Adam Lambert at Upright Cabaret: I Can't Make You Love Me

Adam singing "I Can't Make You Love Me" at Upright Cabaret's New Year's Eve celebration with the amazing Gerald Sternbach on keyboards.

[@don66776]

Unbelievable!!! Firstly Adam's performance here and secondly that no one [NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON] after witnessing all these phenomenal performances, incl at Zodiac, put up the money to sign & record this guy back then! Simply the greatest male singer I've ever heard. End of Story!

[@3ku1]

always astounds me that he diddnt even exist here, but in 2 years he is one of the most famous people on the planet, in 2 years?? Imagine what he can do in 5 or 10.

[@melliemom1]

There is nobody better than Adam.. His voice is golden

[@StellaSweetLilly]

Almost eight years, and I keep coming back to this.

[@littlecat0908]

I've cried before while listening to a song. Most of the time I was an emotional wreck, that's why I started listening to sad songs. He's the only singer who can turn me into an emotional wreck, only by singing, even when I'm really happy. Well, that's talent.

[@jenny1671]

I love his vocal and expression. Just love him to pieces. Never once have i admired a singer so so much. He is Entertainment Royalty to me.

[@DustinHollowOH]

good god man. that range is outrageous.

[@vickyso9871]

I am so heartbroken watching him falling apart.....😢😢😭

[@denisemarcucci2670]

You can make us all love you....was not so long after this performance that you did exactly that...wonder if the people in the restaurant had any idea you would soon be a super star......

[@jeffervescence]

He poured out his feelings into the song and I feel it. I'm so glad that he finally made it huge in the music industry, he so rightfully belongs in it. THE greatest performer ever!

[@Anamarie157]

I Love Adams version of this song...Apart from George Michael`s version, this is my favourite.... Well done Adam 4 a great performance...

[@sharonm.6413]

I keep coming back here to listen to listen to this beautiful performance. He made me cry too.

[@CocoLevine]

I love how much he likes to talk :)

[@jeffervescence]

I love Adam's version. He really can sing & lay his emotions bare on the stage. I love his sophomore album. Hope he'll make an R&B album next :)

[@store4books]

This is so beautiful, especially what he says before he starts the song. So tender, funny, personable and TRUE. I would cry if I was there watching this.

[@kikso1000]

this is THE ONLY VERSION of this song...that makes me smile and cry at the same time :) it's so beautiful..love adam's voice...just can't get anough :')

[@Topkat311]

Adam is putting his guts into this song. You can tell somebody broke his heart. He wipes a tear from his eye at the end... There is passion & emotion in this performance

[@JeraldJagrah]

This one still gets me the most -- so much naked emotion.

[@aryadm0822]

Stunning! Amazing vocals, and beautiful person - inside and out.

[@piano_for_soul]

so beautiful, tenderly....i was crying with him....i love you Adam..you are so talented!!! the pianist is very talented too and he is awesome!

[@jaredyuliyaleto]

poor Adam, cried at the end of the song! so sweet

[@abarnswallow]

I love how tipsy he is...so freaking loveable. So talented. gorgeous. I will love this boy forever, I swear.

[@sweetfourglambert6129]

He is the best! I have been a fan since 2009!!! Awesome !!

[@kittykatt12321]

When they said allison was going to sing this i shouted "ADAM SANG THIS!" lol i love this. I love adam.

[@CH33R035]

The emotion he expresses is unbelievable! Love him so much!

[@svetlanaandrasova6086]

when I think I cant fall in love with him more...

[@DJMed100]

Amazing! This is my absolute favorite version and singer of this song. Adam should cover it on one of his albums.

[@happyjay818]

Perfection.

[@TheWICKEDWOMAN]

You can tell he feels this song in his heart and soul. How things have changed but I still come back to pre-idol ADAM and I love his idol performances and his CD. Every time I see him perform, I am thoroughly entertained!

[@EnDyWooD1]

never gets old

[@jazzy19001]

I can hold it together until he wipes the tear away at the end, and then I lose it too..

[@ph0enix23]

whoa! such an amazing voice... i can really feel his emotion.. i love him.. yeah!

[@AndySchrei]

Magical. This is a young artist (only 26 here) in complete control of his phenomenal instrument, giving a powerful, emotionally raw, vulnerable, and utterly beautiful performance showing an artistic sophistication that is well beyond his years and entirely unteachable. The guy has a natural gift for performing, and is destined to be one of the greats. I love also that he consistently remains true to himself, as he did this week throughout the AMA performance controversy. Way to go, Adam!!!

[@genome38]

Sooo, sooo moving and beautiful - all his Upright Cabaret songs are gorgeous. I come back to them often, and also put them all on my iPod. "Come Home" is also very emotional, and "How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore" is amazing too. Seeing him live is INCREDIBLE, he owns you when you are in his audience, that voice takes you in.

[@nscb50]

Such amazing voice and connection. Love to watch these. But feel so much joy that he is singing for the world now.

[@MsSwwood]

After all this time, this still brings a tear to my eye.

[@frederick909]

When I listen to him singing like that it's like his voice heals me of every pain I've ever been through-like there's nothing bad or wrong left in me...of in the world...

[@NightBirdsObsession]

I saw this video for the first time on February 17, 2009. Yes, I actually remember the date, and it's still as powerful as it was then. Taking time today to reminisce after seeing videos of Adam's first international Glam Nation Tour shows. What an amazing talent! So happy for him that it's being recognized and loved around the world. Congrats, Adam. You've certainly earned it.

[@fajdkmjean7871]

Stunning performance!

[@Tayann33]

He went from singing at a restruant to hitting it big time in venues across the world, and yet still remains modest. Awesome vocals, Beautiful speaker, Gorgeous man.

[@adamlambertisanangel]

Aww i just want to hug him at the end when he cries he is so adorable and you dont have to make anyone love you adam cause it just comes naturally to us

[@smokunhot]

Oh Adam. How could someone not return your love! Your soulmate will come along, and I hope they are worthy of you! You really do deserve the best that life has to offer!! From a devoted fan for life.

[@MuttleyInLuv]

This young man is full with charisma like Elvis, different voice but the look. I am sure Adam Lambert will be another Greatest Artist who can sing, dance and is loved by all

[@Empressoftheflames]

Adam is amazing!! I love this song and the way he sang it! He put equal effort into vocals and emotion. I hope someone in the Voice covers this song.

[@Glam1877]

i love him! hes fantastic i cried in this

[@MsSwwood]

ADAMAZING. I want to hug him each time I see it (daily!). I cannot imagine someone not loving ADAM. Fools! LOL

[@frederick909]

I think that with a voice like that Adam could make anyone in this world love him!!!!!Very very touching!There is no one singing and performing the way he does,or at least for me; there is no one that can lift me up as much as I get lifted when hearing him sing!Absolutely incredible!

[@Topkat311]

What a personal song this is for Adam. I hate to think of Adam with a broken heart, but those tears are real. His voice is pure emotion. Beautifully done.

[@rainiernew]

Adam is such a sensitive soul and it comes through in his voice and music. Just beautiful.

[@Amarynthine]

3;59, when he drew back a breath. I ALMOST CRIEDDDD

[@kalaivanibaskar661]

"I Can't Make You Love Me" Turn down the lights; Turn down the bed. Turn down these voices Inside my head. Lay down with me; Tell me no lies. Just hold me close; Don't patronize. Don't patronize me. [Chorus:] 'Cuz I can't make you love me If you don't. You can't make your heart feel Something it won't. Here in the dark In these final hours, I will lay down my heart And I'll feel the power; But you won't. No, you won't. 'Cuz I can't make you love me If you don't. I'll close my eyes, Then I won't see The love you don't feel When you're holding me. Morning will come, And I'll do what's right; Just give me till then To give up this fight. And I will give up this fight. [Chorus]

[@earlzagurl4u]

Love is when you miss him even before he leaves, when you could listen to him all night and never get tired of hearing his voice, when the sound of his name sends chills down your spine, and when you see his smile the second you close your eyes,,that's our Beautiful ADAM!

[@soulpatrol2007]

Awe we love you Adam!! He has such a great personality and I love all the things he says, his voice is magical and rare, just a gift, he is a gift! You can feel his emotion and pain, awe I want to hug him! lol.

[@glamberttftw]

Adam, you already made me love you. When I first saw you. And you are now giving me chills. My god. That voice.

[@MJobsessed1996]

I sang this song for talent show. I tried to create my performance just like Adams. I succeeded. People were telling me the whole day afterwards how good I was and how they were shocked I could sing that well. It's all thanks to Adam :)

[@vanesukychiki]

Really, I have tears in my eyes and goose bumps! I had never seen or heard this video! He is awesome!

[@Purple19922]

I loved you Adam From the very beginning!!!! You made me fall in love!!! You are the best artist i have seen ever in my life...other then Elvis..& Baby u got him beat!!!!!!!! You Go!!!! Straight to the Top!!!!You will win many many AWARDS!!! lOVE PENWILL

[@GlambertXD]

this is incredible :)

[@arygore]

I think Adam sings with pain. It's like...he becomes a completely different person when he sings. It's just.....wow. Yeah that's what he is...he explains everything he sings AS he sings. Like he can make you FEEL every emotion in the song. So sincere and innocent.

[@maxymillion23]

this video right here should be shared with everyone wround the world... he once again took a song that has been sung by so many people, and fully captured the heart of it in a way that they could not... i believe every word he sings and for those who says he's just thatrical and doesn't connect with the lyrics.. you're dead wrong and should listen to this again!!

[@MsSwwood]

I love you, ADAM. I will always love you! You dont have to love me back. I JUST LOVE YOU!

[@hannahrachel202]

he puts such emotion into it, sings from his heart, its brilliant.

[@ccouch536]

Still one of my favorite performances of all time. Gets to me everytime right in the heart. thank you ADAM. I rate you with the best like Elvis,, Celine, Michael, Amy Lee of Evenasence and Bon Jovi ADAM you are Awesome.

[@texaslulu]

Damn, I can't listen to this anymore. Everytime I listen, it makes me cry

[@amf131]

He can be anybody you want him to be. He can sing anything you want him to sing. Why shouldn't he keep movin and reinventing who he is. The sky is the limit for this talented young man. Passion on many levels oozes from him. AMAZING

[@maxymillion23]

this is probably THE MOST BEAUTIFUL song i've EVER heard! and i'm not exagerating... no one can move me the way Adam does! he captured all the emotions of this song... sadness, anger, desparation, love, loss, pain, and giving up. these are all the reasons why Adam Lambert is the greatest performer in history

[@MsSwwood]

I love you, ADAM! I can't help but love you! To heck with whomever doesn't!!!

[@SubwayLoverz]

oh my goodness he is so amazing. he has a lot of lung too. i really love adams voice. he can make one million ppl fall in love with him every second when hes singing and he really gets into what hes singing and thats good. i love him..^^ YOU GO ADAM!

[@karaokepoet]

Adam IS "full of himself." As we should all be... FULL and joyful and alive. He spills over and overflows with all the purity, playfulness, authenticity and love in his soul. The world would be a better place if we all learned to be "full of ourselves" the way Adam is instead of envying others because they are living their dreams powerfully. Adam is an example of being truly alive and creative. Instead of criticizing him maybe the haters can learn something from his big spirit.

[@nlb555]

I love Adam in 2009, loved him last year at Gridlock, and love him this year in 2001. Can't wait to see what 2011 brings.

[@Paulascs]

He's so special! He didn't have to win at all...he has all it takes, he's already been an idol for a long, long time...just undiscovered...He's awesome!

[@ElleMeditates]

Oh my gosh. Every time I watch one of these videos, I come to love Adam more and more - just when I thought that I couldn't possibly love him anymore than I already did, I see this video. Adam is so articulate, honest, revealed. He isn't ashamed of who he is and bears no regrets.. not to mention, the amount of true emotion that goes into his performances is just mind-boggling. Adam is not only an amazing performer and vocalist, but he is also an amazing person. He is the change the world needs.

[@fenellopies]

I really love it when he says a little speech before he sings!!!

[@Clean0002]

If he sang this on idol......I can't even imagine. He would blow everyone away. That was incredible. He is a true talent. He has honestly one of the best voices I have ever heard.

[@Anroln]

Adam seems to have the Golden Touch when it comes to putting his "own" to the music. This is an emotional song and he does it great justice. Amazing performer. Vote Adam!!

[@MsSwwood]

I also don't understand who not return love from this beautiful man.Why do I find it cute when he curses? Gosh, I love ADAM. This is so beautiful!

[@chica044]

@Kaotic4NickC Im pretty sure this was the NYE just before AI8 started. One month shy of turning 27.

[@nolongeryou]

It's been so long since I've seen a singer who can express raw emotion like this. I knew this was a beautiful song, but hearing him sing it, is like hearing it for the first time. It makes me want to cry. He's so gifted.

[@MsSwwood]

Whoever couldn't love ADAM is a damned fool. I love you, ADAM!

[@emberwings12]

It's ok, I already love you :)

[@ccouch536]

PERFECTION!!! ADAM you make my heart sing !!!!

[@MsSwwood]

I cannot get enough. ADAM is sheer perfection. I cannot believe the emotion he shows here. ADAM is so beautiful. I want to hug him!

[@panicislove10512]

He pours so much emotion into all of the songs he sings. He is a truly amazing artist, and person.

[@jazzy19001]

Yes, you can make us love you! And we do Adam, we really do!!

[@reubensrose]

I love this guy....so talented, so soulful, so deep and so ready for someone special in his life. I hope Adam finds a partner worthy of him because he is more than special.

[@Thewolfhouse]

Yep, can bring a person to tears. So talented, so beautiful.

[@AndySchrei]

I don't believe that's true, actually. Adam's voice is very well trained, and he sounds as good today as ever. He's got many good years ahead of him. Just listening to the various different renditions of Whaddaya Want From Me that he's done on television... each one is different, and imbued with the spontaneous expression that he's so brilliant at. I think Adam will continue to surprise and delight his audience with his range and power for a long time to come.

[@KimberlyTisdaleRF]

I knew very early on - right from the begining Adam is our next America Idol! There is not a doubt he is most amazing!! Its about time. Love him!!

[@MsSwwood]

So beautiful. I want to hug ADAM. For some odd reason, I think it's cute when he curses! LOL

[@queenofzodiac]

Adam was singing alot of heart wrenching songs at that period in his life. I believe he did feel pain of a broken heart. I was so touched that he wiped a tear from his eye at the songs end. He is such a professional...just kept performing. I love him so.

[@glamstarlight]

only his voice without words could make my cry ...

[@arygore]

I hear ya, I always thought it was amazing how he went from a metal, rock, eyeliner to a mohawk, ballad suit. It made him BE the stand out. He's just different, in a very, very gifted and talented way. He's going to go far, :)

[@pecequilo]

Lindo!!!!!!!! Love from Brazil to you, Adam!

[@soulfulsoul6]

I will forever love this video...the best I've seen and heard...

[@jeffervescence]

Everyone has their own peculiar taste & ear for music. You may not be a pop or rock guy but Adam undoubtedly can sing just about any genre and sing it extremely well. Have you watched his performances with Queen in Europe & London a couple months back? Have you heard the tracks off his latest album, Trespassing?

[@lexicaljewel]

I hope he has all the love and light he has ever sought, right now. He deserves the world.

[@ashton168]

I am utterly SPEECHLESS.......just absolutely amazing!!! I

[@mysticwarrior2012]

SIGH.....I was just beamed to heaven and back. Gee...I wonder if I will ever return to normal..ever again. I've been touched too many times...over and over and over...

[@WinyanHanhepiwi]

Adam Lambert, you've made millions of people love you. Good luck! Vote, people, vote!

[@12thLeveIWizardKing]

I heard this song on the radio today, and I couldn't wait to get home and watch Adam's beautiful performance of it.