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Rolling in the Deep is a Gospel and House act. Their catalogue also touches Rhythm and blues. Their sound grew out of Wanda Jackson. Those roots explain a lot about how Rolling in the Deep arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as Set Fire to the Rain, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into Jewel, Leona Lewis, Lady Gaga, Rihanna and M.I.A., where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 9 connections around Rolling in the Deep, reaching back through Wanda Jackson and forward to Jewel. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Background
"Rolling in the Deep" is a song by English singer-songwriter Adele from her second studio album, 21 (2011). It is the lead single and opening track on the album. The song was written by Adele and Paul Epworth. The singer herself describes it as a "dark blues-y gospel disco tune". In 2011, it was reportedly the biggest crossover hit in the United States since 1985; "Rolling in the Deep" gained radio airplay from many different radio formats. It was released on 29 November 2010 as the lead single from 21 in digital download format. The lyrics describe the emotions of a scorned lover.
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Rolling in the Deep connections
Rolling in the Deep grew out of Wanda Jackson, shares an orbit with Set Fire to the Rain, went on to shape Jewel, Leona Lewis, Lady Gaga and Rihanna. 9 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
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