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Adele — Make You Feel My Love
Album: 19
Avg rating:
7.3

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Total ratings: 1044









Released: 2008
Length: 3:26
Plays (last 30 days): 1
When the rain is blowing in your face
And the whole world is on your case
I could offer you a warm embrace
To make you feel my love

When the evening shadows and the stars appear
And there is no one there to dry your tears
I could hold you for a million years
To make you feel my love

I know you haven't made your mind up yet
But I will never do you wrong
I've known it from the moment that we met
No doubt in my mind where you belong

I'd go hungry, I'd go black and blue
And I'd go crawling down the avenue
No there's nothing that I wouldn't do
To make you feel my love

The storms are raging on the rolling sea
And on the highway of regret
The winds of change are blowing wild and free
You ain't seen nothing like me, yet

I could make you happy, make your dreams come true
Nothing that I wouldn't do
Go to the ends of the earth for you
To make you feel my love
To make you feel my love
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There appears to be a segment of RP listeners who post scathing comments on any musical artist who achieves tremendous success on commercial radio and in the general public.  These "elitists" mistakenly (from my perspective) place themselves on pedestals from which they can peer down at the masses of people who don't seem to know what qualifies as "great music". 

NEWS FLASH!  You listeners are the only ones who think you belong on those pedestals.  Look at the ratings from other RP listeners if you dispute my assertion.  Consider the fact that Adele was only 19 years old when she produced this album!  To post that she is "talentless" is a very clear indicator that the finger you are pointing needs to be turned around.
Very nice cover version. Before she turned into fake and plastic. Such a pity.
I'm not usually an Adele fan, though this song makes me think it might have been her usual choice of songs because - I'm loving this. Also, nice touch Bill to follow this with Bob doing his Desolation Row next in the queue. 
Unrealistic

propaganda
 jchrise wrote:

What do ALL talentless, non-song writing, overproduced vocalists do? Cover songs of course.

Shame on you Bill...you get it right 99.98% of the time (the other .1% is reserved for The Decemberists airtime)

Adele....please take your Grammy's, Brit's and undeserved trillions and go AWAY!!!!




Just seen this.  Have you stopped foaming at the mouth yet?
 Pedro1874 wrote:
Beautiful words and music from Mr Robert Allen Zimmerman.  I love Adele's voice and think she has done justice to a great song.  She is a songwriter too you know and has written some belters.  Bryan Ferry's version of this is well worth a listen.  It has been covered by many artists because they want to pay homage to such a great piece of music.{#Notworthy}{#Sunny}



  
She gave it her best shot I suppose. Wonder what Mr. Zimmerman thinks of her version?
Seems to me that Adele falls into the category of "talent" that is most likely to be found on some show that Simon Cowell is judging.  Not saying that she is without merit; but the stain of hit-making, over-production is pretty evident....the musical equivalent of a hollywood block-buster...a candy treat, but I'd rather see a small budget indy film please...
 pianocomposer wrote:

I have been writing and performing for years... and it is my opinion that such an immense talent as Adele is quite rare. And she has on-stage charisma too. Really, I would say maybe once in a generation you run across somebody like her. Whitney Houston was the same way. Most performers are more like fashion trends; they come and go so quickly. God willing, Adele's style will last... she seems timeless to me.  


I agree, 99.98%! 
(and the only musical instrument I have any proficiency playing is my stereo.)
 Decoy wrote:
Wait, what?  No William Shatner?
Would love to hear his take on this.
 jchrise wrote:

What do ALL talentless, non-song writing, overproduced vocalists do? Cover songs of course.

Shame on you Bill...you get it right 99.98% of the time (the other .1% is reserved for The Decemberists airtime)

Adele....please take your Grammy's, Brit's and undeserved trillions and go AWAY!!!!




You can't even do basic arithmetic.  99.98 + 0.1 = 100.08.
All Class 10/10
over it
I found this very touching.  I was unaware of all the other versions.  
Beautiful words and music from Mr Robert Allen Zimmerman.  I love Adele's voice and think she has done justice to a great song.  She is a songwriter too you know and has written some belters.  Bryan Ferry's version of this is well worth a listen.  It has been covered by many artists because they want to pay homage to such a great piece of music.{#Notworthy}{#Sunny}
 bluecshells wrote:
Crying
 
Sorry.  Sincerely.
Yes, all the Grammies in 2011 were rightly assigned to this wonderful voice.....
 msymmes wrote:
Check out what Rolling Stone Magazine has to say this month.
 
So, you're the guy who reads that magazine.  I don't think I've read more than an article or two from any issue of Rolling Stone since the 1980s.
Crying
Check out what Rolling Stone Magazine has to say this month.
 jchrise wrote:

What do ALL talentless, non-song writing, overproduced vocalists do? Cover songs of course.

Shame on you Bill...you get it right 99.98% of the time (the other .1% is reserved for The Decemberists airtime)

Adele....please take your Grammy's, Brit's and undeserved trillions and go AWAY!!!!
 
I have been writing and performing for years... and it is my opinion that such an immense talent as Adele is quite rare. And she has on-stage charisma too. Really, I would say maybe once in a generation you run across somebody like her. Whitney Houston was the same way. Most performers are more like fashion trends; they come and go so quickly. God willing, Adele's style will last... she seems timeless to me.  
 jchrise wrote:

What do ALL talentless, non-song writing, overproduced vocalists do? Cover songs of course.

Shame on you Bill...you get it right 99.98% of the time (the other .1% is reserved for The Decemberists airtime)

Adele....please take your Grammy's, Brit's and undeserved trillions and go AWAY!!!!
 
....why?....she´s a great live performer....believe me..{#Shhh}
Come on, doesn't everyone know you can never say anything negative about dylan, the beatles, or joplin here. They are the sacred cows that can't be touched. They were perfect.   
  

What do ALL talentless, non-song writing, overproduced vocalists do? Cover songs of course.

Shame on you Bill...you get it right 99.98% of the time (the other .1% is reserved for The Decemberists airtime)

Adele....please take your Grammy's, Brit's and undeserved trillions and go AWAY!!!!


 geordiezimmerman wrote:
Another bland singer who has had millions thrown at her to make sure she succeeds. Also, don't touch Dylan songs, listen to his then then listen to this tripe. Then go listen to his again, and again and again and...
 
...meanie!


 calypsus_1 wrote:

{#Arrow}

 

Well done.  Thank you!
Another bland singer who has had millions thrown at her to make sure she succeeds. Also, don't touch Dylan songs, listen to his then then listen to this tripe. Then go listen to his again, and again and again and...
Adele has some great tunes, but does the world really need another bland ballad?
 Delph wrote:
wouldn't want a steady diet but very impressive talent her songs fit her voice to a tee...
 

I think you have captured my thoughts!
wouldn't want a steady diet but very impressive talent her songs fit her voice to a tee...

Let's face the music.   She has attained stratospheric levels in the industry.   Sure, we would have liked to see see Mumford and  whoever sweep the Grammy's but it was her turn (again).   Would you rather listen to Whitney Houston?

 

 jchrise wrote:
GO AWAY ADELE!
 

Tell it! Tell it!!!
GO AWAY ADELE!
Is it okay to start hating her? Maybe it's overexposure. Maybe I'm just jealous of her talent (and her youth?). But I'm sick of her voice. Thanks in advance for telling me what an idiot I am.
 sirdroseph wrote:
19; no doubt the median age of her fans.
 
Actually that was her age when she recorded the album. Pretty impressive if you ask me. 
 daveesh wrote:
selling more records than anybody on the planet, two grammys in '09, the press loves her, etc, etc. every once in a GREAT while popular culture gets it right. 
 
and then there's Adele.
I'm not sure what it is about Edele but I just don't like the voice at all. It could be her inflections, lack of passion, sameness of sound, raspiness, or all the above. Whatever it is it causes a bit of a cringe down in my soul.

19; no doubt the median age of her fans.
 phlattop wrote:

Let's see...there are cover versions by Yearwood, Garth Brooks, Billy Joel, Adele and something tells me that's the only the beginning. Who else has covered this song? And to think, it's only been around for 14 years. Dylan continues to amaze.
 
"Make You Feel My Love" has also been recorded by Joan Osborne, Josh Kelley,> Neil Diamond, Shawn ColvinLuka Bloom,Timothy B. Schmit, Ronan Keating, Winifred Horan (from Solas), Emily Loizeau, Bryan FerryElkie Brooks, Ruarri JosephMary BlackPhil KeaggyBill Evans, Taylor HicksJon Peter LewisKris Allen, Maria Muldaur, Louise Setara,, actor Jeremy Irons, Kelly Clarkson and Rebecca Ferguson
Well done Mr. Dylan, well done.
Above taken from the wiki article, interestingly enough Billy Joel's cover, was released 2 months before Dylan's.   

This rates a big whatever. She has a choice to make, work with interesting songwriters, producers, and musicians or go the route of the Josh Grobin's and Michael Buble's of the world. I hope she chooses the former.
 sirdroseph wrote:


I know, right? Isn't it funny though obviously Adele has a thousand times better voice than Dylan, but this version is boooooorrrrrriiiiinnnnggg and it is awesome when Dylan croons it poorly. Such is the strange thing with music.{#Lol}
 
I think it's got less to do with music and more to do with the emotions (or lack thereof) being conveyed.
Started crying at my desk. Thought I was manstrating, but just realized this Adele song was on RP. 9.
 oufason wrote:

I hate to admit it but I think Trisha Yearwood's version is the best out there. 

 
Let's see...there are cover versions by Yearwood, Garth Brooks, Billy Joel, Adele and something tells me that's the only the beginning. Who else has covered this song? And to think, it's only been around for 14 years. Dylan continues to amaze.


{#Arrow}

selling more records than anybody on the planet, two grammys in '09, the press loves her, etc, etc. every once in a GREAT while popular culture gets it right. 
This makes me want to hear "You Make Me Feel (Like a Natural Woman)."
 Cynaera wrote:

Agree.  I like Joel's rendition the best.  The only emotion I get from this version is her determination to groan/sing like any number of other pop-vocalists.  Adele has MUCH better music than this.
 
i like Dylan's version. Straight to the heart.
i feel it.
Feel my love!
 Decoy wrote:
first time hearing this...agreed needs a raspy, worn voice, not a light lifting one...seems to lack the desperation and pleas of an older voice.

just my take...Billy Joel does it best. 
 
Agree.  I like Joel's rendition the best.  The only emotion I get from this version is her determination to groan/sing like any number of other pop-vocalists.  Adele has MUCH better music than this.

 winter wrote:



Well, if you have a problem with the lyrics, take that up with Bob Dylan - they're his. 
 

I know, right? Isn't it funny though obviously Adele has a thousand times better voice than Dylan, but this version is boooooorrrrrriiiiinnnnggg and it is awesome when Dylan croons it poorly. Such is the strange thing with music.{#Lol}
Wow, powerful version of a great song! This song is easily consumed with a glass of wine and a heavy heart. 
 fredriley wrote:
Ah well, sounds like we're entering a RP doldrum spell. Is this the young singer who's being so lauded by the Press? If so, it would be interesting to hear her sing something a bit more powerful, as there are hints of power and depth in her voice. This material, though, is plain dullsville. 3 from the soporific Nottingham jury {#Sleep}

"I'll hold you for a million years" - yeesh! I've told you a million times not to exaggerate ;)
 


Well, if you have a problem with the lyrics, take that up with Bob Dylan - they're his. 
 fredriley wrote:
Ah well, sounds like we're entering a RP doldrum spell. Is this the young singer who's being so lauded by the Press? If so, it would be interesting to hear her sing something a bit more powerful, as there are hints of power and depth in her voice. This material, though, is plain dullsville. 3 from the soporific Nottingham jury {#Sleep}

"I'll hold you for a million years" - yeesh! I've told you a million times not to exaggerate ;)
 
I saw her perform in Paradiso in Amsterdam last april, and I can asure you she has a very powerful voice. She sings with great ease whether it's the slower intimate songs or the more powerful ones. She left the audience begging for more.
She is very funny too by the way.{#Dancingbanana_2} 

cp 

Ah well, sounds like we're entering a RP doldrum spell. Is this the young singer who's being so lauded by the Press? If so, it would be interesting to hear her sing something a bit more powerful, as there are hints of power and depth in her voice. This material, though, is plain dullsville. 3 from the soporific Nottingham jury {#Sleep}

"I'll hold you for a million years" - yeesh! I've told you a million times not to exaggerate ;)
 chadlymn wrote:
Not a country music fan at all, but I will have to say that Garth Brooks version is by far the best!
 
I hate to admit it but I think Trisha Yearwood's version is the best out there. 

first time hearing this...agreed needs a raspy, worn voice, not a light lifting one...seems to lack the desperation and pleas of an older voice.

just my take...Billy Joel does it best. 
Not a country music fan at all, but I will have to say that Garth Brooks version is by far the best!
Adele has a very pretty voice, but lyrics like this mean so much more when it sounds like the performer has lived through lots of those "wild-blowing winds of change."

And considering Adele was 19 at the time she recorded the album, she should get added credit.  Now at the ripe old age of 21, she's put out another excellent album. 


After years of exposure to Bob Dylan at home, my daughter played this yesterday as something that had been recommended by a friend. She thinks he can't sing (after seeing the Grammy performance, who can dispute this?), but now she has an appreciation for his song writing. Adele has a refreshingly good voice, especially refreshing after hearing far too much of the poppy singers that are so popular today. 
Nice!
The young lady can sing. {#Music}
Thanks Bill. I saw her name on the Grammy winner list and wondered who she was.
um.... this sounds way to poppy and top 40 to be on RP.

...but it is Valentine's Day, I suppose. 

such a pretty take on this song.