"Music Times" Rates 8 Covers of Johnny Cash's "Ring Of Fire": And Who Came Out On Top?? Adam Lambert!!
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Posted at : Saturday, August 09, 2014
From "Music Times"
Aug 10, 2014 | "Latest News, Analysis, Opinions and Charts from Music"
"8 'Ring of Fire' Covers Ranked: From Alan Jackson to Frank Zappa, From Blondie to Adam Lambert"
"Music Times" rates 8 covers of Johnny Cash's classic song "Ring Of Fire"... Look who's version came out on top at #1!!!
adam lambert on american idol ring of fire+judges by ggzmkst
"01) Adam Lambert off American Idol (2009) This version of Cash's classic shocked audiences and confused judges during Lambert's 2009 run on American Idol, a show where contestants more often than not simply spit back nearly identical versions of the hit songs they're performing. Lambert performed the track for the "Grand Ole Opry" episode and made his version decidedly not Nashville. "Ring Of Fire" has a certain international feel thanks to its Mexican horns, and Lambert's cover maintains the foreign essence while changing the culture completely. He adopts an oud as his backing track and performs his vocals accordingly. A cover that's totally respectful and yet totally unique to its origins. You can tell it's great because of these introspects from the judges who we've learned to distrust: "It was strange...it left me confused." -Kara DioGuardi..."I thought it was absolute indulgent rubbish." -Simon Cowell..."If Nine Inch Nails did a country song..." -Randy Jackson."
See the full story here:
http://www.musictimes.com/articles/8508/20140807/8-ring-fire-covers-ranked-alan-jackson-frank-zappa-blondie.htm
"8 'Ring of Fire' Covers Ranked: From Alan Jackson to Frank Zappa, From Blondie to Adam Lambert"
"Music Times" rates 8 covers of Johnny Cash's classic song "Ring Of Fire"... Look who's version came out on top at #1!!!
adam lambert on american idol ring of fire+judges by ggzmkst
"01) Adam Lambert off American Idol (2009) This version of Cash's classic shocked audiences and confused judges during Lambert's 2009 run on American Idol, a show where contestants more often than not simply spit back nearly identical versions of the hit songs they're performing. Lambert performed the track for the "Grand Ole Opry" episode and made his version decidedly not Nashville. "Ring Of Fire" has a certain international feel thanks to its Mexican horns, and Lambert's cover maintains the foreign essence while changing the culture completely. He adopts an oud as his backing track and performs his vocals accordingly. A cover that's totally respectful and yet totally unique to its origins. You can tell it's great because of these introspects from the judges who we've learned to distrust: "It was strange...it left me confused." -Kara DioGuardi..."I thought it was absolute indulgent rubbish." -Simon Cowell..."If Nine Inch Nails did a country song..." -Randy Jackson."
See the full story here:
http://www.musictimes.com/articles/8508/20140807/8-ring-fire-covers-ranked-alan-jackson-frank-zappa-blondie.htm
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7 comments:
ROF hit me hard. That song turned me into a Glambert and life hasn't been the same since lol.
We know how you feel Gabi.
I was hooked from Satisfaction.... ROF showed me a glimpse of what to expect in the future...the vocals of course, but the outfit, the little lift of the shirt (!!!), the gestures...Everything! I was reeled in big time and for good!
Adam knows how to cover a song like no other. It seems so funny to me how everyone made such a big deal over Adam's black nail polish. Even down to the smallest detail, Adam always stayed true to himself with such class. He is/was a true star!
Adam has been known to be stubborn, and after the judges claimed they didn't really like his version, of course he sang it that way all through his Glamnation tour, and I think still sings it that way today. Never say NO to Adam. He did the same thing with the kiss at the AMA'S, all through his tour he had that kiss, just to prove a point , I think. He stopped doing that when he started going with Sauli.
ROF was a jaw-dropping moment for me. I was already a Glambert from his AI audition and the second I heard him sing "Mama". I knew then he was destined for stardom but his rendition of ROF blew me away completely. Everything he did, the lip curl, the eyes, body stance, yes, the slight lift of the shirt, and the VOICE, OMG! What control! For me it was ...Thud.
It's still one of my favorite performances.
Adam turned that great original Johnny Cash song upside down and inside out. He made it a sensual, orgiastic delight. You could just feel the sexual heat. No wonder jaws dropped and the judges were fumbling for words. No wonder that song is one of the most memorable of all the AI seasons. Thanks, Adam, for taking risks, facing the heat, forging ahead with your rich talent. The music world needs you around forever!
DRG
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