"Sleepwalker" is a song by American recording artist and American Idol season eight runner-up Adam Lambert. The song was written by Ryan Tedder, Aimee Mayo and Chris Lindsey for Lambert's debut album, For Your Entertainment. The song was written and recorded in 2009. It was released as the seventh and final single from the album on March 25, 2011. Germany was the only selected country where the single was released along with a music video; namely the live performance on the Glam Nation Live live album.SLEEPWALKER VON ADAM LAMBERT Retrieved 13 August 2015
Critical reception The song received positive reviews. AllMusic called the song "terrific pop" and added that it's "Tedder’s typically icy alienation."Review by Allmusic Retrieved December 25, 2014 Entertainment Weekly was very positive, saying: "Lambert [gets] the chance to earn his power- ballad bona fides on the tense, atmospheric 'Sleepwalker'."Review by Entertainment Weekly Retrieved December 25, 2014 However LA Times called the song "a real throwaway."Review by LA Times Retrieved 25 December 2014
Live performances The song was included on the set list of Lambert's 2010 Glam Nation Tour. Lambert also performed the song on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in late 2010.
Track listing CD single "Sleepwalker: Adam Lambert: Music". Amazon.com. 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2011-03-26. "Sleepwalker" – 4:25 "Aftermath" (Live at Glam Nation) – 4:23
Personnel Adam Lambert - vocals Ryan Tedder - songwriter and producer Aimee Mayo - songwriter Chris Lindsey - songwriter Orianthi - guitar solo
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Charts Chart (2011) PeakpositionGermany (German Singles Chart) Adam Lambert, Sleepwalker 63
Release history Country Date VersionAustriaMarch 25, 2011Digital downloadGermanySwitzerlandGermanyMarch 25, 2011CD single
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