Adele gave a non - stop performance that continued between her album 's two songs . She went on to list her `` favorites '' as Streisand , Bette Midler , Etta James , and June Carter -- a list that accurately reflects Adele 's own potent mix of soul and schmaltz . It seemed emotions that clearly simmered just below the surface might change . Material might have been grating or repetitive in the hands of a lesser talent .
Adele gave a non - stop performance that continued between her album 's two songs . It seemed emotions that clearly simmered just below the surface might change . Material might have been grating or repetitive in the hands of a lesser talent .