Allie Sherlock has released her version of Adele’s “Million Years Ago,” and the song suits her voice. Adele wrote it as a quiet, honest look back at a past self, and it depends entirely on sincerity. Allie’s new cover puts that feeling front and center. Watch the full performance below, then read on for the story behind the song.
About This Performance
Allie uploaded this cover to her official YouTube channel on November 1, 2026, which makes it one of her newest releases. “Million Years Ago” rewards a singer who trusts the lyrics over vocal fireworks, and Allie has built her reputation on exactly that approach. She lets the melody breathe and connects with listeners through genuine emotion rather than showmanship.
About the Song
Adele released “Million Years Ago” in November 2015 on her album 25. She wrote it with producer Greg Kurstin. The song reflects on how fame and time have changed her, and it longs for the simpler person she used to be. Acoustic guitar carries the arrangement, which gives the ballad a warm, intimate feel. Fans often name it as one of the most personal tracks on the album, and singers keep returning to it for that reason.
Why Allie’s Version Stands Out
The best covers of a song like this don’t try to reinvent it. They mean it. Allie earned her following by busking on the streets of Dublin, where she takes songs everyone knows and makes them feel personal and immediate. A song about looking back with honesty fits that strength perfectly. Because she plays guitar herself, she also gives the song’s acoustic foundation the attention it deserves.
Who Is Allie Sherlock?
Allie Sherlock is an Irish singer and guitarist from Douglas, Cork, born on April 7, 2005. She rose to fame busking on Dublin’s Grafton Street and went viral in 2017 with her cover of Ed Sheeran’s “Supermarket Flowers.” Today her YouTube channel has over 6 million subscribers. She has grown from street performances into original music and headline touring across Europe.
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It’s a cover. Adele released the original on her 2015 album 25.
Adele and Greg Kurstin wrote the song together.
She is best known for busking on Grafton Street in Dublin, Ireland, she shares performances on her YouTube channel, and she tours live across Europe.
She was born on April 7, 2005, in Cork, Ireland.
She uploaded it to her official YouTube channel on November 1, 2026.
