Adele showed up at the church studios and delivered a live performance of “when we were young” that left her fans stunned. The studio setting provided a stark, almost raw backdrop that complemented the song’s theme of looking back to simpler times. You can hear the incredible detail and depth in Adele’s voice.
The video of this performance received widespread acclaim and attention, further cementing Adele’s status as one of the most talented and emotive vocalists of her generation. This breathtaking live studio performance racked up an unbelievable 684 million views.
Watch the video below.
In many ways, “Rolling in the Deep” is where it all started for Adele. Released in 2010, the first single from her second album, 21, became her breakout hit, making her a household name in the UK and across the Atlantic. It was a number 1 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts, staying there incredibly for seven weeks. It won three Grammy Awards. It has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. Rolling Stone magazine ranked it as the 82nd best song ever written.
Move forward to November 2021, almost eleven years since the song’s release. Adele has long been established as a worldwide superstar and is now doing a show called “An Audience with Adele” , filmed at the London Palladium. In many ways, this show feels like a celebration of the last decade, marking the journey that she’s been on. Though she now lives in LA, it is fitting that the concert takes place in her home city, which is so entwined with her identity and personality.
