This talented lady sure gave Adele a run for her money! Allie Sherlock dropped a truly mesmerising cover of Adele’s “Skyfall” in a viral busking duet with Luke Silva. Sherlock has range for days and gave all the dramatic power needed to make the James Bond theme really hit hard. The Irish YouTuber took the opening verse and chorus, and then handed over the reins to Silva. It’s unbelievable to hear the Italian vocalist hit the same range as Sherlock on those big melodies.
Silva and Sherlock then traded lines later in the song, building to a gorgeous climax. The pair caused quite a commotion on the busy shopping street, with the performance bringing foot traffic to a halt so everyone could stop and listen. The Music Man is confident in saying that it’s rare to hear so much vocal firepower in a single performance, and what a treat to hear it for free out on the street!
Sherlock uploaded the “Skyfall” duet to her YouTube channel on November 4, 2024, and the video has drawn 1.4 million views on the platform. Viewers were loving what the talented duo brought to the table and added comments such as “I’ve always been a fan of Allie’s work, but this has to be the best cover of this song I’ve heard to date” and “I’ve listened to this song about 10 times now but when Allie does that high tone I’m still feeling emotional, every time! It’s world-class!”
Sherlock and Silva were really cooking up something special that day. The pair also covered Bruno Mars’ piano ballad “When I Was Your Man.” Silva uploaded the Mars cover to his YouTube channel, where it became an even bigger hit, with 3.8 million views. Silva seemed right at home on the breakup song, and the style is a perfect match for his voice. Sherlock, meanwhile, showed off her versatility on the song, as taking on the stately piano ballad is quite different territory from the drama of “Skyfall.”
Adele released “Skyfall” on October 5, 2012, as the theme for the James Bond film of the same name. The Music Man readers might be interested to hear that the English star was initially hesitant to contribute to the soundtrack, as she felt her personal songwriting style would not fit the format of a Bond theme. However, Skyfall director Sam Mendes simply told Adele “just write a personal song,” and suggested that Carly Simon’s “Nobody Does It Better” for The Spy Who Loved Me could be a starting point for her. Adele’s Bond theme subsequently became an international hit and topped the charts in 11 countries.