Vocalist Reacts to Queen & Adam Lambert | The Show Must Go On (O2 London 2018)

[@mindykubat4232]

Adam is absolutely the best. With or without Queen his live performances are beyond amazing. Thanks! 👍❤️✌️

[@camillep3631]

they opened the Oscar ceremony in 2019, they freaking blew the roof off

[@leoblueyes]

Adam Lambert Sleepwalker from Glam Nation is unbelievable ❤️❤️

[@chadtarver3301]

Freddie never got to perform this song live. And this was an absolutely stunning performance. The way he did that run at the end was orgasmic to the ear.

[@diananik7953]

My craziest trips around Europe were to see this extraordinary vocalist, most often with Queen. His voice live is a kind of magic: strong, expressive, resonant, stunning...

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

🎶 It's a kind of magic 🎵

[@Penbrooksown]

My mum and my sisters saw this guy live. Said he’s one of the best live singers out there!

[@JameAndy-nd5vp]

I’ve been fortunate enough to see Adam solo and with QAL. Adam is even better live and my absolute favorite vocalist. Thanks for this! Loved your comments.

[@Elisa-lw9kk]

Totally Agree, Really Nice Guy too❤❤❤

[@hsmith1180]

he always looks so effortless you forget what amazing things he's doing

[@cyndiebain]

I absolutely adore, Adam !!! He is also, so kind, gorgeous and the greatest voice !!!

[@michellepotter9541]

I've been to two of his solo concerts and once with Queen. Amazing live performances!

[@judithwilson3561]

To hear this live is incredible, his vocals are beyond belief. This and Who Wants to Live Forever take the most singing for him. He sometimes drops this one if he feels his voice isnt 100%. It gives me goosebumps to hear it.

[@anniek4919]

What’s so insane is this isn’t even one of his best performances of this song. Adam is by far my favorite vocalist- no one has a voice like that - and more than that, he always adds so much emotion. I just love him!! Thanks for reacting! Hello to all my fellow Glamberts

[@einnanoslen]

Do you happen to know of any specific performances that you enjoyed more than this one? I just want to go watch them if possible! 🤗

[@janulake]

Adam is phenomenal! ❤❤❤ He has no competition! He can sing the entire Queen catalogue in his sleep, as Brian said.

[@hahatoldyouso]

I'm OBSESSED with Adam's voice... POWER

[@lindashaw4259]

They are smazing!! Saw them in Atlanta in 2023

[@lauraled1davis565]

Do you a great favor and really listen to all of Adam’s music, it will blow your mind! Just greatness!

[@yvrkid7070]

Saw QAL in 2019 and loved it. Adam has a such a pure voice. Never sounds strained. He had opera training as well and when Queen toured Italy he wanted to sing Nessun Dorma. He sings it beautifully. You should react to that as well. Stunning.

[@gypsylaine4515]

Adam is absolutely amazing! That voice!! He fits perfectly with Queen and is carrying on Freddie's legacy!

[@CrazyMaryJo]

AL has a stage musical background before American Idol. His high school vocal coach honed his diction and his projection.

[@denisemarcucci2670]

you can only help train someone who can sing....not everyone can and not many like him

[@CrazyMaryJo]

@@denisemarcucci2670 I concur 👍

[@karinaflores28]

Best vocalist on Earth !!!!! Love Adam !

[@ravanne3746]

This song always destroys me because it was on Freddie's last album with Queen and it always felt like he was saying goodbye to his fans. He was already dying when he sang it and I cannot listen to it without crying. Only Adam has been able to do this magnificent song justice. It's such a wonderful tribute to the absolute brilliance of Queen's music and song writing.

[@kathrynnisse5105]

This gives me goosebumps every time I hear Adam sing this❤

[@erikagolcher1353]

Adam live is extraordinary is like you feel it in your bones, is so powerful and strong. Adam charisma is like a magnet that pull you and he is simply stunning....

[@tammymoseley1348]

I love that, in addition to being a phenomenal technical singer, he has the unique ability to dominate the stage, blend seamlessly into the group, and vanish into smoke to allow Brian, Roger, and the video moments of Freddie to shine.

[@georgiacoombes699]

Fabulous reaction,thank you Charlie! I was fortunate enough to see them live in Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 in 2020, best concert ever. My only wish is to see them one more time. I do hope you get to experience their show, it is beyond compare. I adored Freddie but Adam is the only singer who can take the role of the lead singer & do it justice without imitating Freddie, thank you again, greetings from Australia.

[@bethharlow4681]

I was lucky enough to see QAL live twice last fall and it actually took 24 hours to really wrap my brain around what I experienced! Brian's genius, Adam's unbelievable vocal ability to elevate these songs, and the band's confidence in him to honor Freddie but be himself was surreal. You should see vids from the last year or so now that he has gotten comfortable in the songs... 1:33

[@ellenw391]

I couldn't agree more. I only saw them once, but it still blows my mind. I had seen enough previous tour videos over the years that I thought I knew what I was hearing....but NOPE. He took it to another level!! What's funny is one point in the show I turned to my friend & said "I've never heard Adam do that before." A day or so later Brian posted that clip from that Boston show (taken by someone WAY close than me lolol although we had pretty good seats) and he explained how Adam was trying new stuff they talked about, and blowing him away!! I only wish I had made I it to more than one show!!! I'm praying there might be a next time (but if I was betting, maybe the UK, but not sure they're coming back to the States. PLEASE prove me wrong Queen!!)

[@julicooke4266]

apparrently your mind will be blown when you eventually see Adam live

[@maryj7024]

Incredible performance.

[@Marvi550]

Adam Lambert is the best vocalist in the world

[@TaSwavo]

Fans of Floor might disagree. But we've not seen Adam in enough 'roles' to know.

[@joleneannturner7785]

I absolutely agree with you ❤❤

[@romdigididog]

Subscribed . . I’ve been following Queen for well over 30 years now. I have a thing for the electric guitar and against popular opinion Brian May is my favorite. . I saw Freddie , I’ve seen Adam . . I hate comparisons , and I’m so glad they didn’t put Marc Martel as lead . what I hate most is people saying Adam will never be Freddie ! He doesn’t have to be , he’s just as entertaining. And his vocals are just as good . Freddie would have loved him . . They are as good as each other . . Thank you so much for the reactions ❤ p.s THEY ARE AMAZING LIVE !!

[@sasha07775]

Brian and Roger would never use an imitator I their band. Adam is perfect.

[@tesssouter4521]

Adam is hugely underrated great performer he could sing anything

[@huitrecouture]

Just as good? You gotta be kidding me Freddie Mercury could never do Adam’s vocals and even Roger and Brian said so.

[@cunningdeb3129]

Given the title of the song, you'd think it would be the opening song of a setlist but they have always put it near the end. I'm stunned every time his voice is that strong after over 2 hours of singing. Thanks for the reaction.

[@ebonycam]

Thank you Charlie ❤ The reason I requested this is because I was so touched with your first reaction of him and I am so sad that my Step Dad who is a huge Queen fan flat out refuses to watch any of his performances. Your timing on this is uncanny, I found out TODAY that my Step Dad has terminal pancreatic cancer. So seeing this today has been cathartic, thank you again 🫶

[@johnsoos7935]

I’ve been lucky enough to have seen them live three times.

[@jenniferlawler8524]

I can never get enough.

[@cheryljohnson1658]

Charlie you see it! Our Phenom! Great reaction!!!!!❤❤

[@tylerhackner9731]

Such a strong powerful vocalist

[@valogden]

I started watching Adam during covid. His video singing Believe to Cher was incredible and I went down the rabbit hole. I've seen his solo show and a couple of times with Queen and he's the best singer I have seen live in 50 years of going to concerts. I haven't gotten really into many bands or singers over the years. He is one that I can say I became a huge fan of! There's only 1 other person that I have gotten as excited about. He's going to be 15 yrs old this week! He's name is Taj Farrant. He's from Australia but he and his family have moved to the US to further his career. This kid at 10 played onstage with Carlos Santana, Orianthi, Rob Thomas and was supposed to play with Kiss. He practiced with them but because of covid had to fly home. Taj at 14 has had 4 of his original songs go to #1 on the iTunes blues charts. He does sing but I'm going to recommend you watch this video of him playing his favorite song of his favorite artist Gary Moore's Parisienne Walkways. You don't need to react to it. It's just an introduction to Taj who will one day be one of the best guitar players. He is touring across the US. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJfSfGRtq5dpmtksi=UP3bdIYVP7Pe4puu

[@sandraagolia6890]

I saw them in Chicago. Absolutely amazing

[@wendycohen9038]

I got such a kick out of your "I got goodsbumps!" face. He does that to me, too.

[@JeanneCulligan]

He sang Iwas born to love you in Japan

[@Lelei1909]

I really hope you get to see them live too one day! They are other worldly live. Adam is amazing and the more I hear him sing I'm just in awe of the skilled vocalist he really is.

[@victoriagrove5344]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@musa-too]

Amazing Adam ❤️🔥

[@Caradoc17]

Great reaction Charlie. Loved Adam on American Idol, although he didn't win his vocals were in a different class to the other contestants. He is perfect to sing with Queen- Roger and Brian said they knew that Freddie would have loved him! If you like Queen's songs, Bohemian Rhapsody cover by Dan Vasc is worth a listen- it's an earlier video of his but the vocal layering is brilliant.

[@MelanieBenoit-gn6wg]

I saw them live in October 2023. It was amazing! Best live performance I ever saw.

[@davidheath9347]

I saw them perform in Chicago 2023. The best concert I ever attended and I have been going to concerts over 50 years. Of course I never got to see Queen with Freddie and John.

[@hanafris3449]

Thanks for your great reaction! I would love you to see them live!! I have a chance more times and it was my best concert experience ever (Adam's solo too)! They are stunning together! This is music A+++++++++++++++

[@lstapes7]

Unfortunately, Freddie was too unwell to ever perform this song live. There is at least one compilation that attempts to make it seem as though Queen (with Freddie) performed this live, but that is simply not the case. Freddie laid down his track, and Brian and Roger took it to the studio to mix and create the version you hear when it’s not done live by Queen + Adam Lambert. You are exactly right in saying Adam does not try to imitate Freddie. Brian and Roger were not going to hire an imitator; they have been clear about that throughout the years. Thank you for your reaction.

[@nrsvlda70]

Great reaction, thank-you! If you want to enjoy an (even better) version of this song by Adam, check out his 6/13/2016 performance, which I believe was at the Isle of Wight. It was the night after the Pulse Nightclub shooting; Adam was incredibly emotional bc of it, especially when he performed this song. He dedicated it to those who lost their lives that night. Roger stated in a later interview that he’d never heard it performed that well previously, nor since. Adam is beyond amazing.. you should consider listening to his Nessun Dorma - he can do it all!!

[@janulake]

This is another song - "Who Wants to Live Forever" - a perfect gem ❤❤❤ Google: Queen + Adam Lambert - Who Wants To Live Forever (Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 2016)

[@r.louiseworley-parsley4208]

It was actually Who Wants to Live Forever that he dedicated to the victims at Pulse. He said it hit him so hard because it could have been his group of friends.

[@maryhuhnke4706]

On with the show!! ❤

[@karensalter2135]

There is a documentary they put out. It's called Around the World. It's so well done ❤

[@johngenc3782]

Farnham v Adam Lambert. Two unbelievable singers.

[@seankelly5223]

Adam is a superstrar

[@Maggimae2367]

I honestly believe he’s the best male vocalist of his generation. In the American Idol finals (which he didn’t win shockingly) he sang with Queen and I thought he’s the only person who could come close to Freddie Mercury so when I found out that he’d been chosen to be their new front man I couldn’t be more excited. I honestly believe he lost because someone outed him right before the finale and the world wasn’t accepting of the LGBTQ community yet.

[@denisemarcucci2670]

Everything except the Freddie parts are live, live harmony's no back tracks...wonderful

[@СтрелокМеткий-д6ф]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqrNc4V3p51kq80si=f-g2BUlTXaZU9MEB- This is a well spoken, funny, smart breakdown of the collaboration between Adam + Queen - very in depth dive into part of the psychology that makes this all work!

[@franduncan1081]

No one b4 Adam or after Adam on Idol could/can compare to his voice.

[@jessedwards3209]

Please do closer to you and sleepwalker

[@ValurMcat]

Jesús! Adam calm down give somone a chance!

[@СтрелокМеткий-д6ф]

У Ламберта изысканный контроль над связками, они звучат так чисто, даже когда он накладывает разные эффекты. Он так красиво переходит из одного регистра в другой. А как хорош его фальцет! На мой вкус у Адама самый красивый и богатый тембр. Никогда не видел, чтоб у него напрягались вены на шее, даже после двух часов выступления, его голос звучит потрясающе. Он один из немногих вокалистов, которые в лайве звучат круче, чем в записи. Если будет возможность, сходите на концерт Ламберта, не пожалеете, ни одно видео не передаст насколько он крутой вокалист

[@sibertiger1970]

My two favourite Queen songa - Who Wants To Live Forever and The Show Must Go On. Freddie always brought the feels leaving me with a lump iny throat and tears in my eyes. Adam reduces me to a drivelling mess.

[@lauraled1davis565]

Epic!

[@huitrecouture]

Ah yes this is another one he said he can't break out every show during a tour. That's why his voice is still so perfect. YES the tongue out is a go-to for these types of songs expecially during a tour or long show. You'll notice slight melody changes and runs to be SURE people know he's singing and not over a backing track or lip synch which he's been accused of because of his skill. Like when he goes up a note on TURNing etc.

[@ellenw391]

OR if you watched the documentary, funnily titled "The Show Must Go On-The Queen+Adam Lambert Story" You could have learned it from the people involved. Kinda beats comments or Wiki lolol

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Nothing beats learning stuff in the comments. Not only do I get engagement, I get to interact with people. Absolute 100% no brainer

[@Blindbard14]

Tino Casal lives

[@tylerhackner9731]

Adam is so underrated imo

[@erikagolcher1353]

How is Adam underrated? He is the frontman of Queen in the same place of Freddie.

[@betmo]

not to speak for someone else...i think he probably meant adam doesn't get the airplay...yes he fronts queen and he has solo stuff...but so many people haven't ever listened to him...they know him from idol...when he is so much more...

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

you have to hurry - they are in their mid seventies - may not tour much anymore??

[@jome7382]

OK he's good... Not for me though.

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

I have to ask, what is it with all these Brits wearing Yankee caps? Do you lot even understand what the Yankees are? Quick, what's the infield fly rule?

[@TheCharlieSmithChannel]

Why wouldn't I know what the Yankees are?

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

@@TheCharlieSmithChannel Because it's not an English thing? I'm just curious how much you guys know (or care) about baseball. I'm still wondering why you guys seem to be interested in the NFL, too, but I doubt I'll ever get that. Just wondering.

[@colliefalke4]

Sorry , thats not my Queen , sorry . He is very god , but .......

[@erikagolcher1353]

Just as Roger Taylor said if you want to live 44 years ago, just go away...

[@lucilleconsenza8239]

Absolutely not I keep saying it he doesn't have the voice for queen

[@erikagolcher1353]

But I see you with the same comment in like 200 Adam and Queen videos.

[@davepanrios]

Neither his voice or look fits with Queen, sticks out like a sore thumb.

[@betmo]

queen begs to differ 🤷‍♀️

[@erikagolcher1353]

12 years, 42 countries, 7 million fans, a number 1 album, an Oscar and Queen Jubilee begs to differ.

[@sasha07775]

Brian and Roger chose him so I’m pretty sure they think he’s a perfect fit. Not sure what you mean that his looks don’t fit in because he’s much like Freddie……“It's not a concert you are seeing, it's a fashion show.” ― Freddie Mercury

[@andrewelder8212]

Brian called him a gift from God. But then he's just a senile old man😂 Just get over it.