Phil, you're less than accurate regarding your perception of my 'political views' of Santana or Beyonce....frankly I don't give a crap about their 'political views'...they are both talented...however, transcending politics, Adele seems to touch a common thread humanity, and expresses it well, and does not rely on 'gimmicks'...just her delivery, and subject matter.....OK??

keberoxu: "Now that she's an honest-to-goodness one-name professional singer, I for one would drop the "Adewwww" joke."

I agree with your post...and furthermore I hope that she, (and a lot of us) do not get sidetracked by maintaining 'an image', 'personal celebrity' or 'politics', which would all be the first step in a downward spiral.

Gfs