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About Whataya Want from Me
"Whataya Want from Me" ("what do you want from me") is a song by American recording artist and American Idol eighth season runner-up Adam Lambert from his debut studio album, For Your Entertainment. It was released as the second single from the album. The song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his highest charted single since his digital cover version of "Mad World". The song charted within the top 10 of the charts in thirteen countries. The pop rock song was written by Pink, Max Martin, and Shellback and was recorded by Pink for her fifth studio album, Funhouse, but did not make it to the final cut. Lambert's vocal performance of the song received a Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. The song was included on the set list of Lambert's first concert tour, the 2010 Glam Nation Tour where he performed an acoustic rendition of it during the "ballad" section of the show.more »
- Year:
- 2009
- 3:47
- 1,168Views
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Adam Lambert
Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter and stage actor born in Indianapolis but raised in San Diego. He began performing in amateur theatrical productions in childhood, a path he pursued into adulthood, appearing in professional productions in the U.S. and abroad. more »
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Written by: ALECIA MOORE, MAX MARTIN, JOHAN SCHUSTER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Whataya Want from Me" was debuted as the second single from Adam Lambert's first studio album, "For Your Entertainment," in November 2009. |
Chart PerformanceThe song was a global success, peaking in the top ten in various countries including Australia and the United States and became his highest-charting single to date. |
Grammy NominationIn December 2010, the song granted Adam Lambert a nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards – this was his first-ever Grammy nomination. |
Gold and Platinum Standards"Whataya Want from Me" received a Gold Certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 500,000 digital copies in the US. The song was also certified multi-platinum in Australia and Canada. |
The Songwriters"Whataya Want from Me" was penned by Pink, Max Martin, and Shellback. Pink initially recorded it for her album "Funhouse" but it didn’t make the final cut. |
Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Diane Martel and has Adam Lambert going through emotional struggles, it was released on January 15, 2010. |
Positive ReviewsThe song received positive music critiques, with some considering it one of the standout tracks from the album "For Your Entertainment". |
Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including Pink herself during her Truth About Love Tour, have covered "Whataya Want From Me" during live performances. |
BackgroundLambert revealed in an interview that the song is about the pressures of fame and what the music industry can do to a person. |
Impact on Pop CultureThe song was featured in an episode of the popular TV sitcom "Glee," where it was performed by the character of Elliott "Starchild" Gilbert, who was played by Adam Lambert. |
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