
Oleta Adams (born May 4, 1953, Seattle, Washington) is an American soul, jazz, and gospel singer and pianist. Adams was born the daughter of a preacher and was raised with gospel music. In her youth her family moved to Yakima, Washington, which is sometimes shown as her place of birth. Adams started her career in 1980 with two self-financed albums which had limited success. In 1985, she was discovered by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, founders of the famous English pop band Tears for Fears whilst performing in a Kansas City, Missouri bar.
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Get Here
Rhythm Of Life
Window Of Hope
Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
New York State Of Mind
Circle Of One
I've Got To Sing My Song
Everything Must Change
I Just Had To Hear Your Voice
Never Knew Love