'No one does it better than Adele': Raye's Skyfall cover for James Bond tribute at Oscars 2025 sparks criticism
At the 2025 Oscars, Raye paid a tribute to James Bond with a Skyfall cover. However, viewers felt Raye's cover didn't live up to Adele's iconic original, sparking criticism on social media, with many expressing that Adele's version remains unparalleled.
The 97th Academy Awards featured a James Bond tribute, with four musical acts performing Bond-themed songs. While the performances were mostly well-received, Raye's rendition of Skyfall sparked a mixed reaction online. Why, you ask? Well, Raye's performance has now drawn comparisons to the legendary vocals of Adele, who sang the original song.
Raye's James Bond tribute at the Oscars draws mixed reviews
The James Bond tribute at the Oscars featured performances by BLACKPINK's Lisa (Live and Let Die), Doja Cat (Diamonds Are Forever), and Raye (Skyfall). Raye's performance sparked mixed reactions on Twitter, with some praising her and others criticizing her.
One user criticized the Academy, writing, "If they were really serious about this James Bond moment, they would¡¯ve gotten Adele¡¯s ass from her house down the street to perform Skyfall."
If they were really serious about this James Bond moment they would¡¯ve got Adele¡¯s ass from her house down the street to perform Skyfall!#Oscars
¡ª Aliya Langley (@aliyalangley) March 3, 2025
Another added, "I love Raye, but NO ONE does it better than Adele! And I wish it was her playing."
I love raye but NO ONE does it better than adele!
¡ª n.a (@iamniou) March 3, 2025
And i wish it was her playing?
A third commented, "I'm not feeling it... maybe it's the theatrics, as the voice is there, hunny."
I'm not feeling it... maybe it's the theatrics as the voice is there, hunny.
¡ª Rickeisha Anderson (@RickeishaAnder1) March 3, 2025
Another added, "Something about this feels so rushed; idk why they did this whole tribute shit like it was so messy. Wish they let her sing Oscar-winning tears; that would be so much more meaningful than whatever this is (the other performances were chopped too)."
Something about this feels so rushed idk why they did this whole tribute shit like it was so messy wish they let her sing oscar winning tears that would be so much meaningful than whatever this is ( the other performances were chop too)
¡ª aos (@itsooovernow) March 3, 2025
"Wow, they couldn't just get Adele, or is she just busy right now? This was awful," mentioned another.
Wow they couldn't just get Adele or is she just busy right now? This was awful.
¡ª Dannyflaco305 (@Dannyflaco305) March 3, 2025
"Yet she couldn¡¯t quite find breath," quipped another.
Yet she couldn¡¯t quite find breath
¡ª ?? GREG ? (@selenaslilbitch) March 3, 2025
However, some also found her vocals powerful, comparing her to Amy Winehouse. "She's totally the next Amy Winehouse, wow," one wrote.
She's totally the next Amy Winehouse, wow ?
¡ª The current guy (@_currentguy) March 3, 2025
Another added, "Raye is Adele and Amy Winehouse's lovechild."
Raye is Adele and Amy Winehouse's lovechild. #Oscars #Oscars2025
¡ª Sirena Ng Laot (@CHEEFERZONE) March 3, 2025
The James Bond tribute at the Oscars comes after a major shakeup in the film industry, as Amazon MGM took over creative control of the Bond movies in late February, following Amazon's $6.1 billion purchase of MGM Studios in 2022.
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