Adele’s vocals are unmatched in the music world and fans just got another proof to celebrate on the internet. A viral video featuring Adele singing her breakout song, Rolling in the Deep, has won over music fans. They hailed her live voice, which sounded incredible without the aid of any technology like autotuning. The song originally received praise at the time of its release for its production, lyrics, and the singer’s vocal performance.
Rolling in the Deep was Adele’s first number-one song in the U.S. and took the top spot on many Billboard charts. More than a decade later, the song once again captured the love and attention of the music lovers through the viral video.
Adele’s Rolling In The Deep Sans Autotune Goes Viral
Adele‘s live studio rendition of her breakout song, Rolling in the Deep, is viral on social media platforms. Rolling in the Deep was the lead single in Adele’s second studio album, 21. According to Billboard, it was the biggest crossover hit in the United States since 1985. The song propelled the singer to global superstardom.
Adele's "Rolling In The Deep" without autotune pic.twitter.com/GgdpPAf5i4
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Fans were singing praises for the singer, as her voice was nearly flawless even without any technological aid. One fan shared that Adele is one of the greatest singers of the current generation. Another commented that the singer has the greatest vocals ever, adding that Rolling in the Deep is a single that cannot be skipped in any playlist.
One fan pointed out that Adele gained her fame only through her voice and not by getting promoted as a pop star. The fan even made the controversial claim that most singers have average voices and use autotune to make them pop stars. Another Adele fan commented that she didn’t need any autotune for her voice, which was “second to just a few if not none”. Some of the fan reactions read:
Adele is one of the greatest singers of this generation
— Vishwajit Patil (@_VishwajitPatil) March 23, 2024
She's got the greatest vocals ever.
Rolling in the Deep is the only unskippable song in my playlist— Apurv Anand (@apurv_anand) March 23, 2024
Adele can actually sing. She didn't get fame by being a "pop star", she gained it because of her voice.
Too many of the most famous ones now are average singers at best, and autotune IS the voice people hear. These "pop stars" go out there and basically lipsync. Even the…
— Brad Webb (@TruthPimp) March 23, 2024
let's be honest, adele doesn't even need autotune
— m.jeziorowska (@jeziorowska18) March 23, 2024
It's safe to say she's one of the greatest in this generation.
Her vocals is second to just a few if not none.— Tolulope Michael (@im_tolumichael) March 23, 2024
The Someone Like You singer has several accolades to her name to support the fans’ claims about her. Adele has 16 Grammy Awards and 12 Brit Awards, alongside an award each at the Academy Awards, the Primetime Emmys, and the Golden Globes. She won the Oscar and Golden Globe for her single Skyfall for the film, Skyfall.
Adele’s Rolling In The Deep Was A Massive Hit
Adele’s Rolling in the Deep uses the singer’s vocal prowess to come up with a soulful rendition, accompanied by emotional lyrics. These lyrics were co-written by Paul Epworth, who played a crucial role in the success of the song, according to the singer. In an interview, Adele revealed that Epworth brought out the best in her and she hit some notes in the song that she never even knew she could hit. Adele shared (via Xttrawave):
“He brought a lot out of me. He brought my voice out as well—there’s notes that I hit in that song that I never even knew I could hit.”
According to YAHOO! Music, Rolling in the Deep became the best-selling digital song by a female artist in the U.S. ChartMasters report that the single sold 20.64 million copies, making it one of the best-selling digital singles of all time. The single also became the Billboard Year End Hot 100 Number One Single of 2011.
Adele’s song also received several accolades including Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Art Direction at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. At the 54th Grammy Awards, the song won both Record of the Year and Song of the Year, alongside the Best Short Form Music Video award.
