Oleta Adams
Born: 1953-05-04
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2010
1997
- Classic Albums as Self
1996
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show as Self
1991
- Two Rooms: A Tribute to Elton John & Bernie Taupin as Self - Guest
1990
- Stars 90 as Self
- Tears For Fears - Going To California as Self - Piano / Vocals
- The Prince's Trust Rock Gala as Self (archive footage)
1987
- Sacrée Soirée as Self - Tears for Fears
1986
- ZDF-Fernsehgarten as Self