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'American Idol' Adam Lambert on 'Oprah': 'Wow, universe came through!'
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On Tuesday (Jan. 19), "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert talks to Oprah about his new-found fame and performs his new single "If I Had You."When Oprah asks what it feels like being Adam Lambert, he responds, "Weird. It's surreal!" and goes on to say that a year and a half ago, he was just in the chorus of a musical and he "asked for something to happen" and started imagining what his life could be and what he really wanted out of it.
Oprah wonders who he asked and Lambert says, "The universe." Did he see where he is right now? No, not at all. "Wow, universe came through," He laughs. He wanted something to come along that would change his life, kick it up a notch. Auditioning for "Idol" was his first step but he never saw himself winning -- though he was choked up when Simon Cowell told him he had emerged a star.
What do we think of "If I Had You?" It's like a dance-hit-meets-power-ballad weird hybrid, but it's kinda catchy. Also, we love that Lambert hasn't just gone around performing "For Your Entertainment" at every turn. The introduction of "Whataya Want From Me" and now "If I Had You" is a great way to keep him fresh.
Check your local listings for air time. If you haven't seen Adam Lambert's music video for "Whataya Want From Me," be sure to check it out here. It's excellent. We are eagerly anticipating the video for his new single "If I Had You."
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You deserve all this Adam..your hard work's paid off, your talent, your charisma, your big, genuine, honest personality,...i wish you more success in the future! Love, love your voice and album, please come to Dubai (UAE)for concert!
You are amazing Adam and you deserve this. I love your new album and your voice just blows me away. Continue to be the wonderful down to earth, humble man you are. Thanks for making us smile :)
Great Job! I'm looking forward to more video releases of your album, seeing that every song is a joy to listen to.
This is one of my favorites on the CD...#8. I listen to #8, 9 & 10 first, then I listen to the rest. They're my favorites, but I love the whole CD. I hope he does videos of all the songs!
GREAT JOB ADAM, I LOVE EVERYTHING YOU DO.
wow.... Adam you are mesmerizing~!
great job as always
love
b
YOOHOO!!! LOVE this song...in fact, I LOVE every song on his CD...LOVE ADAM LAMBERT!! Thank you Oprah!!
How amazing is he?!!!! Just over the top in every single way. He's def on his way to the very top!!! Gorgeous person with the personality to match.
I think Adam is doing well with his music so far. Yes, the songs written for him aren't the greatest - they seem to be kind of cheesy dance songs but I think the ballads are nice. I believe this is really his first go-round with professional writers and producers so he has to live and learn like everyone else.
Wow, This is SO GOOD!!!!!!
I can't believe it! The show will air here in abut 20 mins!
OH MY GOSH!!!! Adam's career
will really soar & HE DESERVES IT!!! He's talented,
wonderful charming & even a NICE GUY!!!!!! Hurray for ADAM