Adam Lambert Celebrates Life Of Avicii With “Lay Me Down” At Avicii Tribute Concert
Adam Lambert and Avicii created pure groove with their joint track "Lay Me Down," and the American vocalist honored this collaboration with a lively performance at The Avicii Tribute Concert. Lambert took the stage wearing a striking pink outfit and delivered an enthusiastic show for Avicii's admirers with his dynamic presence. He visibly enjoyed the opportunity to perform the disco track again, while fans celebrated Avicii's music alongside the skilled performer.
"Lay Me Down" features challenging vocal ranges, but Lambert handled them with ease, gliding through the melody effortlessly. His ability to make difficult vocal sections seem simple while maintaining a smooth tone impressed many. He brought considerable charisma to the stage at Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, and the packed 55,000-person audience returned his energy enthusiastically.
Lambert's live version of "Lay Me Down" ranks among several popular recordings from the Avicii Tribute Concert, gathering 3.3 million YouTube views. Audience reactions were positive, with comments like "Adam's one of the only singers that sounds better live than on a recording, that's talent right there. My fav singer of the decade hands down – glad he got a chance to work with Avicii" and "What a performance! Can't stop watching! Adam showcasing his extraordinary vocals and strutting that stuff!"
Avicii, born Tim Bergling, passed away on April 20, 2018, at age 28. The Tim Bergling Foundation organized the Avicii Tribute Concert, with earnings supporting mental health and suicide prevention organizations. The event occurred on December 5, 2019, featuring artists including David Guetta, Aloe Blacc, Kygo, Gavin DeGraw, Rita Ora, and others. Aloe Blacc's performance of "Wake Me Up" became the most-watched YouTube video from the concert.
Avicii, Lambert, Arash Pournouri, and Nile Rodgers co-wrote "Lay Me Down." All four received composition credits, while Avicii and Pournouri produced the track. Rodgers, known for his Chic guitar work, contributed his distinctive funky guitar playing, which enhanced the song significantly.
