American Idol and Adam Lambert: Three reasons why Lambert's your next Idol

After an exhaustive five months chronicling the ups and downs of TV's biggest series, music nerd Sean Daly and I couldn't think of any better way to cap the Adam Lambert vs. Kris Allen throwdown than by taking a side and giving three reasons why our guy is gonna win.

Faithful blog readers will know that I'm actually suspicious we'll find all this pro-Lambert hoopla pushed a lot of people into voting for Allen when votes are revealed Wednesday night.

Read Big Head Daly's defense of puppy dog Allen here.

Still, after watching both guys perform tonight, I'm gonna stick up for the guy everybody thinks in going to win this -- and whom Idol really, really needs to win: Adam Lambert. My reasons:

1. The judges, particularly Simon “I can’t wait for a future that does not include Paula Abdul” Cowell, did everything but hand Lambert the crown after his second song, a leather-lunged take on Sam Cooke’s A Change Is Gonna Come. Cowell’s money quote: “(on American Idol) you hope you can find a worldwide star. I genuinely believe we have found that with you.” C’mon America – how much more prodding do  you need?

2. Hard to believe it took three people – including fourth-wheel judge Kara DioGuardi -- to pen the uninspired mess that is Idol’s current winner’s circle song, No Boundaries (It was so bad, even the supremely tactless Cowell had no stomach for telling DioGuardi how much she stunk up the joint). Ever the sneak, DioGuardi pitched it just high enough that Allen sounded like he was wearing particularly tight Speedos through much of his rendition, leaving Led Zep devotee Lambert the last man standing.

3. I’m sure dogs across America were yowling in pain when Lambert hit some of his highest notes in the Cooke tune. But his vocalistics also proved, with little doubt, who was actually the better singer. And Abdul’s neon green dress even helped make Lambert’s glam rock stylings look a little less flamboyant.

Is there nothing Idol won’t do to help this guy win?

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Comments

[Aloha]

Can you imagine the general public is the one to vote whether you should have the operation? You'd be dead!
Christ Jesus died on the cross to redeem every man, woman and child not just you; so that we are privileged to call God our Heavenly Father. You want to judge? You shall be judged so, hope you're prepared.
Hypocrisy, deceit and Puritanical vulgarity took place at AI Wednesday evening.
Adam is an exceptional entertainer; his costume and make up are just props appropriate for the settings. This amazing artist is well trained and has tremendous dedication and respect for his craft. The hundred million misery loves company American voters are the pitiful losers. Adam has 1.4 billion fans in China, 1 billion fans in India and all of Asia; Canada and Australia and all of Europe are waiting to buy his album and pour out their wallets to see his concerts.

[Aloha]

It's not AI, I can see the shock on Simon's face when Danny was voted out, then the "not believe" expression when Kris won. I don't think the general public understands the core reasons for picking an ultimate talent are by the way they criticize Simon's judgments. Simon knows what it takes to be a supper star. I don't see what Kris has left to launch a career of any height... like the loan officer told the poor underdog, don't worry, I get you qualified to get this mansion, we'll make up something.
On the other hand, Adam doesn't need the AI trophy! the exposure alone has already launched him to super-stardom. He has extreme vivid imagination; he's a perfectionist and a compassionate professional. As I said previously, Adam has the presence of Elvis and possesses a splash of Brando's attitude. All the power to you Adam.

[maggie Ann]

There you go. there he goes Yea Kris
Our Boy Yea Kris......Yes Yes Yes

[maggie Ann]

yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
KRIS, YOU DID IT. YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[Fnafgy]

Man I'm sick of Adam.

[maggie Ann]

I am really wanting Kris to win, he is an All American Kid, What everone would like for their Son to be like.
There You go.

[maggie Ann]

We were on two differ lines last night neither me nor my Husband could get in to vote for Kris.....Line blocked I bet

[patti]

I am 69 yrs.old and have watched every AI since it began.I was not able to vote for the finals for Clay Aiken because of "technical difficulty"and I was not able to get through last night either for the same reason!There is no doubt in my mind that some lines are blocked!

[patti]

I am 69 yrs.old and have watched every AI since it began.I was not able to vote for the finals for Clay Aiken because of "technical difficulty"and I was not able to get through last night either for the same reason!There is no doubt in my mind that some lines are blocked!

[Chuck Welch]

Lambert may sell well for one album, but I think'll he'll return to the stage. I didn't see him really take any chances or grow as a singer during the season.

I much prefer the chances Allen took. Considering how many runner-ups fare, I don't think it'll be a problem if he doesn't win tonight.

As an aside, I wish they'd drop the fan voting in favor of overnight iTunes sales. Right off the bat, see if someone is willing to fork over money to hear that "star."

[cheryl]

I look forward to buying Adam's cd's. I liked him since the first time I heard him sing.

[American Idol Finale]

The telecast's remaining four performances for Adam are "Mad World" and "A Change Is Gonna Come". While for Kris "Ain't No Sunshine" and "What's Goin' On".

[Marissa]

Due to a school event with my son I wasn't able to see anything more than Adam's first song. That entrance was staging perfection for an amateur contest. Rising up from the stage like a supah-stah!?! Crazy mad smoke? Loved MAD WORLD and I knew Daly would say it wasn't as good as the first time (in his recap of the evening)