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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Two for Two - Adele

Welcome to the launch edition of Two for Two on Set List!

In this Tuesday mini series, I am scrolling through my iTunes library to find favorite artists with just two songs downloaded.  For example, Adele with "Skyfall" and "Rumour Has It."


Released in 2012 - 50th anniversary of release of Dr. No (first James Bon film)

No. 1 in 11 countries ... Top 5 in other locations

No. 2 on UK Singles Chart
No. 8 on Billboard Hot 100

7.2 million in sales worldwide - one of the best-selling digital singles of all time

Academy Award for Best Original Song*
*Point of interest - Adele performed the song at the 85th Academy Awards before learning of a win.

Brit Award for British Single
Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Song
Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media

First Bond theme to win all above awards

Certified Gold in Finland and New Zealand
Certified Platinum in Australia, Belgium, Denmark, and Germany
Certified 2x Platinum in Mexico, the UK, and the U.S.
Certified 3x Platinum in Italy
Certified 5x Platinum in Canada
Certified Diamond in Brazil 
(Certified Gold in Greece based on Streaming sales)
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Released in November 2o11

Point of intrigue - Based on friends believing rumours found about her in tabloids.  Media itself is not the point.

No. 16 on Billboard Hot 100
No. 1 on Adult album alternative 
No. 28 on Rock Songs chart

Over 2 million in sales in the U.S. alone

Certified Gold in Australia, Italy, Mexico, and the UK
Certified Platinum in Brazil
Certified 2x Platinum in the U.S.
Certified 3x Platinum in Canada    

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