‘American Idol’ notes: See Adam Lambert’s New Year’s Eve cover (video)
Are you ready to ring in 2014 with some Adam Lambert? If you love the singer / former “American Idol” rocker and “Glee” featured player, you’re going to appreciate the video below fresh from his performance last night at WinStar Casino in Oklahoma.
The performance that we are talking about this time is a bluesy take on “Red House,” the Jimi Hendrix classic that has been covered many times over by artists over the years. Adam told the crowd that they threw this performance together at the last minute, and if that is the truth, we are already very curious to know as to what it would have sounded like if they had been given a little bit of time in which to prepare.
Adam has been on a performance spree over the course of the holidays, which is a time when concert-going is fairly popular thanks to people having a little bit of free time in their schedules. This also ensured that Adam wrapped up 2013 by keeping himself busy, which he was for most of the year in between performing, traveling, working on “Glee,” and so much more. There are more episodes for him early next year, but this was always meant to be a somewhat-limited role in order for him to get back to doing some of what he does best: Rocking out in the studio and delivering some more tracks for an upcoming album. He recently parted ways with RCA, largely so that he could continue making some of the music that he was interested in. His last disc in “Trespassing” scored a #1 debut on the Billboard 200.
What do you think about this performance? Be sure to share your thoughts below.
Jacky
January 10, 2014 @ 8:32 pm
I’ve gone right of him since he publicly stated he has no qualms about wearing real fur “seeing as he doesn’t kill the animal himself”-what a jerk!! Such a shame, I really admired him as a performer and a person-he seemed so nice-but i just can’t stand cruelty to animals, and anyone who condones wearing fur obviously doesn’t care about them at all. Such a disappointment.
SweetfourGlambert
January 6, 2014 @ 12:54 am
Love, love this cover ! Adam is the BEST !!!!!!!!! He really needs to come to Canada soon !!! Can’t wait !
Kay Bishop
January 3, 2014 @ 4:20 am
The entire concert was unbelievably good–brilliant and beautiful artist and human being!
DianaKat
January 3, 2014 @ 3:16 am
I really enjoyed Adam’s rendition of Red House. The whole concert was glamtastic in spite of security being bullies to those of us in the front. Adam and the band were having such a good time and it showed! Wish you could have been there!
Lauriellen
January 2, 2014 @ 11:57 pm
I love anything ADAM! Can’t wait for the QUEENBERT tour.
Dadaly
January 2, 2014 @ 8:22 pm
I’m always waiting adam’s new music, I wish it perfect for all Glamberts:)
Jennifer Lower
January 2, 2014 @ 5:40 pm
I was THERE and the whole thing was AMAZING! But this song and Adam’s beautiful voice, knocked me out! It was my first Adam concert and I hope to see him over & over!
LAMBERT Outlaw
January 2, 2014 @ 4:04 pm
Bravo! ADAM!! and his band! Great rendition of this Jimi Hendrix song .. which BTW … I had not heard until now … would LOVE to hear more blues … or anything ADAM cares to sing. They all sound fresh & new when ADAM covers them. Thank you for this article … what a wonderful way to start the New Year … Happy 2014 Glamberts everywhere!! … tess4ADAM
MaryMaryQUITE ; ) @glitzylady
January 2, 2014 @ 9:40 am
So, you asked what we thought of this performance?? Well, let’s just say that while I wasn’t there experiencing it live (sadly…) I saw it as it happened through the magic of the internet and a friend who WAS there, with a steady hand, a camera phone, and a bit of stealth…and I was instantly and utterly blown away by Adam’s absolutely AWESOME sexy/bluesy/rockstar take on that Jimi Hendrix classic, #RedHouse.. And kudos to the band for their excellent last minute take on it as well. While I was sitting at home on the US West Coast, passing the time until midnight, after just getting back from a week away over the holidays, I was magically transported to Winstar in OK and then to this glorious work of vocal perfection (talking about the SONG performance here, but I suppose I could be describing Adam the Master Class Singer/Performer Extraordinaire here too.. ) that we’ve come to expect from Adam Lambert over the past 5 (!) years since we first “met” him on AIS8 (thank goodness for that!!). Quite honestly this is what he excels at.. Well, he actually excels at EVERYTHING to be even more honest *IMHCUO (*In my humble completely unbiased opinion), but certain genres: blues, rock, ballads..a little light opera….allow him to just let loose and unleash the Voice that we have come to know and love and let it SOAR.. I’ve listened countless times since then and sincerely hope I can hear him sing this song one day live.. Please, please, please… In the meantime, bring on more GLEE!! And at some point, more new music!!! /
Jacqueline Burris
January 2, 2014 @ 5:47 am
Well you can’t perfect perfection! Amazing cover!
Sherry
January 2, 2014 @ 12:17 am
Matt: really enjoyed reading this article it’s one of your best. I was literally speechless while watching the video of cover of Red House by Adam. In my opinion Adam was born to sing rock and blues music although he sings any genre well. I would have sold my first born (just kidding) to have been at concert to see this live. I’ve seen Adam live about 9x and 3 were w Queen. He’s just so amazing and hard to describe how he makes me feel when he sings. I truly hope his next album includes more songs like Red House and some rock opera.
Allysa Mentor
January 1, 2014 @ 11:41 pm
Adam can sing the blues. I think Avicii said that about Adam, as well.
Bee Oggy
January 1, 2014 @ 10:48 pm
Adam is a besr performer on glee , he is an amazing singer:) he had great talent about natural, i love him 4 ever!!!!!!
Monykaly
January 1, 2014 @ 10:44 pm
I am Glambert, i love Adam lambert and his all music. He is an extraordinary singer!!!
Hottramp
January 1, 2014 @ 10:43 pm
I love Adam’s Hendrix covers! The songs are a perfect vehicle to showcase his vocal prowess.
Linda Glambert
January 1, 2014 @ 10:40 pm
I still always listened adam’s second album Trespassing, I love it so much, the all songs in Trespassing so cool, so I wait his new album in 2014 !
Oggy Glambert
January 1, 2014 @ 10:34 pm
I really want to watch Adam lambert perform in lay Me Down, I can’t wait his new album , I love and support him everytime:)
barbls
January 1, 2014 @ 10:33 pm
Cannot stop listening! Adam doing Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Red House’ Made my 2013! Adam was meant to sing the blues! His voice has so much soul. Absolutely Phenomenal! Hope with all my heart and soul that Adam does some bluesy Rock on his next album like his version of ‘Shout’ and now the blues of Jimi Hendrix’ ‘Red House’. Vocals Kill!
Chandy Glambert
January 1, 2014 @ 10:29 pm
Red house is so great, I can’t wait adam’s new performance on glee or Queen in 2014, I hope his new music come out very soon:)
Chandy Glambert
January 1, 2014 @ 10:29 pm
Red house is so great, I can’t wait adam’s new performance on glee or Queen in 2014, I hope his new music come out very soon:)
Love Adam
January 1, 2014 @ 10:27 pm
I’m always waiting Adam & Queen perform again in 2014. I love them very much !!!!!
Cutegirl Glambert
January 1, 2014 @ 10:23 pm
I still love him forever, I hope listen his new album very soon:))
bea
January 1, 2014 @ 10:19 pm
There seems to be no end to Adam’s versatility and it’s all excellent.