Adele - "Chasing Pavements" LIVE from the ARCHIVE

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Before she was famous, Adele performs "Chasing Pavements" @ Billboard

[@AmalgaMem]

I was there! This was recorded in the break room at the Billboard offices in New York. I worked two floors below, and I’d heard this song on the radio and liked it, so when I found out that Adele would be performing, I decided to go upstairs and watch. There were no more than 15 or 20 people in the room, since she was still mostly unknown in this country. She’d just arrived in the U.S., but that night she would make her American TV debut on the David Letterman show. I was so lucky to see her in person literally hours before her career would take off here. Sitting just a few feet away and hearing that voice, I was blown away.

[@englishstudi4532]

lucky u

[@patriciajames7911]

Chills

[@MShadows7710]

Cool story bro

[@Jennifrlim]

What a flex 😩

[@RadhaKrishna-hy5jz]

damn, you lucky

[@ridalaamoumi6515]

This performance was : Recorded in 2008 Posted in 2011 Recommend to me in 2020 Life is so random

[@nanac6515]

Rida Laamoumi same

[@thiammekmdelevingne9881]

Me, also :)

[@mygeekspace6912]

And me liking your comment 3 months later 😆

[@hytak18]

Thanks for the shitty unoriginal comment.

[@dbo514]

@@hytak18 seriously sick of these lame comments. Came believe people don't understand the concept of KZbin recommendations

[@ishikarao4518]

Her voice is an instrument. It’s so beautiful. She doesn’t even need the guitar.

[@oppothumbs1]

She needs a band and someone to critique her lyrics and to find better melodies. A soaring voice is not enough, imo. Her voice is so expressive and powerful but I hate it . her songs mean nothing to me. She never approaches Neil Young, Dylan, Graham Parker, Elvis Costello, Ray Davies, Jeff Tweedy, Van Morrison, Sam Cooke, Paul Westerberg and she has a better voice then some of them by a mile but she's doesn't have cool, soul, substance or depth. She's just better than most of the lousy singer songwriters of today; I will give here that. Clap.

[@haveanicedaze]

Just say you can’t relate to women and go dude

[@ILoveLLawlietxD]

@@oppothumbs1 If pretentious was a comment:

[@freya4756]

@@oppothumbs1 male manipulator vibes

[@Starbirdkachina76]

@@haveanicedaze agreed I really do like her new song it's all the same

[@noelvegas6253]

i cant believe they didnt have color technology back in 2008. amazing archival footage from the caves.

[@mchjsosde]

*the shade*

[@NovaSMHeilmann]

Noel Vegas funny comment 🤪😂😆

[@cretians]

Dramatic but LOLLLLL

[@paulandrew8539]

THE FREAKING SHADE HAHAHA

[@mikespetz382]

No you’ve got it wrong, color didn’t exist yet

[@danni1993]

Just effortless.

[@mayorbloomburg]

Danni exactly. She literally put no effort into sounding decent lol

[@Broadica]

Actually it took a lot of effort to sing like that. Too much, it seems.

[@upsl2020]

@@Broadica exactly, she had to be operated because she strained far too much

[@Broadica]

@@upsl2020 yeah I try to be nice about it.... lots of people want to sing in ways that may sound cool but will harm the voice in the long run.

[@Broadica]

She also smokes or did smoke but even without that her voice couldn't sustain the technique

[@Justtaylorthings]

Such a rare jewel

[@JustFiddler]

ya betul sekali

[@kelliep.8514]

Absolutely! Too bad she sold her soul for fame and fortune, what a shame.

[@loriwoo8408]

@@kelliep.8514 Sadly I don't know that she truly has ever known and loved herself yet. Look out when she truly finds her true authentic self and loves herself as she deserves...can't imagine the outcome.

[@jbb6131]

Damn she has change a lot but her voice it's exactly the same. Pure talent & legend

[@jessicacarter5851]

Julia Heisenberg from small gigs to stadium fucking hell Adele 😍

[@MissElisabelle]

STOP CALLING HER FAT. FFFAAAT. PLIS LEIK MY COMMENT AND REPLEY

[@vicook356]

Julia Heisenberg i

[@FFab-DD68]

She is blessed with a rare voice. By the same token, she is a fantastic person.

[@Swagmittens]

@@MissElisabelle no one called her fat.

[@aledows9518]

if i had this voice, i would never talk, id just sing everything lol

[@allainabaro9685]

Ale Dows then you’ll lose your voice in no time

[@Lena-uh3ky]

@Ale Does best comment 🙌

[@FiestaPotato]

Xtian Abaro depends if you have a healthy singing technique

[@reyesyanez5405]

Bien dicho.

[@oliviawensley7377]

@@FiestaPotato even if you had a healthy singing technique you’d still lose your voice if you sing everything

[@robeuy]

Ten years later she's still showing a display of her pure talent, Easy On Me out now!

[@quartzzhuit]

🔥🔥🔥

[@blonddoll4984]

It's not actually out yet genius

[@robeuy]

@@blonddoll4984 It 100% is, reread my comment I said the single is out not the album.

[@jdee4956]

If the single is any indication of the rest of the album, it will be a huge disappointment. Dull, uninspiring, self-indulgent pap.

[@heidiosborne6638]

@@jdee4956 shut up! i've seen ur comments multiple times just stop with the negativity

[@julialeonetti879]

HOW IS THIS VOICE EVEN REAL

[@mathewwalentowicz3081]

Well she starts by opening her mouth taking a breath and singing

[@Mmm_gravy]

+Mathew walentowicz lol

[@Kronki01]

Mathew walentowicz ahahahahaahahahaha

[@TheJerzyslugga]

Julia Leonetti The most incredible thing is SHE SMOKES LOL AND SHE SOUND LIKE THAT I BARELY HAVE A CIGAR AND CANT COME CLOSE TO THIS LOL SMH

[@qwerk1000]

Julia Leonetti Can you feel the PAIN n EMOTION when she sings She was HURT baaaaaaad,that bad she put all her pain n emotions to use..... People say she's a legend To me she is an ICON anyone can sing her songs but not everyone can take you on a journey how she does..... IM HER BIGGEST FAN SHE IS MY IDOL

[@bellajuventina]

These two are still together after 8 years- playing at arenas and stadiums

[@itsbonkerjojo9028]

bellajuventina wtf... how can we believe

[@user-qb5hc4cv1d]

This video was recorded 10 years ago.

[@savannahwilliams9384]

@@user-qb5hc4cv1d this comment was made 2 years ago

[@brooksdanielgary]

Oof

[@emily-yt5vg]

not anymore lol

[@Eddierockification]

Watching this a few days after "Easy On Me" came out. A 6 year wait is finally over and I can't wait for the whole album to come out in November. Adele is the icon of my life, if I ever meet her I'll burst into tears.

[@exzaf]

BEFORE MONEY!!! You know, Adele's one of those very few artists that can reach multiple generations with varying tastes in music. Like let's be real for a second. Adele is so timeless she honestly doesn't have to release new albums to stay relevant or stay wealthy. People will stream her music and buy her CDs for as long as she lives.

[@juanis8219]

Exzaf even long after she lives

[@lelechim]

My dad likes Adele and he's 70 years old

[@ML-xh6rd]

A talent like hers defies categorization. Her songs epitomize what is referred to as "popular" music. Popular in terms that it appeals to a broad and diverse population of people. She'll be played on the radio for decades to come and will continue to sell downloads as long as there are downloads to sell.

[@annar.5341]

And beyond.

[@trin9264]

Yes lol she’s my favorite and I usually listen to metal

[@milaantikasari1337]

it's 2019. thanks youtube algorithm

[@arinonsalvia]

Yeah. Something is even weirder now.

[@achillesian]

GLORY TO THE ALGO

[@ximenavaldez8840]

Algorithm*

[@michellerjackson5776]

arin on salvia What you mean?? Please reply~ Perhaps I'm daft..🙄 Thanx ahead~

[@graceelaine698]

mila antikaa I don’t understand? It’s an archived video from Billboard 2008. Just curious what you mean?

[@valentina0102]

Dear Lord this is even better than the studio version! What an artist.

[@Blue-kz3yk]

Felt in love with your profile pic🖤

[@jushort23]

Adele in 2008 B.C. (Before Contour)

[@mayvictoria762]

Justin Simpao i-

[@enz2010ligsay]

Haha

[@zedhem]

This masterpiece of a comment deserves more likes

[@solarpony]

😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@shabnam1217]

LOL

[@kalliamelya6117]

I can't get over this performance. So raw and beautiful

[@SZAliaBanks]

Imagine her and Amy singing together …

[@loveforeignaccents]

That would be so cool!

[@KyuubiNemesis94]

They did share the same stage one time. But unfortunately Amy was drunk during the performance. If Amy didn't have her demons, she would still be alive and would be the "adele" of today. Both are super talented but Amy's raw vocals when she was sober were just so unique and different. She was truly from another era

[@loveforeignaccents]

@@KyuubiNemesis94 Interesting. I'll have to see if I could find their collab. Thanks for the info!

[@KyuubiNemesis94]

Just type in Adele and Amy winehouse.

[@breeyatchful]

dont make me weep.

[@portakalagaci]

Did she write this song when she was a teenage? What a pure talent! Lets hope she will live so long. I cannot imagine her voice and lyrics on 50s. Great woman!

[@dutchoven8583]

19 is teen so... yes. :)

[@mezalong]

+Pinar Elcin Mann her album titles may be a clue

[@portakalagaci]

mezalong songs are written before album releases. In this video she looks 17

[@mezalong]

Pinar Elcin Mann so teenage then.

[@Skeptique]

+Pinar Elcin Mann She wrote this entire album when she was a teenager.

[@alnotalli]

Baby Adele’s voice breaks are snatching the edges of my heart. bald. Traction alopecia bald.

[@psykho3874]

A. she had alopecia ?

[@folbfolb]

I had to look that up

[@alnotalli]

rareegeminii lol to snatch someone’s edges, in the figurative sense, is to catch someone off guard, to surprise them, or to completely devastate them. Always used as a compliment to the “snatcher”.

[@alnotalli]

And if you google pictures of traction alopecia, you’ll understand the adjective phrase I used here hyperbolically.

[@pinoypop02]

Word

[@jeffvillacrucis2946]

Omg it's nostalgia, and 2days from now Adele will be back again with her latest single Adele 30.

[@thisfeatureisstupidxo]

Her lead single , not album lol

[@curtisrobinson7962]

Oops, time warp, the hounds have been released.

[@jeffvillacrucis2946]

@@curtisrobinson7962 yeah

[@jeffvillacrucis2946]

@@thisfeatureisstupidxo okay

[@KarylYT]

Anyone saw this on their recommendation just NOW?

[@yavi_n]

Just now

[@punktaylorswift]

me too ((+_+))

[@tibo3333]

Right now

[@biancagermano5516]

Eu

[@Summertimes12345]

rn

[@aliazmie5306]

she still has the same guitarist doe

[@sandrasamuel9878]

Ali Azmie. Ben. has. been. with. your 👸👸👸👸👸👸 Adele. from. day. one. Career

[@dianamccormick1383]

Ali Az

[@Axelnegronperez]

Thats her best friend.

[@rhodigian]

He is just perfect for the role. He plays good, feels the song, and he is a good and trusted friend for her. God only know how you need someone like him when you are in the showbiz.

[@kitchenku9508]

واخيرا طلع في عازمي مثلي يسمعها ويحبها تحييه لك❤️

[@candyallums2079]

I love all Adele music but this my favorite song. I listen to this song everyday.

[@candyallums2079]

Never give up, your place is to keep chasing pavements(success).

[@alexandrakek9835]

Not going to lie, this is a way better version by far than the studio version.

[@099rjZ]

You can find this version in 19 - Deluxe Version album

[@Superphilipp]

@@099rjZ No, that's a different recording still, recorded at the Hotel Café in Hollywood. It features Steve Holness on electric piano. And Adele on a better (set up) microphone.

[@MrCTruck]

Totally

[@iisassmasterii8821]

It’s crazy how she was 20 in this video 😱

[@zaq9187]

@rxp56 LOL

[@daisymoss52]

rxp56 dont be so rude. being horrible doesnt get you anywhere

[@steveguzman375]

I was just born when this was made

[@davidwh2653]

people used to be younger 🤯

[@lolaispure4296]

@@steveguzman375 what? Omg.

[@TK-cg4ks]

I cannot believe they managed to find the first ever video recording. Phenomenal.

[@hannaftw3684]

how can she be so humble with that voice?

[@hibaadam9293]

It's always the ones with talent who don't brag!!! Cuz they know damn well they GOT IT!!! Periodt😒

[@cloudie8314]

@@hibaadam9293 Yup!

[@cloudie8314]

That voice speaks for itself😉

[@hibaadam9293]

@@cloudie8314 EXACTLY!!😔

[@cloudie8314]

@@hibaadam9293 🥰

[@ninicherefe1075]

literally she has the most unique and beautiful voice i’ve EVER HEARD

[@garyrobertson6778]

stop saying literally.

[@awagueye3746]

Literally

[@2damnoldforUtube]

Figuratively speaking, Freddie was equally as talented.

[@ahdorbfidks]

don’t listen to these haters

[@sarahs.r.h54]

Chasing Pavements is sooo underrated, this performance and this voice ! just perfection.

[@Djean70]

This is the Adele i fell in love with. I miss her doing those little things she did with her voice. Dont get me wrong i love her still. Her songs and voice go right thru me. That New York concert was so amazing. I still have chills when i think of her amazing talent.

[@michaelnorris2522]

Those "little things" could be what gave her nodes.

[@taylorwehrenberg7187]

the little things almost made her lose her voice

[@Aggarius]

Taylor_got_paler damn, that sucks

[@cmmiestcat]

Sometimes, when something that could be very sound good to our ears is the very same thing that is slowly destroying your vocal chords. Celine Dion, Julie Andrew and Adele to name few who had to suffered it...

[@MrStevegibb]

@@michaelnorris2522 doubt it shes not pushing her voice here just showing incredible control and musicality.

[@maxwelljames5610]

the way she sings “up” every time. never seems to fail to give me chills

[@fargog4208]

This woman could sing pharrel Williams 'happy' and id still be bawling 😭 THAT VOICE so proud how far she's come 😪

[@Alex-bz4uh]

Look how she started and look now where she is.

[@jessicacarter5851]

Alex C she started from talent and and she is still talented as f

[@kitanaedenian2575]

@Dick Fageroni and better than u in everything

[@kitanaedenian2575]

@Dick Fageroni i kinda doubt that all u have as achievments lol

[@kitanaedenian2575]

@Dick Fageroni fuck u . it is right?

[@Error404SkyeNotFound]

@Dick Fageroni and you sound like an ignorant moron.

[@rickjames21]

This album ... I remember hearing this when i was at the airport and was blown away. Then i got the album and heard "Hometown glory" ... I was sold

[@yogeetag5618]

Everyone is allowed to grow and evolved. I think that’s what we are witnessing Adele doing. But somehow people can’t seem to accept that and want to keep her in the version they prefer or like. She is still a wonderful and authentic performer after all these years x

[@jdee4956]

Wonderful voice still, but no longer authentic I'm afraid.

[@isotropisch82]

@@jdee4956 Would it be more authentic to not use the tools available to her thanks to her success? Should she still live above a shop.... to be "authentic"? Personally I think it is more real to do what she has done, it would be foolish not to.

[@Kazberhaf]

You can hear a rawness to her voice here, like an untamed horse powerful and wild. She has honed her craft over the years and what we have now is the beautiful and still powerful voice but with the edges smoothed off... she’s still got plenty of grunt in the engine room when she needs it though 🤩

[@jayare6804]

@@Kazberhaf I hear ya. Although, I wonder if this is just the beginnings of vocal damage. She recently stated in an interview that, after her vocal surgery, her voice was smoother. But I'm sure that years of experience at honing her craft, as you suggest, also plays a large role.

[@AB-sm1qf]

She’s still? She is! Have some compassion peeps, she went through a huge ordeal with vocal surgery. I feel like her voice sounds forced here. It sounds gorgeous and sexy but also scratchy instead of smoky and husky. I just appreciate her talent and thank god we got it. And that she got her hard earned success before her voice got worse.

[@daradarling]

Who else was randomly recommended this in 2019 and has no regrets playing it 😍 a real tbt

[@nimim.markomikkila1673]

These early acoustic performances are just about the best of the best!

[@logicdied6766]

I don’t even like Adele’s music but you can’t deny her extraordinary talent and charisma she’s a celebrity that I just know I’d vibe with so well as person to person, such a star

[@Jadelydia]

Why don’t you like her music ? Just being curious 🥰

[@logicdied6766]

@@Jadelydia just not my scene, but she’s amazingly talented no one could ever deny that

[@violetenergy4392]

This song is the reason I fell in love with Adele back in 2008. I love when artists are raw and uncut, it should stay that way.

[@SkyeSeeley]

Watching the guitarist smile as she sings is so heartwarming ❤️

[@justinliberti5917]

I'm fairly certain he still is her live guitar player. He was for awhile even after she got super famous. I love that. Ben Thomas is his name

[@Songs-lr4wt]

@@justinliberti5917 thanks for the name. He must be older now

[@Clayjj]

The most endearing thing is I can almost guarantee that she had no idea she would become the biggest pop star on Earth. She just wanted to sing and write. Amazing.

[@pbreezy2241]

@Billie Jean she has the best selling album of the 21st century. Numbers don’t lie

[@ruskie2suck729]

not quite whitney houston level but close

[@gyawn]

@Billie Jean "hello" had a record of fastest video on youtube to reach 1 billion views or something. adele is literally such a household name. even my grandma knows her...

[@Theoneandonlies]

She was beautiful then and is beautiful now!

[@j.b.2769]

Unreal. She's unbelievably great.

[@peaceful_chaos14]

I just have to say: Thank you youtube algorithm for recommending me this masterpiece and reminding that Adele’s talent is still exactly the same.

[@faithgargy]

I’ve been listening to Adele since I can remember. I grew up listening to her and this video gives me chills.

[@desmondcheong3968]

who is here to celebrate her comeback

[@writerconsidered]

+des Dc She has that one god damn note she hits that goes straight into my gut and comes out my eyes.

[@MadonnaMusic1]

calaragazza Well: 21: Released January/February 2011 25: Released 20 November 2015 Almost 5 years....

[@markhaigh2463]

England x

[@kc7226]

I remember a lot of “indie” or not so popular songs from this era being so real, raw and new!! Only if I can go back and write down every song

[@fargog4208]

Birdie - skinny love!

[@arkansas6722]

could you recommend some

[@hannahnguyeb1415]

I’ve never enjoyed random recommendations more than now.

[@akshaysomvanshi1304]

She is the epitome of talent and hardwork. It's great to see how far she has come.

[@AngelTorres-pm9yl]

Has anyone else noticed that the guitarist makes a debut on the original music video for Chasing Pavements? Just when I thought I couldn’t love this amazing artist more; I found out she has kept him by her side at all times. Pretty sure they’re still writing songs together.

[@BuckleyBrittany]

One of my favorite performances 🙌🏻😍

[@GinaCiccone]

i miss this. raw voice. pure talent.

[@tasiagraham9655]

She does this for alot of her new songs as well! Search " adele acoustic" im going through them now :3 hope that hells

[@tasiagraham9655]

Helps

[@김효은-x1i]

I miss this raw voice, too

[@ulasonal]

i went through all of adele's acoustic performances and nobody else gives me the same pleasure in acoustic. except for billie eilish. I just discovered her acoustic performances and it's the best thing in the world. I highly recommend you listen to them. You won't be disappointed.

[@MilesJazz1]

Trust this is when she was pure

[@alfreda2711]

She really has transformed her looks she’s beautiful and that voice is one of the best.

[@annak8639]

LOL Adele at the age of 23: world-famous Me at the age of 23: lying in bed and procrastinating

[@thamomentum]

You have the rest of your life! Go out there! Live! Do what you love! We're here for such a short time it's crazy. Make friends, build a family! Fame and wealth is not everything. LIFE is what we are ALL given. Equally. Make the earth proud that it allowed you to live. LIVE!

[@vpaczkowski]

I didn't get a solo gig until I was 46 never give up

[@steveguzman375]

vpaczkowski Hi what type of music do you do?

[@R4Y2k]

It's not about being world-famous or the money. It's about doing what you love...

[@josebejarano2126]

You're not the only my dear

[@aleksandravujasin7034]

I knew she was going to be big, the minute I heard her sing when she started her career years ago. Love her voice and her songs! Just magical! 🤗

[@emiliofernandez1667]

This song, this interpretation, the level that I achieved this day in this recording, I believe that there is no human being capable of repeating such beauty. I've listened to it 1000 times and I always find a new color. absolutely magnificent

[@Nenita-s9h]

the first song that i L💓Ve from Adele, so raw, simple & beautiful

[@brendamorrison8453]

She had a unique voice, that why she is so good and where she is now. I love her

[@TonyGloUTube]

Her voice just penetrates one's soul. It gets inside you, holds on, does not let go.

[@Noiseheads]

"before she was famous" playing for Billboard lol

[@machucasarubbivicentenicol4034]

hahahahahahahaha

[@ziyedhamrouni886]

She even looks better without make up and stuff. She s pure emotion.

[@dontmindme.imjustafraidofe9327]

Ziyed Hamrouni She’s *not* wearing makeup?!

[@aprilrawls5162]

She is wearing make up...lol

[@Manish00333]

Ziyed Hamrouni theres no need to lie lol

[@samuelshardanund4198]

Woman the principal you sing in this songs speaks so much emotions into accepting and adapting

[@Kazberhaf]

You can hear a rawness to her voice here, like an untamed horse powerful and wild. She has honed her craft over the years and what we have now is the beautiful and still powerful voice but with the edges smoothed off... she’s still got plenty of grunt in the engine room when she needs it though 🤩

[@harlenehoran2129]

this is absolutely amazing her voice Wow you could feel all the emotions she was putting out

[@Dukkyjames200]

I prefer her voice before the surgery. It’s so raw and real. I like the scruffy smoking Adele who was just a normal London girl with that amazing voice.

[@chusimon8575]

British have all the best singer. We lost Amy Winehouse, but we have adele now. Lucky..

[@MadonnaMusic1]

Chu simon Whitney,Mariah and Celine were/are north-american though for example...

[@mariamihailik5310]

Madonna Music north america has pop, but the UK's singers are more jazz and rock. (Obviously I am talking about modern jazz, a lot of classic jazz performers were american).

[@rubyhhh2715]

Ed Sheeran? He is a legend

[@Axelnegronperez]

Adele and Sam Smith are the best so far...

[@wantsomecoffee]

Chu simon I think she sounds like Amy Winehouse on this. Of course she is Adele and has her own sound but I’m reminded of Amy Winehouse. God rest her soul

[@thewomaninthemoon]

I love that she sings her songs differently every time, you can really feel the passion in every word she sings.Adele is a true artist and one of a kind. ♥

[@jemimahbloomfield2333]

The cuts in her voice are gorgeous 😍🔥🔥😍😍

[@wellahartig3477]

She looks so beautiful without all the makeup! So good!

[@DanJohnson05]

Man her voice is just so damn amazing. I remember hearing this before she blew up and was just enthralled.

[@olivermason402]

She looked beautiful here, all natural. Voice is always powerful.

[@randommm1516]

Her voice did infact grow smoother and more pleasant over the years...... Love it

[@hennyboostin2918]

Major throwback. First song I ever heard from Adele. Such a beautiful song

[@michellemoore5833]

She been a legend😩❤

[@brianmartin2313]

So much POWER in her voice at all times. I would give almost anything for a woman like this

[@es3700]

Pure gold. Love the way she looked then , unpolished , very beautiful.

[@DaVefromearth212]

What a voice ❤ what a lyrics, what a sound ❤

[@danielbisson8032]

destined for greatness

[@wrinklesstain2638]

Pure talent shining through! Sings better than a bird. Truly amazing woman!!

[@inuterobleached_outtareach009]

This just hit me right in the heart and soul; her voice is just so pure and soulfully undescribable. Sorry no real words from me, just in awe.

[@que_93]

She was a bloody killer since the very beginning. What else could that pain in her voice do with that conviction????

[@sayurig2757]

i close my eyes when listening to this masterpiece with headphones on.

[@dolour]

RJ Gonzales I have a FLAC version of this, the high levels of her vox are distorted on here, no good

[@kakashima_]

pure and soft human with angelic voice

[@rafailiakarafyllidou2997]

Who is still watching this song in 2020??

[@kierabyrnemusic]

She's incredible its been amazing seeing her grow as a person x

[@catherinetodd]

She still sounds the same... just more and more gorgeous each year. Good going, Adele!

[@violetfreking4174]

You know that feeling you get when you roll over the big hill at that start of a rollercoaster? That's how I feel listening to Adele sing. 💜

[@jones3761]

How am i watching this in 2020?🤯it’s amazing though

[@thaismayara298]

I'm here 😊

[@gelatiknae6499]

So do I.

[@Davonne333]

2021 here, still amazing 🤩 🎶

[@GoGoTwice]

WOW - that’s basically Adele, the ability to surprise in every performance. Her rhythm and feel for song are amazing, and that voice control even back then made her stand out

[@rmdcarney]

So fucking amazing

[@lickerthebest]

+Rebecca Carney So PURE and so enchanting.

[@Immagonko]

This guitar guy must be one of her best friends. And he looks much happier in this video, than now

[@Fivestarcs]

feels like im walking into a coffee shop in NYC and theyre having an open mic night love it

[@impIicit]

man, i remember my first semester at university and feeling lonely as i was having a hard time meeting friends. listening to 19 and bawling lol. she’s so amazing. 💛

[@sarawinter3888]

😩 I can’t get over how beautiful she is😫❤️❤️❤️❤️ I have loved Adele since I was a little little girl

[@factg5614]

everyone is talking about her talent on singing. But composing this song? she expressed it in a sad and poetic way where she is insecure of herself. And while she sings it live in this video, the emotion of her voice and face says it. damn who hurt this girl before.

[@bethanyirene7120]

I love the accidental switch to “sidewalks” instead of “pavements” at the end. It makes me wonder, could we have had a completely different version of the song with that word switch throughout?

[@pbreezy2241]

Pretty sure it was to appeal to the American audience

[@LoveAroseSilver]

Yes, it's for an American audience. Amusing how after all these years some still think it accidental. Adele replaces pavements with sidewalks every time she sings this live for an American audience.

[@Patricia-s2h]

@@LoveAroseSilverso does she sing sidewalks on her shows in Vegas? I saw another comment that said that the radiochannel made her change the lyrics because some people understood,,chasing gay men“ and that it would have been inappropriate. I thought this was hilarious 😂

[@LoveAroseSilver]

@@Patricia-s2h Yes. An Urban Dictionary user (presumably someone who hates Adele) listed "chasing pavements" as British slang for "chasing gay men".

[@exolprincess]

I usually don't care for Adele's music, but my teacher was playing this song one day in class and I fell in love with it. This song really showcases her rare talent.

[@onemillionpercent]

breeanna Dorough totally agree 💞

[@malcolmblacctheicon]

Damn her control and her vocal ability has Improved incredibly it’s like she drank holy water

[@juliawalsh7934]

Adele is a extraordinary vocalist and talent. I love seeing this early version. She is a triple threat in the best way!