Adele - Live At The Royal Albert Hall

The concert features 17 songs, primarily from her albums 19 and 21 , along with notable covers: I’ll Be Waiting Don’t You Remember Turning Tables Set Fire to the Rain (Grammy-winning performance) If It Hadn’t Been for Love (The SteelDrivers cover) My Same Take It All Rumour Has It Right as Rain One and Only Lovesong (The Cure cover) Chasing Pavements I Can’t Make You Love Me (Bonnie Raitt cover) Make You Feel My Love (Bob Dylan cover) Someone Like You (Encore) Rolling in the Deep (Encore) Legacy and Success

No analysis of this recording is complete without Someone Like You . The song had already become an anthem of resigned sorrow, but the live version redefines it. As the piano intro begins—a simple, mournful four-chord loop—the crowd erupts. They don’t just cheer; they scream the opening line. adele - live at the royal albert hall

The concert took place on September 22, 2011, during a pivotal moment in Adele's career. Her second album, 21, had become a global phenomenon, and the world was eager to see if the voice on the record could deliver in a live setting. The Royal Albert Hall, with its storied history and intimate grandeur, provided the perfect backdrop for her soulful, blues-infused pop. The concert features 17 songs, primarily from her

The setlist spans her first two albums ( 19 and 21 ), featuring a mix of soulful ballads and upbeatMotown-inspired tracks. They don’t just cheer; they scream the opening line

Adele’s voice is the undisputed star. Whether she’s soaring through the power notes of "Set Fire to the Rain" or pulling back into a fragile whisper for "Someone Like You,"

Another highlight of the concert was Adele's performance of "When We Were Young," which featured a surprise appearance by her longtime collaborator, Paul Epworth, on guitar. The song's nostalgic themes and sweeping orchestration made it a perfect fit for the Royal Albert Hall's grand setting.

This concert was one of Adele's final performances before she underwent major vocal cord surgery later that year. It serves as a time capsule of her "original" voice—raw, slightly raspy, and immensely powerful.