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17 years ago today, Adele released her first single “Hometown Glory”. — The self-written song paved the way for one of the greatest music careers. Adele would go on to win 16 Grammy Awards and become one of the best selling artists of the century.

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Jonathan Thomas1 year ago

@Adele The fact that she did this in under an hour at the age of 16 because she was so filled with conflicting emotion about the thought of leaving home, She really is a once in a generation talent. I love her so much

assonance¶1 year ago

@Adele Writing a hit at such a tender age! True talent.

Klymax1³⁰1 year ago

@Adele A star was born

Sam1 year ago

@Adele her top 5 ballads mind you

carlos1 year ago

@Adele I was fucking 7 😂😂😂

Monica 🇨🇴🇺🇲1 year ago

@Adele Dimple

Ant1 year ago

@Adele Best song on 19

roman.141 year ago

@Adele Underrated!!!

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