Adele Birthday Special: 5 Lesser-Known Songs of the British Singer That Deserve to Be On Your Playlist

There are few musicians who strike a chord with their audiences the way British singer-songwriter, Adele does. The Grammy Awards winning singer has inspired millions not just with her songs but her positive quotes too. The pop-singer was named Billboard’s Artist of the Year in 2011 and 2012. Adele made her big break in the industry with her debut album '19' which was released in 2008 and ever since, she had been topping charts. While many fans find it to be a mystery, Adele's albums are named in numerical and the actual reason behind it is that they represent the age when she wrote and composed them. As the "Rolling in the Deep" singer turns 31 today, we look at some of her lesser-known songs and discover the talent behind them. Adele Might Unveil Heartbreak Album by End of 2019.

Adele has been most popularly known for her songs, "Someone Like You", "Hello" and "Skyfall" although, the singer has a few more tunes in her kitty that missed the limelight yet are equally special and need to be celebrated more. Have you heard these songs of Adele before? If not, give them a listen and we bet you will fall in love with the singer all over again.

1. Cold Shoulder

"Cold Shoulder" is one of the rare gems of Adele from her first album. Even as the song got low recognition, one has to agree that it is quite an upbeat number compared to the rest of her songs. Adele collaborated with Mark Ronson for this song and was very sure that an upbeat club tune was needed to make her album '19'well-rounded.

2. One and Only

This song from her second album titled '21' is known as the gospel-tinged ballad from the album. In the past, Adele has described this song as "the first happy song I had ever written." She thought of it as a private conversation with a man she was in love with who had a girlfriend. Singer Adele and husband Simon Konecki Parted Their Ways.

3. Don't You Remember

This song is a complete heartbreaker and one of Adele's best when it comes to the lyrics relating to a failed relationship. It is a hidden gem from her album, '21' which has a country music-style setup and is a complete winner with Adele's powerful vocals.

4. Daydreamer

"Daydreamer" was the first track on Adele's debut album 19. She had earlier mentioned that it was about falling for a friend of hers who was bisexual. This song is not a regular track you would find on an Adele fan's playlist because it missed out getting the recognition that the other songs from the album did. Give this one a hear and it is sure to make its way into your playlist.

5. Hometown Glory

This is one of Adele's beautiful songs that is full of nostalgia describing her hometown, London. What's interesting is that it was the first complete song that Adele wrote when she was only 16.

We hope you enjoy some of these amazing Adele songs on her birthday. Her voice is a gift and we hope you can cherish it with these lovely lesser-known tracks by the singer.

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