Adam Lambert - Whataya Want From Me on American Idol stage

AMAZING AS ALWAYS :)

[@PiazzaGurl]

What’s crazy, his voice is even better NOW. That’s how good he really is.

[@austinshirk6992]

His voice is incredible. I've never heard anyone with a better voice than him, and I don't expect to ever hear one. It sucks that he's not as popular as he deserves to be.

[@jamrodgers121]

Magnus Lewis because all of those singers don't touch Lambert's vocal abilities.

[@johnturnbull9523]

Austin Shirk yes i agree ,, i get mad because i also think adam is the best vocalist thats ever lived. but people seem to prefer lesser talent , the charts are full of ,, very average singers ,, to anybody who reads this , WATCH ADAMS PERFORMACES ON IDOL 2009 , AND WITH QUEEN LATELY , INCREDIBLE MAN ,,

[@DoubleNoddy]

John Turnbull adam is really good but dont compare freddy mercury with him ....

[@johnturnbull9523]

there is no comparison , adams vocals are superior ,

[@TheByulinthesky]

+John Turnbull I respect your opinion ... But Freddy is Way Way Waaaay superior...

[@ketorising81]

Adam Lambert not winning this season is one of life’s great mysteries.

[@lostboi1730]

They Shelfed Him because he came out as gay towards the end of that season .

[@haneenrifai3729]

Best thing to ever happen to American Idol!

[@Darklilith30]

He is one of the very few that will be remembered when it comes to AI. The only one that wasn't a winner.

[@amjuleskarlagonzales4663]

Kelly Clarkson and Adam Lambert are the King and Queen of American Idol.

[@joleneannturner7785]

I agree with you.

[@joefromfamilyguy507]

Phillip Phillips was good too I think he choose family over his music career which is too bad he made amazing songs

[@LoyalToTheFacts]

Agreed

[@theleikkuri]

"Yeah I brought lasers!" That man is the most adorable, stunning creature to walk this Earth.

[@xxxkama7xxx]

I've never heard a male voice like that in my entire life. And I've heard Mercury, Plant, Cornell, Perry, Vedder, Tyler and much more. There's something about this man's voice that impresses me even more.

[@MichelleLaunderville]

Cause he can sing anything😮

[@artchickification]

I just love this guy. Voice, showmanship, looks, emotion, he has got it all.

[@GyariSan]

Adam Lambert, even if his style and music didn't suit your taste there was no denial that he was the best American Idol ever. Recording is something else completely different, American Idol at the end of the day is a live performance show to entertainment audiences, and no one till this day on the show come remotely close to Adam Lambert as a live performer. There's a reason why the band Queen wants to do so many shows with him, it's simply because he's an unmatched electrifying performer with ridiculous vocal abilities (possibly technically the best ever celebrity singer)

[@HerondalesAngel]

so very well said ☺

[@deborahguido1459]

you are so right!

[@bridgetgibson3012]

Spot on!

[@godfrieza9924]

He’s The Rock of music industry 😤

[@morganalanussy]

Could not have spoken better. The best of all participants in the american idol of all time.

[@TigerSharkJax]

Adam Lambert is such a awesome and handsome singer ever

[@judybegan3066]

I will NEVER understand why Adam didn’t win, so unfair, he was the BEST

[@melithemeli]

I heard it's because people didn't like the fact that Adam is gay or something

[@jondunmore4268]

Because he was gay. Simple as that. America is gutless... Yet, no better way than saying F-YOU to Idol (and all those gutless voters) than returning and performing one of your OWN hits!

[@Gm-ph9zn]

He was the Best,

[@Gm-ph9zn]

He is a star he is an artist!❤

[@josephinevargas2998]

The lasers and smoke are so trippy together. I actually stopped watching American Idol after he lost...

[@keetahbrough]

HE LOST??!!!! 😲😲😲

[@kimmikaguya1199]

I would have loved to see the judges reaction to his song and his album.

[@jud6816]

Kimmi Kaguya yeah and how they regret they turned him down XD

[@joeytampos4366]

2019'still coming back for you

[@CrazyAshRed]

he didnt need to win. hes awesome!!

[@bfyee]

His live singing is so great....

[@cathyhiles7635]

Adam is drop dead gorgeous. Love watching him sing. Never a dull moment.

[@janaimes4070]

Yes!!

[@sharonm.6413]

This video should be a training tool for all contestants in singing reality shows. Incredible.

[@keetahbrough]

This guy is amazing. A best talent of the younger generations, here.

[@cko1005]

Yes. Adam Lambert is amazing.

[@AVBsicfan]

he is fucking fabulous !!!!

[@Ayra654]

I love how Adam Lambert always shows emotion in all of his live performances.... (: We all love you GLAMBERT FOREVER!

[@axir0]

I love how he starts out slow!! It's really pretty! Just like everything he sings!!

[@joannamorelli2700]

He is the best by far of any male vocalist. His range is unattainable by any other vocalist. Not to mention how attractive he is and is such a good person. Thank you Adam. God bless you ❤

[@musicalsoul1093]

"YEAH I BROUGHT LASERS!!" he's too damn cute.

[@tierneydiggens]

He is the best...a lovely man and fabulous performer!

[@TigerSharkJax]

Soooooooo true

[@Clara-jz3yv]

He is **** AMAZING!!!💕❤️❤️❤️

[@academicmaniac4456]

The contestants on the side watching this are all probably like: Thank God he's not in this year's Idol....

[@xentafy]

Adam has come so far. He is working on his 3rd album and front Queen on tour this summer. Can't wait for the tour and the next album!!

[@esclad]

I'd kill for his singing ability. I love this rendition of the song.

[@barbarabryant9937]

Well it’s HIS song 😮💙😎

[@ashleawatts5854]

Adam has a great voice

[@dakotabeam9966]

I was there it was so awesome love Adam Lambert

[@sharonm.6413]

Did u know that Drew Carey was in audience he came just to see Adam perform. I saw a clip of him standing up b4 Ryan even announced Adam.

[@evanes3509]

I didn't even know he was on American idol, I just heard his song on the radio and was like damn, that's a good song, then I heard a comment on American idol and was like no way

[@dvda1987]

I say what the judges said, he should make an album with Slash. He was awesome with Satisfaction and Whole Lotta Love.

[@deborahtorres276]

Wow! Amazing Adam with a voice that's so addicting. I'm obsessed for sure.He is a gorgeous guy to watch. Beautiful all around guy.😊😘💜❤️💕😘

[@susanlangsjoen8267]

I've been in love with him since the day I saw him with queen I'm 67 years old and no one Topps this man on my chart. I wanted to go see him in San Francisco but none of my friends would go it was my bucket list thing to do, and I never get tired of seeing him he is the most awesome man❤❤❤❤❤

[@Glambert3256]

Best performance of Season 9!!! I love Adam so much!

[@olgazfischer383]

Why hasn’t Adam Lambert won any music awards? He is so deserving of winning these music honors! He has an amazing voice and can perform any song making it his own. Good-looking, too! God bless you, Adam!

[@lamvu1994]

Such a good live performer

[@ShelleyOurian]

What a spiritual, out-of-body experience this performance was for me! I think Idol went downhill after Adam took his glitter with him.

[@stefanietyler-divine9594]

Adam lambert best contestant on American idol EVER💯. What a sensational voice and so gorgeous 😍

[@paigelivesay2977]

Adam Lambert was my childhood crush. I remember watching this on TV and the entire time I was like 😧🤤 I was like I LOVE THIS MAN

[@erikagolcher1353]

My crush has last 11 years

[@banditva8040]

Everybody knows America got this one wrong.....................

[@golittleperson]

bandit va But like Daughtry - I think he has probably had a better career not winning.......

[@JasonTankard]

I totally agree he probably did better coming runner up. Not locked in to their contracts ect.

[@psychandtheology]

I heard it was actually on purpose so he'd be free to choose his own contract and not be tied down. Coming in 2nd was actually better for his career overall.

[@mayorbloomburg]

He’s really not that great though. He’s ok but I think the controversy carried him further than his actual talent.

[@DarkAngel-ow1ck]

“Baby, you’re beautiful” is the perfect summary of Adam ❤

[@adamlambboy8332]

That was a great performance, I didn't even know he could hit those notes. Wow.

[@adamlambboy8332]

***** Of course not. Look at my profile picture, does it look like I've never heard him sing?

[@jud6816]

AdamLambboy he is not human XD

[@bfyee]

Adam is the heart of America.................

[@gregoryjames5873]

This performance changed my life

[@alyj1719]

He is absolutely beautiful!!! I love him

[@davidbroughall3782]

Adam Lambert ruined American Idol for me. No one who came after him could live up to that.

[@tammyramey]

Adam was the BEST ever on Idol. I mean, my personal favorites were Elliot Yamin and Melinda Doolittle. I thought they were great, had beautiful vocals, and matched my musical style. However, Adam was a STAR the moment he walked onto the stage. He has 'it'. I love him. He should have won for his year. I think the person who comes a very distant second for me for best ever was probably Chris Daughtry. He wasn't my favorite personally, and I don't follow his genre of music much, but I think he had 'it' as well. None, though, better thatn Adam. I can't judge Kelly Clarkson (I LOVE her now, though), because I wasn't watching when she appeared on the show.

[@bethroettger2136]

I was just thinking that

[@compDict19]

because of his voice , his unique voice made him unique , his voice quality sounds like a electric guitar.

[@camylicious]

I think last seasons Caleb Johnson are up there with Adam though. They aren't comparable, but they are both great and awesome performers who really both knew how to give an entire show and not just perform a good song.

[@compDict19]

Camilla Hedberg no , you're wrong , adam can reach a high tone , and he was also a good singer.

[@roxannerichman3434]

No matter his version, and I love how this 1 started, I always get chills with this song

[@carltahutchinson42]

He is one in a million or as Sir Brian May says.....A gift from God 🎉❤😊

[@dutchmiami]

I love Adam......he is soooooo fucking amazing and fantastic

[@susanlangsjoen8267]

Absolutely nobody is going to be Adam Lambert.. no one can beat him!!!!!!!🎉

[@tiaranugroho196]

2021 here...

[@jayenlongno7656]

✋

[@emmanuelzanders1746]

On of the best performance on idol. It wasn’t just his vocals, his stage presence was amazing. Just an legendary performance

[@peppygurl7044]

I would love to see him live one day.

[@TheAnimeloverartist]

like it, like it, like it, like it, like it, like it!! I love you Adam!!

[@olgazfischer383]

His voice gives me the goosebumps-he’s that damn good!

[@niamhred2055]

OMG OMG ITS HIM YAY I YOUR FAN ADAM

[@janetpierce676]

Still awesome to see!!!!!!! Adam made that season the best!!!

[@sylviasansbury4061]

I wish he still looked like this Now, he is so handsome.

[@HbuhS_L]

He does look amazing !!!!!!!

[@2BAlive100]

One of my absolute favorite performances of WYWFM!!! He nailed it and I remember crying and jumping up and down watching this live because he was still in the aftermath of the AMA shit and I was just SOOOOOO fkin happy he did SO well!!!

[@icyanketje]

Adam is simply a God

[@marissasmoment3711]

I don't understand how he didn't win that year I kind of felt he was robbed out his win. His voice is magnificent, extraordinary, and just plain damn amazing 😊

[@lisaballantyne7655]

I agree! Nothing against Kris Allen but Adam is a true entertainer in every sense of the word and when he finished the show as the runner up I was completely shocked!

[@nomadblack1776]

Ironically these talent-based shows rarely ever pick a winner strictly on talent, which is sad. I don't resent Adam not winning entirely because Kris is actually really good too. But I will never get over The Voice and Jeff Gutt losing to that stupid Florida couple just because they had a cute story even though he was miles ahead of them in talent.

[@nomadblack1776]

Besides, a soft victory for Adam is that (so far) he's had better longevity than Kris.

[@MariaGolay]

Love him!!!! I still can not believe he did not win.... Well, he sure showed them, didn't he??????

[@hemmet220]

The lighting designer did an incredible job here.

[@Thatguytookmyname]

"There's someone on the stage they're excited about!" :)

[@susiervelez7463]

Looking back and seeing him now you can see how he was so nervous now he owns The stage

[@LH-ie3rg]

Adam Lambert is the best!!!!! Always!!!

[@sweetfourglambert6129]

Awesome! I still have my copy on my PVR !!! Love it.

[@jenniferwisdom8913]

I’m so glad you exist for my sons to see

[@liuxgirl]

God i love this guy!!!

[@mankivenon7261]

Adam Lambert is the Best! He has a wonderful voice.

[@XTheJayJayX]

just gotta to love him and that performance as amazing!!! ur PERFECT Adam

[@LuvsDebbie]

Love revisiting this video. This was Adam's best performance returning to AI. Love him !!

[@agneselliott8092]

My favorite artist❤

[@luzsimone5000]

greetings from Argentina

[@proudkiwi7641]

Adam Lambert was a good part of my 2009/2010 life. So many memories to his idol audition, this song and his other song if I want you

[@234JUDI]

EPIC !! Who sings like that live ? His voice is out of this world !!

[@sm4895]

Great voice & perfect hair!

[@cko1005]

Adam Lambert is 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@marceladesiodewit3482]

Absolutely brilliant Adam Lambert!!!

[@keelyzee]

Men with guy-liner. HOT!! HOT!! I never tire of this man and his videos and tunes. He is a gift.

[@annikahailey]

Thats the kind of perfomance that captures you and takes you to a different place. for those few minutes i forgot about my problems.

[@jaceymarytan2588]

Love you adam!! Yur the best

[@jonathanocampo8116]

2020 and I am still here for you Adam! 💘

[@cko1005]

Me too!!!!!

[@HashbeanSC2]

I remember watching this the night it aired

[@234JUDI]

Vocals to die for !!

[@VeezyFF]

Why he doesn't have 100millions views in youtube, 10000 Grammys and nominees for his EPIC talent ?!! He's a REAL Singer ! But fuckin shit named Bieber is more popular than him...it's just unfair to him..he doesn't earn all attention what he deserves...it's sad cuz of our crazy geberation's choises -__- but for me HE'S THE BESTEST OF THE BEST, my big love for him can't compare with all biebers 14yrs old fans...ADAM WE LOVE U, U DA BEST *_________*

[@ethereality21]

Oh yesss well said!!

[@BrixStudio]

Totally agree. He could sing anything great.

[@erikagolcher1353]

Talented and gorgeous.

[@LeBaggeLady]

OMG that voice, I am mesmerized ...

[@nonaegepanhaesso]

oh my God. I love him. He's AMAZING!!!

[@joeyu6708]

i wish they didnt have all that smoke covering his beautiful face

[@sharonm.6413]

The night he performed this on AI I was screaming like a crazy person. One neighbor called to see if I was okay they thought I was being murdered. WWFM will always be my favorite single from both albums. So glad Pink wrote it.

[@yaniracedeno7076]

No hay un artista mejor que él en la actualidad. Excelente vocalista.

[@melissagrimes9546]

I want his voice. I just love it!!!!

[@jud6816]

its like im watching the most perfect performance singing voice of the world

[@angelmaria3579]

Absolute Perfection! 🙏🌹🌠

[@MonelxD123]

He is only my ! love him 4 ever !

[@adelafrydrychova1936]

I love him

[@sharonm.6413]

Did anyone notice that Drew Carey ws the guy standing up when Ryan ws introducing Adam's performance. He came just to see Adam perform.