: Despite initially peaking at #26 on the UK Singles Chart, the song has re-entered charts multiple times over the years due to its use in televised talent shows and films.

: Even other famous cover artists, such as Garth Brooks, have expressed admiration for her version, noting that "everything she touches just sings".

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: Reviewers from Digital Spy noted that the minimal piano backing allows her "dreamy, passionate vocals to shine". Others described the performance as "tear-jerking" and "soulful," proving she was a vocal powerhouse early in her career.

Adele 's 2008 cover of is widely considered a definitive interpretation of the Bob Dylan original, praised for its raw emotional power and stripped-back production. Originally released as the fourth single from her debut album, 19 , it has become one of her most enduring signature tracks. Critical Consensus