Oleta Adams

Biography

Oleta Adams (born May 4, 1953) is an American singer and pianist. Adams found limited success during the early 1980s, before gaining fame via her contributions to Tears for Fears's international chart-topping album The Seeds of Love (1989). Her albums Circle of One (1991) and Evolution (1993) were top 10 hits in the UK; the former yielded a Grammy-nominated cover of Brenda Russell's "Get Here", which was a top 5 hit in both the UK and the US. Adams has been nominated for four total Grammy Awards, as well as two Soul Train Music Awards.

Known For

Sacrée soirée

1987•TV Series•

5.7

ZDF-Fernsehgarten

1986•TV Series•

2.8

Classic Albums

1997•TV Series•

7.7

Stars 90

1990•TV Series•

6.2

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

1996•TV Series•

4.1

Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin

1991•Movie•

6.5

The Prince's Trust Rock Gala

1990•Movie

Tears For Fears - Going To California

1990•Movie•

6.9

Filmography