Adam Lambert - Performing "Believe" by Cher - 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors

[@barryz8858]

Who comes back once a month to watch this and be amazed every time. . . Damn what a voice and talent

[@t3golliwogs401]

I can't get enough of it!

[@kellen5545]

*Raises hand*

[@mmt123mimi3]

Adam keeps pulling me back - I can't help myself. What a talented individual - such a lovely LOVELY voice!

[@mindaharris8092]

I do!!!!

[@Sjohnston1928]

Or more often!

[@paulwatson9217]

When someone can cover somebody else’s song and move the original artist to tears, that has to be the highest accolade you can possibly get. Well done Adam!

[@mmattew58]

The same as Whitney Huston performed * I will always love you* by Dolly Parton that was also a breathtaking performance 🎭

[@dulcevilmaroquegalang6244]

Bravo Adam!

[@samprimera5545]

I have recently heard Cher has asked him to release it in his own name.Thats liking somebody honoring you.

[@ilmb7801]

This young man has a special voice.

[@kathrynbrown354]

Totally agree.

[@annabellarenninger7142]

No one can come close to Adam. This is a masterpiece Award. Award. Award

[@PortugalPropertyLovers]

Take a look at this 13-year-old boy singing this song on Portuguese television in Adam Lambert's version. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ-xaqGGfauii8k

[@Dragonlass68]

Trunk Nguyen, Adam Lambert and Music Producer Michael Orland created this into a ballad way back in 2009 during Adam Lambert's short stint on AIS8. Ella at 16years old copied and sang it in 2012 without giving credit to Adam and Michael. Ella grinning while singing about lost love at 16years old doesn't compare to Adam Lambert's emotive performance. * Learn the truth before pimping a copycat on Adam Lambert's own Website. It's embarrassing.

[@ellendickey4769]

He is magnificent. I am glad his tremendous talent has been recognized.

[@ellendickey4769]

@@TrungNguyen-nq6wg- Think about her ethics.

[@jacquireddy1466]

God given gift!! Thank you for sharing with all the world Adam ♥️♥️♥️

[@tfw1220]

It's September 2024 and I'm still listening to this masterpiece. Who's with me?

[@carolhagerty4288]

I most certainly am!👍🎤❤

[@AppleOfThineEye]

@@carolhagerty4288 lw honey

[@debraalswager9528]

Love this ❤️

[@onsuma]

Im with you

[@AppleOfThineEye]

@@carolhagerty4288 lw honey

[@michaelmccarthy8412]

The way Cher’s jaw drops at the end says it all. Not to mention he brought her to tears with this performance. He’s a gifted singer.

[@JonadanandtheFreaks]

But he's mainly a hard worker of his craft

[@SteimieStinker]

That was Cher? Couldn't tell. Thought it was Madonna.

[@SteimieStinker]

@@jm7804 Karen? Is that the best you got Corky.

[@jm7804]

@@SteimieStinker Another winner Karen. You're on a roll today. Might want to check out that sale soon. They're running low on plus sizes.

[@neuralfloxatine]

@@jm7804 LMFAOOOO please this has me cackling at 9am on my day off

[@caitlynmlodzik3164]

When Adam Lambert takes an earpiece out, you know shit is about to get real. He is incredible

[@shavonnegramkow2699]

yup you know the ear piece comes out he is about to belt out sounds that make angels weep

[@willajackson3980]

Love it! Played it 3X.

[@gadisaodekerken2321]

True then he shows his talent and that's his rate and he sure has an incredible rate 🥰

[@jackeroo75]

But he does that for all his songs

[@EvanRockwell1]

True. I also feel the same way about Kelly Clarkson.

[@candycube3752]

2:52 the moment you make a singer cry with their own song... you are something special Adam!

[@whfan007]

One of her fake eyelashes was falling...

[@andremazieroaraujo4215]

Emotion don't mean tears darling

[@michelleeaton6602]

candy cube Absolutely! Cher is normally so stoic... but her eyes were filled with tears and she gave him a standing ovation!

[@chrisadams7918]

@@michelleeaton6602 Oh my god really? Oh my god!!!!!!!!! This is the most earth shattering thing ever!!!!! 😐

[@anthonyenglish8092]

Like when Heart and Jason Bonham performed Stairway To Heaven when Led Zeppelin were honored. Robert Plant was in tears by the end, both because of the emotion of the song and, near the end of the song, Jason just pointed up to the sky with his sticks like "Look Dad, this is for you."

[@igowillie8792]

It's 2025 and I came back to watch this powerful and beautiful cover of Cher's song. ✨⛓️💚

[@lisaspringer0296]

Just incredible performance

[@rosiered3403]

I never realized how beautiful the lyrics are.

[@lararoostalu9318]

It feels as if he's telling us a story...

[@zcsapo2125]

It so crazy how a slight reworking of a song can you make feel the words more than ever!

[@sitoenativere6511]

Do You love the song dear?❤

[@olecrowey]

the xfactor uk ella henderson composed this version of this song check it out.

[@lararoostalu9318]

@@olecrowey This version was created by Adam Lambert and Michael Orland. It's the fact. Ella's added nothing to it apart from some yodelling.... She should have told us where she's got her inspiration from....maybe from watching the American Idol when Adam performed it first in 2009???

[@jofez27]

Anyone else feel like Adam touched our souls and hearts just now?

[@itsmeJD51]

He's been doing it for 10 years now

[@djjazzy1940]

Absofrickenlutely!!

[@gelcasupanan8194]

From tha 1st day he stepped into the american idol until now

[@queenbutterfly7519]

Yassssss

[@markm.5756]

Just discovered this today - I've watched it 6 times already. Deeply touched and moved.

[@kidowmer]

It's March 2024, & I still love this so much❤

[@lynnfeather8390]

This young man can sing anything. What a blessing he is to the music world.

[@SteveHardie42]

Still here in June 2024, and still believe that this may be the best live performance, ever. ❤

[@roxannerichman3434]

I get goosebumps & practically tear up every time I watch this

[@benjiyang1808]

One of his best live performances, sleepwalker is also perfect.

[@kimberly9754]

It is

[@ThomasElgin]

The best vocal. Period

[@annemcdonough9982]

Simply the best. Adam is such a humble person and has a voice that touches your very soul.

[@myriamjimenez5399]

It’s not only the voice. His facial expressions, his technique, story telling capacity, timing, etc. Adam is a great singer.

[@trevormink6001]

He has a strong theatre background, and it definitely pays off in his performances

[@L2_Impart]

Artist*

[@marijkevanderhaak2902]

Ggggoorfrv

[@ladysarcasm6226]

I watched him live during the Queen world tour and the show was extraordinary! He had big shoes to fit but he never tried to and respectfully made it his own. I'm ao glad I was there to witness it!

[@angelicaplummer7427]

hah that's true. you skated all the way around to not mention his looks. there's no talking to yoo-ooo. he foyn. my gay crush from AI. his talent is disturbingly honed. I'm glad he stuck around.

[@sunkissedbeach]

Adam Lambert moves Cher to tears with her own song that she’s sang hundreds of times, that’s something do you don’t see very often

[@bettymcvey5147]

He is so handsome and sings so you havechills

[@tongchow69]

No he didn't. Were you there?

[@cko1005]

@@tongchow69 You are Nathan Farias . Envious and clueless troll.

[@jazeljazalien6385]

@@tongchow69"nO hE dIdN't. WeRe YoU tHeRe?" its literally in the video you trolling piece of shit.

[@hnslvn]

I love his take on this song so much. I really wish they hadn't put Mary Hart on camera

[@janiceneville4475]

It’s December 2024 I listen to this almost every day.

[@jeandipirro5935]

YES!!!

[@arhenning8740]

One of the best pop performances of this century.

[@monawinn6992]

Of course

[@Annette-h1y]

I just found this a month ago. Have to listen to it everyday

[@francie247]

Why is Adam Lambert so underrated....mans voice is incredible...

[@bayfinest1938]

Because he gay

[@Shanti377]

He's a world class star. I don't think he's underrated somehow. In Northern Europe where I live he's very high rated not to speak about his work with Queen. It might be that is other places other genres are more popular - hip hop, kpop...

[@wheresthechange8012]

Sophie Rachel just bcz he is gay

[@MasiaDe]

you need support his solo music a bit more. Not just his singing "covers"

[@MasiaDe]

@@Shanti377 Correct. I think Asia likes him more than west.

[@terrymitchell7714]

Cher's version is very theatrical with dancers and echo chambers and much more upbeat. Adams version is a ballad and done with only a orchestra and a voice from God. This cover will go down as one of the best of all time by any artist. This is perfection at its finest. I could listen to this a thousand times.

[@djjazzy1940]

It's absolute masterpiece!And ive been watching it several times a day,for about 6 weeks now!

[@yolly2292]

Terry Mitchell amen to that

[@amandanelson3183]

Yesssssssss. What you said!!!!❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

[@torchyswinson7264]

Terry Mitchell Makes me think Cher’s version is awful.

[@jimjim729]

Torchy Swinson Cher’s version was released in the Disco era and was a dance song. This is a theatrical masterpiece where the words and emotion bring you tears. Much better than Cher’s version.

[@dominicojile5740]

The real winner of American Idol

[@jenigalia]

always and forever.

[@nickhodges4150]

There are millions of us that know that is absolutely true.

[@lynnreynolds2115]

He did better by not winning he is a shining star and would have had to give up a year to work for Idol and would have not got the opportunity with Queen i hated that he lost but it was a blessing

[@rodneyhagan9757]

I've been rooting for him since his audition. Still rooting for him. Forever rooting for him. Adam is flawless✨🖤

[@tinpijanec760]

He won in life

[@edwardknoch4987]

It's January 2025, I'm in my 70th year, and this is the FIRST time I'm hearing this??? Feel like I've been living under a rock! And, like Cher, I have both chills and tears!

[@williamcummings3404]

Hey 70. 75 here. Adam remade this song into ballad and it is awesome. And it's better. Cher's original version was a great dance tune (I can attest) but none of us really listened to the words so we didn't know what it was about. Now we do. Agree with you. Chills and tears for both him and her

[@patgriffiths3948]

Hi..I’m 75 and I really love this version…he has a lovely voice.🎼🎼

[@dianesears7115]

This performance by Adam Lambert deserves a Grammy and Emmy nomination.

[@inesmdq4619]

Totally!!!!!!

[@christinelynn8407]

That he's not yet been bombarded with them is mind-blowing Diane. The industry must be walking in its sleep to miss it.

[@hugobalzac5215]

@@christinelynn8407 totally agree

[@odetenogueira1359]

Absolutily

[@celtcwrtr]

well, at this point it could possibly only qualify under the Emmys. gotta be released as a recording to possibly qualify for an award from the Recording Academy. ;)

[@barbaramartin6716]

When I was deciding if I could leave my husband after 25 yrs, I jogged to this song and many others by Cher. It infused me with the strength that I was strong enough. I've been on my own now for 18 yrs and surviving! Thanks

[@Emisnyan]

omg I love that, good for you beautiful human

[@SeraphicRain]

That's it girl!! That's what you do! This song changed my life too. Helped me get the strength to get out of a 5 year abusive relationship. Amazing song!!

[@lisastewart4364]

Fantastic....

[@kateburns8126]

You knew you were strong enough. Best of luck!

[@kateburns8126]

@@EzaVinylAddict With all due respect, not everyone follows a religion nor believes in a bible. Many are perfectly happy and live fulfilling lives. People are different and there's nothing wrong with that.

[@MrSpilleta]

When you make the original singer cry, make her say “whoa” on your high note, and she gives you a standing ovation when it’s over, you’ve reached BOSS Status

[@goodstudentmembersph]

♥️

[@tonyperkins6484]

Chers plastic surgeon should be in jail for wat he has done to her 😢

[@DH-xm3hc]

She doesn't have to get it done ​@@tonyperkins6484

[@rezzac]

THIS. 💯💥🙌

[@MaryettaGraves]

No for real ❤

[@victoreloyvillarraza]

Each time he sings"I don't need you anymore", I feel a kind of sharp blade aproaching to my soul. Thanks Adam

[@morgan1768]

His version of this song is really helping me get through a rough time. God bless this man’s incredible voice.

[@FloriSanchez]

Ohhh, hope you're ok.

[@AranMCRaw]

Hope things get better for you soon. *hug*

[@jamesgillooly1418]

Morgan W hope you get better

[@richardbeals8703]

can't stop listening to this song

[@eridel414]

Stay strong sis

[@Nightflyer720]

One of the most gifted male vocalists of this generation, yet he is still so incredibly underrated. This performance of Believe is everything. Cher was not the only one brought to tears.

[@lynnreynolds2115]

Totally agree So genuine

[@LH-ie3rg]

Adam Lambert is awesome...

[@pwhit59]

He doesn’t need votes. He is cherished by legends who know he’s a winner!

[@CandleLight1974]

One of? The greatest male voice that ever breathed.

[@Nightflyer720]

@@CandleLight1974 I'm not one to casually call singers, movies, songs, etc, the "best." Adam has one of the most dynamic, powerful, and emotive voices of any male singer today. But best male singer of all time? I can't say that. Especially since I grew up listening to Freddie Mercury, Luther Vandross, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, and Elton John, among others. Adam is AT the level of those legendary singers, not ABOVE them. Real talk. The only singer, male or female, I attach the label “best” to is Whitney Houston.

[@beccaantoine2116]

I come back to rewatch this over and over. It’s A MASTERPIECE

[@IreneRose29]

Me too

[@allypally4170]

Me too

[@williamratcliffe7794]

Ditto

[@leonoralee6929]

Me, too!

[@karabowendyratlabala6078]

Me too

[@rickbullock4331]

That man definitely can knock it outta the park. It’s no wonder he was chosen to sing Freddie’s parts in Queen, he’s fantastic.👍👍

[@lydiat4957]

He didn't just sing this song, he WAS the song.

[@EverSoNina]

Facts!!

[@rosemarykapitan3311]

Yes that’s why I loved it He feels what he’s singing and expresses it

[@JohnfromBath]

I quite agree... he was amazing :)

[@saharajordan7980]

Lydia T agree! 💕

[@LianaKivi]

Absolutely agree! He is Fabulous.

[@ChrisMarrin]

I wish he and Jessie J would be appreciated more by mainstream music. In my opinion they are the best vocalists of this generation.

[@lararoostalu9318]

Well, Queen know real talent, they collaborated with Adam and Jessie. Adam's been fronting Queen since 2012 for a reason.

[@heymarey150]

AMEN 🙏

[@reubenstevens5884]

Adam yes, jessie j, in my opinion, still has some growth to do

[@Markyajv]

After watching Jesse J on that Asian Singing Contest I was floored that she is not up there with the likes of the greatest vocalists. Amazing!

[@lararoostalu9318]

@@Markyajv At least Jessie had her music played on UK radio, not sure about the US. I think she's never made it over there.

[@wildheart8283]

Watching Cher, shed tears for her own song, certainly says a lot about Adam, that's for sure

[@littlebaboo]

Tears of an obligated actress. She does this whenever anyone sings her songs!

[@blackqueen2993]

@@littlebaboo And that obligation extends to tweeting about this performance months later and even a year later does it? Grow up, your bitter comments say a lot about you and zero about Adam or his performance.

[@soundcasualty]

Haha right, there's no way she could genuinely be emotional at an event honoring her. The only reasonable explanation must be that she's an actress or a robot. Bravo 🙄

[@joshlaning9085]

That was so moving to say that you know that he pierced right to her soul Just like she does when she sings to us

[@soundcasualty]

@@wildheart8283 I was being sarcastic and responding to Little Baboo's dumb comment. I love Cher! Of course she's emotional.

[@user-eb5kr9sd8f]

Everybody stood up for the man at the end. Adam Lambert should have been the biggest star ever.

[@SadLA18]

Absolutely agree with You 💯💯💯💯💯👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@youcantsingdumass]

The beauty of this performance, in my opinion, is that Adam sang this directly to Cher. There were no other people. We were all just lucky bystanders who got to witness his love letter to her. Brilliant.

[@djjazzy1940]

Well said!!

[@brionyc]

Her reaction really choked me up ☺️ Just beautiful

[@cathyjohnson9043]

James Thweatt. not really. This was a concert

[@hantonoshi]

Exactly.. i can sing . But i ddnt dare do it in front of Cher

[@tomconstance2391]

@@cathyjohnson9043 Nope. It was an award show for those in the performing arts for their lifetime of contributions to American culture. Cher was one of the awardees.

[@glenbo2464]

Not just anyone can bring CHER to tears like that !

[@moodini99]

Especially with that plastic face

[@narmina9277]

moodini99 😂😂😂

[@mayanknegi9167]

@@moodini99 Biiiitttccchhhhh!!!

[@lollypop6577]

moodini99 don’t talk about the queen like that

[@Nessiekitten27]

Not just Cher, he brought me to tears

[@elisamason4836]

And this is why Adam will one day be honored here watching someone cover his songs someday.

[@doloresweatherspoon2727]

The idea gets me excited &👏🥰😊.

[@wendyhoughton]

It should've happened by now.

[@yolandathompson1585]

January 2025, this is better than the original! Masterpiece!! Cher even cried!!

[@wrestlingfreak04]

I love this version so much it makes me cry still

[@musicsavedme]

For those who don't follow Adam or have ever seen him perform, when he takes his ear monitor out, it's about to get real. He's one of the best voices in music today and the fact that he's so underrated makes no sense to me.

[@kathrynsamuelson529]

Could not agree more. I don't know why people sleep on this guy. His talent is unreal. He can sing anything and it's amazing. He is crazy, crazy talented.

[@tanyabell7748]

AAAAAAMEN TO THAT!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@rockyvelasquez7939]

I think we all know why Adam is discriminated against right or wrong what a beautiful piece of music 🎶🤩🙏🏽

[@dch.projects]

Um, underrated? He got picked to sing with Queen. I don't know who's rating you're referring to, but I call that pretty high ratings.

[@BethBrownell]

He took one of the two out and then look out audience, you are about to get wowed in a big way. He basically wowed the entire audience and Cher, herself, in the biggest way possible.

[@sasha07775]

From a recent interview with Cher: Believe earned a new life four years ago, when Adam Lambert radically remade it as a devastating ballad at the ceremony where Cher was awarded a Kennedy Center Honor. “That’s one of the greatest vocal performances of any song by anybody,” she said of Lambert’s take, which has earned over 32m KZbin views. “To recreate it so completely with such a beautiful voice, I just thought, ‘Dude, I’m glad you weren’t around when I was doing this!’”(Forbes) 

[@phsoarez]

Muito bom , ficou perfeito sou brasileiro tenho ouvido absoluto pra música isso tá muito bom mesmo

[@AWong-iy5hc]

He sings with such lovely emotion just incredible nice❤

[@johnmcdonald5594]

Trudat Cher!

[@janeddyottem9020]

Ella Henderson did this 11 years ago ... and her version is mindblowing kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYXFlIJvpsZ4a8k

[@diegowagnerpio9958]

Foi humilde.

[@spacecoastmorris]

This is Adam Lambert at his best. When he reaches and pulls that earpiece out, you know shit's about to get real and raw! Go Lambert, you made Cher cry, in a good way. You are the g o a t.

[@jag-042]

OOOH ABSOLUTELY!❤️

[@michaeljensen4638]

The best.....

[@michaeljensen4638]

The best

[@mankivenon7261]

Pure and rare talent= Adam Lambert.

[@aliciaduncan2383]

"You know when he pulls that earpiece out shots about to get real and raw!" YES!!!!! I absolutely am in awe of his talent.

[@beccas2065]

This is hands down the most beautiful rendition of this song ever!!

[@sk3lut]

he’s so criminally underrated i feel bad for the people who haven’t recognized his talent

[@Soarific]

How is 100m+ views etc on his music videos, 13 million on this one classed as underrated?

[@sk3lut]

Soarific would you also like the point out how old alot of his videos are? In general if you were to ask someone do you like adam lambert or heard of him chances are they dont know who he is, simply just saying how talented he is

[@Soarific]

@@sk3lut Very true I guess, you are right

[@carolhagerty4288]

@@Soarific And that’s not even counting all the millions and millions of views on his fan based channels plus the many more millions and millions with Queen.

[@rodrigoaperales]

Agree

[@AndrewJQueen]

This is the most amazing cover of this song I’ve ever heard! It’s not even a cover. It’s a whole new rendition and I love it. Adam is such an underrated singer!

[@julieeadie3105]

Goosebumps

[@annetteragadio7316]

Kudos my idol❤❤❤

[@petewebb8052]

Oh wow, the ‘real’ Adam Lambert commented 😂

[@ritaatchison5327]

I whole heartedly agree!! He made Cher cry.

[@The22Jeanne]

@@petewebb8052 ⚠no no, no. beware:⚠ these are scammers. ⚠ BTW, Whenever I spot one, I immediately click on the warning flag to help YT with throwing them out of the feed. (I'm just not sure how efficient that is...) I read among the comments that they have already done a number on several unwitting Adam Lambert fans... Be careful. Cheers, Take care. Jen.

[@debrapreyer]

Adam Lambert absolutely deserved that standing O. Even Cher was impressed after hitting that note. Amazing.

[@ariici]

3:09

[@giraffeyvolty8364]

Adam sang that with such deep feelings that it was impossible not to feel the words of that song and no doubt Cher had to think of Sonny...her first love and song writer,music director partner in their music business.. Great Job Adam!

[@lovineveryminuetofit1314]

But we didn't need you to point that out

[@giraffeyvolty8364]

@@lovineveryminuetofit1314 Goad to do it & no charge..YW.. your lucky day! Carry on.

[@valmacclinchy]

@@giraffeyvolty8364 😂❤

[@vickihardiman4768]

Adam Lambert! I saw you at the House of Blues nearly 20? Years ago. I watched you on American Idol. I immediately said, "this is the one to watch'! Aside from being one of the most handsome men in the universe, be it gay or straight, you have the most phenomenal voice, bigger than an angel, brighter than a star. Your sincerity, talent and heart shines through in your music, your singing voice, your soul. Please don't let the trappings of success and the dark side of the music industry and so many of its often greedy characters, spoil your youthful honesty. Ive watched you grow as you embrace your sexuality & creativity. Keep it real Mr. Lambert, you are truly an amazing man with an incredible talent to reach all of us! Thats a hard reputation to live up to & stay on top. Please... stay the course. Thank you for coming into our lives! 🎶 🎵 ❤️

[@erikagolcher1353]

Agree with with your thoughts a 100%

[@sabrinalake8803]

The control he has using his voice is incredible. Every note is on point, the way he can belt the high notes and then pull it back to soft breathy tones. So talented!

[@tanyadennis8961]

I fell in love with this young man on American idol when I first heard his voice he had the baddest voice that ever been on American idol and I'm always being a fan of his no matter what

[@orlandoartuso2460]

He is unbelievable

[@Lexi_Con]

Truth! Always on pitch (even a capella) and in character for the sake of the meaning & emotion of the song. I could tell he was making that breathy part intentionally for effect... Then he repeated it at the end. Such artistry and devotion to his craft! ❤️

[@Riri-oj1zs]

Adam is a star rated vocalist. Definitely in the upper tier of the best male vocalists.

[@charlenecolquhoun2006]

@@Lexi_Con I saw/heard those breaths as well…they were intentional and added to the artistry in his singing. Such amazing vocals. Wow, such talent 💜

[@weatherstormguy229]

it’s so ridiculous to me how underrated he is. he’s a much, much better singer than most of the popular artists nowadays

[@lisajoy7628]

It might be because of his MOUTH. He has no filter..

[@taeadhmin7065]

Totally agree

[@weatherstormguy229]

@@lisajoy7628 what do you mean ?

[@joffreyg7994]

But it happens all around the world. All my favorites artist have not a great career if you compare to big one. But talent > all.

[@69nadyacole69]

because he's gay

[@3teresa31]

What a shame Adam is so underrated. He's in a class where only a few can stand. Outstanding performance!

[@el.c.8858]

people who actually appreciate and know what great vocals are know him, he’s undoubtedly one of the best male vocalists out there

[@lorettatomplait3270]

Yes OUTSTANDING! I've got chills!

[@LH-ie3rg]

Adam Lambert is the best! He has a beautiful and powerful voice and he can sing any musical style!!!!!

[@r4b32t11]

I dont understand why people say he is underrated.. He is recognised all over as an outstanding talent... Adam Lambert is world class and the entertainment industry knows it...

[@brianmccombs1355]

Is he underrated? Not to me. This performance is spectacular

[@mrsmadtux]

I’ve watched this video a million times, but I only just now noticed how starting at 3:29, when the camera zooms out, you can see so many people in the audience wiping tears away from their eyes. ❤😭❤️

[@suerewis2502]

I've watched this over and over. Just as good as the first time!

[@janicecullum1616]

I can watch this a 1000 times and never get tired of it. He’s such an incredible talent. 🥹

[@sandraslocum7348]

Me also janice

[@marygreetis2051]

@@sandraslocum7348 meeee too

[@chrisperry7601]

Amazing Adam

[@sandermandeassis8323]

YEEEES

[@dagnysv3524]

Me also ❤️

[@tinas8308]

I could watch that a hundred times and never get tired of it. So simple, with such ease and perfection.

[@nathanfarias1051]

Liar

[@miramanee5]

Yeah, that's Adam. Love him!

[@jackiemcadams6727]

I agree Tina hes awesome Jackie McAdams Amen

[@jackiemcadams6727]

@@nathanfarias1051 Your a jerk how's your talent ???

[@jackiemcadams6727]

@@nathanfarias1051 amYou have no talent sorry Jackie McAdams Amen

[@michaelarthurdeutrich624]

One guy . One voice. Hundreds of people silently listening What a performance .

[@Abbie-k3u]

Yes he is a beautiful man. You can see his beauty in his eyes. I love him from my soul. I don't breathe until he is finished.

[@elsplace896]

Not moving a muscle. I always come back.

[@intotheunknown1991]

This version of believe Is absolutely stunning ❤ Adam is absolutely phenomenal and that's why he's my favourite male singer ❤ Adam got tears and a standing O from cher herself, now that's an achievement most singers can only dream of

[@noeldeleon4287]

Mama CHER must be proud of him. Like many great vocalists, he's also underrated. Well done to this performance Adam, well done.

[@MasiaDe]

Check his new music: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXjapqt-hZiIr80 Velvet it's out!!

[@rdmname]

if cher is crying and lin manuel miranda is shaking his head in disbelief youre doing everything right

[@rva]

Yep my heart is satisfied with this. What a joy to watch.

[@djjazzy1940]

Come on Rebecca,i wanna watch you annalize this performance!Pretty please!!

[@nathanfarias1051]

Rebecca Vocal Athlete bad taste

[@cerenyldz2754]

@@christianramos6010 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioO2Zat-eJKgp9U

[@alberteinstein4445]

Absolutely!! Great Comment..........👊💜

[@cko1005]

@@nathanfarias1051 GO AWAY Marc Martel impersonator TROLL! Adam is incredible.

[@thomasrobinson5190]

You know when Adam's earpiece comes out, things are about to get real! This guy can sing anything.

[@Sabrineable]

Adam Lambert just proved he knows what the lyrics mean in a song. He was visceral in that delivery. This is a Master's Class in song performance. Well done!

[@marypiver4040]

Job well done!!! What a voice!!!

[@denisefallin8042]

So true. My 80 y/o mom said "he has obviously been thru things in his life by the way he sings" when I played this for her. She recognized the emotion! Incredible

[@MjB12345]

Yes. He really does.

[@mariophilippo2871]

Amazing that’s the ultimate of Adam Lambert !

[@bonniejacquel8511]

What was the device that was in his ear and why do you think he ripped it out? If it’s supposed to help him with the music or the words why bother wearing it when he doesn’t want to or it is distracting him?

[@bijtah]

The person that was able to turn the peppy dance song of Cher into the slow, beautiful song in this video is an absolute genius

[@tracycarroll3070]

Ella Henderson did it 10 years ago

[@Macbob-j6f]

Remembering the American Idol days, this is why Adam was one of the greatest singers that ever appeared on that show. Absolutely brilliant.

[@karen9278]

Throughout all the years of American Idol, Adam Lambert has always been my #1 Pick!!

[@Macbob-j6f]

@ agree with you.

[@catamia123]

⁠and Sawyer Fredericks and Phillip Phillips too

[@galaxyguardians-tp6up]

Its 2025 and still cant get enough of this performance! BRAVO!!!

[@Hello-rx5rj]

he took his earpiece out with so much confidence.

[@frhwebmaster]

He also left the right one in. many singers do this so they can hear the room. Great Tribute to Cher!

[@sh1nyarm0r]

I think you only need it at the beginning to make sure you tune yourself, then trust your muscle memory the rest of the performance. He is grat performer, like to see more of his live performances in the future.

[@queenforaday5306]

@@sh1nyarm0r If you haven't already seen/heard his live studio sessions performances of Closer To You and Superpower from his album Velvet, find them here on youtube. They're both stunning.

[@happymichieworriah8881]

Wow to be natural..yes and even after seeing many

[@lydiat4957]

He's confident and strong without being cocky. Which equates to charming.

[@terryallen5328]

The guy has one of the best voices I’ve ever heard in the past 50 years. I was brought up on 70’s & 80’s metal and when sings that stuff he is untouchable.

[@YaoiHoshi]

Adam is criminally underrated! What a voice he has.

[@cko1005]

Adam Lambert is phenomenal! No doubt.

[@lunafringe10]

My problem, the memory has left me

[@lunafringe10]

I liked „a whole lotta love „ at the beginning of his career

[@rany_bttb]

He's incredible.

[@mxnolis]

Cher’s reaction is priceless. Those tears, and his big last note... perfect.

[@tablameister]

This is a brilliant arrangement and performance.

[@mewho5251]

When you can bring a legend like Cher to tears with a rendition of her song..you are in fact heading to become a legend yourself

[@waltkowalsky8232]

Cher singing on this song that she don't cry. Lambert change this.

[@MahevashShaikh]

Yes 💗

[@edwardseward3696]

So YES

[@arifsyarifuddin287]

My thoughts exactly!

[@Sandra-vi8ob]

That lefty b..... is no legend

[@Larry-y2i]

It Is March 2024 And I Am Still Listening To This Masterpiece, I Am With You.*

[@joehohmann6015]

You hit the nail on the head...MASTERPIECE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Dragonlass68]

❤April 2024.

[@JeffreyTrainGuy6759]

Just amazing, for about the 50th time ❤️❤️❤️

[@tsukhaal]

June 2024 still here.

[@annestep6741]

sept 2024

[@rickkirby2753]

I'm a straight guy. I love this guy. He has a lot of class. This is what a parent gets when they love their kid for who they are. I listen to this everyday since I broke up. Man, he really knocked it out of the park. Parents love your kids...something like this just may be your net result. I loved Cher's version many years ago. I love this one just as much. I'm stressing that we love our kids. We need it.

[@ItsShahrzadG]

Well said Rick!

[@rickkirby2753]

@@ItsShahrzadG thank you Shahrzad.

[@phoebesmom]

I couldn’t have said it better ❤️

[@Twinkle-re2eb]

Beautiful comment! My husband also loves Adam

[@timcongram95]

each individual & beautiful in their own way.

[@ThatGirl-ku5dq]

Love Adam and Cher! I bet she loved this.

[@billv1072]

I used to think that Adam was very lucky to have landed that amazing gig with Queen. But now I'm starting to think that the other members of Queen are the lucky ones.

[@sasha07775]

I think they are both lucky that they found each other.

[@vickiewiseman7112]

Ditto

[@pixiedustgirl13]

I was going to say the same thing.

[@Lizalotte]

And they know it, and often express it😊

[@JJuliaSmile]

I can't get over the fact that he sang "I don't need you anymore" four times completely different. With more conviction every time he repeated it. This man is just amazing🤯

[@lararoostalu9318]

Genius vocalist.

[@danzigqeen]

Girl, yes.. 😍🖤

[@ericacruz8261]

That part really emotional 🥺

[@jacksonaguilar1998]

That suppose to be deep? That's how song should go. Nothing genius about it really.

[@karluvito]

@@jacksonaguilar1998 this is a perfect example of bitterness and jealousy. And what have you achieved in life, sir? If I may ask?

[@williamfaile9454]

This is absolutely phenomenal. I'm literally speechless. As a pianist.....the majority of my work over the decades has been writing arrangements of cover tunes.....basically turning popular songs into piano solos. I have NEVER seen anyone interpret a song this well in my life! While I have never particularly been a fan of Adam Lambert.....I had a lot of respect for him for the work he'd done with Queen. But I never expected something like this from him. This is musical and vocal perfection. I've never seen anything quite like it. Hats off and mad respect for Adam and thank you for this gem of a performance.

[@marilynghiotti6539]

🎉 unbelievable performance!😊

[@sharonolsen6579]

agree 100 %

[@slimtee2]

Alright now! You done said it all. Yes! Adam is exactly everything you said about his talent. Hats off to your analysis of his performance.

[@paulastapleton9072]

Check out Adams 'Closer to you'. One of his own songs, the vocals are stunning. 💜

[@1234ru1]

The arrangement is very special here! Who is the author actually?

[@mebeddow17]

Adam's rendition of Cher's song gives me goosebumps each and every time I listen to it - which I have well over 100s of times!! Unbelievable, stunning performance!

[@jimberlanti]

He really honored her. Her entirety. And she felt it. The whole audience and we did too. Making an artist’s song your own is a very high level of flattery

[@williamdrake9864]

To see Cher herself shed a tear at how beautiful this was. That is probably the best compliment in the world. This was fantastic.

[@doloresweatherspoon2727]

This morning 🌄 I shed tears of happiness. In a 2020 interview, Roger Taylor said he wanted Adam Lambert to sing It's A Kind of Magic🎩 It finally happened year 2022. Yes, I cried.

[@doloresweatherspoon2727]

C KZbin Video of QUEEN and Adam Lambert Rhapsody Tour in Italy. Adam Lambert sang Nessun Dorma.

[@andrewp5760]

I’ve watched this video so many times and it’s just incredible, Adam really took the lyrics on and portrayed them exactly how Cher meant them beyond the pop ballad it is. Just watch the look on Reba McEntire’s face and it tells you everything, the queen of country listening so intensely to the story he’s telling. Adam commanded that room and showed Cher that not only he respected her music but her artistry

[@johnjames5882]

Same here. Watched it many times

[@lyndamoore8134]

Amen ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@kellen5545]

Same here! I keep coming back at least once or month or so.

[@kjmax1068]

And me. He is such a special beautiful artist he hits the soul

[@greenbrown7776]

I love your comment @andrewp5760

[@lindalane7601]

There are no words for this man's voice! A gift from God to all of us!

[@peggylarue7824]

I’ve watched this numerous times, Adam Lambert is phenomenal.

[@laurieshay3565]

So many times!!!!

[@ForeverInLuvRA]

Agree. This is brilliant!

[@tuto108]

Did you see everyone jump to their feet to give Adam the standing ovation he so richly deserved. Love you, Adam!!!!

[@richardshultis9626]

Amazing. One of the best live performances ever.

[@paulcanaday-elliott9834]

I love how every face in the audience that the camera turns to is completely mesmerized or wrapped up in this performance. Like many other commenters here, I also return to this performance every once in awhile. It’s just stunning.

[@pete36z]

Yes, the entire audience was in complete awe of his performance. I’m a musician and I’m 58, I think he may have the best voice I have ever heard !!!

[@nurbya]

I just found this and now I have joined the gang! He can basically sing the 2 repetetive verses as many times as he wants n I swear each one sounds different from the other..

[@loriclark5491]

Even Cher was moved

[@dereld17]

Like the stuff he does with Queen he always puts his own style to the performance . I am convinced . Adam Lambert is outstanding

[@TheNeworleanswoman]

Before I watched this I had just checked Adam out singing Mad World on Idol! Hauntingly beautiful! He’s a talented guy! And he came in second that year on Idol!

[@RAYJAGAN]

One of the greatest of live performances ever..

[@ybannieto8155]

Beyond AMAZING. No one will ever sing it better than this cover

[@narjes4734]

Yes.true👌

[@godfrieza9924]

@@vladimirsanchezgarci nope, Adam lambert did it first in his AMERICAN IDOL debut. U can check

[@heshamkashi]

Ella Henderson made the words hit 10x harder with her version...untouchable

[@ybannieto8155]

@@heshamkashi she was more upbeat about her version at least to me. Don’t get me wrong she did amazing but Adam had that room mesmerized

[@cko1005]

@@heshamkashi Why are you here??? There is no version of Ella! This version belongs to Adam Lambert. She just imitated. Adam is a phenomenal singer and can sing any music style. Also, Adam is a Showman.

[@annabellarenninger7142]

Adam should get an award for that performance.

[@RandomGuy-ne9rd]

I think Cher's tears said and did more for Adam than any award could have. But I agree, award warranted, and I think, granted here.

[@alanfizzypop9607]

yes as a talentless prat who got lucky on a shit show

[@Dragonlass68]

​@@alanfizzypop9607who is talentless? Adam Lambert is the only one with incomparable artistry on AIS8 in 2009. Adam Lambert has been singing since he was a child..with 5 successful solo career Albums and as Queens frontman for over 10years.

[@ginnyromano1754]

🙏🙏👏👏👏👏

[@CarolWhite-ow4jk]

Should be awarded

[@Champa5]

One of the greatest live performances that I have ever seen. Every single person in that room was hypnotized.

[@kien0407]

Except that couple having a chit chat session while he is singing :D

[@danielc9774]

Oct 2024 and this tribute to Cher still slaps. When Adam about to hit all the notes around 1:12 😏 what a talent

[@alisonmarquez6520]

Dua could never

[@SabrinaMBowen]

Cher, brought to tears, by a remake of her own song... THAT is how you know you're amazing Adam!

[@tracycarroll3070]

Ella Henderson did it 10 years ago

[@ekk2178]

Adam’s version gave this song a totally different meaning, so beautiful 💜

[@greg.pridgen85]

Facts

[@michalpopovic9258]

Eirida K Ella henderson was first

[@ekk2178]

Michal Popovic her version didn’t catch me too much tbh

[@itsmeJD51]

@@michalpopovic9258 pls get your facts straight ella's version was inspired by adam lambert's interpretation of this song on american idol in 2009

[@itsmeJD51]

@@jackjones1320 nope. Adam lambert's version 2009 in american idol

[@brianflanagan2564]

I happened upon this video by accident . My musical tastes vary widely, and they never included Adam. This beautiful man, and his beautiful voice , created something so special that night for those people. I've never looked at a performance this way. I'm a 60 year old happy father and husband . But I can't stop looking at and listening to this man sing his heart out . This performance literally . Just heart-warming.

[@rorytaylor1552]

❤ totally agree

[@kc4515]

Check out Who wants to live forever Queen + Adam Lambert live at Isle of Wight

[@veronicamatchett8227]

I think you will be hooked on Adam, like I am, if you watch a video of him singing 'SOAKED' in 2010, following American Idol during his "Glam Nation Live" tour, in Indianapolis. The audience is mesmerized ! it's about a very lonely person, going out to a bar hoping to meet someone, and does ! they go home together - now listen to Adam sing "SOAKED"

[@cheryljaffe3867]

I agree, I cannot stop watching it. I’m in the same age group as you and he is not somebody that’s ever been on my radar. I am absolutely blown away by this performance. Even though it’s a song about heartbreak, it makes me incredibly happy to watch this performance. I’m so thankful he did this and I think the world needs to see it.

[@galemckiddy5120]

I didn't realize that his voice was this beautiful! What a wonderful, heartfelt tribute! I old love to hear him sing more songs like this!

[@VioletFS]

One of the most underrated vocalist of our time. Perfection.

[@erikagolcher1353]

Adam is not underrated, is the frontman of Queen

[@kapp8465]

He is truely amazing

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

I don't think he is "under rated" at all

[@doloresweatherspoon2727]

Actually, most singers are overrated. Adam Lambert is a PHENOMENAL Artist/Vocalist.

[@annabellarenninger50]

Absolutely

[@Try95th]

He's actually one of the few artists who often sound even better live than in the studio recorded.... AutoTune ain't got nothing on him lol

[@JellyKelly_7_7]

He will be a great artist. Go for that, Adam !👍

[@imaretromillenial1990]

Sara Shirakawa that’s funny because Cher’s original version was the first song to use autotune and set the trend for using that tech gimmick.

[@lizzie6433]

@ Kelly Kelly - he is already a great artist.

[@mankivenon7261]

Adam Lambert is not great. He is incredible!!!!👍

[@SadaG11]

Im so happy this is on the streaming services!! At least Amazon

[@WellaCalix23]

It's September 2022 and I'm still listening to this masterpiece. Who's with me?

[@doloresweatherspoon2727]

💕me💞

[@shoegal7]

Right here.

[@carolhagerty4288]

@@shoegal7 Me too. Always coming back ❤

[@kayblock-bourghs8285]

I'm back listening to it on November 13, 2022. 💙

[@doloresweatherspoon2727]

@@kayblock-bourghs8285 so am I and friends.😍

[@mysteriouscyn5405]

This is timeless! Adam's version touched my soul deeply. Listening in 2024.

[@d0zer209]

Adam Lambert is sooo underrated! Great vocalist and performer.

[@erikagolcher1353]

How the frontman of Queen for a decade is underrated?

[@lizzydeni]

After this rendition, I can’t believe I heard every single word like it was the first time, and understood the true meaning of the song! This is an Anthem for starting over!!! wowwwww

[@tracyjohnson1922]

I cant agree more- I hate the cher version but its like I am hearing it for the first time.

[@bobbybrown221-vh1]

He stole it from Ella Henderson. She's 10 times the singer.

[@blackqueen2993]

@@bobbybrown221-vh1 I see another one who doesn't bother to get their facts straight, he didn't steal anything he created the slow version in 2009 with Michael Orland, well before Ella performed it.

[@suzannecharnes7723]

Absolutely agree. Insanely awesome!

[@TheLambertLover]

@@bobbybrown221-vh1 First of all, she stole it from Adam who sang it in 2009. If she's 10 times the singer, why did she finish 6th and never became a world-wide star? How come she couldn't headline a tour outside the UK? How come her last album didn't chart in the UK while Adam's did?

[@shannonbell9894]

It's rare that a cover stands up against the original, but wow, this does. He is such a phenomenal singer.

[@ton284]

Cher showed how could she never be more proud of adam. He absolutely touched her heart on how he sang her iconic song with all of the emotions😮😊❤

[@sharmangalloway7]

In 2008 I lost my oldest son in an accident,in January 2009 this young man came on my tv and really helped me heal, helped me keep it together by his gorgeous voice,his spirit and his love for music. Now I come back again in the worst of times as so many innocent people are dying. Bless you Adam for the music and for being a caring person,a class act.

[@monicawilson3734]

Shared this with you my friend..

[@yourfavoriteoompaloompa139]

Sharman Galloway 💜💜💜💜💖💖💖💖💖

[@ED-mj4cu]

Sorry for your lost im glad AL could help you heal.

[@kayakmermaid]

This man healed me from a deep depression. He gave me my life back. Read fan reports. You will find 100s if not 1000s of people feel the same way.

[@yusrilanwar3612]

@@kayakmermaid hey susie I'm thinking the same way too, he's voice is Calming me

[@Leiflvr]

He didn't just sing that, he performed the SHIT out of it.

[@HorizonMelt]

Yes! Killer performance.

[@BingeWatching-zj1mp]

Agree

[@michaelblair7141]

That is a HUGE reason I LOVE to watch him sing!! He PERFORMS that way on ALL of his songs.

[@liliangomes7658]

Today's popular singers sound awesome in studio and mediocre in live. While this guy sounds amazing in studio recording but phenomenal live

[@cathysolis2971]

Definitely

[@thorium222]

Everyone in the room knew right there and then that they were experiencing greatness.

[@KaronBurlage]

I could listen every day he is phenomenal