A Special for Sure

When you hear an artist or band live and think to yourself "they sound just like they do on their recorded version" you know they're good. For me this applies to the band Muse, evident in the awards they have won as "Best Live Band", Plan B, Beverly Knight and the beautifully soulful Adele who today performed for Radio 1's Live Lounge.

Adele played six songs; some new, old and did a cover of Cheryl Cole's "Promise This" - each as note perfect as the next. Her distinct strong voice carried the melodies so well it was enough for me to get shivers time to time, which is always a good sign. And well, the fact she made "Promise This" sound superior to Cheryl's original says a a great deal.

Not only are her vocals spot on, but her songs all have such powerful meanings. Adele wrote "Hometown Glory" at the early age of sixteen and from there she has only got better. "Someone Like You" from her new album "21" is a track that defiantly has the ability to bring tears to your eyes.

Adele's raw talent blows me away every time I hear her sing. A must watch for any passionate Adele fans. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/sessions/2011-01-27_adeleliveloungespecial