that Adam has an open invitation if he wants to come back and perform again next year

Adam Lambert stunned his audience by stepping away from his usual larger-than-life rock star persona, opting for a more intimate and emotional performance. Stripped of the glam and grandeur, he delivered a soulful rendition of his song, “Feel Something,” with a vulnerability.

The contrast between his typical high-energy performances and this more subdued moment caught many by surprise, but it was this raw honesty that captured hearts. With every note, Adam’s voice wove a story that stayed with listeners long after the final chord.

During the performance, Adam’s voice felt personal and real, connecting deeply with the audience. He toned down his usual flashy stage presence and took a more relaxed, soulful approach, letting the emotion of the song stand out.

Fans couldn’t get enough of the performance, and it quickly went viral, gaining millions of views across social media. Adam’s heartfelt delivery struck a chord with listeners, who were impressed by the raw emotion he brought to the song. Many pointed out how this performance revealed a new side of the artist, one that left them excited to see where this fresh musical direction might take him next.

“Feel Something” is a fresh change for Adam, moving away from the high-energy rock anthems he’s known for. This song is a heartfelt ballad that explores themes like emotional vulnerability, longing, and the deep human need for connection. With a simple, stripped-back arrangement, the track gives Adam’s voice room to shine.

Adam Lambert performed the live debut of “Mad About the Boy” on BBC’s celebrity dance competition, Strictly Come Dancing on Sunday (Oct 9). The American Idol alum performed a mesmerizing jazz standard version of the Noel Coward song. Pro dancers Nikita Kuzmin and Carlos Gu performed a steamy Argentine Tango as Adam performed.

The singer was dressed to the nines, in a ravishing tuxedo, his makeup–and especially eye makeup–beautifully done. Speaking of beautiful, Adam delivered an exquisitely phrased version of the song, expressing all the longing of an unrequited love that dare not speak its name.

Traditionally, female jazz singers like Dinah Washington have performed the song, But Coward, who was closeted like every other gay person of his generation, wrote a piece full of queer longing. Adam is able to bring it the stage as it couldn’t have been during Coward’s lifetime.

The song is the theme of an upcoming Noel Coward biopic coming out next year to mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary artist’s death.

Watch Adam Lambert perform “Mad About the Boy” on Strictly Come Dancing

In an interview with ABC Audio Adam said about recording the classic:

“He wrote it about a man and he was never really able to record it because that would have been too taboo for that time,” Adam said about Coward’s creative intent. “So it’s always been a torch song sung by amazing female vocalists. And when they realized, ‘It’s 2022, we’re going to put this film out,’ they came up with the idea of having a guy sing it as it was really intended.”

“When they asked me to do it, I thought, ‘What a cool opportunity…I haven’t really recorded anything that was sort of jazz-leaning before, but it’s something that I always kind of been interested in,” he noted.

“Mad About the Boy” is the first song Adam released on EastWest Records. The singer recently signed a record deal with the Warner Brothers UK imprint.

Next, Adam will play a Halloween themed residency in Las Vegas and a handful of dates on the West coast later this month.

Adam will return to the judges panel for a second season of the UK singing competition, Starstruck.

Like all legends, John Travolta has absolutely aged like fine wine. The 65-year-old showed that he’s still got the moves when he gave a cheeky dance lesson to James Corden. Corden opened the segment by asking English power couple Aaron and Sam Taylor-Johnson about the time they dressed up as John Travolta and Uma Thurman’s Pulp Fiction characters for Halloween. Sam and Corden then raved about the classic movie, which features an iconic dance scene from Travolta and Thurman.

Corden then asked Travolta to give them a dance lesson. In his heyday, Travolta ruled the dance floor in roles such as Grease and Saturday Night Fever, and he proved to everyone watching that he had not forgotten how to shake a tail feather. Travolta taught the other three several dances, including the twist, the swim, the hip shaker, the mashed potatoes, and last but not least, the Batman. It was such a simple segment, but Travolta’s charisma just totally sold it, making it a real hoot to watch.

Travolta gave his dance class on The Late Late Show with James Corden on an episode that was uploaded on December 5, 2019. The feel-good segment was quite popular on Corden’s YouTube channel and attracted 18.9 million views. Fans loved to see Travolta back on the dance floor and added comments such as “The man’s still got it – you never lose class” and “John Travolta should be declared as a national treasure. Love the guy, so nice, iconic, resilient and positive.”

Travolta and Thurman’s dance scene in the Quentin Tarantino-directed Pulp Fiction is one of the most iconic scenes in all of cinema. In the film, Travolta plays career criminal Vincent Vega, who is given the task of entertaining his boss’s wife Mia Wallace, as played by Thurman. The pair stop by a venue, where Mia insists on joining the dance competition and the pair boogie down to Chuck Berry’s “You Never Can Tell.” The moves Travolta pulls on Corden’s show are featured in the original scene.

The Corden segment revealed some interesting facts about Travolta’s role in creating the dance scene in Pulp Fiction. The leading man explained that “Quentin was dead set on both of us doing the twist, which is a very fun dance, but it’s limited in how long one wants to watch someone doing the twist.”

Travolta continued, saying, “So I said to Quentin, when I was growing up there were novelty dances, like the swim and the Batman. I said ‘maybe we should widen the spectrum on this.’” After seeing Travolta’s novelty dances, the director was convinced and then the classic dance scene was born.

It’s been ten years since Adam Lambert competed on ‘American Idol,’ but he was back and better than ever with TWO epic performances during the season 17 finale.

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AMERICAN IDOL - "218 (Season Finale)" - Following a cross-country search for the next singing sensation, "American Idol" rounds out its second season on ABC with an epic grand finale event, featuring "Idol"'s Top 3 contestants: Alejandro Aranda, Laine Hardy and Madison VanDenburg. For the first time in "Idol" history, America's live coast-to-coast vote will determine the winner of the iconic singing competition series, with all voting taking place during the show. The crowning moment will be preceded by special performances from music legends, including "Idol"'s very own superstar judges, the return of fan-favorite contestants from the current season and a special visit by last season's winner, Maddie Poppe. Poppe's debut album, "Whirlwind," drops on Friday, May 17. The jam-packed music event airs SUNDAY, MAY 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Eric McCandless)ADAM LAMBERT

This wasn’t Adam’s first appearance on season 17 of American Idol, either. Earlier this season, he served as a mentor for the top 8 contestants before they took the stage to perform songs by Queen. Adam has been performing as the frontman of Queen for years now, so he was the perfect person to offer advice to the aspiring singers. Three of the artists he mentored, Madison VanDenburg, Laine Hardy and Alejandro Aranda, are now competing to be named the winner of season 17.

AMERICAN IDOL - "218 (Season Finale)" - Following a cross-country search for the next singing sensation, "American Idol" rounds out its second season on ABC with an epic grand finale event, featuring "Idol"'s Top 3 contestants: Alejandro Aranda, Laine Hardy and Madison VanDenburg. For the first time in "Idol" history, America's live coast-to-coast vote will determine the winner of the iconic singing competition series, with all voting taking place during the show. The crowning moment will be preceded by special performances from music legends, including "Idol"'s very own superstar judges, the return of fan-favorite contestants from the current season and a special visit by last season's winner, Maddie Poppe. Poppe's debut album, "Whirlwind," drops on Friday, May 17. The jam-packed music event airs SUNDAY, MAY 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Eric McCandless) JEREMIAH LLOYD HARMON, KATY PERRY

Adam fell just short of winning the show when he was a contestant on season 8 in 2009. Although he lost to Kris Allen, though, Adam has gone onto have a successful solo career in the ten years since his time as a contestant in the singing competition.

American Idol has been picked up for another season at ABC, which is set to air in 2020. It has not been confirmed if judges, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, will be returning, but it’s pretty clear that Adam has an open invitation if he wants to come back and perform again next year!

If anyone has ever wondered why Adam Lambert is the vocalist for QUEEN today, the answer lies in performances like his breathtaking rendition of Sleepwalker. This song is a masterclass in vocal control, precision, and power—a testament to why Adam Lambert is not just a worthy successor to Freddie Mercury’s legacy but a once-in-a-generation talent in his own right.

From the very first note, Adam’s performance of Sleepwalker is nothing short of perfection. The song demands an extraordinary level of vocal stamina, with its relentless pace and intricate phrasing. Yet, Adam navigates it with ease, barely pausing for breath except during the brief interlude. His ability to maintain such control, hitting every note with unwavering accuracy and power, is nothing short of astonishing.

What sets Adam apart is not just his technical prowess but his emotional delivery. He doesn’t just sing the song; he embodies it, infusing every lyric with passion and intensity. His voice soars effortlessly, carrying the weight of the melody with a richness and depth that leaves listeners spellbound.

Adam Lambert - Sleepwalker *IMPROVED VERSION* Music Box LA

For those who have witnessed this performance, it’s impossible not to be left in awe. Adam’s vocal range, his ability to sustain long, powerful notes, and his impeccable timing are all on full display. It’s a reminder of why he has earned his place as QUEEN’s frontman—a role that requires not just talent but an undeniable star quality.

Adam Lambert is, without question, one of the greatest live singers of our time. His performances are a masterclass in artistry, blending technical brilliance with raw emotion. Whether he’s reimagining QUEEN’s iconic hits or delivering his own original work, Adam consistently proves that he is a vocal powerhouse.

Sleepwalker (Glam Nation Live)

For those who still question his place alongside QUEEN, Sleepwalker is the definitive answer. It’s a performance that showcases not just his ability to honor the band’s legacy but his capacity to elevate it. Adam Lambert isn’t just a singer; he’s a phenomenon—and perhaps the greatest vocalist of our generation.

Every time I watch this performance, I’m reminded of why Adam Lambert is the perfect fit for QUEEN. He’s not just carrying the torch; he’s lighting up the stage with a brilliance that’s all his own.

No one can replace Freddie Mercury. No one. The good news is no one is trying to replace Freddie. That being said, Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor couldn’t have found a better singer than Adam Lambert to take the stage with them on their current North American tour.

Queen + Adam Lambert at The Joint, Las Vegas, 6 July 2014.

 

 

Queen + Adam Lambert rolled into Las Vegas for a sold out, two-night stand at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s The Joint over Fourth of July weekend. Seating just around 3,000 people, The Joint is easily Queen’s most intimate venue on this 24-city tour. Despite the pared down stage (by Queen’s standards), they still left an indelible footprint on The Joint, burning through a two-hour set of obscure gems, greatest hits and re-imagined classics.

The lights dimmed to the familiar chords of Procession, from the Queen II album. The curtain dropped and Queen blasted into their set, opening the show with a raucous rendition of Now I’m Here on the strength of May’s signature Red Special guitar sound and Taylor’s adrenaline-pumping drums. Before the audience had a chance to breathe, they launched into the jolting rocker, Stone Cold Crazy, reminding fans Queen can still put the pedal to the metal.

Queen + Adam Lambert - We Will Rock e We Are The Champions

For the next two hours, Queen, Lambert and their supporting cast (bass player Neil Fairclough, Spike Edney on the keyboards and Roger’s son, Rufus, on drums and percussion) deftly ripped through a set of Queen classics as though they never missed a beat. Whether bouncy sing-alongs like Fat Bottomed Girls, the raw power of Tie Your Mother Down or Lambert’s vocal gymnastics on Somebody To Love, Queen and Lambert were flexing their muscles, daring the audience to not love it. The Vegas audience roared with approval when, mid-show, May coyly asked, “What do you think of the new kid?”

For his part, Lambert—the “new kid”—prowled, strutted and preened across the stage like he owned it. Anyone who’s following Freddie Mercury can’t be a shrinking violet and Lambert certainly made this set his own, putting his own stamp on Queen’s daunting setlist. He was never more at home than with Killer Queen

It’s no secret that Adam Lambert is one of the greatest modern vocal talents, but this song really stretched his skills to the limit! Jimmy Fallon put Lambert up to covering “The Muffin Man” in the style of Cher, to which the pop star doubled over in mirth after hearing the request. Ever a trooper, Lambert got straight to the task, singing the nursery rhyme to the tune of Cher’s megahit “Believe.”

It won’t surprise readers to hear that Lambert knocked it out of the park vocally and comedically. His opening line had Fallon and his other guests doubling over, and the whole room was hyped for what Lambert was laying down. Lambert always nails anything he sings, but this time around, it was really great to see him flex his comedic chops. He definitely nailed it with this cheeky performance!

The look of joy on everyone’s faces during the performance, both onstage and in the crowd, really said it all. Lambert gave his Cher impression on Wheel of Musical Impressions on a Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon episode that was uploaded on YouTube on April 17, 2023. The clip proved to be quite popular with fans online, who tuned in 4.6 million times for the one-of-a-kind performance.

Fans were impressed by Lambert’s delivery and added comments such as “Adam Lambert still hands down one of the most phenomenal male singers of all time. There is nothing that he can’t sing” and “His laugh in the middle of singing just gets me every time. It shows how fun singing can be to him and I just love his passion.” Lambert must have enjoyed his appearance on Fallon, as he later mashed up “The Muffin Man” with his cover of “Believe” at his show at the Summertime Ball on June 11, 2023.

Cher dropped “Believe” on October 19, 1998, as the lead single from her 22nd studio album of the same name. The song was penned by a team of seven songwriters, with Cher herself contributing a significant amount of lyrics in the second verse. However, she was not listed on the songwriting credits, and in 2023 she said she regretted not requesting a credit. “Believe” went to number one in 23 countries and shifted more than 11 million units. Readers may know the tune as Cher’s signature song, and it is still the highest-selling single ever by a female solo artist.

When Susan Boyle stepped onto the stage to perform ‘You Have To Be There’ with a full orchestra, the air was charged with anticipation. From the moment she took her place under the spotlight, it was clear this was going to be something extraordinary. And what followed was nothing short of pure magic.

With the first few notes, Susan didn’t just sing; she transported the audience into the heart of the song. Backed by the rich and sweeping melodies of the orchestra, she delivered a performance so raw and authentic that it left an indelible mark on everyone present. Each line she sang felt deeply personal, as if she was sharing a heartfelt confession or a desperate plea.

Susan Boyle isn’t just a vocalist—she’s a storyteller. Through her remarkable voice and emotional depth, she breathed life into every word, making it impossible not to feel the weight of the lyrics. The connection between her and the audience was palpable, as she turned a song into a shared, soul-stirring experience.

Despite Having $40 Million Susan Boyle Still Lives In A Tiny House She Used To Share With 9 Others

This rendition of ‘You Have To Be There’ was nothing short of breathtaking. Each note carried a passion that gave listeners chills, and for many, brought tears to their eyes. It was a performance that reminded us why Susan Boyle remains one of the most beloved and celebrated singers of our time.

Moments like this are why we turn to music—not just to hear it but to feel it. Susan’s performance was a testament to her unmatched ability to connect with her audience and leave them with memories that linger long after the final note fades. If you haven’t watched this stunning live performance yet, prepare to be utterly captivated.