Adam Lambert Delivers Soul-Stirring Cover of Duran Duran’s “Ordinary World” on The Voice Finale
On December 13, during the finale of The Voice Season 22, Adam Lambert delivered a powerful, piano-driven rendition of Duran Duran’s classic hit “Ordinary World.” Dressed in all white and surrounded by ethereal drapery, Lambert’s haunting vocals and emotional intensity captured both the audience’s and judges’ attention.
The performance was a tribute to the victims of the tragic mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs and a testament to the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. Lambert explained that the song’s lyrics—about loss and the search for normalcy—resonated deeply with those impacted.
Critics and fans praised the cover as a breathtaking interpretation, noting that Lambert not only stayed true to the original but infused it with his own dramatic flair. One review called it “mesmerizing and haunting,” describing the piano and strings arrangement as “stunningly emotional” . Among fan reactions, a YouTube comment read: > “It’ll make you feel something, laugh and cry… leave you speechless”.
This rendition also marks the lead single off Lambert’s fifth studio album, High Drama, released on February 24, 2023. The cover underscores the album’s theme of reimagining well-known songs—and it debuted strongly on charts like the Billboard and UK Album Sales Listings.
