Adam Lambert at Upright Cabaret, New Year's Eve (What's Up)

[@MSCar64]

I wish I had been there, at the Upright Cabaret for the New Years Celebration. Adam was just on fire that night! Brilliant performance! Thank you, again, LAwicked2 for posting these videos.

[@RatedArggg]

I've heard him sing a zillion songs and this is still my fave performance of his. That includes the clumsy camera work, the waitress's arm setting a drink down, the photographer's goofy friends, and the way Adam casually interacts with the audience. The intimate little cabaret setting is magic when you consider that this is a young unknown just minutes away from international superstardom.

[@NewHopeRichieRich]

Love the expression on Gerald Sternbach's face - he knows that he is in the presence of greatness and this kid is gonna go on to to great things in the entertainment world. Rock on Adam !

[@JDreaminout]

I don't even have words to describe what this performance does to me...it gives me goosebumps and i listen to it over and over again and think i have died and gone to heaven. Thank you adam for bringing soo much beauty into my life!!!!!

[@PinkGuitarWoman]

I am addicted to this video, it is still my favourite. I adore how he sings this song and the piano, omg sooo great. I love when he tries to get the crowd to sing along, makes me laugh every time. I wonder if these people knew then that they were standing in the presence of greatness. I never get tired of watching this.

[@xXxBibblexXx]

If he sang this song on American Idol the same way he just did at Upright Cabaret, then he killed it. Adam is a phenomenal singer, a voice like his appears once every few generations.

[@xoxglambert]

wow. Now he's on tour with Queen. It's so amazing to look back on these videos and see how far Adam has come

[@jazzy19001]

From a small cab on NYE 2009 to a televised show with Queen on NYE in 2015 - WOW - just WOW - good for you Adam!!

[@jazzy19001]

I think that you have made it up that great big hill Adam!!

[@officialbradlee]

That riff at 2:37 get me every time!! CRAZY CONTROL!!!!

[@donihill6514]

Hubby!!!

[@sterroux]

There should be a live CD of Adam at the Upright Cabaret. He is absolutely brilliant live no matter which song he takes on. What an unbelievable talent!!!!! I hope America will get this right and we will win Idol. But even he should not win he is going to be a huge star. Would love him to come to Montreal, Canada for a show. he has a huge following here now (thank's to Idol) and would sell out the Bell Center!

[@cutelittlegirldog]

Wow! Can this guy sing, or what??!! I am amazed at the notes he can hit. Such talent, truly a gift from God.

[@belinda1312]

Aww, lovely no one can match him he in my opinion is the best singer in the world

[@jimamimas]

This is my dream job... pianist, and a microphone, entertain a crowd. Awesome.

[@genome38]

Just fabulous! Love all of his Upright Cabaret performances, especially the gut-wrenching "I Can't Make You Love Me" and "Come Home." Oh, and Prince's "How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore." Torch songs extraordinare!!

[@store4books]

genome38 His cabaret stuff is some of my favorite. Maybe not as polished, but so emotional and he has so much fun! I wish I had known him then!!

[@fajdkmjean7871]

genome38 those are my exact favorites.

[@divinyl15]

I'm completely smitten. This is still one of my favorite Adam performances.

[@PinkGuitarWoman]

Hahahaha .. he cracks me up .. "That's weak" .. you tell them Adam. They were in the presence of greatness and I wonder if they appreciated what a privilege they were given. ahhhhhhhhh

[@spencersplash1767]

I love the way he expresses himself! His Perfect voice is the icing on the cake!

[@xcupcakexheartagramx]

This has been my favorite song since I was a little girl. Adam absolutely did it justice. Sweet, beautiful, wonderful justice.

[@sofiarays]

Adam Lambert, you are amazing! I am addicted to your voice. An incredible singer, charismatic, eloquent, honest, kind, mature, driven... Oh, and how about that beautiful smile and killer deep blue eyes. Go Adam, you are my Idol. I have not been that excited about an artist in a long time. Thank you for that.

[@Protomang]

Thank God that you recorded this and shared it with everyone, as American Idol didn't air his masterful performance of this.

[@cunningdeb3129]

26 years trying to get up that hill...last 5 atop the mountain...future is touching the stars!

[@atozinco]

it's great seeing him sing for a smaller audience & interacting with them - and love his honesty/humour: "she's wonderful, she's appearing in Wicked right now. I got to kiss those lips - and though it's not necessarily my preference - it was really nice, really nice!" - go Adam!

[@icepiratedrake]

So, I love this I watch it almost every day so I figured it's about time I comment. I can't wait for him to shock everyone and sing something like this on Idol. He's doing wonderfully though.

[@mgmtloverrr]

I love him!! He's so open and honest and amazing singer.

[@JudoCreature]

He's so charismatic. Like, not only is he a brilliant singer, but he's a good crowd pleaser, too. He makes conversation and is generally a pleasure to watch. I hope to God he wins. He's the best thing I've seen on American Idol in years. --Judo

[@wallercourtney]

this is still one of my favorites from him...adam lambert has brought music back to the world...this is soooo much better than the original

[@CocoLevine]

And his voice is only getting better and better and better

[@chezzasan]

Adam has always chosen songs that means s'thing to him like 'A Change is Gonna Come'. One would expect livelier songs since it's NYE yet he picked songs like this n 'I Can't Make U Love Me' n 'Come Home' (which made me cry). He has talked abt loving s'one n not being loved back n I wonder if it was during this time that it happened. It kills me to see him in pain.. Looking at the audience then, I'm really happy he got the success he deserves today. Adam, u r being loved back millions folds now..

[@nlb555]

I love listening to Adam sing. I can't wait for the new album. I hope they give him some great songs.

[@donatwho8116]

whenever i hear this, i always feel it is my last tour in this world

[@meredithNYC1]

what a totally amazing voice this man has. i love the way he performs as well. rock god or cabaret, he's awesome through and through.

[@everithh]

He's really amazing. I mean, he can sing in a low normal voice, then he can go really high. He's so diverse! Amazing control of the voice too, like around 2:14 where he goes really high, then immediately hold back to sing "I wake in the morning.." Great great singing. Thank you for uploading this.

[@adamfanalways]

Adam Lambert you can sing whatever you want! I will always be a fan, love you and you sang the heck out of that song! God bless you!

[@alimcadam]

Adam, you are so brilliant, beautiful, funny, original, creative, beyond stylish - a talent like yours comes along once in a lifetime and it is our privilege to be here to witness it. Stay safe Adam and keep your amazing family and good people around and you won't go far wrong. With all love from Scotland....xxxxxx

[@martinsz17]

I wish i was there, love when you're singing Adam !!!

[@ble0522]

I love this guy. I am so glad I found this song....it's one of my faves and he totally does an amazing job. Thanks for posting!

[@Esrohloric]

He's got some crazy vocals..What an amazing singer. See how high he goes at 1.46....damn.

[@MSCar64]

Just love Adam singing this song. I'm in my happy place now.

[@ashton168]

Is there any songs Adam can't do?? He's PERFECT, he makes any great song & turns them into awesome songs!! Love him sooooo much!!!

[@foxyphoenix]

im in love with this man! lol! seriuosly though.. the best vocal ever. he rocks!

[@Soranomirai]

Can't stop replaying this! I love his performance here! :D He looks like he's enjoying himself so much with the song and the mood is completely infectious

[@ikohiva]

i agree to you... this song will blow out those judges.. even the pianist in the video looks very amazed. very, very, very talented. love adam lambert..

[@mwanamke2]

Its been ages since I heard this song.I love his rendition.love u Adam!

[@tatubert8210]

Here it is 2017 & ADAM is still wowing them with this song ... this time it's at a special function by invitation only at the Beverly Hilton Hotel!! ADAM changed the lyrics once again to coincide with the current events ... but the song remains the same ... WHat's UP?? What's going on?? Wake up America before it's too late!!

[@aarond53]

Oh I thought he might be talking about her. I love Eden Espinosa! I got to see her in concert recently. Thank you for your answer

[@broncoc26]

Amazing....My favorite cover I have seen him do so far...This song would go to Number 1 so friggin fast if he had it on an album...

[@rickandallie]

You are so right, Adam is truely a beautiful and talented man. I could listen to him all day long.

[@broncoc26]

My favorite song I have heard yet! Just when you think you have seen him at his best, this shows up and blows us away!

[@chelseanicole09]

...I love how this is like a testament to how his life is now. :) I frickin' love Adam Lambert!

[@Matti.Tertsunen]

i really like this guy, and his singing is amazing.

[@MSCar64]

LAwicked2 - Thank you so much for posting these videos of Adam singing at Upright Cabaret! I listen to them every day, whether I have time or not. (Except last weekend when I was travelling and unable to view them -- major withdrawal!)

[@sleepflower84]

wow he is so so so talented

[@Tannazification]

Thank you so much for posting this! I really enjoyed it

[@Rane4moonlight]

I love to hear Adam sing , and he is soo REAL in these videos. He gives soo much of himself here--love him....BEAUTIFUL MAN!!!

[@meagan14zs]

this has to be the best voice ive ever heard the way he hit thoes notes i almost cried.... i love and respect him every thing he does and if he doest win america is soo messed up adam i love you plz sing for ever i cant even begin to say how much talent you have u r blessed

[@mwanamke2]

Love him!!!...he did this song sooooooooooooooooooo well

[@jazzy19001]

That camp laugh at 2:24 kills me every time! lol

[@wickedzl]

Wow. I really liked this performance. It really showed his vocals very well and even the pianist seem to like it very much and was enjoying himself. He really know how to work a stage. It made me love this song. Wish I can play for him. Sigh.

[@ysuhtx]

incredible singing!! He is Damn Good, I love his song!

[@MTwannaB4jesus]

whoa! eden AND adam on the same stage... that would have been mindblowingly amazing to see!!!!

[@nobulizer]

Man, I got goosebumps watching him reaching those high notes .... without falsetto! Is it a freak of nature or a gift of nature I'm not sure but Adam's using it well.

[@barkatthemoon100]

Hard to believe this was such a relatively short time ago! So much has happened for Adam since then. Go Adam!

[@JoMoSo13]

WOW!!!!! I have never watched American Idol but I completely see what all the commotion is all about with this guy! He is amazing!! I have a feeling he will have a long career ahead of him.

[@shapeshifterbucket]

i absolutley can't get enough of Adam! he is amazing and so talented and i just want to listen to him over and over again.. a truly inpsiring artist..FINALLY!!

[@FlaccidSWE]

I've watched this video probably 100 times and his range is just ridiculous... He could sing any type of song to perfection!

[@MsSwwood]

It's hard to believe this performance was just one year ago tonight. It's adamazing at how far our beautiful ADAM has come. I cannot wait to see what 2010 holds for ADAM!!!!

[@happyfeet12345]

Dearest Adam, It's been awhile since I've said this: Thank you so much for auditioning for AI & working so hard on the show....we would have been so deprived of your amazing talent, personality & of course, those gorgeous vocals had you not gone on that show! And, GlamNation rocks!

[@PinkGuitarWoman]

OMG I wish I could have been there...this just makes me love him even more. I keep coming back to this over and over and over again LOVE IT

[@mrdarcymadness]

god! he is such a cutie! I love his voice!!!! can't wait for his album!

[@gmed2]

Love you Adam! You are the American Idol. The WHOLE package, beautiful voice (those high notes, WOW!), gorgeous and awesome stage presence, COOL look! I would have a hard time being a judge with Adam, I would become such a FAN-GIRL! He is so Great! I would just sit with my mouth open, the way I do at home in front of the TV! and then rewind, rewind, rewind!LOL GO ADAM! LOVE YOU, Gina

[@srxellis]

so obvious that he likes who he is. I love that about him. The best vocals I have heard in a long time. The music industry needs him!

[@ovationimpact]

Super performance! Adam you are a star.

[@gab10rocks]

i love his screeches!!!! heehee i love how he made the audience sing along!! sooo adorable!

[@PinkGuitarWoman]

I just love this man...thank God for Adam...listening to him sing just soothes my soul

[@steffiburnsvideo]

I think this is what you would call perfect

[@recklessythinking]

He should so record this song ... I Love It

[@batang90stonoh]

he's so hilarious here!!!he could be a comedian!!!he's loaded with talent!!!

[@acciofirebolt29]

Adam Rocks!!! He is the most talented artist lately and for sure on Idol...please america vote for him. He deserves to win...VOTE ADAM ON IDOL!!! TUESDAY NIGHT!!

[@Blondiegrrl]

I heart him! I don't think I've ever rooted so hard for an Idol contestant to win. Screw the Idol tour, though -- Adam deserves his own tour. What a faboo voice. This is a great song for him.

[@olepapeleria6710]

Love him so much!!

[@pilipinas1028]

A gift from heaven... really! Whew!

[@pedgeman]

song is Whats up it was originally sang by 4 Non Blondes. I think this is the best vocal performance I have ever seen. An absolute star

[@MegaGlambert]

Imagine Adam last year NYE on Upright Cabaret now this year Gridlock 2010 NYE. What a jump on his career. Thanks for AI & discovering him for us to see this amazing artist. Wish him prosperous this coming year 2010.I know I will be huge star of this decade. Lov him and fans forever.

[@3Glimpse3]

adam lambert is so addictive WHAT'S GOING ON?! i can't stop to watch his videos everyday in every second available in my life

[@Poet2916]

I want him to make a studio recording of this. SO BAD.

[@PinkGuitarWoman]

Totally ADDICTED to Adam...I adore this video. There is nothing this amazing man cannot sing I SOOOO wish I was there....pretty tame crowd I would be going mental to be that close to Adam :)))))))) he makes me feel good

[@AngelaBoston]

I love those Upright Cabarat performances. Thanks for sharing those. My only regret is that I'll never have the chance to see Adam in such a small venue, but will have to share him with an audience of thousands instead - LOL

[@ble0522]

I am in love with this boy. Any talk of his sexuality is ridiculous. He's simply the best performer to ever cross the Idol stage and his voice, talent, persona are all out of this world...and I just totally love him for it.

[@Joyce51]

Adam, Boston loves you, I think almost the whole state of massachusetts voted for ya hun. I saw signs for ya everywhere..you'll go far cuz YOU are the best!! hugs, Joyce

[@COBYKOEHL1]

there hasn't been a male vocalist like this since freddie merucry.the greatst new talent in the last 25 years this adam Lambert.there has been no one better.

[@MSCar64]

This song is so much fun to listen to. Thank you, LAwicked for posting it!

[@musicequalslove1]

Adam is just absolutely amazing!! Nobody can sing like him!!

[@xjohn29x]

He is our Idol! No Doubt! Fantastic Adam!!

[@georgyorgy2]

one of the most original renditions i've ever heard on a song before.this is flawless

[@bronzechains]

It's a beautiful world to live in when I hear him sing :)

[@Hippuska]

He always makes me smile :))

[@koolerbeans]

wow this is one of my favorite songs ever by 4 non blondes! wow! amazing rendition adam! love it!

[@RunninMan5K]

I love when he says "Now come on guys, thats not how you do a sing along!" LOL!!! It was so cool and when he told them its so weak! He is funny, great singer, cracks me up and man can he perform. Go Adam, we wuv you!!!! :)

[@yougogod]

I love it when he smiles and laughs( for a brief moment) when he's singing. I can tell that he really enjoys it and i'm happy for him! (: He laughs at 2.25-2.27, i think :P

[@lvhbao]

Lucky are you. Adam is truly a superstar, and will be a big name in the music world i cn't wait to see