Flashback: Adam Lambert's "Tracks of My Tears"

Top 10 week of Idol's eighth season was hardly different from any other week during the season, as one performance overshadowed the rest. Adam Lambert's rendition of Smokey Robinson's "Tracks of My Tears" struck a chord with many audience members. Re-watch the performance below:



Adam's performance during Motown theme week was more important for his chances of making the finale than possibly any other week with the exception of Top 3 week, as he was able to show that he could sing ballads in addition to his usual out-of-your-seat rock 'n roll crowd-pleasers. In the face of some highly regarded performances, this one remains one of his strongest.