Radio 2's Great British Songbook
Adele sings Brown Eyed Girl
"It's perfect as it is..."
Watch Adele performing 'Brown Eyed Girl' originally sung by Van Morrison.
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About The Song
'Brown Eyed Girl' is a song by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. Written and recorded in 1967, it was produced by Bang Records chief Bert Berns, and first released in May 1967 on the album Blowin' Your Mind!. It features the Sweet Inspirations singing backing vocals and is widely-considered to be Van Morrison's signature song.
Read more at WikipediaAdele performed this song during Radio 2 Live In London on Wednesday 26 November 2008.Have Your Say
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