Did Adele Just Release the Best Breakup Song EVER?

@Orson_Kart (6775)

• United Kingdom

29 Oct 15

Excellent choice. I've Etta Banana or two in my time, but I've never Etta James.

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Oshy

@TiarasOceanView (70022)

• United States

28 Oct 15

@crewgirl haha Crewgirl! Yes fat chance that Id go blind either!!

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@crewgirl (191)

• United States

28 Oct 15

I'm familiar with the song, but I actually listened more closely to the lyrics this time and I think you're right; She nails it. Etta James' song is so relatable and honestly reflects what the world would be like if you lost someone you loved wholeheartedly. However, I don't know if I'd rather be blind than see someone I love leave me. I'm an artist and my sight is very important to me!

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The Horse

@TheHorse (218921)

• Walnut Creek, California

28 Oct 15

Yikes. Left me pretty emotionally flat. Can't compete with Richard Thompson's Beeswing, Warren Zevon's Empty Handed Heart, Vince Gill's When I Call Your Name, or the Rankin Family's Fair and Tender Ladies.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (218921)

• Walnut Creek, California

28 Oct 15

@crewgirl Thanks for taking the time to check them out! "Thrown down diamonds in the sand," to me, is metaphor for taking something beautiful, and enduring, and casting it aside.

@crewgirl (191)

• United States

28 Oct 15

@TheHorse Hmm...makes sense to me

Thanks.

@crewgirl (191)

• United States

28 Oct 15

@FourWalls I love the lyrics to Beeswing. I love the story of a girl who was just too wild and couldn't commit and I think it's a very relatable breakup song. "Empty Handed Heart" has touching lyrics but I can't figure out what "Then I've thrown diamonds in the sand" means. Vince Gill's song is beautiful and I think it's my favorite out of what you mentioned. It's like, they still have love for this person even though they broke up with them through a note (classy). I'd be playing Harry Nillson's "You're Breaking My Heart" after THAT one.

Thanks for your suggestions.

lady Di

@lady1993 (27224)

• Philippines

28 Oct 15

I can't really pick one

I love both Taylor Swift and Adele and i think they shouldn't be compared since their songs are very different I have seen Adele's Hello and it was really good.. as expected

people posting crying selfies are insane though

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@Orson_Kart (6775)

• United Kingdom

29 Oct 15

@crewgirl I prefer Taylor Swift. I particularly like Wildest Dreams and in fact most songs on her 1989 album. Top Banana!

@crewgirl (191)

• United States

29 Oct 15

@Orson_Kart I prefer Taylor as well. Not only is she a brilliant song writer, she's very interesting as well. I just watched this acoutic performance of "Out of the Woods" at the Grammy museum. Absolutely beautiful! Unfortunately, the video was taken down for copyright infringement or something like that.

@crewgirl (191)

• United States

28 Oct 15

I'm a huge fan of both Taylor Swift and Adele. I've seen Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" video probably about 20 times.

Adele's "Hello" did not manage to make me cry because I have yet to find a serious relationship, but I'm sure it would if I did. Especially if I were listening to it as I was being dumped.

Thanks for your opinion!

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (68084)

• United States

28 Oct 15

It depends on the perspective of the person in the relationship. I think Hank Williams' "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is the best I've ever heard. Someone with another perspective would say Warren Zevon's "Accidentally Like a Martyr" is the best break-up song, while someone else might consider Harry Nilsson's "You're Breaking My Heart" to be the best.

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The Horse

@TheHorse (218921)

• Walnut Creek, California

28 Oct 15

@FourWalls Interesting that you mention a different Zevon song than I did in my comment. Empty Handed Heart is the one that always draws tears from The Horse.

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@crewgirl (191)

• United States

28 Oct 15

That's very true because no two breakups are exactly the same. I don't think I've heard the songs you listed but I will definitely check them out and offer my opinion. Thanks for your opinion!

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@crewgirl (191)

• United States

28 Oct 15

Okay, so I just listened to the songs and read the lyrics. "I'm so Lonesome I could Cry" is such a depressing song, so yes, I think it belongs on a best breakup list. I have a hard time understanding "Accidentally like a Martyr" but it is beautifully sung. Harry Nilsson's "You're Breaking My Heart" is hilarious and I'd probably play that A LOT after a bad breakup. Thanks for your suggestions.

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Margaret Mwangi

@Missmwngi (12915)

• Nairobi, Kenya

28 Oct 15

Checking it out right away. I have not seen it

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@Orson_Kart (6775)

• United Kingdom

29 Oct 15

@Missmwngi Don't go overboard now will you? haha

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Margaret Mwangi

@Missmwngi (12915)

• Nairobi, Kenya

28 Oct 15

@crewgirl I have checked it out and it seems i will be back there to check more

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@crewgirl (191)

• United States

28 Oct 15

Please do! Adele is amazing!

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Ann LeFlore

@poehere (15123)

• French Polynesia

28 Oct 15

Wow just watched that video it is excellent. She has really expressed this feeling that so many people have had before. I totally enjoyed this and it was amazing.

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@crewgirl (191)

• United States

28 Oct 15

Adele is very talented. Glad you enjoyed the video!

Ann LeFlore

@poehere (15123)

• French Polynesia

28 Oct 15

@crewgirl That she is. Right now here on the islands all we seem to hear is rap music all day long. They don't play much else right now.

@crewgirl (191)

• United States

28 Oct 15

@poehere Oh, that's a shame!

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Always smiling

@allknowing (136531)

• India

28 Oct 15

For me Jim Reeves did it too way back during my teenage years - Roses are Red. And you particularly must be either liking it or it is reviving memories - whether it is good for you or not cannot say.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (136531)

• India

29 Oct 15

@crewgirl I am glad you liked it. Teens were not so aggressive then

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@crewgirl (191)

• United States

28 Oct 15

I just listened to the song and read the lyrics becasue I wasn't familiar with it. I think it's a very good breakup song and I love how it tells a little story of the relationship leading up to its end. It's one of the nicer breakup songs, I must say.

There's no throwing things or burning clothes. It sends a good message that a person still loves his/her ex and wishes them all the best after the end of a relationship. Thanks for introducing me to the song!

Kevin

@kevin1877uk (36988)

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28 Oct 15

I'm watching and listening to it now, that reminders of someone.

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Kevin

@kevin1877uk (36988)

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28 Oct 15

@crewgirl I won't lol :)

@crewgirl (191)

• United States

28 Oct 15

Yeah, it's a heartbreaking song. Please try not to replay it all night like I did...

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Jilted John - Jilted John

@Orson_Kart (6775)

• United Kingdom

29 Oct 15

Best breakup song ever has to be Jilted John's Jilted John Here we go.....2,3,4

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She is a slut...He thinks He's tough... She is a Bitch... He is a Puff... yeah yeah! Originally from September 1978. Jilted John is an Early incantation of J...

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@Orson_Kart (6775)

• United Kingdom

31 Oct 15

@crewgirl Tiz an old song from the 70's when I were a young man. They sure don't make em like that any more.

@crewgirl (191)

• United States

29 Oct 15

Never heard this song before until you suggested it. It's very quirky. I read the lyrics and I really enjoyed it and it made me chuckle. It conveys the idea that no matter how mature of a person you are, when dumped, your juvenile side lashes out. Thanks for sharing!

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Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (37355)

• Toccoa, Georgia

28 Oct 15

Yes, I did view the song on youtube and it is a very good break up song. I think her voice is fabulous! She is so talented and pretty. I would love to see her in concert!

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