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“’Eclipse’ by Robyn,” revealed Adam. “I heard it for the first time and wept. It Can’t argue with that! But the fellows in the six-inch stilettos aren’t the only ones
reminds me of my ex and me. Also ‘Come Home’ by One Republic made me cry as who set the mood at the gay club scene. Lambert’s music will no doubt be heard
well. It was written about an army wife missing her man, but to me it meant asking on our dance floors well into the next decade. How involved is he in the creation
for love itself to come to you.” of the beats that make our bodies move?
Obviously someone knows the ins and outs of love. We hope he hasn’t suffered “I am a team player,” said Lambert. “I enjoy co-writing where a couple people sit
too much in the name of Cupid, though. It’s said a musician’s heart is a fragile one, around and throw ideas out and everyone picks the best lyrics for the song. I also
and his resulting handiwork is all the more genuine. What are five things—in his make suggestions for the production of the track as well. As long as I am involved
own words—that would accurately describe an Adam Lambert performance? in the creation of the song, I am thrilled.”
“High. Fierce. Beat. Horny. Fun.” Adam has done it all, it seems. Show the world his powerful vocals on live TV:
Wow! Perhaps we should include “not for the faint of heart” on that list! Adam’s check. Prove his mettle at songwriting: check. Provide a much-needed example
image may have a provocative, sexy edge, but he also has the chops to back it up. of a rockin’ artist who happens to be gay—not just a gay cardboard cutout: check!
Much like two of the fiery vixens with whom he’s expressed interest in working: Best of all, we as Southern Californians get to claim him as our musically gifted
Lady Gaga and Madonna. With the momentum Lambert is generating and the boy next door! All that’s left for him to do now is enjoy the ride ahead of him…
connections that will inevitably be made; he may very likely get to work with and maybe give struggling musicians a helpful word or two on how to get where
both! But, if he had to pick only one artist to sing with—dead or alive—who he is now!
would it be? “Those auditioning should find a way to set themselves apart from the crowd,”
“I would be honored and so intimidated to sing with the late Freddie Mercury,” advised Lambert. “Think commercially though; this is the music business. If you
Adam replied humbly. sing well, they are gonna be more interested in how to market you. Consider the
What a fierce queen! But surely there must be one madam for Adam! We posed type of artist you’d be and bring all that to the audition. Your song choice, look and
the inevitable question: Who is your favorite drag queen? presence are just as important as your abilities as a singer.”
“Out of fairness I can’t pick one! I love drag queens for the bravery, expression For the latest updates on Adam Lambert’s album and performance dates, visit
and attitude they bring to the scene.”
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