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Adele, one of the most respected singers in the world today, unfortunately has not taken to doing too many live performances, claiming anxiety issues bordering on stage fright. But even she could not hold herself back when 98,000 fans flocked to her performance at Wembley Stadium, London.
The concert is the first of a four-night run called “The Finale” and marks the end of her Hometown Glory World Tour, reports The Guardian.
However, this may be the first and last tour from the renowned singer. According to a report on The Daily Telegraph, hidden inside her program was a hand written note addressed to her fans. It was later shared on Adele’s Instagram fan account @adelettes. The singer wrote, “Touring is a peculiar thing, it doesn’t suit me particularly well. I’m a real homebody and I get so much joy in the small things. Plus I’m dramatic and have a terrible history of touring. Until now that is!”
“I only ever did this tour for you and to hopefully have an impact on you the way that some of my favourite artist have had on me live,” she continued. “And I wanted my final shows to be in London because I don’t know if I’ll ever tour again and so I want my last time to be at home.”
The show started out with Adele appealing for donations to help the survivors of Grenfell Tower. “Instead of going and getting s—faced at the bar, just donate,” said Adele, reported The Telegraph.
She would continue to speak comfortably with the audience in between songs throughout the two-hour show. She even complained about the purple gown she was wearing, saying it made it hard for her to breathe. “I’ve put on weight during a break from touring,” Adele confided to the audience.
But at the end of it all, Adele had this to say, “I might never see you again at a live show but I will always remember this.”
And she looks forward to resuming the simple life, adding, “As of Monday morning, I’m solely a mum, I can’t f—ing wait.” Alfred Bayle/JB