The essential Adele playlist

This ballad from 2015's "25" was an impressive success for Adele, earning her three Grammy Awards including Song of the Year, and selling more than 7 million copies in the United States alone. 

Written originally by Bob Dylan and recorded first by Billy Joel, Adele put her own stamp on this iconic love song for her 2008 debut album "19." The cover introduced the singer's powerhouse pipes in a remarkable way, one that earned her both critical and commercial success. 

The lead single from Adele's much-anticipated 2021 album "30," "Easy On Me" is the kind of powerhouse tune that turned the British singer into a household name across the globe. Equal parts tender and heartbreaking, the song is written to her young son in the aftermath of her divorce from his father. 

Written by Adele for her 2008 debut, "Chasing Pavements" centers around a classic lover's dilemma: do you give up, or do you keep fighting for the person you love? The universality of that theme made the song a top-ten hit in eight different countries.  

Co-written by the artist, "Set Fire to the Rain" appeared on Adele's critically acclaimed sophomore album "21." A little bit dramatic and totally catchy, it's no surprise the song won Adele a Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance following its release. 

Co-written by both Adele and pop sensation Bruno Mars, "All I Ask" is the perfect Adele ballad: packed with drama, soaring vocals, and a classic story about the bitter end of a relationship. 

The original version of "I Drink Wine," from Adele's 2021 album "30," was initially intended to be a 15-minute track, but it was cut back in order to be more listener-friendly. The song immediately resonated with fans upon its release, thanks in part to its immensely relatable lyrics centered around moving on after a divorce. 

Everyone loves to reminisce about this past, and "When We Were Young," from Adele's acclaimed third album "25," is the perfect track for thinking about all those happy — and sad — times in the good ol' days. 

Arguably Adele's breakout hit, especially in the United States, "Rolling In The Deep" established the artist as one of the most compelling new voices in pop after its release in 2011. 

This classic song from The Cure gets a total revamp on Adele's sophomore album "21." It's stunningly simple, and a perfect showcase of Adele's vocal talents even though she's not belting the whole time. 

A little bit haunting and totally catchy, "River Lea" is an homage to Adele's roots. Thanks to its gospel vibe, the chorus is the kind that will stick itself inside your head for days. 

"Rumour Has It" showcases Adele at her sassiest, as she addresses a woman whose man she's tempted away. It's also a tongue-in-cheek jab at tabloid rumors that swirled around her own personal life. 

The fourth single from "25," "Water Under The Bridge" is an Adele-penned relationship anthem for the ages. If you've ever found yourself wondering if you should stay or go in the midst of a rocky romance, you can totally identify with the lyrics in this track. 

Recorded for "25," "Remedy" is a deeply personal track for Adele, written about her devotion to her family, specifically her parents, grandparents, and child. "No river is too wide or too deep for me to swim to you," she sings. "Come whatever, I'll be the shelter that won't let the rain come through." 

With pipes like Adele's, it's no surprise that she was tapped to record "Skyfall," the haunting and deliciously dramatic theme for the 2012 James Bond film of the same title. 

The world's very first introduction to Adele Adkins would come in 2007 with the release of "Hometown Glory," which the singer says was also the very first song she ever wrote. 

Arguably Adele's most iconic breakup tune, "Someone Like You" is perfect for belting when you're nursing a serious heartbreak. 

Written about a friendship that evolves into something more, "One and Only" is a hidden gem on "21," Adele's sophomore album. 

On her debut album "19," Adele showed off some seriously strong songwriting chops, and "Crazy For You" is no exception. She's got an impeccable ability to distill down the good, bad, and ugly of romantic relationships into stunning, sweeping lyrics. 

Offering plenty of advice for an ex who's done her wrong, "Send My Love to Your New Lover" is a seriously mature break-up anthem. "Send my love to your new lover, treat her better," she sings. "We've gotta let go of all our ghosts, we both know we ain't kids no more." Amen.