It would be no surprise that on this cool, rainy summer's afternoon, I have loved playing Adele's music. Well, I suppose you can say it's music, but it far transcends that description. At this time, she is known as the best female singer globally. Who would
ever need a "high" when one could listen to her! Her voice provides that. My 3 favorite singers are all from Britain....perhaps no surprise there, since a large part of my roots are from UK. Of all of them, Adele has not "fixed" her accent, and it is clear to hear in many lines. Along with her wry sense of humor, this Brit woman has a monumental career ahead of her.
Many of her changeups are remarkable....these bring tears to my eyes.
When she was to perform 4 concerts at Wembley..(the best of the best!!), she apparently injured her voice. No small wonder! Her chords and expression are the exquisite tools of a master. At the end of that tour...well, her letter to the ticket holders (below) one evening is below. Adele uses her voice, not pre-recordings that one lip-syncs. I thought this was a typical gesture for Adele.
I don’t even know how to start this. The last two nights at Wembley have been the biggest and best shows of my life. To come home to such a response after so long away doing something I never thought I could pull off but did has blown me away. However, I’ve struggled vocally both nights. I had to push a lot harder than I normally do. I felt like I constantly had to clear my throat, especially last night. I went to see my throat doctor this evening because my voice didn’t open up at all today and it turns out I have damaged my vocal cords. And on medical advice I simply am unable to perform over the weekend. To say I’m heart broken would be a complete understatement. I’m already maxed out on steroids and aids for my voice. I’ve considered doing Saturday nights show but it’s highly unlikely I’d even make it through the set and I simply can’t crumble in front of you all and walk out on you in that way. I’m so desperate to do them that I’ve even considered miming, just to be in front of you and be with you. But I’ve never done it and I cannot in a million years do that to you. It wouldn’t be the real me up there. I’m sorry. I’m sorry for your disappointment. I’m sorry for the nights you would have had with your loved ones and the memories you would have made together. I’m sorry for the time and money you’ve spent organizing your trips. You know I would not make this decision lightly. I have done 121 shows and I have 2 left. 2 left!!! And they are 2 gigantic shows! Who the fuck cancels a show at Wembley Stadium!? To not complete this milestone in my career is something I’m struggling to get my head around and I wish that I wasn’t having to write this. I have changed my life drastically in every way to make sure I got through this tour that started at the beginning of last year. To not be able to finish it, is something I’m really struggling to come to terms with. It’s as if my whole career has been building up to these 4 shows. I’m writing this as the decision has just this moment been made, so I don’t have any other information, but of course refunds will be available if the shows can’t be rescheduled. There will be more information over the next few days. I’m sorry, I’m devastated.
I’m sorry. I love you I’m so sorry, please forgive me x
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