Adam Lambert ‘Mad World’ American Idol Top 8 Performance
April 7, 2009
Adam Lambert seems to be the one everyone wants to see perform on American Idol lately. On Tuesday April 7, he sang ‘Mad World’ by Tears for Fears and since they ran over their time slot the judges didn’t get to say much, but Simon actually stood up and gave him a standing ovation. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him do that for a contestant on the show.
Adam deserved it though.
Watch the video above.
April 8th, 2009 at 3:37 am
actually Simon has given a standing ovation one other time. He did it for Bo Bice when Bo sang a song during the commpetion accapella.
April 8th, 2009 at 6:21 am
Thanks for posting this! My DVR cut off the end.
April 8th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Yes!!! My DVR cut off as well since the show ran over. WOW! Adam did
an amazing job!
April 8th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
This guy is a pro and will be as popular as Underwood
April 8th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
thank youuu!!
April 8th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
This song Mad World is a great song, no matter who sings it, if you really listen to Adam he falls flat quite a few times. He, to me, is offensive, and I hope that he does NOT represent an AMERICAN Idol this year. He belongs on Broadway. He is a freak.
April 8th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
He chose a great song. It’s moving. As thge judges keep banging on about, he managed to make iit his own too.
April 8th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
That was hands down the best performance in the history of idol. Whether you like his image or not it’s difficult to argue he was amazing. It doesn’t matter who wins this competition… Adam will easily be the top producer in the music industry.
April 8th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
I ran into your blog while doing a google search as I was desperately trying to find the end of hte show. My TiVo cut off the end. Evidently, the post on youtube of it got removed.
Thank you!
It was a great performance. He is definitely my favorite this season.
I even liked the Ring of Fire song.
April 8th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
Adam is an offensive “freak” that should be on Broadway? How so?
As if that’s any less offensive.
It doesn’t matter how different he is – whatever those differences are in
the first place. He is a talented, one of a kind performer and that’s
what AI looks for.
But yes; I agree with the other comments, that Adam did a
pretty amazing job last night. I actually saw it live too.
I was confused why my clock was showing later than American Idol’s usual
end time… XD
April 8th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
i absolutely LOVE this song and dont think that Adam did it any justice. Honestly i dont feel all of the hype about him; yes he has a decent voice and an original sound, but that doesnt mean great, just different, and there is a LOT that is different out there. i think there is better talent in the show this year
April 9th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Awesome..you can feel the energy, the passion that Adam has for his ability…it is just awesome!!!
April 9th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Wow! Just amazing!
April 10th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
adam lambert radiates passion mystery, erieness of an old soul, singing on an apocaliptic edge that wwill be touching you so deep that,you dont have to even know who he is or where he came from for him to command your listening and enter your soul on such a profound level that he will penetrate yur psychie and leave his print as bright and deep; as megans tatoo’s.
April 10th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
wow! It’s like he sang from his soul, Intense passion. He WILL become a huge star, no doubt!
April 15th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
if i were simon i would give him a standing ovation to
April 16th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
The talent Adam has makes you come back for more. I got cut off last Tues.
And never in my years of watching have I searched out to listen but I wanted to hear what Adam san andhave listened to Mad World about 10 times
FANTASTIC ADAM WAY TO GO
April 16th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
I would highly suggest that Donna rush to her doctor and have her hearing checked, you may have some type of ear infection, or could it be that you just do not like Adam, but are frustrated by how well he performs. What do you mean by offensive? Please clarify.
April 18th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Adam is one of those singers that captivates you, this was
amazing and a great song choice!
April 19th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
The professional-sounding studio version is longer, but not as
raw and heartfelt and WONDERFUL as this one.
Thanks for posting. My Tivo too, cut him off.
April 21st, 2009 at 10:39 pm
im from the UK and only came accross this version last night by
accident while searchin youtube for the gary jules version, but OMG
this version is so much better…ive never heard it sung like that
before with so much feeling, been trying to find the full video so
im glad i came across this blog…now where can i buy the track…lol
April 22nd, 2009 at 7:38 am
Hey Dave,
You can buy it on itunes.
April 29th, 2009 at 7:33 am
Adam is the most talented singer American Idol has ever had..His
singing is effortless..He has such stage pressence..He is phenomenal
no matter what he sings..Whether you agree with his sexual preference
or not you can not argue his God given talent…He definitely will be
Idol’s best selling artist..I personally can not wait for his first
album.It will out-sell all the other Idol premiere albums by a mile..
At least he is honest about his sexuality and does not try to hide it.
This is a contest to find the best singer and he by far is that person
This is by far the best group of singers the show has had but Adam
beats everyone else by a mile!!!
May 20th, 2009 at 12:14 am
Adam is a good theatre entertainer, but I really don’t see him as a radio or concert entertainer.
I like the guy and believe he is a fantastic singer. But the guy is a screamer. Ring of Fire and Mad World are just examples where he screams the song.
I’d buy tickets to see him in the theatre, but I doubt I’d ever buy a CD with his music, or pay to hear him in a concert.
August 11th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I am a devout Christian and I know that homosexuality goes against God. God makes that very clear in the Bible and of course common sense tells us it is wrong because we simply are not made that way. Love in meant between a man and woman and I agree with God. In saying that, God is also the one who gave Adam Lambert his gift. Even if he does not believe in God it is obvious that God beleives in him. I am almost 60 years old and I will tell you that his voice is the greatest I have ever heard. He is a talent and should be judged if at all by his music ability when it comes to music and nothing else. He is amazing. I do hope that somehow through prayer however, he turns from his sexual inclinment. I want to see this person and hear that angel voice in heaven. Good luck and God bless you Adam.