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

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    Footage from the 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors, Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner, Executive Producers.
    For more than 40 years, the Kennedy Center Honors has redefined America's perception of its artistic legacy and reinvented the way this nation rewards its artists. The Honors have been compared to a knighthood in Britain, or the French Legion of Honor--the quintessential reward for a lifetime's endeavor.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 24 тис.

  • @user-fv7ho1wr3j
    @user-fv7ho1wr3j 2 місяці тому +898

    2024 anyone?

  • @paulwatson9217
    @paulwatson9217 2 роки тому +12942

    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
      @mmattew58 2 роки тому +220

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

    • @dulcevilmaroquegalang6244
      @dulcevilmaroquegalang6244 2 роки тому +106

      Bravo Adam!

    • @samprimera5545
      @samprimera5545 2 роки тому +418

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

    • @ilmb7801
      @ilmb7801 2 роки тому +214

      This young man has a special voice.

    • @kathrynbrown354
      @kathrynbrown354 2 роки тому +78

      Totally agree.

  • @elainedaniels1081
    @elainedaniels1081 23 дні тому +13

    One of if not the best of his performances.❤❤❤❤

  • @shonasampson6113
    @shonasampson6113 5 днів тому +14

    This song was made for Adam Lambert, he sung it with compassion and even Cher had a few tears and said “wow” too. Absolutely love all that he done amazing singer ❤

  • @caitlynmlodzik3164
    @caitlynmlodzik3164 3 роки тому +3717

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

    • @shavonnegramkow2699
      @shavonnegramkow2699 3 роки тому +222

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

    • @willajackson3980
      @willajackson3980 3 роки тому +48

      Love it! Played it 3X.

    • @gadisaodekerken2321
      @gadisaodekerken2321 3 роки тому +42

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

    • @jackeroo75
      @jackeroo75 2 роки тому +16

      But he does that for all his songs

    • @EvanRockwell1
      @EvanRockwell1 2 роки тому +50

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

  • @candycube3752
    @candycube3752 4 роки тому +2621

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

    • @whfan007
      @whfan007 4 роки тому +37

      One of her fake eyelashes was falling...

    • @andremazieroaraujo4215
      @andremazieroaraujo4215 4 роки тому +16

      Emotion don't mean tears darling

    • @michelleeaton6602
      @michelleeaton6602 4 роки тому +73

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

    • @chrisadams7918
      @chrisadams7918 4 роки тому +6

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

    • @anthonyenglish8092
      @anthonyenglish8092 4 роки тому +21

      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."

  • @MrSpilleta
    @MrSpilleta 2 місяці тому +149

    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

  • @say_what_again
    @say_what_again 4 дні тому +9

    His voice... holy mother of God is perfection...his range! Man what a talent ❤️ This made me cry

  • @terrymitchell7714
    @terrymitchell7714 4 роки тому +5244

    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
      @djjazzy1940 4 роки тому +106

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

    • @yolly2292
      @yolly2292 4 роки тому +30

      Terry Mitchell amen to that

    • @amandanelson3183
      @amandanelson3183 4 роки тому +23

      Yesssssssss. What you said!!!!❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

    • @torchyswinson7264
      @torchyswinson7264 4 роки тому +27

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

    • @jimjim729
      @jimjim729 4 роки тому +54

      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.

  • @dianesears7115
    @dianesears7115 4 роки тому +8849

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

    • @inesmdq4619
      @inesmdq4619 4 роки тому +96

      Totally!!!!!!

    • @christinelynn8407
      @christinelynn8407 4 роки тому +143

      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
      @hugobalzac5215 4 роки тому +37

      @@christinelynn8407 totally agree

    • @odetenogueira1359
      @odetenogueira1359 4 роки тому +27

      Absolutily

    • @celtcwrtr
      @celtcwrtr 4 роки тому +38

      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. ;)

  • @annabellarenninger7142
    @annabellarenninger7142 Місяць тому +89

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

    • @PortugalPropertyLovers
      @PortugalPropertyLovers Місяць тому

      Take a look at this 13-year-old boy singing this song on Portuguese television in Adam Lambert's version.
      ua-cam.com/video/GnN9nPHFoUg/v-deo.html

  • @CrazyMaryJo
    @CrazyMaryJo 28 днів тому +30

    4-2024. At 75, never tire of Adam’s rendition of this song 🎶

  • @myriamjimenez5399
    @myriamjimenez5399 2 роки тому +3764

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

    • @trevormink6001
      @trevormink6001 2 роки тому +111

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

    • @doomedguy5930
      @doomedguy5930 2 роки тому +30

      Artist*

    • @marijkevanderhaak2902
      @marijkevanderhaak2902 2 роки тому +1

      Ggggoorfrv

    • @ladysarcasm6226
      @ladysarcasm6226 2 роки тому +73

      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
      @angelicaplummer7427 2 роки тому +23

      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.

  • @barryz8858
    @barryz8858 2 роки тому +1655

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

    • @t3golliwogs401
      @t3golliwogs401 2 роки тому +22

      I can't get enough of it!

    • @kellen5545
      @kellen5545 2 роки тому +15

      *Raises hand*

    • @mmt123mimi3
      @mmt123mimi3 2 роки тому +23

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

    • @mindaharris8092
      @mindaharris8092 2 роки тому +11

      I do!!!!

    • @Sjohnston1928
      @Sjohnston1928 2 роки тому +7

      Or more often!

  • @user-ic6tk1qk2x
    @user-ic6tk1qk2x Місяць тому +184

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

    • @joehohmann6015
      @joehohmann6015 Місяць тому +2

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

    • @user-cc9cr1pe8m
      @user-cc9cr1pe8m Місяць тому +2

      ❤April 2024.

    • @JeffreyTrainGuy6759
      @JeffreyTrainGuy6759 Місяць тому +4

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

  • @pennywise5199
    @pennywise5199 21 день тому +9

    I just love Adam lambert. He feels the words when he sings. He's also very handsome.

  • @rva
    @rva 4 роки тому +7206

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

    • @djjazzy1940
      @djjazzy1940 4 роки тому +19

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

    • @nathanfarias1051
      @nathanfarias1051 3 роки тому +8

      Rebecca Vocal Athlete bad taste

    • @cerenyldz2754
      @cerenyldz2754 3 роки тому +3

      @@christianramos6010 ua-cam.com/video/TRS4xHC-mqs/v-deo.html

    • @alberteinstein4445
      @alberteinstein4445 3 роки тому +17

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

    • @cko1005
      @cko1005 3 роки тому +37

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

  • @michaelmccarthy8412
    @michaelmccarthy8412 Рік тому +1384

    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
      @JonadanandtheFreaks Рік тому +20

      But he's mainly a hard worker of his craft

    • @SteimieStinker
      @SteimieStinker Рік тому +6

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

    • @SteimieStinker
      @SteimieStinker Рік тому +1

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

    • @jm7804
      @jm7804 Рік тому +9

      @@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.

    • @Jaxon_Klein
      @Jaxon_Klein Рік тому +9

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

  • @kidowmer
    @kidowmer 2 місяці тому +103

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

  • @conniesilflow4284
    @conniesilflow4284 7 днів тому +13

    This song, by Adam Lambert, is fundamentally the best song 🎵 ever.

  • @jofez27
    @jofez27 4 роки тому +2348

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

    • @itsmeJD51
      @itsmeJD51 4 роки тому +38

      He's been doing it for 10 years now

    • @djjazzy1940
      @djjazzy1940 4 роки тому +20

      Absofrickenlutely!!

    • @gelcasupanan8194
      @gelcasupanan8194 4 роки тому +25

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

    • @queenbutterfly7519
      @queenbutterfly7519 4 роки тому +12

      Yassssss

    • @markm.5756
      @markm.5756 4 роки тому +13

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

  • @sk3lut
    @sk3lut 3 роки тому +3847

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

    • @Soarific
      @Soarific 3 роки тому +53

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

    • @sk3lut
      @sk3lut 3 роки тому +50

      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
      @Soarific 3 роки тому +13

      @@sk3lut Very true I guess, you are right

    • @carolhagerty4288
      @carolhagerty4288 3 роки тому +22

      @@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
      @rodrigoaperales 3 роки тому +5

      Agree

  • @gingerbee6719
    @gingerbee6719 4 дні тому +6

    His Angelic voice brought me to tears..🥲

  • @eliu6oniu
    @eliu6oniu 22 дні тому +13

    One of the greatest of all time

  • @sunkissedbeach
    @sunkissedbeach 3 роки тому +1758

    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
      @bettymcvey5147 3 роки тому +36

      He is so handsome and sings so you havechills

    • @tongchow69
      @tongchow69 3 роки тому

      No he didn't. Were you there?

    • @cko1005
      @cko1005 3 роки тому +19

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

    • @jazeljazalien6385
      @jazeljazalien6385 3 роки тому +30

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

    • @hnslvn
      @hnslvn 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @francie247
    @francie247 4 роки тому +2411

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

    • @bayfinest1938
      @bayfinest1938 4 роки тому +85

      Because he gay

    • @Shanti377
      @Shanti377 4 роки тому +76

      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
      @wheresthechange8012 4 роки тому +20

      Sophie Rachel just bcz he is gay

    • @MasiaDe
      @MasiaDe 4 роки тому +30

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

    • @MasiaDe
      @MasiaDe 4 роки тому +18

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

  • @musicsavedme
    @musicsavedme 5 місяців тому +257

    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
      @kathrynsamuelson529 5 місяців тому +25

      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
      @tanyabell7748 4 місяці тому +6

      AAAAAAMEN TO THAT!!!!!! ❤❤❤

    • @rockyvelasquez7939
      @rockyvelasquez7939 4 місяці тому +12

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

    • @dch.projects
      @dch.projects 4 місяці тому +11

      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
      @BethBrownell 3 місяці тому +2

      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.

  • @kriselsner6237
    @kriselsner6237 Місяць тому +10

    Gave me goosebumps and my hair stand up on my arms. Crazy how touching Adam makes this song 🎉🎉🎉

  • @Nightflyer720
    @Nightflyer720 3 роки тому +2060

    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
      @lynnreynolds2115 3 роки тому +36

      Totally agree So genuine

    • @LH-ie3rg
      @LH-ie3rg 3 роки тому +30

      Adam Lambert is awesome...

    • @pwhit59
      @pwhit59 3 роки тому +33

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

    • @CandleLight1974
      @CandleLight1974 3 роки тому +24

      One of? The greatest male voice that ever breathed.

    • @Nightflyer720
      @Nightflyer720 3 роки тому +28

      @@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.

  • @rosiered3403
    @rosiered3403 3 роки тому +536

    I never realized how beautiful the lyrics are.

    • @lararoostalu9318
      @lararoostalu9318 3 роки тому +34

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

    • @zcsapo2125
      @zcsapo2125 3 роки тому +43

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

    • @sitoenativere6511
      @sitoenativere6511 3 роки тому

      Do You love the song dear?❤

    • @olecrowey
      @olecrowey 3 роки тому

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

    • @lararoostalu9318
      @lararoostalu9318 3 роки тому +13

      @@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???

  • @LadyGeckoFoot
    @LadyGeckoFoot Місяць тому +23

    Adam Lambert is so underrated. Wow! What a performance 😮 He's even got Reba vibing

    • @PortugalPropertyLovers
      @PortugalPropertyLovers Місяць тому

      Take a look at this 13-year-old boy singing this song on Portuguese television in Adam Lambert's version.
      ua-cam.com/video/GnN9nPHFoUg/v-deo.html

    • @user-so5ti9uf2s
      @user-so5ti9uf2s 21 день тому

      Goose bumps😂❤

  • @patriciabaldwin4680
    @patriciabaldwin4680 20 днів тому +6

    I have to listen to this every night, Adam Lambert is magical!

  • @GivMeUrGamerTag
    @GivMeUrGamerTag 4 роки тому +858

    3:08....this is what I love and look forward to always..the texture, the control, those high notes!!!!!!!!
    Been a massive fan since American Idol!!

    • @0FanMusic
      @0FanMusic 4 роки тому +7

      You have it treu

    • @elisaleoncini3858
      @elisaleoncini3858 4 роки тому +7

      Me too!😀😀😀😀

    • @MyCakePop
      @MyCakePop 4 роки тому +10

      Same would wait to call in to vote for him every dam time 😩😂

    • @paranoidcutie9371
      @paranoidcutie9371 4 роки тому +13

      Same here
      He's a legend

    • @THECAR99
      @THECAR99 4 роки тому +13

      He's grown a lot after 2014.. His singing changed a lot too..

  • @sabrinalake8803
    @sabrinalake8803 2 роки тому +614

    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
      @tanyadennis8961 2 роки тому +23

      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
      @orlandoartuso2460 2 роки тому +13

      He is unbelievable

    • @Lexi_Con
      @Lexi_Con 2 роки тому +17

      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
      @Riri-oj1zs 2 роки тому +11

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

    • @charlenecolquhoun2006
      @charlenecolquhoun2006 2 роки тому +12

      @@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 💜

  • @minneme898
    @minneme898 Місяць тому +13

    I'm watching in 2024, never get tired of this, adam lamberts voice and the emotion he brings to his songs is just gorgeous. And I love the smiles from the amazingly talented audience recognizing and appreciating him

  • @Champa5
    @Champa5 4 місяці тому +181

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

    • @kien0407
      @kien0407 3 місяці тому

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

    • @user-cc9cr1pe8m
      @user-cc9cr1pe8m 2 місяці тому

      ​@@kien0407no one knows what they're chit chatting about. Maybe one is saying..I don't need you anymoreee.😂

  • @youcantsingdumass
    @youcantsingdumass 4 роки тому +2259

    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
      @djjazzy1940 4 роки тому +38

      Well said!!

    • @brionyc
      @brionyc 4 роки тому +53

      Her reaction really choked me up ☺️ Just beautiful

    • @cathyjohnson9043
      @cathyjohnson9043 4 роки тому +5

      James Thweatt. not really. This was a concert

    • @hantonoshi
      @hantonoshi 4 роки тому +9

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

    • @tomconstance2391
      @tomconstance2391 4 роки тому +30

      @@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.

  • @hottramp
    @hottramp Рік тому +842

    Can we just take a moment again to appreciate the fact that this is a live performance. No filters, tweaks, tuning.

    • @Jaxon_Klein
      @Jaxon_Klein Рік тому +9

      @@Mister_Listener um i watched this live feed here in West Village and it sounded identical to this.

    • @EnvyInMotion
      @EnvyInMotion Рік тому +21

      ​@Mr. Listener Because these live events have about 20 cameras pointed in different directions and they are all monitored live in a switch room. Then they look for people who are giving reactions and switch to that camera for a moment before going to the next. It's not editing, it's broadcast media at its finest

    • @Mister_Listener
      @Mister_Listener Рік тому +4

      @@EnvyInMotion but thats not what the original poster was talking about.

    • @EnvyInMotion
      @EnvyInMotion Рік тому +7

      @@Mister_Listener I was rebutting your incorrect assumption that this was edited and not live because of the people's reactions being shown on screen at correct times, which you were using as proof of the idea that this wasn't live.

    • @Mister_Listener
      @Mister_Listener Рік тому +2

      @@EnvyInMotion ok.

  • @trentboothe7776
    @trentboothe7776 Місяць тому +25

    This is one of the best live performances I've ever seen. What an amazing talant.

  • @ananasparachute
    @ananasparachute 22 дні тому +15

    Adam, no one can compare to you. Your talent and presence are second to none.

  • @wildheart8283
    @wildheart8283 3 роки тому +569

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

    • @littlebaboo
      @littlebaboo 3 роки тому +5

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

    • @blackqueen2993
      @blackqueen2993 3 роки тому +32

      @@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.

    • @webcasualty
      @webcasualty 2 роки тому +8

      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
      @joshlaning9085 2 роки тому +2

      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

    • @webcasualty
      @webcasualty 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @beccaantoine2116
    @beccaantoine2116 3 роки тому +507

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

  • @BCE-111
    @BCE-111 Місяць тому +10

    One of the great and most memorable Kennedy Center Honors performances.👍🎼🎵🎶🎙🎤

  • @williamfaile9454
    @williamfaile9454 5 місяців тому +410

    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
      @marilynghiotti6539 4 місяці тому +10

      🎉 unbelievable performance!😊

    • @sharonolsen6579
      @sharonolsen6579 4 місяці тому +7

      agree 100 %

    • @slimtee2
      @slimtee2 4 місяці тому +4

      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
      @paulastapleton9072 4 місяці тому +2

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

    • @1234ru1
      @1234ru1 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @janicecullum1616
    @janicecullum1616 Рік тому +855

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

  • @spacecoastmorris
    @spacecoastmorris 2 роки тому +369

    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.

  • @josiemcgrath4949
    @josiemcgrath4949 3 місяці тому +6

    Adam lambert just has such fabulous control of his voice .it ebbs and flows like a river .gentle and powerful .magnificent .just wondering Adam and Lady GaGa .a duet .wouldnt that be just out of this world .

  • @lizoconnor661
    @lizoconnor661 2 місяці тому +11

    I love when an artist successfully changes the tone of a song to make it theirs. This is amazing!

  • @Sabrineable
    @Sabrineable Рік тому +502

    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
      @marypiver4040 Рік тому +8

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

    • @denisefallin8042
      @denisefallin8042 Рік тому +10

      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
      @MjB12345 Рік тому +3

      Yes. He really does.

    • @mariophilippo2871
      @mariophilippo2871 Рік тому +3

      Amazing that’s the ultimate of Adam
      Lambert !

    • @bonniejacquel8511
      @bonniejacquel8511 Рік тому

      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?

  • @morgan1768
    @morgan1768 4 роки тому +891

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

  • @tigektoppin9032
    @tigektoppin9032 4 місяці тому +54

    Man the way he enunciated every note. Wow- I've heard this song a million times but I definitely listened to it this time.

  • @paumiller74
    @paumiller74 Місяць тому +19

    I never knew this when slowed down would have so much impact. And for Cher to feel moved, cry, and then stand up. Amazing

  • @mxnolis
    @mxnolis 4 роки тому +458

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

  • @sasha07775
    @sasha07775 7 місяців тому +754

    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 UA-cam 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
      @phsoarez 6 місяців тому +11

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

    • @AWong-iy5hc
      @AWong-iy5hc 4 місяці тому +18

      He sings with such lovely emotion just incredible nice❤

    • @johnmcdonald5594
      @johnmcdonald5594 3 місяці тому +4

      Trudat Cher!

    • @janeddyottem9020
      @janeddyottem9020 3 місяці тому

      Ella Henderson did this 11 years ago ... and her version is mindblowing ua-cam.com/video/oTbcO9qaE5g/v-deo.html

    • @diegowagnerpio9958
      @diegowagnerpio9958 3 місяці тому +2

      Foi humilde.

  • @debbiedrake5927
    @debbiedrake5927 5 місяців тому +142

    This cover does the lyrics justice. The slower tempo allows the words to sink in and forces the listener to really listen and hear the lyrics. Beautiful and so emotional. 🥰

    • @debbiedrake5927
      @debbiedrake5927 5 місяців тому +4

      And, the answer is yes.

    • @Humanbeering
      @Humanbeering 5 місяців тому +2

      Not only slower but sounds like it is in a minor key putting a sad and mystical tone to the redentions original major key.

    • @racim86
      @racim86 5 місяців тому +1

      It’s his own version

    • @user-nc2kz2mn5v
      @user-nc2kz2mn5v 2 місяці тому

      Better than Cher.

  • @gloriaradivojevic9221
    @gloriaradivojevic9221 5 місяців тому +123

    One of the most beautiful versions I’ve heard. The audience was just holding onto every word. And Cher…simply spectacular and genuine in her response.

  • @JJuliaSmile
    @JJuliaSmile 3 роки тому +745

    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
      @lararoostalu9318 3 роки тому +36

      Genius vocalist.

    • @danzigqeen
      @danzigqeen 3 роки тому +10

      Girl, yes.. 😍🖤

    • @ericacruz8261
      @ericacruz8261 2 роки тому +10

      That part really emotional 🥺

    • @jacksonaguilar1998
      @jacksonaguilar1998 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @karluvito-sullivan3861
      @karluvito-sullivan3861 2 роки тому +14

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

  • @Hello-rx5rj
    @Hello-rx5rj 4 роки тому +657

    he took his earpiece out with so much confidence.

    • @frhwebmaster
      @frhwebmaster 4 роки тому +49

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

    • @sh1nyarm0r
      @sh1nyarm0r 4 роки тому +38

      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
      @queenforaday5306 4 роки тому +11

      @@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
      @happymichieworriah8881 4 роки тому +5

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

    • @lydiat4957
      @lydiat4957 4 роки тому +34

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

  • @ninamarino374
    @ninamarino374 Місяць тому +13

    Adam Lambert has such a beautiful voice and he sings the song with such touching emotion. You can see how the audience is loving his singing.

  • @marwindelacruz5607
    @marwindelacruz5607 17 днів тому +4

    It is, I believe, the best performance I have seen from a musician. Period.

  • @debrapreyer
    @debrapreyer Рік тому +542

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

    • @ariici
      @ariici Рік тому +6

      3:09

    • @giraffeyvolty8364
      @giraffeyvolty8364 11 місяців тому +13

      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
      @lovineveryminuetofit1314 11 місяців тому +1

      But we didn't need you to point that out

    • @giraffeyvolty8364
      @giraffeyvolty8364 11 місяців тому +5

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

    • @valmacclinchy
      @valmacclinchy 10 місяців тому

      @@giraffeyvolty8364 😂❤

  • @Leiflvr
    @Leiflvr 2 роки тому +880

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

    • @HorizonMelt
      @HorizonMelt 2 роки тому +10

      Yes! Killer performance.

    • @BingeWatching-zj1mp
      @BingeWatching-zj1mp 2 роки тому +7

      Agree

    • @michaelblair7141
      @michaelblair7141 2 роки тому +13

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

    • @liliangomes7658
      @liliangomes7658 2 роки тому +14

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

    • @cathysolis2971
      @cathysolis2971 2 роки тому +3

      Definitely

  • @JojoDinelli
    @JojoDinelli 3 дні тому +5

    YES!!! I'M HERE 💜!!! JUST WATCHED ALL ADAMS PERFORMANCES ON AMERICAN IDOL!!! TRULY A GIFT FROM GOD 💜💜 🤗🤗!!!

  • @chrisinuae1
    @chrisinuae1 2 місяці тому +40

    Whew! No matter how many times I listen to Adam’s version, I end up in tears. Absolutely brilliant.

  • @dominicojile5740
    @dominicojile5740 3 роки тому +782

    The real winner of American Idol

    • @jenigalia
      @jenigalia 3 роки тому +34

      always and forever.

    • @nickhodges4150
      @nickhodges4150 3 роки тому +23

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

    • @lynnreynolds2115
      @lynnreynolds2115 3 роки тому +34

      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
      @rodneyhagan9757 3 роки тому +13

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

    • @tinpijanec760
      @tinpijanec760 3 роки тому +15

      He won in life

  • @Taopuppy
    @Taopuppy 7 місяців тому +114

    That look on Cher's face when Adam hit the high note was priceless.

  • @markc-ru4qz
    @markc-ru4qz 2 місяці тому +26

    Cher never stands up for anyone Adam is fabulous

  • @WellaCalix23
    @WellaCalix23 Рік тому +834

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

  • @davidwestal4238
    @davidwestal4238 4 роки тому +329

    never thought how deep the lyric hit the heart before this..

    • @patrickmccartan6650
      @patrickmccartan6650 4 роки тому +16

      Never really thought about the words until I heard this version! Incredible

    • @ChristineJonah88
      @ChristineJonah88 4 роки тому +6

      I agree. With this version, it's more a love song.

    • @britneyaguirre4088
      @britneyaguirre4088 4 роки тому +1

      Agree! Before it was just a catchy song.

  • @ErinCummings-rz7xp
    @ErinCummings-rz7xp 21 день тому +14

    Perfection. How many times in one song can someone get the chills .... Phew. Adam, what a gift you have....

  • @jerrymorten3881
    @jerrymorten3881 5 місяців тому +35

    I absolutely love Cher, But Adam just did that song justice. That was amazing!!!!!

  • @peggylarue7824
    @peggylarue7824 Рік тому +176

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

  • @ernestsy9844
    @ernestsy9844 4 роки тому +3784

    When Cher cries for you, then you’ve done it all.

    • @PapagenoMF
      @PapagenoMF 4 роки тому +139

      If a tear can force its way past the excessive Botox on Cher’s face then you know it’s real.

    • @nathanfarias1051
      @nathanfarias1051 4 роки тому +6

      Ernest Sy there were no real tears just fakery for camera to promote the song .. always a money who’re

    • @ernestsy9844
      @ernestsy9844 4 роки тому +81

      Nathan Farias promote a song that was done years ago? What are you talking about??

    • @nathanfarias1051
      @nathanfarias1051 4 роки тому +2

      Ernest Sy reintroduce it .. make money off a reissue , cover , get her back in headlines etc

    • @ShyAnn291
      @ShyAnn291 4 роки тому +35

      Nathan Farias and who’s being talked about? That’s right, it’s Adam!

  • @candiluchau3458
    @candiluchau3458 2 місяці тому +12

    Adam has one of the most incredible voices I have heard. There just doesn't seem to be a song out there that he can't sing beautifully.

  • @JoanWheeler-ic4ze
    @JoanWheeler-ic4ze 2 місяці тому +9

    The best I've heard..gives me goosebumps

  • @AndrewJQueen
    @AndrewJQueen Рік тому +867

    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
      @julieeadie3105 Рік тому +12

      Goosebumps

    • @annetteragadio7316
      @annetteragadio7316 Рік тому +5

      Kudos my idol❤❤❤

    • @petewebb8052
      @petewebb8052 Рік тому +6

      Oh wow, the ‘real’ Adam Lambert commented 😂

    • @ritaatchison5327
      @ritaatchison5327 Рік тому +3

      I whole heartedly agree!! He made Cher cry.

    • @The22Jeanne
      @The22Jeanne Рік тому

      @@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.

  • @3teresa31
    @3teresa31 3 роки тому +777

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

    • @el.c.8858
      @el.c.8858 3 роки тому +29

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

    • @lorettatomplait3270
      @lorettatomplait3270 3 роки тому +9

      Yes OUTSTANDING! I've got chills!

    • @LH-ie3rg
      @LH-ie3rg 3 роки тому +12

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

    • @r4b32t11
      @r4b32t11 3 роки тому +12

      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
      @brianmccombs1355 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @joe_sim_
    @joe_sim_ Місяць тому +12

    2024 come here to rewatch. Still got goosebumps, crying, touched. This is the best Believe cover of all time.

  • @jimlamb5508
    @jimlamb5508 2 місяці тому +17

    That was an incrediable performance, I am happy someone can sing that well. It is so good it is scary.

  • @xamalion7334
    @xamalion7334 8 місяців тому +89

    When the Queen cries while you perform her material, you know you made it. 😍

  • @terryallen5328
    @terryallen5328 2 роки тому +503

    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
      @YaoiHoshi 2 роки тому +20

      Adam is criminally underrated! What a voice he has.

    • @cko1005
      @cko1005 2 роки тому +16

      Adam Lambert is phenomenal! No doubt.

    • @lunafringe10
      @lunafringe10 2 роки тому

      My problem, the memory has left me

    • @lunafringe10
      @lunafringe10 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @rany_saeba
      @rany_saeba 2 роки тому +3

      He's incredible.

  • @urbane.boutique6089
    @urbane.boutique6089 2 місяці тому +9

    Smooth as silk just beautiful, stunning vocals adam is a angel

  • @katelynngraham3003
    @katelynngraham3003 4 роки тому +524

    It truly says something when your able to move Cher to the point of tears with a stripped down version of one of her biggest hits. Not to mention the fact she was amazed by his final high note enough to say wow & quickly rose to her feet once he was done. We truly got to witness something magical right here.

    • @nathanfarias1051
      @nathanfarias1051 4 роки тому

      Katelynn Graham fake tears .. he is dreadful

    • @nathanfarias1051
      @nathanfarias1051 4 роки тому

      Da Al ya ok makes you feel better about this crap

    • @daal9335
      @daal9335 4 роки тому +13

      @@nathanfarias1051
      No offense but you sound so dreadful. Did you have a particularly hard up bringing? Leave your horrid past behind you, and begin again.

    • @nathanfarias1051
      @nathanfarias1051 4 роки тому

      Da Al only if you do

    • @daal9335
      @daal9335 4 роки тому +8

      @@nathanfarias1051
      I'm extremely happy. What a wonderful life I have. I am truly grateful. I wish it for everyone else.

  • @mewho5251
    @mewho5251 2 роки тому +668

    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

  • @annabellarenninger7142
    @annabellarenninger7142 6 місяців тому +175

    Adam should get an award for that performance.

    • @RandomGuy-ne9rd
      @RandomGuy-ne9rd 3 місяці тому +12

      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
      @alanfizzypop9607 2 місяці тому

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

    • @user-cc9cr1pe8m
      @user-cc9cr1pe8m 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@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
      @ginnyromano1754 2 місяці тому +1

      🙏🙏👏👏👏👏

    • @CarolWhite-ow4jk
      @CarolWhite-ow4jk 2 місяці тому +1

      Should be awarded

  • @carolynluckas1219
    @carolynluckas1219 Місяць тому +12

    I know Adam Lambert does Queen and a lot of Freddie. And also other stars, but at this point with his talent and VOICE he should be considered an ICON himself..no one can match him right now!

  • @crystalpicard5996
    @crystalpicard5996 4 роки тому +181

    His breathy ad libs is what made this song so much more emotional, his voice is versatile & beautiful. Adam shook me to my soul with this rendition of this song.

    • @torchyswinson7264
      @torchyswinson7264 4 роки тому +6

      crystal picard my heart is warm and I’m a 79 yr old great grandmother

    • @marykoch1611
      @marykoch1611 4 роки тому +5

      Oh yes absolutely!

    • @mankivenon7261
      @mankivenon7261 3 роки тому

      Adam Lambert is AMAZING. No doubt.

  • @d0zer209
    @d0zer209 2 роки тому +95

    Adam Lambert is sooo underrated! Great vocalist and performer.

    • @erikagolcher1353
      @erikagolcher1353 2 роки тому +2

      How the frontman of Queen for a decade is underrated?

  • @Airtouch67
    @Airtouch67 Місяць тому +14

    This is so insanely good you can't even put it into words...

  • @MeMaX6
    @MeMaX6 2 місяці тому +9

    He has an amazing voice and sang this beautifully. It brought me to tears.

  • @paulcanaday-elliott9834
    @paulcanaday-elliott9834 2 роки тому +464

    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
      @pete36z 2 роки тому +18

      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
      @nurbya 2 роки тому +13

      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
      @loriclark5491 2 роки тому +9

      Even Cher was moved

    • @dereld17
      @dereld17 2 роки тому +12

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

    • @TheNeworleanswoman
      @TheNeworleanswoman 2 роки тому +6

      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!

  • @callumkaczynski4853
    @callumkaczynski4853 4 роки тому +625

    Cher looks at him like a proud mum ❤️😍 😭

  • @mryeehawk9441
    @mryeehawk9441 2 місяці тому +7

    wow this had me in tears. when he hit that high note i felt my heart ache and goosebumps . Nothing but amazing!

  • @alanwhite9389
    @alanwhite9389 11 годин тому +2

    Adam Lambert is the most unique vocalist since Elvis. And that performance was one for the ages.

  • @yeekinduy
    @yeekinduy 2 роки тому +158

    this guy can sing EVERYTHING

    • @doloresweatherspoon2727
      @doloresweatherspoon2727 2 роки тому

      Yes, even a phone book. If he did many years ago, people would have refrained using them as door stops.

  • @jimberlanti
    @jimberlanti 3 роки тому +288

    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

  • @kevina9291
    @kevina9291 2 місяці тому +6

    Every time I watch this I get so excited when he takes his ear piece out because you know it’s about to POP OFF ❤ love this so much I cry every single time

  • @chazzkramer7676
    @chazzkramer7676 3 місяці тому +26

    He conveyed the emotional content of that piece exceptionally well.

  • @lydiat4957
    @lydiat4957 4 роки тому +855

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

    • @EverSoNina
      @EverSoNina 4 роки тому +9

      Facts!!

    • @rosemarykapitan3311
      @rosemarykapitan3311 4 роки тому +14

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

    • @JohnfromBath
      @JohnfromBath 4 роки тому +6

      I quite agree... he was amazing :)

    • @saharajordan7980
      @saharajordan7980 4 роки тому +4

      Lydia T agree! 💕

    • @LianaKivi
      @LianaKivi 4 роки тому +7

      Absolutely agree! He is Fabulous.

  • @noeldeleon4287
    @noeldeleon4287 4 роки тому +396

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

    • @MasiaDe
      @MasiaDe 4 роки тому +3

      Check his new music: ua-cam.com/video/WGwuxHP3Uyk/v-deo.html Velvet it's out!!