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					Originally posted by Cap10Planet  I could see that Sam Smith (the male Adele) song going #1 on the Hot 100. AC + HOT AC are probably eating that stuff song up. Best New Artist of the year. Poor Wiggy Ughzelea. | 
	
 "Someone Like You"'s influence is just...
Before it, NO #1 piano ballads in history, ever.  No piano ballads being released as singles period for years and years.
After it, "All of Me", "Just Give Me A Reason", "When I Was Your Man", "Stay", "Say Something" and now "Stay With Me" smash.