Lady Gaga and Adele on “Million Reasons” and “Someone Like You” is the banger mashup we didn’t know we needed
Pop sensation Lady Gaga and soulful vocalist Adele hail from distinct musical backgrounds, but their voices blend surprisingly well together! Taiwanese music producer Andy Wu transformed this fantasy pairing into reality by combining Gaga's country-tinged "Million Reasons" with Adele's emotional piano piece "Someone Like You." His creation has become a viral sensation, accumulating an impressive 29 million YouTube views.
The track begins with the recognizable piano introduction from "Someone Like You," but unexpectedly incorporates Lady Gaga's vocals from "Million Reasons" instead of Adele's familiar chorus. The arrangement then shifts to the guitar pattern from "Million Reasons," while Adele's voice delivers "Someone Like You" lyrics over this new foundation. This unexpected combination proves remarkably effective, as many music enthusiasts will likely agree.
Wu deserves praise for his excellent production skills, crafting a track so convincing that listeners unfamiliar with the original songs might believe this was an official collaboration between the two superstars. Enthusiastic fans expressed their approval with comments like "How can anyone dislike this video? What great vocals and amazing songs. What a fantastic outcome. Glorious!" and "This is the best interpretation of this melody – two amazing vocals together. Bravo!"
While fans have created numerous imaginative mashups featuring these artists performing together, Gaga and Adele haven't officially collaborated yet – though such a partnership would undoubtedly produce chart-topping results. Lady Gaga has delivered several outstanding live renditions of "Million Reasons" with her band, including a Nashville, Tennessee performance during her Dive Bar Tour that garnered 24 million views.
Lady Gaga released "Million Reasons" on October 29, 2016, as the second single from her fifth album Joanne. She collaborated with Mark Ronson and Hillary Lindsey to write the song, drawing lyrical inspiration from conversations between Gaga and Lindsey about their relationships with men in their lives.
Adele released "Someone Like You" on January 24, 2011. She composed this soul ballad with producer Dan Wilson and issued it as the second single from her sophomore album 21. The song expresses her heartbreak following a breakup, though Adele mentioned the lyrics reflect her acceptance of the relationship's value despite its conclusion.