If you are a fan of Adam Lambert's "If I Had You," then some good news is on the way. Not only is the new song starting its tour across radio stations nationwide, but people online are generating so much excitement that the song managed to be one of the ten most popular topics of discussion in the world on Friday afternoon.
For evidence of this, all you have to do is log onto Twitter, where #ifihadyou is a trending topic. When you consider that the song does not even have an accompanying music video yet, this is even better news. (The music video will reportedly be shot sometime over the next few weeks, and will released to the public shortly after that.)
So does this guarantee that the song will be a hit? Not necessarily, but it does show that Adam's fans will do everything in their power to keep the song promoted -- if that means radio requests or digital sales, then you have to believe that they will be ready and willing to oblige.
Why do you think Adam Lambert is so popular online? Let me know your thoughts with a comment and stay tuned for more of the latest news. To view recent photos of Adam, all you have to do is follow the link here.
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Comments
Adam is the Master and we obey
If I Had You is a catchy, happy sing-along song. I know we'll hear it blasting from car windows this summer!!
Adam is so popular online because he is an amazing talent! He is the whole package and the real deal. No autotune for him, his voice is incredible all on it's own.
Adam is our Rock Gawwd and we'll always have his back. It's a fun catchy summer tune. Gonna be a hit BB #ifihadyou
Because we know the difference between auto-tuned crappy pop and real vocal talent. We support artists that we know deserve some exposure. Adam has earned his spot in the music world because he is the complete entertainer and we will support him regardless of what genre he picks next. He's fun to watch. That's why some of us are hardcore fans. :)
It is an awesome fun and catchy song. I think it is going to be a huge hit.
@Matt Carter - I don't know why some of the fans beat up on you sometimes, as all of your articles about Adam that I have read have been generally positive. And I thank you for that. And also thanks for updating to that gorgeous pic of him! And I am so happy to know that IIHY trended today (can't access Twitter from work). I think it is gonna be a great success, if we can get the radio DJ's on board.
@Toto - what you said! LOL
Adam has the best voice ever, he is authentic, the real deal, he can sing without any musical back up, his tone is flawless, the icing is that he can dance and he knows how to put on a spectacular show, Adam could just stand there,no one else could do that, but he has the creativity , imagination to enhance his gorgeous voice with a visual show. Yes, we got your back BB, so many around the world love you!!! Adam is MUSIC!!!
ADAM has the ability to mesmerize & captivate you with his speaking voice as well as his singing voice. He is an INTERESTING person. His song choices on Idol kept everyone wondering what comes next and that has carried over to his song choices for his singles from his album. His GlamNation tour sounds mysterious & exciting & I can't wait to see what his vision will be for his IIHY video !! ADAM = GENIUS!!
Because he is able to convert real musical talent into strong feelings. For quality music lovers he is a pleasure to listen. It does not matter what he is singing, he is doing it so good. Those facts paired with his personality makes him so popular.
Adam is so popular online because we can't see him anywhere else. He isn't on TV...no one is playing clips of him on tv...it's frustrating because we want to SEE and HEAR and TOUCH...ahem...him!!! So anytime we get a chance to help him out we do it. Maybe one day he will be more accessible (especially on TV)! Can't wait to see him on tour!!!
Adam is hot, and he is sweet. He is stylish and bohemian. He is a great singer and a great performance artist. He cares about his fans and communicates with them. He is gorgeous, articulate, funny and kind (he says he's a perfectionist, but we get the better end of the deal cuz he always looks great and sings great).
That's why he's popular online...
Adam is popular on line because non of the tv or radio or other artists help promote him like they do for everyone else so we have his back! And I love the song If I Had You, it promotes Universal Love!! Its about everyone getting rid of the hate and differences and embracing Love! Yes, 2010 the Summer Of Love listening to If I Had You!!! Lets party!!!!
Adam makes sure he has eye contact and is in the moment. In that way he makes you the most important person - when you meet him, when he is interviewed...it is amazing that someone that is as talented and good-looking as he is stays grounded and real. Can't get enough of him so you go on-line for all the updates...Adam's Talent Is Our Drug.........
Adam is a mega-talented artist , and an open and free spirit that embraces love, diversity, and being true to yourself. He's very giving to his fans, and there is no b.s. or posing with him. It was difficult at first, but Adam has overcome amazing challenges. The fans that he has now are incredibly loyal and passionate, because he has proved himself to be so worth the effort.
Adam is popular online/twitter/you tube because that is where the future is and he is on the cutting edge of the industry and he his hot hot hot. Music is changing and he sees that and understands that and media itself is evolving into all avenues online. He is on the wave and will ride that wave.
Karen....whatever do you mean????
Adam is so popular online because he is a true talent and because he is actually interesting. So many 'artists' today are manufactured pop princesses and princes with little talent and even less personality. They haven't lived a life or done anything remotely interesting, so they have nothing to say (or do) other than what their publicist/daddy/mommy tells them. Adam intrigues me because he's multidimensional, thoughtful and articulate --- he can go from sweet to fierce to dork to tough all within one day and one performance and sometimes within one interview. Add to that a talent whose worked on honing and an artistic vision that keeps evolving -- he's just fascinating.
"If I Had You" is about as radio-friendly song as you'll ever get. It building to a strong chorus, has a great message everyone can relate to and is hook-laden.
I hope he uses Lady Gaga's video producers to create the video for this and comes up with something cool. So far all of Adam's videos have been VERY literal. Its time for an art piece (like Gaga's Bad Romance).
Ooh! And UPDATE on IIHY video. I huuuurd that he's planning to make it sort of a party in the dark woods type of gathering with people having a good time and Northern Lights type of scenario in the sky. Sounds cool already!
I think one of the reasons Adam doesn't sell more records is that his fan base does tend to be more edgy and tech-savvy. This means they also know how to get music without buying it. I'm sure Adam's music is on about 3 times as many iPods right now as was actually paid for by anyone.
Bill Mitchell: I won't mind it if the "IF I HAD YOU" video is literal. This is a rallying song with a strong message (people of all walks of life, color, background, etc.) having a great time together. I would much rather he reserve the art piece video for SLEEPWALKER or another track this coming fall. In the summertime, people want to PAAARRRTY and IIHY is the perfect song for that.
LAST YEAR I PREDICTED THAT ADAM LAMBERT WILL BECOEM POPULAR AND FAMOUS EVERY YEAR BUT 2010 ISA DAM GOOD LUCK YEAR; 2010 IS A TIGER YEAR AND ADMS BIRHTYEAR CHART IS VERY COMPATIBLE; ITS SAYS THAT. LOTS OF OPPORTUNITY AND HES A WELL-LIKE GUY; IS IN HIS BIRTHYEAR CHART; HIS BEIGN AUAIIAN BORN IS FRIENDSLY HGENUIS AND POPULAR SO HIS BIRHTYESR 1982; GROUNDED-GRACIOUS /WARM-HEARTED ONE OF A KIND.AND LOYAL AND A WORLRD FRIENDLY SIGN AQUARIAN.
GIFTED SINGERS ; GIFTED HUMAN BEING SAME ANIMAL ZODIAC SIGN NAMLE; ADMA LAMBERT-MADONNA-MICHAEL JACKSON AND ELVIS PRESLEY.
EVEN THOUGH DIFFRENT BIRHTYEAR BUT SAME ZODIAC SIGN TRUELLY HAS A GIFT THIER VOICES.AMERICAS NATIONAL TREASURE NOW ADAM LAMBERT. EUROEPAN AND ASIAN COUNTRIES (PEOPLE)LOVES ADAM LAMBERT.THSE COUNTRIES THEY GIVE ADAM HIS MUSIC GONE GOLD?PLATINUM AND DOBLE PLATINUM ALREADY.
this song brings back the best memories of our rare treat to get to hear Adam sing on English Soil, at "heaven" night club in London we sang our hearts out along with Adam pointing at HIM while he was pointing at US to " if i had YOU " yes we have his back- he got shafted over once- that aint going to happen again- we're going to put him on top of the world where he belongs!!
Totally agree with Marly,its because as well as super hot talent, he is actually interesting. He goes his own way, and he's smart and funny with it. And hot! World domination here he comes!
It's Adam's voice and performances that keep me online. He is insanely talented.
The IIHY video summery (great choice for director)
candyglam.com/2010/05/casting-for-adams-new-video
Adam Lambert is not just popular on-line, he is just adored by millions everywhere. We love him because he is so sweet, kind, and talented He has the most beautiful voice in the world. We understood from the very beginning how lucky we are to have discovered this wonderful, talented man. He has brought us nothing but happiness. Because of the joy he has brought us, we worry, gush and fight for him now, and always.
One of the reasons Adam's popular online is because of his fans!! I live in Asia n have been following him since AI. Right after an event that Adam's been to, I have so much faith in his fans (in all parts of the world) to post news n videos online (usually just within minutes or an hour) right after the event. I think Adam's fans r the greatest. We share the same excitement n joy for our man that our love break all boundaries n religion n race n bring us all together as a family. Which is coincidentally what the message of 'If I Had You' is! It's interesting that most of his songs have double meanings n with aspects that many can relate to n this song cannot be any more fitting as a song to celebrate his worldwide fans! It's truly a happy song I cannot help but smile every time I hear it. Here's a shout out to all Adam's dedicated n generous fans! Than you all!!
Because adam Lambert knows what it's like to be different, to Not be One of the popular kids in school. Still he made it and today he's cooler than the kis who once bullied him will ever be. And he's popular because he's insanely talented, georgious, brave and just the nicest, sweetest guy.
Why shouldn't Adm be popular??? He is an AMAZINGtalent ALL AROU. FINLLY, we have an artist that we want to know about. IT's not only hismuc that w LOVE. It's him that is SOOO atractive. He is HOT, HOT. SMART, SWEET, EDGY, GOD SEXY. He got it ALL in one BAUTIFULL PAKAGE. You have to be blind and living under a rock not to notice Adam and not want MORE and MORE. I can't get enough of him. HE keeps me on the edge of my sit. Can't wait to see and hear what he is up to next. And that's why we are here, on the net.
ADAM is so popular on-line because of us!!! The hard-core followers understand the concept of "love at first sight", he had us at "are u are next AI? I think so yah". We were hooked and it is sooo hard to explain the connection. It is like ADAM was created just for us. A special gift that we are extremely possessive over. He is Beautiful on the Inside, and the outside is wow wow wow. He is kind, intellegent, sensitive and lets not forget beyond words Talented. We trend ADAM because he is our World and he makes us happy.
I think one of the reason Adam is popular on line is because he's very active on twitter. This is how he communicates with the fans and where we, the fans, can directly communicate with him. The web is the platform of choice to feel close to him.
Love this guy's voice! He sounds amazing! He dances really freaking well too. In my book he is a triple threat.
I support him 100% because he's a friggin' genius with his voice and he knows how to give his audience an incredible show. The guy has got IT going big time!!!
ADAM IS POPULAR EVERYWHERE, NOT JUST ON-LINE ! PEOPLE OF ALL TYPES LOVE HIM. I KNOW ANYTHING I CAN DO FOR HIM, I'LL SURE DO IT ! HE IS WONDERFUL !!!!
Marly - I wholeheartedly agree with you. Adam has depth. I have Google Alerts "Adam Lambert" to get my daily fix on my home e-mail. It's the first thing I read every day. I love Adam's interviews and performances online. My life ain't all that bad, but Adam just brings more light into my life, somehow.
I think Adam's huge appeal besides his amazing talent and abilities, is his honesty, warmth and passion. If you ever get a chance to meet and talk to him, he will make you feel like you are the only other person in the room. It is unbelievable.
Hey Bill Mitchell you should REALLY watch what you say!!! Adam's fans ADORE him and drop BIG BANK on his music and concerts! I have bought 5 different versions of his album and countless singles as have all of his fans. Adam's fans ADORE him and would NEVER steal his music!!! If anyone is pirating Adam's music then they are not an Adam fan. What makes you think his album isn't selling well? It's certified Platinum in Canada and Gold in multiple other countries (including the US) with only 2 singles released. I have an mp3 of 'Can't Let You Go' that a Finnish fan 'shared' with Adam's US fans b/c we can't buy it here yet but it's on the UK release of his album which I have on pre-order as do MANY other US fans. Get your facts straight dumbass.
In just six months Adam has sold 700.000 records and 2.2 million singles in the U.S. and his worldwide sales should be big too so it's not just an on-line phenomenon. But i do believe we are a little too excited about spreading Adam over the net. But hey we are helping our favorite Idol that's it :)
When you suggest that being popular on the Internet does not relate to overall popularity you are wrong. There are over 223 million people in the US on the internet out off about 307 million people. All of the Internet data showing Adam was the most popular contestant last year proves why everyone knows that he should have been the winner in a fair vote. No other contestant was even close. "If I Had You" should be easier for Adam's fans to promote because the DJ's are getting over being reluctant to play Adam's music as they were with "For Your Entertainment" and in the beginning with "WWFM".
Adam Lambert is a rare gem that has graced this world with his out of this world voice,charisma,talent,he is sweet,charming,down to earth,loving,kind,gracious and one of a kind, a whole package wrapped in "IT" factor that no one on this earth can come close to or compare to him. He is a beatifull soul with a beatifull exterior. I am under his spell since AI8 last year. LOOOOOOVE HIM!!
Adam Lambert is a dream and his voice is beyond words...Rock on Rock God! Epic Fail that they gave the season 9 Idol finale performance this year to Kris...but I guess Kris needs all the help he can get...poor slob-serves him right for his family and friends cheating and all that...
Adam Lambert is a dream and his voice is beyond words...Rock on Rock God! Epic Fail that they gave the season 9 Idol finale performance this year to Kris...but I guess Kris needs all the help he can get...poor slob-serves him right for his family and friends cheating and all that...
I LOVE ADAM BECAUSE HE'S SO VAMPILICIOUS IWOULD LOVE TO BE IN THE IF IHAD YOU VIDEO WHERE IWOULD PLAY ADAM'S VAMPILICIOUS LOVE INTREST!
I think he was the first contestant on idol who was not a cookie cut out, He stood out and was proud of who he is. He had a way of making evryne tune in each week to see what he would sing, and how he would change it. He puts a lot into his performances with any concerts he does! He, like Lady GaGa, walk to a different beat, make no excuses for it, and allows Fans to feel okay in their own Skin and be different! Plus he's beautiful to look at! lol Mostly he is just very talented good natured guy!
I LOVE METHOD PERFROMING ADAM AND I LOVE HIM SO MUCH
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