Adele Sings "Skyfall" at Oscar 2013: Halle Berry Introduces James Bond Tribute, Shirley Bassey Also Performs

Original Song nominee wowed at the Academy Awards with her hit from the Daniel Craig film

By John Boone Feb 25, 2013 3:54 AMTags
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Halle Berry introduced the James Bond tribute by saying, "Bond music is a genre, all its own. Guaranteed to make your heart beat faster and take your breath away." (She also threw in a wink, wink, nudge, nudge name drop of Pussy Galore that was sure to have some hearts racing too.)

The actual numbers were spread out through the evening: First, Dame Shirley Bassey belted out "Goldfinger" decked out in—what else?—a golden gown, earning a standing ovation.

Later on, Oscar nominee (for Original Song) Adele took the stage for her highly anticipated first live performance of "Skyfall." It was a simple setup: Some glittery jewels hanging as a backdrop, a band and Adele, with her killer voice and and the sparkliest dress we ever did see.

And as with all things that Adele does, we think it was perfect.

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