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Top 5 'American Idol' Motown Moments

Filed Under ( ) by Admin on Thursday, March 24, 2011

Posted at : Thursday, March 24, 2011

Hollywoodreporter ranked the top Motown moments from American Idol history. They ranked Adam Lambert's "The Tracks of My Tears" as #1. Other 'Idols' that were on the ranking include Kelly Clarkson, Clay Aiken, Fantasia Barrino, and Vonzell Solomon!

Here's what they said about his performance:

"Season 8's resident glam rocker Adam Lambert isn't exactly your conventional Motown singer, but he still hit a home run with his suave version of "The Tracks of My Tears" by The Miracles. Lambert proved that he was capable of toning down his theatrics and vocal gymnastics while still putting his own twist on a classic Motown lament."



Source: hollywoodreporter

Thanks MGF for the tip!

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yeh, Thanks MGF for the tip!
haha
PRS
:)

Anonymous said...

Since I love Motown I enjoyed the show, some singers pretty good, some didn't GET it. JAK

Anonymous said...

P.S.

Still think Adam's songs should be retired, no one is EVER gonna do them BETTER!.....JAK

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry but ADAM LAMBERT KILLED AMERICAN IDOL! There was no comparison of Adam's version and Paul's. No contestant should try to sing something that Adam has already done. You can't help but compare the two. Sorry but you will always lose because NO ONE FOLLOWS THE KILLER!

Anonymous said...

I have said this so many times, but here it goes again. Adam Lambert set the bar so high on Season 8 of AI that everything since then just cannot compare. Season 9 was boring and lackluster overall. Season 10 has some good talent, but at times the performers seem too overproduced trying much too hard. (And I wish JLO would stop interrupting Randy and that Steven would learn another word besides "that was BEAUTIFUL)when judging the contestants. At one point with the camera on him, I thought he had nodded off or zoned out. Would I go out and buy a CD from someone in the top 10. I don't really think so. Scotty should go right to Nashville; he will find his success there. Some of the others may have minor recording careers, but no one will reach what Adam has achieved so early in his career. I loved Motown and enjoyed listening to some of the songs last night, but whenever the new week comes and the theme is selected, I constantly compare the performance's to Adam's. I know that is wrong, but this girl just can't help it. He has spoiled me for most of the music that is out there now. He is just such a dynamic performer both musically and visually and I think he is one of the most talented vocalists in the music industry today.

Anonymous said...

Adam is the greatest Idol of Idols! Ever! Sanni

Anonymous said...

"Suave" is the perfect word for this performance.
♥swoon♥♥

Anonymous said...

Anon 11;19......Yep...that's the word! ..JAK

Anonymous said...

LBS

Left you message (in ref. to my meltdown) on Charity:water $3000,000 page.
................................LOVE ...JAK

Anonymous said...

WOW !!! I have said it many times - American Idol needs to make a DVD of all of Adam's performances. He is in a league all his own - a true legend !!!

Magiclady said...

Would love a DVD of all of Adam's IDOL performances! I have a CD, but neeeed a DVD!
I too compare to Adam each week.

The Dark Side said...

Missed the show, so will read some of the recaps. No one can do justice to the song like Adam did, but thought Paul sounded good.

Anonymous said...

I also can't help but compare when another sings a song that Adam covered on Idol. He brought such excitement and vocal expertise every week. I wish there would be a DVD of every Adam Idol appearance, judges comments and all. They were the best! I'm anxious to hear Adam's original new music, but wish he would also do a cover album of some of the great songs that he did on Idol. Michael Orland helped him with some incredible arrangements, reigning him in a little, making him more effective and not too theatrical for prime time. It was perfect and not overdone, making the tender moments so beautiful in contrast to the powerful ones. Just no one like Adam. funbunn40

Anonymous said...

I'm not a fan of Adams acoustic performances and I'm not a fan of this.

Anonymous said...

Can I ask you something? Are the fans who like this performance, with such large amount of suave, the same people who want Adam to quit using makeup and get rid of all the glam rock stuff?

Anonymous said...

Paul sounded good, but for me, didn't connect with the song like Adam did. Adam's rendition of "Tracks of My Tears" was the best I've ever heard and I don't think anyone will ever do any of the songs he did on Idol better. You can't improve on perfection.

adamluv said...

@PRS - hey gurl! We're both back! . . . Love this performance so much. And I would also love to have all his performances plus judges opinions on a DVD. . . . . . Adamluv

Anonymous said...

TO ANON 3:26...IF ADAM WANTS TO STOP THE MAKEUP...STOP THE GLAM...IF ADAM WANTS TO STAND NAKED ON THAT STAGE..IT'S ALWAYS WHAT ADAM WANTS.

Anonymous said...

Adam completely got the emotion of the song.Look at the intensity on his face when Smoky tells hime what was on his mind when he wrote the song after Adam asked him. He wants to know so he can give it his best interpertation.
So..... this season, yes some great voices but it is not just about the Voice, we all know that here because we all were struck in the heart by the Lighting Bolt that Adam threw at us.All these singers this year sing about their own emotions,when Adam sings he connects everybody's emotion, we no longer feel as alone. That is his Magic.

Lizard Eyes

Anonymous said...

Anon 3:26 p.m.

I can only speak for myself, I loved the song it was a plea for love....yesssssss
I don't want him to give up his make up, just the heavy kind that ages him.
I definitely don't want him to give up singing rock, I'd love a whole album.
The glam part I could take or leave, I don't see it making a great revival and Adam said he had it out of his system. Lets go forward, not backward...........I'm sensing great things. :)

Anonymous said...

Somebody just got school'd...not naming any names...but I'll give you a hint: click the "newer post" link, below. ;)

- Adam Fix

Anonymous said...

Adam dresses and sings to the song. As he said before, each song has a story. So Adam will be suave, glam, pop, rock & roll etc, etc. He mixes it up, he is not boxed in, that is what we love about him. He is never boring!
P.A.S.

Anonymous said...

Unlike any contestant before him and since, Adam Lambert was a GIFT to American Idol!!! :D

Anonymous said...

This makes me cry! Adam´s voice is UNIQUE!!! He is a GIFT to the whole universe!!!! I love you Adam Lambert!!!!
Sanni