ADELE

BIOGRAPHY Teenage Musical Interest Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born on _______________in Tottenham, London, England. She fell in love with singing at a young age but only began to seriously consider music when she was a _____________. Discovery Through Myspace Adele was soon accepted into the BRIT School for Performing Arts & Technology where she developed her musical interests. During this time, a friend uploaded her demo onto the social networking site __________. It soon generated enough buzz to catch the attention of independent record label XL Recordings.

From Opening Act to Headliner In 2006, she began supporting other artists as an _________. Thanks to these shows and the release of the single “Hometown Glory,” Adele became a headlining act by _________. Debut XL Recordings released Adele’s full-length debut 19 in the UK in early 2008. The pop soul record was a very personal effort that spoke of lost love and relationships. The mostly positively reviewed album premiered at the top of the UK charts and contained the top two UK hit, “___________________”

Touring and American Breakthrough She followed the UK release by embarking on her first concert tour “An Evening with Adele.” When the album was later released in the United States, it only charted within the top sixty. However, things turned around after Adele appeared on the late night television show “________________”that fall. This exposure to the American public helped 19 reach the eleventh position on the Billboard 200 chart. And the next year, the album won two ___________________. Second Album 2011 saw the release of her sophomore effort, 21. Inspired by the end of her relationship with an _______________, the deeply introspective disc dealt with the singer’s emotions throughout the experience. Characterized by a pop sound with soul and country influences, 21 also featured touches of jazz, gospel and rock. The album topped the charts in multiple countries, including _________________, and became one of the best-selling albums of the year.

Critical and Commercial Success Critics were mostly favorable towards the record, and placed their praise on its production as well as the strength of _____________. 21 contained the number one U.S. singles “Rolling in the Deep,” and “Someone Like You.” Television Appearances and Touring Notable shows that year included her appearances at the BRIT Awards and the MTV Video Music Awards. In March, Adele began the “Adele: Live” tour in support of her second album. Though her performances were well-received and many of them sold out, she was forced to re-schedule some and cancel others due to ______________. Vocal Talent and Traditional Appeal Much of Adele’s appeal comes from her powerful voice. Her more subdued image in comparison to the flashier artists of the day and her ability to blend different genres into her sound adds to that appeal. And if she continues to believe in and develop her music as well as she has done in the past, Adele is sure to continue her success ______________________.

"Rolling In The Deep" There's a ________ starting in my heart Reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark Finally I can______ you crystal clear Go 'head and sell me out and I'll lay your ship [shit] bare See how I leave with every piece of you Don't underestimate the things that I will do There's a fire starting in my _____ Reaching a fever pitch And it's bringing me out the dark

The scars of your love remind me of us They keep me __________ that we almost had it all The scars of your love, they leave me breathless I can't help feeling We could have had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) Rolling in the deep (______ are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) You had my heart inside of your ______ (You're gonna wish you never had met me) And you played it, to the beat (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep)

______, I have no story to be told But I've heard one on you And I'm gonna make your ____ burn Think of me in the depths of your despair Make a ______ down there As mine sure won't be shared

(You're gonna ______ you never had met me) The scars of your love remind me of us (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) They keep me thinking that we almost had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) The scars of your love, they ________me breathless (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) I can't help feeling We could have had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) Rolling in the deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) You had my heart inside of your hand (You're gonna wish you never had met me) And you played it, to the beat (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) We could have had it all Rolling in the ________ You had my heart inside of your hand But you played it, with a beating

Throw your soul through every open _____ (woah) Count your blessings to find what you look for (woah) Turn my sorrow into treasured _______(woah) You'll pay me back in kind and reap just what you sow (woah) (You're gonna wish you never had met me) We could have had it all (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) We could have had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) It all, it all, it all (______ are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) We could have had it all

(You're gonna wish you never had met me) Rolling in the deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) You had my _____inside of your hand (You're gonna wish you never had met me) And you played it to the beat (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) We could have had it all (You're gonna wish you never had met me) Rolling in the deep (Tears are gonna fall, rolling in the deep) You had my heart inside of your hand (You're gonna wish you never had met me) But you ______ it You played it You played it You played it to the beat.