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Post by lurleene on Jan 21, 2022 22:39:59 GMT -5
I've made a donation, ahead of time in case I forgot on the 29th - it is my first grandchild's birthday also. Didn't have any issues - just hit the donate button, bypassed the "do you have an account login" question, and proceeded on the the "paypal" option, which allows you to use any credit card, actually.My opinion while I agree that "Underneath" is a tour de force for Adam, but it is not a radio-friendly song. It's a performance of ripping the bandages off hurts and fears, albeit with the affirmation of inviting listeners to understand his truth. Even the Avicii collaboration might not have made it to top 40 radio - around that time I was listening to bpm and other electronic formats on Sirius radio (hour commute and back each way for work) and there were precious few cross-overs. I'm not even sure why radio play is validating today for the direction Adam is taking. He is a songwriter/singer, not a choreographed performance act, which seems to be the launching point into radio or streaming lately. I tried hitting donate but it still asks me for name, email and password. I think my blood pressure is going crazy, lol. I think I better quit while I'm ahead. HA. |
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Post by donnamb on Jan 21, 2022 22:58:09 GMT -5
Strange - I try to avoid "setting up an account" unless I really really want to. I am working on a notebook for all my credit cards and social media logins in a paper format so my loved ones can have access. The internet world is challenging.
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Post by sizzling63 on Jan 21, 2022 23:01:08 GMT -5
Very unpopular opinion here regarding "Underneath", which many liken to WWTLF as in the power of Adam's voice as well as its message. I don't like the song and I thought that a different opinion might be a good thing. It is just a tad too dramatic for me and I feel similarly about other songs like "There I Said It" or even "Soaked". More understated emotion as in "Runnin" or "The Original High" is more my vibe. Can't help it. With regards to making a donation toward Adam's "Feel Something Foundation" in honor of his birthday, I will donate this weekend ahead of the big milestone and send a tweet about it, in hope that other fans will catch on. $40 seems like a reasonable amount, but others may feel differently, which is okay by me. I don't think that anybody should feel pressured during these challenging times. I agree with you regarding people feeling pressured to donate. My issue was more about the complete lack of talking about it or trying to promote something that Adam really would like. I guess it’s just that there was an excitement and a desire to support Adam in something that was important to him, for an important birthday. I just do not see that happening this time and I’m disappointed about it. And agree with me or not, I suspect Adam will be pretty disappointed too.
I promise to shut up about it now. How does the saying go? You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make a drink. Your heart is in the right place, mszue . You are a big fan and you would like to see a big smile on Adam's face on his birthday. I will do my part in supporting his charity and I hope that a good portion of his fandom will do the same. |
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Post by cassie on Jan 21, 2022 23:13:37 GMT -5
I understand that some folks lament that Adam is not more widely acclaimed and adored with top 10 hits on radio.
Me? I'm more a "half-full" girl. I am amazed at how many articles about Meat Loaf's passing include Adam's tweet. They quote 3 or 4 "celebrity" tweets in their article, and Adam's is one of them. That tells me that he is a prominent figure in the pop/rock world, right?
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Post by lurleene on Jan 21, 2022 23:38:15 GMT -5
I understand that some folks lament that Adam is not more widely acclaimed and adored with top 10 hits on radio. Me? I'm more a "half-full" girl. I am amazed at how many articles about Meat Loaf's passing include Adam's tweet. They quote 3 or 4 "celebrity" tweets in their article, and Adam's is one of them. That tells me that he is a prominent figure in the pop/rock world, right?I agree with you. Adam is prominent and very often in demand and talked about in the media. Radio may not have been in love with him (it doesn't even matter now) but it seems everyone else loves him, lol. |
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Post by pi on Jan 21, 2022 23:50:52 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Jan 21, 2022 23:55:13 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Jan 21, 2022 23:58:00 GMT -5
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Post by pi on Jan 22, 2022 0:04:05 GMT -5
Adam mention in iHeart article: Rock Reacts To Death Of Meat Loaf www.iheart.com/content/2022-01-21-rock-reacts-to-death-of-meat-loaf/Adam Lambert shared an image of himself with Meat Loaf from circa 2009. He recalled Meat Loaf as a "gentle hearted powerhouse rockstar." Meat Loaf once praised Lambert as a vocalist on a par with Whitney Houston or Aretha Franklin. |
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Post by pi on Jan 22, 2022 0:10:31 GMT -5
Media news of Meatloaf's death with Adam mention..
Adam mentions from ABC article:
Among the many stars saluting Meat Loaf on social media was Adam Lambert, who played Eddie -- the character Meat Loaf portrayed in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" -- in the 2016 revival of "Rocky Horror Picture Show."
Here's what the music world is saying about the superstar singer:
Adam Lambert: "A gentle hearted powerhouse rockstar forever and ever. You were so kind. Your music will always be iconic. I'm sure you're singing concerts in the great beyond. Rest In Peace sir. #MeatLoafRIP #Meatloaf"
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