Adam Lambert: "How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore" at Upright Cabaret

Another one of Adam's brilliant performances at Upright Cabaret's New Year's Eve show with Gerald Sternbach accompanying on keyboards.

[@maryjoebert7778]

I find myself back here in the wake of the news that Prince has died. Adam is singing a Prince song and wearing a Bowie shirt, representing two of his long-time artistic inspirations. He would go on to not only create and perform his own music but also front Queen, nailing the full range of their song catalog and honoring yet another of his inspirations, and also do some of the best Bowie covers I've seen. His shows are a fusion of cross-genre music sung with vocal mastery and channeling his own inner artist to the extent he can while also retaining support of a record label. It pains me to see that the music industry has become so stifling of free-expression, outside-the-box male artists such as these. Makes me all the more thankful for Adam Lambert's talent and bold expression.

[@xxxkama7xxx]

He practicaly can sing ANY genre of music flawlessly, i've heard him do A LOT already, jazz, soul, blues, funk, broadway songs, opera, gospel, classic rock, hard rock, pop and he nailed it ALL. Voice of a generation. Forget Christina, forget Lady Gaga, Adele, or Jessie J..They're all talented, but the fact a MAN can sing like that makes him much more extra-ordinary.

[@gemcityjeff]

The thing about Adam is he gives it his all no matter where he happens to be entertaining. A crowd of 50 or 50,000 Adamm sings his heart out. To me this is a sign of a great artist and performer.

[@LAwicked2]

i can't speak for everyone else who was there, but my friends and I were there to see all the performers that night, but mostly to see Adam. We all knew what an amazing talent he was.

[@acciofirebolt29]

OMG....he is fierce!!! Amazing....its like there is no effort, it just flows out of him....what a talent!

[@melirose89]

Good god the range on this man is incredible! I felt like I was in church there for a second. I was about to jump up and down and wave my hands in the air saying "praise god!" lmaoo hahaha excellent!

[@jenarambhujoo9434]

'A text message is not okay. No.' - Adam Lambert ADAMGASM.

[@BIGTICKLES]

I can't seem to get enough of this guy...he's addictive!

[@pankakesnotstellar]

-Let me see if I get my chocolate desert, then I'll go on singing - Adam you're hilarious! 😂😂

[@coolasice109]

WOW!! BRILLIANT!!! Just when I think he couldn't get any more amazing...WOW!!... WOW!! I just don't even know what to say about him anymore. We are already watching and witnessing a STAR on Idol. Don't forget to vote Tuesday!!!! ADAM ROCKS!!!

[@_CaliGirl]

Love it and him. He got me on the Johnny Cash song years ago on American Idol. The way he flipped it and rocked it out, I loved it..have loved him ever since.

[@chiqichiqi1]

tipsy adam and that dessert part. I just cant. I cant!

[@IreneRose29]

Love coming back and watching the Upright Cabaret performances. Adam is one of a kind.

[@r0ck99videos]

I want him to be my vocal teacher!

[@store4books]

I love the way Adam interacts during a performance, it's just real. He wants something, he says it. Makes the aud, & YT watcher feel like he's a REAL person, & you're right there with them in the experience. I'll get your desert for you Adam!! ;))

[@lisette28]

Adam is tresbeau can sing any genre,jazz,blues,pop,rock a voice estraordinaire,sensual as Elvis..tresbeau j'adore..bisous Lisette

[@Babesie18]

Everything he sings is SUPERB! This video captures his personality, and SWAGGER! I'm a grandma from the Beatles era. Adam surpasses every singer or group I've ever heard. HE'S THE MAN!!!!

[@TheDreeemr]

Love the way his WHOLE BODY moves when he sings....just like Elvis....uncontrollable! The music just runs thru his body....at 3:55 and at 4:36-4:40....fabulous!

[@I4Adam2]

yes he can sing anything, and sounds fantastic doing it!

[@sdmahr]

I could listen to Adam sing 24 hours a day! What a STAR!!! He is going to be something like we've never seen!

[@jeffervescence]

Wow! I'm blown away by this! He can sing anything! Totally love it!

[@MsSwwood]

I agree 100%! I love ADAM's energy and sense of humor. I love the improvs. Ok, I just love ADAM! LOL

[@angelcakes1091]

one of the few performers who sounds just as good live (or even better) than recorded. His voice is truly a phenomenon. Extraordinary!! Words cannot express how I feel when I hear this guy sing!

[@Zeny2222]

He's having so much fun here. Love his vocalizations. He is simply amazing....

[@AndySchrei]

Un-freakin'-believable. BRILLIANT singing, and completely charming personality. A unique and phenomenally gifted singer and performer.

[@chibip6]

Five gajillion extra kudos for wearing a Bowie shirt while performing a Prince song!!!!!! My two favorite musicians/performers!!!!!

[@frederick909]

Man, this guy can do ANYTHING with his voice!!!!!Never heard anything like this before!!! I mean he can sing the hell out of every song, he can sing in an unique way opera, rock, jazz, soul, musicals ANYTHING!!!The only thing I haven't heard him sing yet is rap

[@danni3dimond3]

I think Prince would be proud of this cover

[@regcart]

TRULY TALENTED guy...I can't til the CD comes out. I love this dude!

[@insomniac19]

Wow, this is awesome! I love him!

[@sophieamitava9431]

He sing this song super... good!

[@sweetfourglambert6129]

Adam your one h'll of a singer !! Back for more.

[@WildKoreanBoi]

His voice is beautiful. I love Adam and I love all the Glambulge moments in this video clip.

[@AndySchrei]

Un. Freakin'. Believable. Adam sings the blues -- more proof that this man can sing ANYTHING, and knock it out of the park. Those runs are absolutely ridiculously brilliant -- inventive, death-defying feats of vocal legerdemain. And a charming stage personality to boot. Seriously -- how great is he???

[@MissMeMuchNow]

OMG. That note at 3:45....O__O Love him so so much!!

[@Khatia1996]

his vocals are something! what a man! *dies*

[@REGGIE31307]

Damn! He freakin KILLED it! Love him!

[@JeraldJagrah]

Absolutely adorable. Cute, sweet, hot, and the best singer to come along in years.

[@drewdavies1]

STUFF OF LEGENDS

[@LambertsLabelle]

would he have thought then what will happen to him one day???Lucky people who saw him performing then!!!!

[@liangel51]

Yes, he did... he is everywhere, the talk of the town. I heard him singing the Idol song on XM radio the other day. My local radio station was talking about him today. I can't wait for him to make one smash record after another and play to sold out crowds. Maybe then the haters and disbelievers will shut their mouths.

[@hydemegumi4ever]

The beginning was funny haha when he said "I'm not gonna sit like this" LOL!! He's a true entertainer, it will never be boring to watch Adam... and I think he's a great person to hang out haha

[@AndySchrei]

I've now listened to both the Alicia Keys and original Prince versions of this, and in terms of pure vocalism, Adam blows them both out of the water. I respect Prince's genius as both the composer and originator of the song, but Adam takes it to an entirely different level. Prince and Keys both make it an urban contemporary type song, where Adam makes it more a classic blues number. All three versions are terrific, but Adam's vocals and incredible runs are in their own league. Brilliant.

[@AndySchrei]

What I love about this performance is that he's putting his voice through the most incredible, difficult gymnastics, hitting his marks impeccably, imbuing it with wild invention and moments of great subtlety, covering that insane range, and he makes it all seem EFFORTLESS!! Plus, he's having FUN with it, communicating with his audience, and conveying a sly sexuality. There's a reason musicians like David Foster, Brian May, Meat Loaf, and Slash are all singing his praises. He's INCREDIBLE!

[@IreneRose29]

HOT HOT HOT I can't get enough of Adam Lambert - Every day I watch his idol performances, his idol tour performances and his UC performances, I love them all, He can sing anyhthing and I would watch with rapt attention. LOVE HIM LOVE HIM LOVE HIM. Can't wait for his CD will be first in line.

[@jeffervescence]

Magnicent vocals!

[@Jan007golden]

Oh, you put IT ALL DOWN SOOOO PROPERLY & I'm SO thankful you did!! There's NEVER BEEN A VOICE OF PERFECTION, NO MATTER WHAT HE SINGS, LIKE OUR BELOVED "ADAM LAMBERT"!!! ! HE IS PERFECTION PERSONIFIED IN THIS WHOLE UNIVERSE!! ONE OF THE GREATS, ACTUALLY HE "IS" THEEE GREAT, as he is in a catagory all of HIS own!!

[@IreneRose29]

I can't get enough of Adam. I go from watching his AI Live Tour videos to his performances on AI show then before I go to bed I come here and watch his performances at UC. He is one hot, sexy, amazing, beautiful inside and out person. The gods smiled down on him when he was born. I wish him the best and pray that he will stay as sweet as he is. Love you Adam.

[@ElleMeditates]

Yet another adamazing performance. This one has so much flavorful sass - love it!

[@nomadicbrignacs]

I love this one! Oh, I just love Adam!! Anxiously awaiting that album Adam!!!

[@chensuu]

Oh wow. The more I see the more I'm convinced that he's the most amazing singer ever. His talent is without limits and he has such a great rapport with the audience. He can do jazz, rock, funk, ballads, I'm sure I'm forgetting something. Either way...ADAM LAMBERT for the win! Go Adam!

[@iluvlvis]

The folks sure got their money's worth that nite! Love the bluesy piano sound, hope Adam does this on a CD at some point.

[@piano_for_soul]

very cool!!! vocal master!! love him!!

[@kelseyandalexis]

i am in love with his voice!! such notes he can hit lol he's the best..

[@DuelistofRa]

I died. Too perfect.

[@AnnieWT]

Who cares if he's drunk or not, Adam's vocals are impecabble! Love, Love, Love his voice!!!

[@sashakyo85]

Amazing!!! He's addictive!

[@mididen]

Love, love, LOVE this guy!!! Vote til your fingers bleed tonight. Nobody's safe. Adam needs US!!

[@helendietrich7566]

I've decided this is my all time favourite performance.

[@littlecat0908]

I love this one, I love Come Home and I can't make you love me. He is amazing at every genre!

[@MsSwwood]

I know I say it every day, but I just love this one. ADAM is so talented and so charming. I want to hug him.

[@tedy101466]

Thank you, Adam, for brightening my day, everyday!!

[@mihalrots]

Oh WOOOOOOW!!! LOVE YOU ADAM LAMBERT!!! YOU ARE SIMPLY MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!! PEOPLE- DON'T FORGET TO VOTE TONIGHT!!!

[@129aquarius]

I adore Adam in this,my favorite, U.C. video!! Oh, those sexy hands...and his playfulness!!

[@IreneRose29]

I can't get enough of Adam Lambert he is incredible. I come back here every night after searching for any new info on him and of course watching videos from the latest concerts - but I also need my UC fix of Adam, I can't wait for his new CD to come out in the fall. I just love everything about him, love watching videos of him being interviewed, he is sweet, kind, smart, articulate, entertaining and just too good to be true. Thank you Adam for trying out for American Idol.

[@nomadicbrignacs]

I just love him!!! Adam, you are the best! Everyone, please VOTE tonight--full 2 hours ONLY for Adam!

[@Jmacsexy]

Adam is like a drug to me, his taking me over litttle by little, and sooner than later im on an addiction (Shh, im lying im already addicted to him) He even looks and sounds gorgeous when he orders dessert in a middle of a song! I cant get enough of his voice, it's like a conditioner for the ears!

[@BumbleeBeex0]

"A text message is not okay, no. -Shakes head-" Lmao, love him!

[@burningSunset78]

omg, he's precious!! He was working that piano, lmao! And those vocals are unbelievable, my God!

[@frederick909]

I think he would get a call from anyone who listened to this performance!!!!!!!!Brilliant! I'm speechless, and it's not the first time I'm listening to this or to Adam

[@MsSwwood]

Still sheer and utter vocal perfection...still in my heart...

[@LAwicked2]

Yes, saw him at a few different Upright Cabaret shows and in Wicked.

[@3ku1]

Ddd have just named this at 12th in the 100 greatest live performances of all time, adams also at 2nd for heavens on our mind

[@awake128]

Amazing. He's such a fantastic showman. I can't wait for his album.

[@liangel51]

Yes, we do, he is so awesomely talented and gorgeous too! I love him like crazy, he has brought me such joy , makes me feel like dancing, singing and lots of good things, i am eternally grateful for his gift, don't ever stop performing or it will put out a light in my life.

[@129aquarius]

Oh, those hands that pet the piano top so gently!! i can"t get enough of Adam and this insanely wonderful video!!!!

[@MsSwwood]

Ok. I love this one. I love his sense of humor. I want to hug him, he's so friggin' adorable!

[@glamslamcam]

Wow. I've wondered what Adam would sound like singing a Prince song and now that I've heard it I can say that he did a great job with it. Plus it's one of my favorite Prince songs so I'm even more happy. Adam should have won last week and it's a shame but then again, hopefully his CD will be great & true to himself cause he didn't win. I hope & expect Adam to be around for a long time.

[@adamlovr]

Wow! Absolutely amazing performance. How does he do it? We really appreciate you sharing these "priceless" videos. Lucky you to be able to experience this moment with him. Thanks again.

[@3ku1]

Such a showman! Just like elvis was...

[@PurpleNication]

I like it.

[@drowsybrowser]

Obsessed with this. 2:26 Random caressing of the piano. 4:02 Low note funny face BAHAHA. 4:39 Can't decide what to do with left leg. Alcohol + Adam Lambert = Hysterical.

[@DWill8SNash13]

Holy Freaking crud... He is so amazing! I wish I had his voice, I can't wait for his album. I love it!!

[@bobthwarts4849]

We need to let this kid role. Prince will let it go trust in me

[@BumbleeBeex0]

I love how 4:29 - 4:44 is just so effortless for him. His talent is beyond amazing. I'm so excited to see what the future has in store for him - which I'm sure is nothing but success.

[@TheRebelAndTheGirl]

whenever i watch this it just warms my heart and puts a huge smile on my face as i gaze at the screen with adoring eyes i love this man incredibale talent right there

[@129aquarius]

One year ago Adam was doing this-and it was a beautiful thing!!

[@TraceyRN]

Auhhhhmazzzzinnggg!!

[@hamsterhippy85]

This vid puts me in a really good mood no matter how crap my day has been. Adam is one of a kind and I love him for it

[@MsSwwood]

I love how ADAM sits on a piano. Can he do no wrong? LOL ADAM is so beautiful!

[@GooferDusty]

His vocals are out of this world. Especially 3:50-4:03 and 4:29-4:44 WOW. just wow.

[@marsneedswomen1]

watch his hands - even his gestures are amazing, they sing with him

[@liangel51]

He is Awesome!!! I will be voting for the whole 2 hours again. I wasn't going to watch AI this year but my daughter was watching and I heard Adam & my daughter said"he is the best contestant ever" and I was hooked. Can't wait to see an Adam concert where I don't have to sit through 9 other singers who don't do anything for me(except maybe Allison & Kris. I am crazy for him!

[@MsSwwood]

@129, I have said more than one time how much I love the way ADAM strokes the piano! Sigh! OMG!

[@chica044]

THis is my favorite UC video! Jeezus those vocals...the song..he's amazing. This NYE is going to be completely different!

[@soundseeker63]

Geeeeez!!!! He can give the female divas like Aretha, Patti, Whitney, Celine etc a run for their money with his elastic vocal range and power!! Awesome is an understatement! :-o

[@violethill37]

adam: "get me chocolate" i love this boy!

[@carterboy66]

I hope you win Adam. He and Fantasia, and Frenchie have been the best vocalist ever on Idol.

[@MsSwwood]

I can't help it either. I must watch this every day. I am addicted. I confess. I love ADAM sitting on a piano. Hot hot hot!

[@BeccaK08]

Seriously fantastic!! He just gets better and better!!