On "Renegade," Danny and Kris harmonized in a way that "Idol" contestants rarely manage to do with each other, and Adam and Allison just tore up the stage on "Slow Ride," but it had nothing to do with anything. For many years I was glued to my TV-- phone in hand, ready to vote immediately after Ryan said, "Phone lines are open!" Season 8 Favorite Performances was a digital-only album released shortly after Adam Lambert was declared runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol. Follow 96.5 TIC on Twitter and Instagram @965tic! Shut up, Kara. There were truly tons of fantastic artists who've come off this show, no doubt. Terms of Use THE STRUT DOWN THE STAIRS. All Rights Reserved. Exclusive: Adam Lambert Signs New Major Label Deal. I admittedly hadn't watched this one back in quite some time until now and it made me emotional all over again! Glamberts are having a pretty great week. Done. His suit! Read more: Queen and Adam Lambert announce UK 2020 tour - here's how to get tickets “I checked it out and [Lambert] was singing 'Whole Lotta Love' by Led Zeppelin and just blowing it away. His voice feels like a hug from a good friend; it is comfort and warmth. Honey, don't fall! Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. I thought this arrangement was so unique and beautiful. With a swagger invoking Elvisy undertones, a smile that can light up an entire arena and vocals that SLAY, this man was born to perform! Adam Lambert tore through Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" tonight on "American Idol. Now they freak out if the number goes over seven, in part because four judges is too many, in part because all the judges talk too long, in part because there's too much window-dressing (I like Slash, but he's unnecessary), but mainly because the show has just become so fat and lazy and arrogant that they couldn't find a way to make it work. Three things pissed me off about this performance. For this week's Flashback Friday, and in honor of the next step in Lambert's career, re-live the magic of one of his early career highlights. Adam has returned the show every season in some capacity, so I'm including return performances as well! Adam Lambert tore through Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" tonight on "American Idol. Although my interest has waned over the last several seasons, this show will always hold a special place in my heart. His pure joy was infectious. And it's not that he can't sing rock at all -- he was just fine on "Renegade" (and, as Simon noted, better than Kris) -- but he has neither the range nor the attitude to take on Steven Tyler and do anything but look and sound foolish.