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
TV
ZDF-Fernsehgarten
Self
1986
TV
Sacrée Soirée
Self - Tears for Fears
1987
TV
Classic Albums
Self
1997
TV
Stars 90
Self
1990
TV
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self
1996
Film
Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin
Self - Guest
1991
Film
The Prince's Trust Rock Gala
Self (archive footage)
1990
Film
Classic Albums: Tears for Fears - Songs From the Big Chair
Self
2020
Film
Tears For Fears - Going To California
Self - Piano / Vocals
1990
Film
Tears for Fears - Live From Santa Barbara
Vocals
2010
Filmography
2020FilmClassic Albums: Tears for Fears - Songs From the Big Chairas Self2010FilmTears for Fears - Live From Santa Barbaraas Vocals1997TVClassic Albumsas Self1996TVThe Rosie O'Donnell Showas Self1991FilmTwo Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupinas Self - Guest1990TVStars 90as Self1990FilmThe Prince's Trust Rock Galaas Self (archive footage)1990FilmTears For Fears - Going To Californiaas Self - Piano / Vocals1987TVSacrée Soiréeas Self - Tears for Fears1986TVZDF-Fernsehgartenas Self