Adele Explains Why She Disappears After Each Album | The Graham Norton Show

[@DayOneAdeleFans]

She has stated this before: “I know I stay away for six years at a time but it’s only so I can live, and love, and laugh, and feel everything”

[@plebiusjonbson823]

'live love laugh' 🤮🤮

[@JohnM...]

Most people have to EARN A LIVING.

[@ugn154]

Which is honestly what most singers don't do and should do. Learn from Adele. She knows what she's doing, its not just all about the money for her.

[@tracycagliero129]

Smart lady.😊

[@AC-mp7cx]

Michael Jackson used to do that too, for 3-4 years at a time, and then came back with a blockbuster, record crushing album, for 2-3 decades straight

[@starrynight5633]

Props to her managers and record label. They've given her all the freedom and control over her music since the beginning because they believed in her. Rare managers handling a rare talent.

[@JanMike9]

Adele learned a lesson from watching Amy Winehouse and how she was pushed relentlessly to tour. Good for her to refuse to become a cog in the machine, and instead be the one pulling the levers. Too many artists are abused by management and promoters to the point of destruction. Adele is a rare bird, and we all should applaud her self-protective stance in an industry which often is careless with performers.

[@JasonB95]

Excellent point.

[@gregoryreid8106]

I know right... Look at Britney Spears career 😭😭😭 and LIFE

[@kernalfleak]

Money drives the music industry not trust. She making bank even in her off years

[@blumpkinexcalibur7523]

Has nothing to do with her managers. Her freedom as an artist and the reason she can come and goes as she pleases is because *21* sold over 30M copies and is the 4th best selling album of all time.

[@Canthatcrazy]

Shes got the right idea: she's huge, famous and successful, and 100% in control of her fame, and because she's pure talent she doesn't need to be in the news constantly. This is how fame should be.

[@Peterrdee]

Yea but a lot of people don’t want to go in hiding that’s kinda sad

[@Canthatcrazy]

@@Peterrdee true. But if you're gonna be famous, you know you're selling your soul. People can still sing and act, and not be famous, they choose to do big films, or record albums, they could just do theatre or sing in shows at holiday resorts. Double edged sword, I suppose.

[@DudeSilad]

@@Canthatcrazy She can easily move around in public if she doesn't wear make up and the LA clothes. She looks nothing like the Adele the superstar without the glamour and bling. Even rock superstars like McCartney and Bowie used public transport. Bowie used to wear scruffy clothes and a baseball cap and carry a Turkish newspaper. McCartney doesn't even bother with disguise. He was on a bus near my house last year. He still visits family in my town.

[@Yanatscrolls]

But what's wrong if they're in news all the time? They choose it

[@AC-mp7cx]

@@DudeSilad they arent that famous then tbh

[@pedromendesrbd]

She's got a point. She's an icon, she's a legend and she is the moment.

[@bernlin2000]

C'mon, now 💅

[@DudeSilad]

She's lost a lot of support in Britain recently. I'd have said she was a national treasure a year ago but the moving to LA and surrounding herself with people British people don't like much, cancelling her Vegas shows, the weak new album. People are no longer enamoured with her like they were. She also cakes herself in makeup and shocking American dress sense. She's part of the Beyonce clique now.

[@Michael020]

She sings songs ffs...and wears lots makeup ha

[@adrijavalaityte6292]

Fax♥️

[@rosk.wilburn5847]

she got a point she is cerazzzy detached from normal ppl. nah she is a NO.

[@DokkaChapman]

It's weird to think that an artist is allowed to have that much freedom on her level of output. Just goes to show how much money she makes the record company. So many bands and musicians have suffered burnout over the decades and released some clangers because of their contracts making them rush the creative process.

[@ginat.8064]

I agree. Adele’s relationship with her management sounds so much healthier than for example One Direction’s or, even worse, Avicii.

[@DokkaChapman]

@@ginat.8064 Just think about all those albums that flopped and cost an artist their careers! You can bet that if they hadn't been under so much pressure they could have come out with something better.

[@cuebj]

@@DokkaChapman tell that to 2 albums a year contracts in 1960s with no digital cheating and editing. Seems like working permanently or working very occasionally is better than something in between. Her strategy us risky and she's pretty much the only one who can pull it off - means each album has to be astonishing

[@DokkaChapman]

@@cuebj True, but back then music wasn't as complex to record (or hell even write). Also each track was often under 3 minutes long and you could also just release stand alone singles. It's in the 80's where things got even more tricky when electronic music started creeping in, not only with the new way of recording but also getting producers to remix songs for b-sides and radio.

[@popland1977]

@@DokkaChapman That's totally untrue. The 60s was a time when music got so much more intricate in terms of harmonies, chord progressions, lyrics etc

[@carlosabrigojr3482]

You can not rush art. I admire artists who really take their time to create a truly remarkable piece of work. Sade is another artist who does not rush her art (she's had around 6 albums within her 30+ career). Really makes me appreciate their work.

[@babycaca13579]

Only 4 albums so far,very rare release

[@martinwilliams2556]

Bone idle

[@ImTheCookieMonster95]

most artists don't have the money to go in hiding for that long though. so they'll have to perform a bunch while they try to write new music.

[@fajarzakri4936]

Fiona Apple too. 5 albums in over 25 years!

[@WesleyScottOfficial]

Every album/song is the same old guff. I don't think it takes long to make them they'll just hold off till the masses are hungry for more misery. 😉

[@sinthiafs]

I love how honest she is on her answers about everything!

[@dancerdancer313]

There's a difference between the celebrities who love being famous vs the celebrities who love their craft and do the necessary promotional gigs, then go back to live their life in private. Adele is the latter. She loves and appreciates being able to have an incredibly successful career in music, because she gets to do what she loves and live a great lifestyle and provide for her family. She's legit talented, her music is great and I think her success makes sense. However she's not a fan of the fame aspect. She's said that before in a different interview. And I appreciate her even more for that 💖 Sure, she could also be an introvert. However the fame aspect isn't something all famous ppl like, but it's a necessary evil if they want to be mainstream successful.

[@simonhanson795]

Not a huge Adele fan but i respect that she feels she has to do that. Feels more normal than being in a fishbowl all the time and being in danger of becoming overexposed. Which has happened so frequently with certain famous people. Its better to be missed than be tired of.

[@rosk.wilburn5847]

not a huge fan at all. but ur comment is interesting.....gimme Em or Fif or some one more talented.

[@joseh3564]

Ros: it's not always the talent level. It's whether it's relatable to the listener that determines likeability.

[@ashthecoolest1]

Here we see Adele in her natural habitat- an awesome Brit talkshow!!

[@keiran110]

With an awesome Irish presenter.

[@jac9301]

It airs and is filmed in England, it's an English talk show.

[@ohwellwhateverr]

@@jac9301 Made on English soil, but it’s also British, since it’s made by the BBC. And hosted by an Irishman.

[@felixfelicis51]

I just commented on the video of her last appearance on the show that she hadn't shown up since her new album and now here she is!

[@adma8D]

I cannot believe Adele is finally back to this show!! It's been like a decade right?

[@yz_21st84]

2011

[@snikovsky]

@@yz_21st84 Last time she was there, I loved every bit of that episode.

[@nora-Lirong]

She said that 3 years and all I had in mind how in Kpop they are making 2 albums a year sometime it's just exhausting. Yet must respect her confidence that she will still have her fan base strong waiting for her limited activities. She is living example of quality rather quantity in Art. Respect

[@endlessserenade4491]

well kpop is a bit different because in kpop you have many producers and songwriters collaborating in writing and producing songs for idols. Here you have Adele herself writing and producing her music in addition to recording it. Plus lets be honest, about 90% of kpop songs are of low quality whether that be in terms of music, lyrics or both.

[@DrAmber2004]

@@endlessserenade4491 not BTS. They are not low quality, and I am not an ARMY fan.

[@Ish-km2cy]

@@DrAmber2004 well when you compared to ADELE ‘S songs or album then you gotta understand again. So stop making a conclusion

[@Ish-km2cy]

@@endlessserenade4491 I have to agree with you. ADELE’s album is always on point.

[@y0039]

She's her own boss, while kpop idols are simply employees in big companies, so they have to work no matter what.

[@siddharthamukherjee1996]

Adele looks classy, timeless and flattering. ❤️

[@toelielariouspinda355]

say wut? xD I dont even recognize her anymore...... And believe me, Ive tried.....

[@terrytownsend5583]

Very funny

[@williamsalexanderamaroroqu3046]

She is the only one who can take her time and return as if nothing would have happened. So amazing, love her. Hope someday I could have the privilege of attending her concert or show.

[@pretinhobasico6539]

Adele is not like other singers that need to keep in the TV or in the Top charts to keep relevant. She has her talent.

[@cjsvids8760]

I agree because whenever she releases her brandnew singles, she's always on the TOP of the charts it could be 10 years we have too wait and she'll still be on the TOP of the charts whenever she decides to bring her latest single out!!

[@Krisha158]

I can’t wait for a love album from her. I love she’s in a good space.

[@sneakykamon]

"Absence makes the heart grow fonder" - Somebody wise

[@vethumdesilva6425]

WE WILL BE WAITING FOR EACH OF HER COMEBACKS

[@Ravenclawjournalist]

Adele is old world famous. She understands that intrigue and mystery are far more valuable than daily publicity.

[@missmack2328]

Yes true!!!

[@I_hate_charlatans_like_mkbhd]

They copied it from Michael Jackson

[@irakaye]

She’s entitled to her privacy ❤️ We love you, Adele!

[@emilyrose2258]

That's how lorde is. She comes out of "hiding" every 4~ years and drops a master piece. Art such as Lorde and Adele take time, experience, and patience!

[@lordvincentthequietgamer7387]

Yeah it takes a while to at least relax from the intensity of her carrier. After all, to create those uncommonly used yet mesmerizing words in her lyrics make it worthwhile. So, yeah. I'll be waiting for the next release and will buy it too. Go Adele!

[@danjun7986]

Good for her, I think she is coming to terms with how massive her stardom is and she’s ready to step out a little more.

[@ko5498]

She's so beautiful

[@Andromeda2976]

Beautiful Adele, thankyou for translating the process of many artists.

[@brankovidosevich]

she literally went to the Graham Show and then when to see Cheryl, I LUV her

[@pitilessnightmare6879]

She looks so beautiful ✨

[@SunnySingh-is2wm]

Oh she is beautiful. I love ❤ you Adele

[@shomgerry]

I LOVE HER ACCENT man, she just goes off 😩

[@Johnnydeppusa001]

Hi... Greetings dear Glad to hear from you. I appreciate your love,care and support Where are you watching from?

[@Ninjassassin119]

she looks stunning

[@owusustephen4913]

It’s amazing how we all love her and not hate her iconic Adele

[@ZandeKongo]

Adele's glow up is one for the history books.

[@justagirl19]

*surgery+sport...no glow up

[@chaosasitswirls6125]

@@justagirl19 I don’t think you actually know what glow up means

[@faashionforward]

Comments like this about Adele are always confusing to me because it’s not like she was hideously ugly and unattractive when she was fat? In fact she was really pretty lmao but anyways.

[@itsonlysound]

@@justagirl19 What surgery? She looks exactly the same minus weight-loss that occurred over a few years.

[@DK_75]

She was always beautiful tbh

[@Jamesdark2011]

She’s the record label. With a voice like that you have complete control over everything.

[@h0lly_blue]

does Adele live in the same cave as Michael Buble, where they only come out at certain times of the year?

[@OliverHollingdale]

on your own haha

[@mmz5076]

Off you go to create a new meme! 😄

[@jimminycricket3384]

Actually, Michael lives in an alternate universe where he is permantly in a Bubly commercial. At least that's where I keep seeing him, like almost every day.

[@skadoink1736]

@@jimminycricket3384 that, and for Jack's buble bath mixture.....

[@MasterBetty69]

She's simply beautiful.

[@terrytownsend5583]

Aesthetically maybe.

[@theresabollman8061]

She's just so beautiful!

[@thelaurels13]

She’s awesome. Full of humility, doesn’t take herself too seriously and talented to boot. I love Adele.

[@pennyc11]

We all deserve a chance to build our families. I appreciate Adele's great music. I want her to have the chance to be a good mom too.

[@elizabethmcleod246]

I’m glad she has life/work balance. She is a Mom and children need attention and love.

[@davidishola4973]

It's her way to stay grounded and live as normal as possible

[@luzoliveira9920]

OMG! She’s beautiful as ever. Has always been a gem though. Is amazing how British she is and what a reference indeed she is. (I’m not from UK or America, but she’s the first person who comes to my mind when I think of a British singer).

[@MrNarsisus]

Adele is just gorgeous

[@jorgeescudero5034]

Did she really just go out of this show and went to a Drag show? Queen.

[@analisafranco9750]

Yes😅

[@leogomez584]

what’s the drag show?

[@itsmecaitlin1254]

@@leogomez584 heaven

[@kadununes86]

YESSSS

[@RogerDearing-xy5hl]

Adele reminds me of me. A true space cadet .. xx ♥🎤✴

[@priscillawagner8520]

She is in charge of her life and happiness! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Wormwoodification]

I want to spend 3 years of isolation and still have a career to come back to when I'm out. Sounds hella nice.

[@pegtassey]

Can relate to the “ I’ve only just now caught up on my sleep” after having young children! I stopped playing for a while just to SLEEP back then! ❤️

[@monsterhigh1975]

first time i hear adele speaks like an introvert.... i've always typed her as and extroverted person love you adele... you're gorgeous

[@mariabenjamin8018]

Seems pretty normal whenever you dedicate so much heart and soul into a project to take a break and a little hiatus. Its beneficial for mental health and she should continue doing that 😊

[@freddylowe4900]

Very human interview! What a woman.

[@buzzbuoy]

Adele is Love ❤

[@dvyt433]

This whole Adele bit felt very PR controlled. Graham not very loose during this, very preprepared questions

[@ernieramos2792]

Beautiful!

[@gwilliams5901]

Such a mood!

[@vl7206]

adele's looking gorgeous!

[@АннаПойда-ь2й]

She did it again 🥲

[@sentiasatransformasi]

i love artists who does one great project and disappear for a long time n come back with another great (n fresh) project instead of keep appearing everywhere n releasing projects every year to stay relevant. it makes me appreciate each of their work more.

[@iwillwh00pyoa52]

THIS IS WHY I LOVE ADELE!

[@potatoemusic]

this show gives me goosebumps, there's nothing changed with the whole set it's giving me nostalgic

[@InnocentDna-yi5us]

The voice of my soul

[@ASBO_LUTELY]

Can't wait for the next piano ballad album, it will be just as fresh and umazin' as the last ones I'm sure... 🙂🙃🙂😉

[@jxt1661]

She puts in so much of herself into her music and she needs the time off to recover herself and prepare for another gift to the world-her music.

[@Citricut2]

Last tour she cancelled the last concert because she decided to do two more unplanned ones before and eventually got tired. We got the tickets money back but not the flights or hotels. There were people flying from Australia to London for that. Never again will I try to attend one of her concerts.

[@LJofSpadesTV]

Honestly, flying from Australia to London just for a concert is stupid. If you do that, you accept the risk. There are artists I'd do it for too but I'd be damned sure to treat it as a holiday so I'm not only going for that.

[@zachmcelfresh]

Adele is so cool.

[@yassinelkhammar2656]

Adele the Queen ❤

[@SPadventurOUS]

man i FELT that caught up on my sleep from nine years ago thing...my daughter is nearly two and its been the most tiring two years of my life haha worth it of course but they really take it out of you and if you had to work on top of it the way she does...i cant even imagine!

[@jhonathanzaldivar4691]

Good for her!

[@morocco656]

I totally understand her!!!!!

[@danielavirginia13]

My Queen.

[@Abell_lledA]

One doesn’t experience self-transcendence, the illusion of self only dissipates~ 🎈

[@hynjus001]

Didn't realise Adele was my spirit animal.

[@Bean_232]

Adele is on another level of britain-

[@bera0014]

Listening to her sing and speak...two different people. If you met her and she said I'm a singer you'd be like...righto

[@delta9571]

Think each artist takes breaks to recoop amd find their muse again.

[@LLCoolJArchive]

Sade has been doing this same thing since 1988 and her last album was in 2010.

[@Khaminskaya]

Because of her undeniable talent she doesn't need to constantly be popping up in media everywhere, because we will still remember about her thanks to her amazing creations. That's so much more valuable than talentless people being constantly creating a fuss around themselves just to attract attention so that their work gets hyped up way too much. I think Adele's strategy is brilliant and much more sustainable long-term. Everyone has their own work-recharge cycles in life, somebody needs a few days, some others need years. Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov could not compose for months or years as they dealt with their personal struggles and needed to recharge as well. It IS a healthier approach, in my personal opinion. Hustle and constant productivity might be a vicious thing, a trap, to many people, it's not for everyone. So yeah, I get what Adele's saying so well.

[@stantwitter2022]

Adele you've just came back ,what break are you talking about ? 😭

[@tyliah5494]

She’s bhadd 😭❤️❤️❤️

[@margoomahony9565]

It think she should have been honest about Vegas and just said she didnt want to do it or couldnt for personal reasons. She's massive and people will still love her music either way.

[@judygraboyes5363]

now that i see the clips from her vegas show, i do believe the first show was not up to her standard, so therefore, not ready. so many critics say her show in vegas is the best show they've ever seen.

[@Jassiepoohbear]

Omg that was the queen from Bridgerton!

[@lmznour1645]

I love Graham Norton

[@dreamchaser7603]

Yeh, introverted.. She’s ENTJ ; that’s just the most comfortable marketing strategy without trying to make any extra effort and constantly impressing everyone; they’re known for being very efficient and strategic, prioritizing their long term goals. We have a lot to learn from her

[@ASAMB12]

She used to be this relatable quirky goofball in the past and now... I mean it's to be expected that she'd change, we all do over the years but she seems to have changed drastically. If only her music would show some development as well...

[@Kitti_B]

Her vibe has definitely changed for the worse. Her plastic surgeries and rich lifestyle didn't help either. I used to find her genuine and funny. Now she sounds arrogant and privileged instead.

[@analisafranco9750]

@@Kitti_B I disagree . She’s still the same Adele that we know , love and adore.

[@E-A-Z-Y]

@@analisafranco9750 100% agree. These people clearly didn’t know what Adele used to be like. She’s the same girl. I’ve seen massively upvoted comments saying the same. And plastic surgery? Where? She’s natural.

[@taliatoday5817]

Adele looks very elegant and beautiful I love Adele 💚❤💙

[@pmn029]

Hot, hot and hotter everytime! 💖

[@IGGEII]

Work-Life Balance queen!

[@ayush9791]

Adele don't vanish ❤️

[@betsybabf748]

She looks so gorgeous now. She's really coming into her own as a woman.

[@Oppinnindi]

This is the type of work/life balance I aspire too 😅

[@tracyevans19]

Adele is once in a generation artist- no doubt.💓 She is one of my biggest inspirations, I post covers and hope to be like her one day.💖✨

[@macely]

i loved her hair

[@copyr1ght460]

When you try to learn English and listening native speakers, but native speakers at this time:

[@teralmiles]

Ooh those bags from all those Vegas tears though…

[@VeRoNiCaAnThOnY97]

omg she went Heaven with the same outfitttt

[@analisafranco9750]

She’s went after this interview I guess 😅

[@Anastasia-oy2zp]

I love her

[@rue...whenwasthis]

a great artist takes their time and hones their craft

[@Supergal1988]

Got damn I love her 😭

[@massam9343]

Absolute Legend, amazing voice. She was gone for a long time and comeback more powerful than ever giving these millennials the shocked of their life lmao.

[@MarielikestoCrochet]

Yup. I relate so much!! Lol