Hello

song by Adele

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The song "Hello" is by English singer-songwriter Adele. Released in 2015, "Hello" was the lead single from her album 25. The song became a massive international hit, topping charts in numerous countries. It is known for Adele's powerful, emotive vocals and its themes of reconciliation and looking back at past relationships. "Hello" earned Adele several awards, including Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.12

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The yearning single “Hello” became a hit in numerous countries, and more than 20 million copies of the album were sold worldwide. In addition, 25 earned Adele five more Grammys, including another sweep of the top categories (album, song, and record of the year). In 2021 the singer…
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The yearning single “Hello” became a hit in numerous countries, and more than 20 million copies of the album were sold worldwide. In addition, 25 earned Adele five more Grammys, including another sweep of the top categories (album, song, and record of the year). In 2021 the singer…
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