"Rumour Has It" | ||||
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Single by Adele | ||||
from the album 21 | ||||
Released | 5 November 2011 | |||
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Length | 3:43 | |||
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Producer(s) | Ryan Tedder | |||
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"Rumour Has It" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele for her second studio album, 21 (2011). The song was written by Adele and Ryan Tedder; the latter is also the producer. Adele has stated that the song was not inspired by the media but it was aimed at her own friends who believed 'rumours' they read about her in tabloids. It was released on 5 November 2011 as the fourth single from the album in the United Kingdom.
"Rumour Has It" garnered critical acclaim, with reviewers praising the lyrics, its catchiness, Tedder's production, and Adele's vocal performance. Even without having been released as a single, the song charted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 16 and topped the Adult album alternative chart. It also reached the top 10 in Iceland and Israel. The single is certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA for sales of over 2 million copies in the US. It was featured in the television shows Ringer[1] and The Lying Game.[2] Adele added the song to the set list on her second worldwide tour Adele Live.