When We Were Young Fernando Daniel The Voice

Fernando Daniel is an acclaimed Portuguese pop singer-songwriter who achieved historic global viral fame in 2016 through his blind audition performance of Adele's 'When We Were Young' on 'The Voice Portugal'. Turning all four chairs in just seconds with his breathtaking vocal power, dynamic range, and raw emotional resonance, the performance video garnered over 150 million views worldwide, becoming one of the most viewed auditions in 'The Voice' franchise history. Following his triumphant victory on 'The Voice Portugal', Daniel blossomed into one of Portugal's premier pop stars, releasing multi-platinum chart-topping albums including 'Salto' (2018), 'Presente' (2020), and 'V.H.S. Vol. 1' (2023). His hit singles, such as 'Espera', 'Voltas', and 'Prometo', have won him consecutive MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA) for Best Portuguese Act. Daniel's powerhouse tenor voice and heartfelt acoustic balladry continue to sell out arenas across Portugal and Europe. For guitarists and pianists worldwide, Fernando Daniel's iconic acoustic arrangement of 'When We Were Young' (based on Adele's soulful progression of Am - Em - F - C) is widely studied and performed as a masterclass in passionate vocal-and-instrument acoustic dynamics.