The Steeldrivers-If it Hadn't Been for love

[nikkocnba]

this song it's good but adele's version it's much better

[AlphonseElric122]

no offence to the Steeldrivers but i think Adele might sing this a little better i don't know why i think that. i guess i just like her voice a little more :/

[mattkaeck]

ADELE suchs shttt, congrats on that.....she should shut the hell up

[MonkiBublz14154]

This song is awesome! Even though Adele covered the song, gotta give credit to the SteelDrivers for writing such an amazing song.  Good job Adele and Good job SteelDrivers!

[Noeluna]

Son buenísimos!!!!



[favoryb]

BTW who the feck is Adele???

[cu1981tiger]

@favoryb your are a huge idiot! really!

[SeptemberChild65]

@favoryb Love your humor. hehe

[AlphonseElric122]

@favoryb :O!! you dont know Adele!? you have got to look her up. you have to!

[favoryb]

OMG this so awesome, can`t stop replaying!!!

[ChiefMachismo]

I bet chris could cover adele songs better than adele covers chris' songs

[cu1981tiger]

@ChiefMachismo you are also an idiot! dont post comments! you really are stupid!

[jofie36]

The song is great! Period! Chris is an outstanding male singer and Adele of course is an amazing female singer. I don't see how you could compare either one to the other. If ya like it ya like it.. damn

[cu1981tiger]

@jofie36 good call! very different renditionts equally good...

[Curlicue102]

Thumbs down for ignorance

[BigTexAIRSOFTgf]

@Curlicue102 O rly? lol kk xD

[afraidofspiders]

Adele is a soul singer who are much better than fucking bluegrass singers, she jus got into a bit of country whilst travellin, and yeah this version is a bit better cos it suits this guys voice better, she has a better voice overall, I bet he coulding sing someone like you or chasing pavements, she can cover most genres!!!!!

[BigTexAIRSOFTgf]

@afraidofspiders you sir must be high. higher than a 747.

[afraidofspiders]

@BigTexAIRSOFTgf Not really any point to your arguement?? Therefore I win haha and no I aint stoned unfortunately

[integrals1991]

Adele is a joke, she murdered everything about this song, some songs are better left how they are and this is a perfect example.

[gomezdugand]

Version nazis!

[ZHKVE]

It's kinda funny, most people here found the Steeldrivers through Adele. I found Adele through the Steeldrivers, and the Steeldrivers through old crow medicine show.

[serazaer]

I like both versions. Adele's live version is better than her recorded one though.

[DrFartfire]

I tried watching Avicii Levels :: Tongue Dance while having the video muted and instead had this song playing... A very spiritual experience...

[tetrulz]

wow love it!!

[ZHKVE]

Adele is a fantastic artist, but can never match the soulful intensity of the Steeldrivers.

[the14thlevelofcats]

They covered an Adele song? LOL JK Adele covered their song because she's the female Chris Stapleton.

[AdeleForPresident]

I don't usually like these kinds of songs, but I'm currently obsessed with this one. I love both the original and the Adele cover!

[showlom]

WOW!!!!!! i love this song and this group. Thank you Adele for introducing me to this song and group.

[cobaltbrooke]

i had NO idea that Adele covered this! ive been listening to this song for a very long time and just found Adele's cover a couple minutes ago. i gotta say, this song really needs the bluegrass touch that The Steeldrivers bring to it!

[Lawrenceism1992]

This is such a great song... This is simply pure. And that is what makes this song special, no matter if it's sung by adele or the steeldrivers. You can truly feel the essence of this song, really really great song.

[thatssomegatron]

I love both versions of the song. And the beautiful thing about an artist like Adele doing a cover, is that it exposes people to a new/different artist and genre of music- Well at least that happened for me.

[AiShyMStar]

Adele did the cover because she LOVES the steel drivers, its a tribute, so it doesn't matter which version you like ... She wanted us to listen to the original. she mentions them at every concert.

[dezziibabii1223]

I LOVE Adele but I have to admit I like the original much better.

[neocrazywarriors]

Adele's version sounds better because hers one got more emotion, but that would be great if you like oldtime country

[TheYoshi9876]

Adele's Version has more Attitude . But the Original Version Is amazing too .

[sunflowersandbones]

These guys are genius! I love the bluesy grit to it and the lyrics are phenomenal. Adele brought me here with her wonderful cover. She had her own spin on the song and is brilliant in her own right. Kudos to both!

[basssinger1065]

I like Adele's version

[devilcraloo]

44 pros / 44 cons....Let me add 1 pro ^^

[hpaschall8584]

WOW no question....original is the best. Not knocking Adele she's great but just not the same.

[JohnnyGoodz]

The thing is, Adele didn't write it, she covered it. She did a FANTASTIC job, but give credit where credit is due. The Steeldrivers wrote the song and it's AMAZING! I love both versions, but which one I want to hear depends on my mood. Either way, it's a great song and even though most people can't agree on which version is better, at least we can all agree that the song is fantastic!

[SeptemberChild65]

@JohnnyGoodz Adele introduced a lot of us to this great band! I love both versions. I am a "hillbilly" who loves bluegrass.

[inphizzleland]

Come on guys, stop debating. Theyre both good versions! Of you dont like, dont comment. Love all 'round!

[VampiressAwsome]

I love both Versions but I admit Adele's live version is waaay better than her studio recording of this Beautiful Song ^_^

[LeidyA123]

I like both versions equally, they put their own personality into it.  Two totally different versions, both amazing.

[ahaney15]

I can appreciate both. This has a definite bluegrass feel. Adele's sounds a little more bluesy. Her live version from Royal Albert Hall has a bluegrass feel to it though. The point...the song speaks for itself!

[canndice0592]

OMG I love love this song, how its sung, the blues asspect, everything. i love it :)

[anamingas]

I love how the two top comments contradict each other.

[alexisdgls]

@anamingas and how neither of them actually have any dislikes....

[wordsyfiction]

u mean adele didn't write this? O.O

[MsCookiemonsterluvr]

Like this if you opened you tube twice and listened to this and Adele's at the same time

[DreamEyes87]

I think both versions are good, but the orginal is always better!!!!!!

[KellChopz]

Steeldrivers all the way the Adele version sucks Bluegrass or bust

[innocentdevil601]

Adele's cover is the reason I came, The Steeldriver's original is the reason I stayed. =D

[Kirmizibasliklikiz87]

I adore Adele but this is out of this world!

[ChaserOfMornings]

I'm listening to this and I LOVE adele's version andshe was right when she said this man's voice is amazing! <3

Both Version Are Amazing

[CaleidoscopeEyes22]

Not sure about the rest of yall, but I was taught imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I dont think either ARTIST cares which version is better. Its like Bon Iver and Birdie, its interpretation not competition. Agree to disagree and respect that someone else may like the one you don't. Dont be a douche.

[entire]

Love this song,like Adele's cover too. The sad thing is she has 1.5 million plays and this awesome band only has 17000.

[slickjilly]

Is this a jam or what? I was strung out on this one for a good while. My kid even shuts his eyes and sings this like he lived it. Good shit

[sunflowersandbones]

I love Adele. I love the Steeldrivers. Case closed.

[Sarcasmo48]

Here's the thing... I love both. I love the bluegrass sound, and I didn't think anyone could compare to Chris Stapleton's voice. Adele has her own sound on it, and puts just as much soul into it. I listen to them back to back, and I love em both.

[Uvtond]

bluegrass is untouchable!...Adele makes this song only for money...steeldrivers made this song with heart and soul...she ruined this magic union!

[lameecefiliz]

@Uvtond only for money? you obviously don't know much about Adele. Why would Adele need an unknown, underground blues group(doesn't mean they're bad) to get her money when her own original records have gotten her to the stars? She even said it herself, that she only covers songs she can relate to, otherwise she won't feel the singing. and she chose this song because it's about shooting your wife and she joked that she has a couple of boyfriends she'd love to shoot :) LOVE YOU ADELE <3

[mitz53]

adeles cover brought me here, but god damn this is good!

[booger2704]

@mitz53 its so mean! a great contrast but i can't choose which is better!

[dave2806]

fantastic pure and simple !

[dreamer69ish]

thanks to Adele i found the Steeldrivers. I love both versions for different reasons!

[JoaquinSerrapio]

Adeles version is missing the soul that can only be brought with good ol bluegrass. SteelDrivers are one of the best groups we have in the world right noww.

[juliannelouman]

adeles version is so much better

[janelyse777]

Adele has made my life richer and now richer still by sharing music for me to discover and love. Maybe she will bring back some patsy cline or hank sr. steve earl etc etc and people i don't know - yet. I heard Debby Harry singin Muddy Waters on wwoz! It's all good. The Steel Drivers are very sweet like doc watson. Yum.

[QueenBonesofdarkness]

I like this version and Adele's both for different reasons. 

[sahara0again]

both are really good, adeles got more emotions and this got violin and blues

[mdadney]

I don't mind that it lost the "bluegrass" touch, especially since it sounds more like southern blues than just bluegrass.

[kycountrygirl0]

I love this...sticks of thunder is good too



[Notmineonline]

Oh yeah, This is freagin' cool.

[smaniz]

much much better than the Adele cover. her cover lost all that precious bluegrass touch. not good

[creepingdeath0130]

@smaniz I totally agree.

[shortysofia50714]

@smaniz i gotta disagree i mean yes the original is f-ing amainzing and that bluegrass is great BUT adele did a good job no not amazing like the steeldrivers but still adele sings COMPLETELY diffrent and is more jazz

[tatterbug1000]

@smaniz it wasn't an adele cover. it was her song.



[smaniz]

@tatterbug1000 Not sure what you mean by "her song". I thought the song was written by Chris Stapleton for "The Steeldrivers" album. And Adele covered the song later. Not?

[LadyGaiaAurelia]

@tatterbug1000 No, She covered the Steeldrivers song. It wasn't hers.

[carlcgranieri]

@tatterbug1000 : do a quick google search: written by Worley of the Steeldrivers, covered by Adele.

[babieolivesteve]

@smaniz thats why its called a cover, not a copy. Adele's was quite good. As is the original artists version. DONT BE A TOOL.

[smaniz]

@babieolivesteve Well good for you. If you like the cover its fine with me but stop being a FUCKING DICK and calling me a tool. No need to insult me whatsoever, ok.

See how rude that is...

[CaptainPajamies]

@smaniz That's why it's called a cover dipshit.

[smaniz]

@CaptainPajamies No need for insults you stupid cunt. At least not over some song...

See how unnecessary that was?

[CaptainPajamies]

@smaniz Btw, Adele is the best thing ever. ^_^

[CaptainPajamies]

@smaniz IWMFENE <3

[CaptainPajamies]

@smaniz Come at me bro.

[CaptainPajamies]

@smaniz Adele is the best artist /ever/.

[nikokalo39]

amazing :) <3

[mgreenwood1953]

awesome.. I heard this by Adele first...but I love this version also....

[TheButss]

perfect, perfect, perfect

[zacarandae]

brilliant..

[KellChopz]

love it



[TheRockachick101]

this actually sounds good....bt i prefer Adele version

[Revengeancer]

@TheRockachick101 That is such a rude thing to say. One day, I hope you realize how shitty it is to go out of your way to say someone did it better than the original, as if you're telling the Steeldrivers they didn't do it as well as Adele. You may have that thought in your head, but to voice it is just bold-faced rudeness. Your comment actually shames Adele, because now you've put her in a weird situation where she was honoring a band she loved and now you're pitting her against them.

[blingerninja]

@TheRockachick101 Pretty dickish thing to go outta your way to say. Someone wrote a song and you make a point to search it up just to say you like the way someone else did it better. Gross, kid. Gross.

[blingerninja]

@TheRockachick101 That's one of those 'oops, you're a terrible person' moments. Does it "actually sound good?" The whole Bluegrass nation thanks you for your validation.

Die in a fire.

[mttm661965]

@TheRockachick101 you don't know music... this is the way a song like this was should be done. only saying?

[Zinnospage]

<3