Gets me thru the military now after a divorce it gets me thru being gone all the time over the road trucking away from my kids and mom who just passed ❤
It’s has always been a mystery to me why someone with such talent didn’t become a bigger star. That gorgeous voice never fails to send chills down my back.
@@dennisryan6370 That's rubbish. Throughout every genre, not every single artist or group reaches super stardom (globally or in certain regions). It's for various reasons. Sometimes it's lack of appeal to a broader audience (for various reasons), lack of promotion from record label, poor management, not picking the right singles, etc. I've seen artists lose steam due to having an outdated sound, or being completely ignored in one country while achieving fame in another. Just because you're a great artist doesn't mean you automatically have all the ingredients to be a star. That requires having the right team behind you who KNOWS exactly what to do to maximize your strengths, appeal and exposure. I don't care if you believe in Leprechauns, that doesn't mean your album is going gold! You can believe in every single GOD from the beginning of time, that doesn't mean you're going to be a multi-platinum force that wins a Pulitzer prize for being the best thing since sliced bread. Oleta may not have super star status, but she's been nominated for four Grammy awards and had two top 10 albums in the UK. That alone means a lot!
I originally posted this 4 years ago. We're about to celebrate our 30th anniversary, now. Still love the sone just as much. I can't thank Oleta enough for this song. I had been married 4 months, when my Marine Unit was deployed because of the 1st Gulf War. About halfway through the deployment, my wife sent a tape with this song leading off the other songs she sent. We're about to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, and during my career I have often had to travel for work. Every time I have to leave, I hear Ms. Adam's song encouraging me to get home.
My wife would sing this song quietly to herself, think it more than anything. Pregnant with our first it was her prayer. We did lose our baby girl and we never had children. My heart breaks every time I hear this song but we are still together in love after 40 years.
First of all,I must acknowledge your hurt and your loss. Praying secondly that God will heal both your hearts and that He will give you the much, desired thought of your heart, Trust in His healing and His timing. Will put you both on my prayer list. Your not forgotten by God.
It's Sunday a beautiful summer morning here in South Africa. A quiet morning I'm filling with, gentle, beautiful music. Your comment is so haunting and bitterly sad. I believe though, you and your wife are happy. Know you're watched over by God and your babygirl. ❤
The musician sitting behind her is having the experience of a lifetime literally sitting within the incredible energy and love that Oleta is pouring into this performance. It looks like he's in pure bliss!🙏❤
I'd be honored if some fans of 80s ballads would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of GET HERE (If You Can) by Oleta Adams and JUST ONCE by James Ingram & Quincy Jones on my channel in tribute to the era. Live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks and peace.
I was in high school when this came out I was about 17. I have been in foster homes and tools home until I was sixteen. I haven't seen my mother in a while so I took a bus and went to Galveston to look for my mom and my grandmother. Before I found my mom this song will play and I was just wishing and hoping that I can see her. Estate has taken me and my sisters and brothers because of abuse. And I still love my mother and I'm glad I found her. This song Encourage me to look at my mother and the rest of my family look for them no matter what. Being in the state custody I thought they'll never find my family. Unfortunately my mother died cancer why she was only 44 years old.
Faith Williams hello dear sweet beautiful girl. ♥️ Thank you for letting us in on your story. I’m so sorry for the painful journey, and that your mom has passed. How are you today? Are you okay? Do you have an extended family?
Wonderful Oleta as usual, she is so soulful... but let's not forget that Brenda Russell wrote this song and she is also a superb musician and songwriter.
He looked mesmerized & Teary eyed. Mrs. Oleta Adams is Quite Lovely. My 6 year old daughter said mom I want to go to the dentist Everyday like Mrs. Oleta Adams! #Blessings
I think the guy behind Oleta has the most Beautiful Eyes. I couldn’t help but notice his expressions . Such soulful eyes he has. Plus watching & hearing Oletas VOICE sort of had him in a trance I think.😍🙏
I was too! I thought I was the only one affected that way! This was so awesome! It made me love her even more! I believe Get Here was the first song that connected me with her so it may remain my favorite. I love others as well, but this was just superb!
Ms. Adams has that same magical musical ear as Whitney Houston did. She is freewheeling at the end to one of her most iconic hits. But she does it while listening to and while guiding an entire orchestra through her interpretation and timing. Amazing!
eric79boz Could not agree more. To be able to sing with an orchestra behind you, as Whitney, Aretha, Barbra could...makes you a musical genius. Even Diana Ross slayed it when she sang with an orchestra and the Three Tenors in Vienna.
chasenip2 there are many vocalists that “can” sing with an orchestra behind them. Not to take away anything from anyone you mentioned, however, as I enjoy all of them.
This is my love song to the soul mate of my life who hasn’t arrived yet……”I don’t care how you get here, get here if you can💥” Beautiful song styling artistry from Oleta Adams, that sound is catapulting me into the orbit of DIVINE!!!! Whoohoooo🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I feel the same ,when i find that person that we need each other so much you don't care how they get there. Ya Oleta has power at the right spots to drive the song to be true classic...LOVE IT
I think this song single handily kept the country together during the first Gulf war . I know It gave us a sense of what's important and that was loved ones .
I saw Oleta in 1984 in Kansas City, before she made the big time. My wife I I went out 3-4 nights a week, listening to many great bands at Country Club Plaza. There were several amazing female singers. But Oleta’s manager, Gary Mack, told me one night that Oleta was the only one that would make it. Incredible voice, unique style - she was the one that had IT. Gary was right. I’m so proud of you Oleta. And so pleased to be able to say, I knew you way back then!
"Cross the desert like an Arab man" the imagery is immediate and visceral, and there's poetry to it, how delightful to watch her perform it live, unbelievable...
This song got me through Army Basic Training in 1994 .. I missed my husband and family so much ! On our way back on the bus from BRM a fellow Soldier would sing this for us 😘🇺🇸❣️
Homertoeclipper I allways wondered the same.... I think peaple (the Mass) is not yet musically prepared.... she is one of the most talentous singer we may listen
maybe she didn't want to sell her self unlike others who have no talent and sell sex to make it big. Mrs Adams is a real talent us music fans long for.
Because she doesn't show all her Goodies and she is classy and Respectable and she has True Talent she doesn't need all the voice enhancement. Like All the other Studio singers out here. She sounds like her record live which many just cannot do. She is truly gifted with the gift of Music. A Real Talent and real Lady.
Beautiful, after all of these years, it has brought me to tears. She, her vocals, her eyes, her face, her hair, her teeth, her poise, her gown, the orchestra, the raw emotions, the class, the style and cohesiveness of it all is not an easy task and I just gave her a standing ovation right here in my living room! Brava! Brava Ms. Adams!
Wow! This took me back to my husband's deployment from Ft. Benning, GA to the Gulf War. This was my "hold on song", and I will never forget the strength that God blessed me with every time I heard this song, until my husband got home. Thank you Oleta! What a blessing your song was to me and the many military spouses who were waiting for their spouses to get there to them.
So sorry about your Mom. My Mom died in 2017, (Dad died in 1976, I was 11), so I know what it's like to lose your parents. It's been over 3 years now, & I still miss the old beast.
So sorry for your loss. I've lost both my parents already. We loved music in my family. My Dad played the guitar & my Mom sang. Just lost my lil brother 2 yrs ago he was also a musician. Just remember we are just passing through & someday we'll all be reunited. Blessings 🙏🏻🌹
a DIVINE song. One of my ALL TIME FAVORITE songs. And Oleta`s voice just DOES something to me. AND - I`m captivated by the guy in the orchestra. He totally gets it. He is SOOO cute to be sooo emotional!!!
I'm just finding out about her, and can't understand why she hasn't been more popular. Every bit as talented and entertaining as many other that have more exposure...She's a tremendous talent. Everything from voice control, range... and she's not bad on the piano either. Simply fantastic !!
How popular do you need her to be? You literally watched this video her performing at the "Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam (The Netherlands) bringing top artists from (former) conflict areas together on one stage, supported by the renowned Metropole Orkest." I call that a HUGE success.
Hey TD! my brother, words are not enough to tell you how thankful i am for your service there. You are a hero. Thank you so much. My wife is a Major in the Air Force and just came back from 6 months in Kuwait so i appreciate you all. the gulf war is what made this song famous. thank you again TD. to hell with those that don't appreciate the military. they are idiots. i tried to get in back then but was denied due to my back. thanks again
I have loved this song since I was a child. This performance was magnificent! Her voice is just as rich as it was years ago. This song, accompanied by the orchestra, is BEAUTIFUL!
I heard this in the car two days ago, I forgot all about this song I recorded, this is real music, looking at her from 1993, that’s when music like this was music, She looks still great not if that matters, I don’t understand why singers like he her were never pushed to still be heard with new songs a few times each year so beautiful thank you for posting this.
To be able to remain controlled and in charge while being up against loud instruments seemingly competing against your voice is AMAZING!!! The music was too loud and you could read it in her face. BUT she pulled it off like the Queen she is!! Kudos to Oleta. A musical genius in performance. I wonder was the music that loud during rehearsal because someone should be called to the carpet!!
Desert Shield/Storm. My husband was one 8 mos and this was the song that defined that war for us military wives left behind in our units. My husband just passed away this July and this still brings bittersweet memories.
this is a very powerful song, And the sax player solo gives me goose bumps, wish he could play it a little longer. Songs in concert always bring out the beauty of the song.
This woman is extraordinary singer she has a voice unbelievable this was the music back in the day talking about real love that's what it was about and if man really is one for you there's nothing he won't do to be where you are because you know that it's meant to be Thanks Mrs Adams for this incredible song
Every time I hear this song, I thank God for reuniting me with my two sister's after 40 years of separation! I miss you Carolyn And Ameenah, your Big sister Millie Loves you!
Listening to this so many years after it was an anthem to Desert Storm military... and to my Navy husband gone so far away without the technology of today. Letters took weeks, phone calls even longer. This song will forever remind me if that shaky time.
ALL these years later… this is such an AMAZING song! I’m sure Oleta Adam’s has performed it only a million times! I hope she will bless us with a million more! 🥲🥲🥲
I read some negative posts about how Ms Adams not able to sound like how she used to. Sometimes when we comment we are quick to pass judgement not realizing the inner beauty of maturity in a singers voice and personsa. Oleta Adams, one of the most talented and underrated vocalist of her time is not only beautiful but performs with her whole heart and soul. Something God given that can't be taken away by anyone but God himself. Thank you Lord for blessing this wonderful person with the talents and gifts of music to share it with us. Ms. Adams you were great and still are amazing wonderful beautiful woman. Thank you.
Ms. Oleta Adams is an extraordinarily gifted talent. To see her live is to create a miraculous moment that you will reflect back upon with extreme fondness and gratitude your entire lifetime. I know I will. Love&Light
This is a tough week for me....coming up on 2 years since my wife lost her cancer battle. I love this song and this magnificent arrangement.....but I'm crying
as if i couldn't love the song more, Oleta slowed the tempo down and made me feel everything anew. i saw Oleta Adams perform this back in (i think) 1995 at the Paramount Theater in Oakland, CA. She truly is a masterpiece.
so it is tim alan again, would like to thank all... who enjoyed my story of Nick overseas when this came over the airwaves and ripped my heart out.. especially back then it was on the 'dont ask, dont tell' program... i'll never get over my LOVE AND SOULMATE. cher has here song, ' HOPE YOU FIND WHATEVER IT IS YOUR LOOKING FOR, Today i only wishing him happiness'
Who can thumbs down this beautiful encouraging well sung song?? Even a deaf person can put their music playing device to the floor and can tell from its vibrations that even the orchestra played outstandingly. Smh. It's a GREAT song performed awesomely.
this is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard this song is phenomenal amazing and beautiful she is one of the most outstanding and most wonderful singers of all time glad this song was posted haven't heard it such a long time great just fabulous
I also heard this for the first time while in the military. This song give so many of us the strong desire to get home "real soon!" Thank you Mr=s. Adams for such a beautiful song, so many wonderful memories.
I first heard this while in a bar in Honolulu. I was instantly captivated and went straight to the bar and asked who was singing. What a stunning performance and this live performance better than ever. For me pure paradise.
Incredible song and performer. Ms. Adams truly enables emotion by performing this song. What a great Country we live in where we can have people like her perform such beautiful music. God bless Ms. Adams and The United States of America.
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Gets me thru the military now after a divorce it gets me thru being gone all the time over the road trucking away from my kids and mom who just passed ❤
You can see that guy behind her literally falling in love. She is amazing.
I noticed that too!
It’s has always been a mystery to me why someone with such talent didn’t become a bigger star. That gorgeous voice never fails to send chills down my back.
ditto💕
I know and Noone has her voice
Think about it... We sadly live in a racist world... :(
That's simple.....Oleta is God-Fearing.
The Music Industry worships a little "g" god.
@@dennisryan6370 That's rubbish. Throughout every genre, not every single artist or group reaches super stardom (globally or in certain regions). It's for various reasons. Sometimes it's lack of appeal to a broader audience (for various reasons), lack of promotion from record label, poor management, not picking the right singles, etc. I've seen artists lose steam due to having an outdated sound, or being completely ignored in one country while achieving fame in another.
Just because you're a great artist doesn't mean you automatically have all the ingredients to be a star. That requires having the right team behind you who KNOWS exactly what to do to maximize your strengths, appeal and exposure. I don't care if you believe in Leprechauns, that doesn't mean your album is going gold! You can believe in every single GOD from the beginning of time, that doesn't mean you're going to be a multi-platinum force that wins a Pulitzer prize for being the best thing since sliced bread.
Oleta may not have super star status, but she's been nominated for four Grammy awards and had two top 10 albums in the UK. That alone means a lot!
To think we went from Oleta to Cardi B and Meg the Stallion. You are awesome Oleta....much love!
Followed her when she was a feature at Crown Center in Kansas city.
Good question. The funny thing is that in a decade’s time, we will probably get more artist that are even worse than Cardi B and Meg the Stallion
Omg
I originally posted this 4 years ago. We're about to celebrate our 30th anniversary, now. Still love the sone just as much.
I can't thank Oleta enough for this song. I had been married 4 months, when my Marine Unit was deployed because of the 1st Gulf War. About halfway through the deployment, my wife sent a tape with this song leading off the other songs she sent. We're about to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, and during my career I have often had to travel for work. Every time I have to leave, I hear Ms. Adam's song encouraging me to get home.
+Jonathon Aumann :-)
that's truly beautiful
Beautiful connection to the song.
+Jonathon Aumann god bless you and your family.
beautiful connection to the song mate....brought a tear to my eye
Who's watching in 2024? 🌟
Iam .She is so GIFTED. 2024
i AM
Paul from Coventry 25th of September 2024 ❤
me! love this song! And Oleta! So underrated
Je l'écoute toujours.
Cette chanson est vraiment trop belle !
WOW! Where has this woman been all of my life?
I love the man sitting near the piano with headphones. His eyes glaring with tears tell the story of this song
When you are in the presence of greatness, it happens.
😂
2021 who is still listening ?
🙋♀️🇨🇵
The guy in the background is mesmerized with tears in his eyes! He was awestruck! How incredible it must have been to sit that close to greatness!
My wife would sing this song quietly to herself, think it more than anything. Pregnant with our first it was her prayer. We did lose our baby girl and we never had children. My heart breaks every time I hear this song but we are still together in love after 40 years.
First of all,I must acknowledge your hurt and your loss. Praying secondly that God will heal both your hearts and that He will give you the much, desired thought of your heart, Trust in His healing and His timing. Will put you both on my prayer list. Your not forgotten by God.
😢🙏🏽❤❤❤❤❤
This comment haunts me…How I wish I could’ve been a Father.. 64 now…hang in there bro.
It's Sunday a beautiful summer morning here in South Africa. A quiet morning I'm filling with, gentle, beautiful music. Your comment is so haunting and bitterly sad. I believe though, you and your wife are happy. Know you're watched over by God and your babygirl. ❤
The musician sitting behind her is having the experience of a lifetime literally sitting within the incredible energy and love that Oleta is pouring into this performance. It looks like he's in pure bliss!🙏❤
Yes for sure I thought somebody else caught that!
he thinks he has the best job on earth, and he probably does.
I thought the same thing. He’s having a ball
He's about one note from a tear.
Jim Carrey look-a-like
To be able to control ones voice with such clarity above all those instruments is just sheer talent. Beautiful
I'd be honored if some fans of 80s ballads would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of GET HERE (If You Can) by Oleta Adams and JUST ONCE by James Ingram & Quincy Jones on my channel in tribute to the era. Live acoustic with no autotune. Thanks and peace.
I was in high school when this came out I was about 17. I have been in foster homes and tools home until I was sixteen. I haven't seen my mother in a while so I took a bus and went to Galveston to look for my mom and my grandmother. Before I found my mom this song will play and I was just wishing and hoping that I can see her. Estate has taken me and my sisters and brothers because of abuse. And I still love my mother and I'm glad I found her. This song Encourage me to look at my mother and the rest of my family look for
them no matter what.
Being in the state custody I thought they'll never find my family. Unfortunately my mother died cancer why she was only 44 years old.
@Dino Buckhoy Thank you. God bless you
Faith Williams thank you for being you and sharing
Faith Williams hello dear sweet beautiful girl. ♥️ Thank you for letting us in on your story. I’m so sorry for the painful journey, and that your mom has passed. How are you today? Are you okay? Do you have an extended family?
Wonderful Oleta as usual, she is so soulful... but let's not forget that Brenda Russell wrote this song and she is also a superb musician and songwriter.
Good point
Very good point About Brenda Russell ❤
YES. But Oleta put that special stamp on it.
I think the guy behind Oleta is getting teary eyed. Also, she has really nice white teeth. :D
Beautiful lady, yes he is crying beautiful song
What a moment... What a Great Song!...
He looked mesmerized & Teary eyed. Mrs. Oleta Adams is Quite Lovely. My 6 year old daughter said mom I want to go to the dentist Everyday like Mrs. Oleta Adams! #Blessings
He is 😭😭😭😢😢❤️
I think the guy behind Oleta has the most Beautiful Eyes. I couldn’t help but notice his expressions . Such soulful eyes he has. Plus watching & hearing Oletas VOICE sort of had him in a trance I think.😍🙏
A whole MASTERPIECE, EXACTLY!!! 2024 still listening to this GEM!!💯🥰🥰🥰🥰
In tears because her singing is so perfect and beautiful.
AMEN SISTA. AMEN 🙏🏾
@@lesant7659 согласен)))
IM IN TEARS RIGHT NOW! I LOVE THIS SONG!🎉🎉🎉And LOVE HER...
I was too! I thought I was the only one affected that way! This was so awesome! It made me love her even more! I believe Get Here was the first song that connected me with her so it may remain my favorite. I love others as well, but this was just superb!
How can anybody dislike this. The world is so full of hate an ignorance they don't even recognize real talent anymore smh
Ms. Adams has that same magical musical ear as Whitney Houston did. She is freewheeling at the end to one of her most iconic hits. But she does it while listening to and while guiding an entire orchestra through her interpretation and timing. Amazing!
eric79boz Could not agree more. To be able to sing with an orchestra behind you, as Whitney, Aretha, Barbra could...makes you a musical genius. Even Diana Ross slayed it when she sang with an orchestra and the Three Tenors in Vienna.
chasenip2 there are many vocalists that “can” sing with an orchestra behind them. Not to take away anything from anyone you mentioned, however, as I enjoy all of them.
AMEN!!!
I wish people would stop always bringing up Whitney. But yes, re everything else
Ability to play piano 🎹 helps you with that
This is my love song to the soul mate of my life who hasn’t arrived yet……”I don’t care how you get here, get here if you can💥” Beautiful song styling artistry from Oleta Adams, that sound is catapulting me into the orbit of DIVINE!!!! Whoohoooo🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I feel the same ,when i find that person that we need each other so much you don't care how they get there. Ya Oleta has power at the right spots to drive the song to be true classic...LOVE IT
I am still waiting as well..............is she really out there ?
@@debnbhuy Not yet. I think it's a dream to find . Have you found that person ? If so cool.
I am just here for you my love, always and forever will! ❤
I am just here for you my love, always and forever will! ❤
Oleta is blessed with one of the most powerful voices on earth!
stormyday eugo I so agree
stormyday eugo yes she has a very powerful,and strong voice.
Omigosh, yes
Power..?
I don't hear that..
🐕🦺✌️🕶️
The people that disliked this song should get covid test done , because one of the major symptoms is no taste
facts
Its simply because they have no enough education to listen.
Boom roasted
😅🤣😂
Great comment
I think this song single handily kept the country together during the first Gulf war . I know It gave us a sense of what's important and that was loved ones .
Nothing to say, Oletha Adams sings the sentiment ! God is good.
This & Whitney’s National Anthem.
You might be right. This, and Whitney
@@chasenip2 a lot of WH songs
2021
I saw Oleta in 1984 in Kansas City, before she made the big time. My wife I I went out 3-4 nights a week, listening to many great bands at Country Club Plaza. There were several amazing female singers. But Oleta’s manager, Gary Mack, told me one night that Oleta was the only one that would make it. Incredible voice, unique style - she was the one that had IT. Gary was right. I’m so proud of you Oleta. And so pleased to be able to say, I knew you way back then!
I didn't know she got her start in KC. So many great artists in that area.
She hasn't aged and her voice is amazing!
Angie Price yeah
She has aged , voice is amazing.
... VERY true! 👌🏻👍🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🔥
Most of local performer here in philipine sing this song . Stil requested song ,now 2024 i still playing this beautiful song .thank u miss Oleta
love how the musician in the orchestra is getting his life! he looks like he has tears in his eyes
He does have tears very emotional
His thoughts: "I can't believe I'm getting paid for this".
Oh, yeah..trumpetist show his emotions he felt in this songs..But, Oleta maybe is just a lil cold, isn t ?
@@thomasx58 yeah, guy who played trumet or trombone, I pressume has a Soul..! Oleta sing lil cold ..Such a pity..
Who is the fellow directly behind Oleta with headsets and what is his role?
Love the song and a fantastic performance by the wonderful Oletta Adams. A great event, I wish the world can be peaceful one day before it's too late.
Fantastic performance. OA was class all the way.
And let's not forget to give credit to Brenda Russell for writing this masterpiece.
thank you I had always wondered who wrote this phenomenal song thank you for the information
♥️♥️♥️ her pronunciations are so on point! That voice and the orchestra give me goosebumps! #onrepeat
Me too... I'm in awe!
When Roland Orzabal has produced you thats what happens.
I burst into tears whenever I hear that song. It gives me chills.
Me too Mo, me too! It hits you in the heart!!
Mohammed El Mouâtaz the same with me even if im happy when i hear this song sad memories flash . . .
Sorry man 👍
I just have to watch and listen to that amazing performance from 2014 and I gush. Great for for a good eye flush.
"Cross the desert like an Arab man" the imagery is immediate and visceral, and there's poetry to it, how delightful to watch her perform it live, unbelievable...
Credit the imagery in the poetry to Brenda Russell who originally wrote and recorded the song.
simply beautiful song, with lovely words,truly great hit,means so much.....❤thanks oleta.......
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Came out during the Gulf war along with middlers wing beneath your winds ... Oh nope twas backwards lol. Still getting sand out of the undies wtf
This song got me through Army Basic Training in 1994 .. I missed my husband and family so much ! On our way back on the bus from
BRM a fellow Soldier would sing this for us 😘🇺🇸❣️
Magnificent! All the reasons why we chose her music for our wedding day. Simply wonderful...
One of the most powerfully talented artists of our time, but she consistently flies under the radar of mainstream popularity...why the hell is that?
Homertoeclipper maybe she doesnt want it. i was a working vocalist for nine years, i wouldnt have taken mainstream fame if you handed it to me
lm sandy Well, that may be it...we all have different levels of comfort in our motivations. Good on you for your accomplishments and traveled path.
Homertoeclipper I allways wondered the same.... I think peaple (the Mass) is not yet musically prepared.... she is one of the most talentous singer we may listen
maybe she didn't want to sell her self unlike others who have no talent and sell sex to make it big. Mrs Adams is a real talent us music fans long for.
Because she doesn't show all her Goodies and she is classy and Respectable and she has True Talent she doesn't need all the voice enhancement. Like All the other Studio singers out here. She sounds like her record live which many just cannot do. She is truly gifted with the gift of Music. A Real Talent and real Lady.
Beautiful, after all of these years, it has brought me to tears. She, her vocals, her eyes, her face, her hair, her teeth, her poise, her gown, the orchestra, the raw emotions, the class, the style and cohesiveness of it all is not an easy task and I just gave her a standing ovation right here in my living room! Brava! Brava Ms. Adams!
Beautiful in every way.o
Wow! This took me back to my husband's deployment from Ft. Benning, GA to the Gulf War. This was my "hold on song", and I will never forget the strength that God blessed me with every time I heard this song, until my husband got home. Thank you Oleta! What a blessing your song was to me and the many military spouses who were waiting for their spouses to get there to them.
This song did help Military Soilders and Sailors make it home
+Kevin Dickson Kevin, I am so glad that the soldiers found comfort in this beautiful song! Thank you for your service! 👍
Thank you for sharing this...
God bless you ALL husbands AND wives for your service and sacrifice!!💕💕💕
@@1966kdickson to
This is just one of those beautiful timeless songs ❤️ 🎶
What a rich voice. She rates among my favorite smooth jazz female vocalist along with Anita Baker and Chaka Khan.
Miles may separate us right now, but my heart knows no distance. I've loved you for decades, so I'm ready for you to Get Here.
I love this song,,,, this is the last song that played before my mom died
I'm so sorry
Awwwww...so sorry man. I lost my mom too. I never got over that. Just learned to live with it.
Sorry honey 💝💝💝💝 God bless you 🙏🙏
So sorry about your Mom.
My Mom died in 2017, (Dad died in 1976, I was 11), so I know what it's like to lose your parents.
It's been over 3 years now, & I still miss the old beast.
So sorry for your loss. I've lost both my parents already. We loved music in my family. My Dad played the guitar & my Mom sang. Just lost my lil brother 2 yrs ago he was also a musician. Just remember we are just passing through & someday we'll all be reunited. Blessings 🙏🏻🌹
What i wouldn't give to have such a voice! God must be lovin it!
Guy in the background at 0:59 is so beautifully in awe by what he sees and hears XD :)
a DIVINE song. One of my ALL TIME FAVORITE songs. And Oleta`s voice just DOES something to me. AND - I`m captivated by the guy in the orchestra. He totally gets it. He is SOOO cute to be sooo emotional!!!
I'm just finding out about her, and can't understand why she hasn't been more popular. Every bit as talented and entertaining as many other that have more exposure...She's a tremendous talent. Everything from voice control, range... and she's not bad on the piano either. Simply fantastic !!
Watch her playing with tears for fears, Brilliant. Woman in chains the song.
take johns advice lol love them
AIR FORCE
There are levels that musicians have to go through in order to be successful in the music industry. It’s just like working in any other job.
How popular do you need her to be? You literally watched this video her performing at the "Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam (The Netherlands) bringing top artists from (former) conflict areas together on one stage, supported by the renowned Metropole Orkest." I call that a HUGE success.
Absolutely outstanding performance, watching the guy behind Oleta just tear up and be in the moment says it all. Stunning
Dear Lord, this is amazing!!!!!!!
One of the best songs ever!!! Beautiful performance Oleta...thank you.
Got me through the Gulf War
Thank you I'm kuwaiti and I appreciate your service
Hey TD! my brother, words are not enough to tell you how thankful i am for your service there. You are a hero. Thank you so much. My wife is a Major in the Air Force and just came back from 6 months in Kuwait so i appreciate you all. the gulf war is what made this song famous. thank you again TD. to hell with those that don't appreciate the military. they are idiots. i tried to get in back then but was denied due to my back. thanks again
Thank you so much for your support, WE really appreciate that :)
Respect! xx
td much respect!!
What an incredible talent. Listening to her just hum would be a thousand times better than what most singers posses.
I've never heard a live performance of this. But wow... this is absolutely stunning. What an incredible talent.
Just sent this to my daughter who I love sooooo much. Asked her to listen to the lyrics. Thank you 💕🇬🇧
Hello, how are you doing today I hope you doing ok and having a great day 👋👋
I have loved this song since I was a child. This performance was magnificent! Her voice is just as rich as it was years ago. This song, accompanied by the orchestra, is BEAUTIFUL!
I heard this in the car two days ago, I forgot all about this song I recorded, this is real music, looking at her from 1993, that’s when music like this was music, She looks still great not if that matters, I don’t understand why singers like he her were never pushed to still be heard with new songs a few times each year so beautiful thank you for posting this.
To be able to remain controlled and in charge while being up against loud instruments seemingly competing against your voice is AMAZING!!! The music was too loud and you could read it in her face. BUT she pulled it off like the Queen she is!! Kudos to Oleta. A musical genius in performance. I wonder was the music that loud during rehearsal because someone should be called to the carpet!!
Desert Shield/Storm. My husband was one 8 mos and this was the song that defined that war for us military wives left behind in our units. My husband just passed away this July and this still brings bittersweet memories.
this is a very powerful song, And the sax player solo gives me goose bumps, wish he could play it a little longer. Songs in concert always bring out the beauty of the song.
Amazing! Fantastic! Beautiful Singer. I'love Oleta Adams. I remember when was yong.
oleta adams was the warm up artist for luther vandross at g mex in manchester in the 90s and this is as good now as was then.happy times.x
just joyful tears as heartlady recovers from a serious heart attack worse than a stroke - THX Oleta
Lord almighty Have Mercy 🥺
She's is amazing 👏 Just Magnificent..
Even make my soul cry out loud 😭
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This song is so beautiful and she sounds incredible. The guy in the background is all of us.
Get Here gives me goosebumps when she sings. I love Brenda Russell also.
Brenda wrote it, what talent Brenda is.
Mrs. Oleta Adams!!!❤❤❤...the divine voice and one of my all-time-favourite-songs! Heartbreaking that she's going to retire😪
Such a powerful and beautiful song!!!!!! The horn section and entire orchestra is outstanding!!!!!
She just needed this one to tell everybody about Love!!! One of the greatest songs of all times.. in my top 10💪🏾💯🔥
This woman is extraordinary singer she has a voice unbelievable this was the music back in the day talking about real love that's what it was about and if man really is one for you there's nothing he won't do to be where you are because you know that it's meant to be Thanks Mrs Adams for this incredible song
When you go beyond music and heal the world...fantastic Oleta Adams!!
Every time I hear this song, I thank God for reuniting me with my two sister's after 40 years of separation! I miss you Carolyn And Ameenah, your Big sister Millie Loves you!
Once again u new generation vocalists listen to this vocal angel amongst us.....yall ain't ready
grew up listening to oleta adams songs while my mom cleaned up the house!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Jerika Allen on a Sunday right?
Listening to this so many years after it was an anthem to Desert Storm military... and to my Navy husband gone so far away without the technology of today. Letters took weeks, phone calls even longer. This song will forever remind me if that shaky time.
This is really amazing.. Not many singer have this kind of talent.. Sing the song sincerely beautiful 🌺😌
ALL these years later… this is such an AMAZING song! I’m sure Oleta Adam’s has performed it only a million times! I hope she will bless us with a million more! 🥲🥲🥲
What a great singer and pianist is Oleta! 👍
Awwwwee the memories.. as a businessman and father and lover of his wife for 30 years... this song embodies my life
Hello, how are you doing today I hope you doing ok and having a great day 👋👋
OMG...seeing her perform this live would be amazing!
I read some negative posts about how Ms Adams not able to sound like how she used to. Sometimes when we comment we are quick to pass judgement not realizing the inner beauty of maturity in a singers voice and personsa. Oleta Adams, one of the most talented and underrated vocalist of her time is not only beautiful but performs with her whole heart and soul. Something God given that can't be taken away by anyone but God himself. Thank you Lord for blessing this wonderful person with the talents and gifts of music to share it with us. Ms. Adams you were great and still are amazing wonderful beautiful woman. Thank you.
Roland and Curt found this diamond in the rough. And she sure has beautifully shined ever since. Such awesome talent.
Just look at the talent. Number 900,900,999 reasons we need music in the schools.
Ms. Oleta Adams is an extraordinarily gifted talent. To see her live is to create a miraculous moment that you will reflect back upon with extreme fondness and gratitude your entire lifetime. I know I will. Love&Light
This is a tough week for me....coming up on 2 years since my wife lost her cancer battle. I love this song and this magnificent arrangement.....but I'm crying
God Bless you my friend!
as if i couldn't love the song more, Oleta slowed the tempo down and made me feel everything anew. i saw Oleta Adams perform this back in (i think) 1995 at the Paramount Theater in Oakland, CA. She truly is a masterpiece.
so it is tim alan again, would like to thank all... who enjoyed my story of Nick overseas when this came over the airwaves and ripped my heart out.. especially back then it was on the 'dont ask, dont tell' program... i'll never get over my LOVE AND SOULMATE. cher has here song, ' HOPE YOU FIND WHATEVER IT IS YOUR LOOKING FOR, Today i only wishing him happiness'
A beautiful timeless song and the lyrics tell the true story of hope, waiting, needing, missing someone you love. The physical and mental divide.
Who can thumbs down this beautiful encouraging well sung song?? Even a deaf person can put their music playing device to the floor and can tell from its vibrations that even the orchestra played outstandingly. Smh. It's a GREAT song performed awesomely.
Amazing yet; beautiful vocals! Oleta Adams, and her Orgestra is simply magnificent!! ⭐💯⭐
So soothing Miss Oleta Adams. "I don't care how you get here, get here, if you if you can..."
this is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard this song is phenomenal amazing and beautiful she is one of the most outstanding and most wonderful singers of all time glad this song was posted haven't heard it such a long time great just fabulous
I also heard this for the first time while in the military. This song give so many of us the strong desire to get home "real soon!" Thank you Mr=s. Adams for such a beautiful song, so many wonderful memories.
Hello, how are you doing today I hope you doing ok and having a great day 👋👋
And she seems to be having the time of her life!
I simply adore this woman's voice. Goosebumps!!
One of the Top 10 songs of ALL TIME ❤️ in my opinion ... A CLASSIC
I first heard this while in a bar in Honolulu. I was instantly captivated and went straight to the bar and asked who was singing. What a stunning performance and this live performance better than ever. For me pure paradise.
makes me cry. Beautiful song and powerful performance
Im glad i was raised with this kind of music 😌 im just 14 year old boy who loves classics
her vocals her range of voice and notes is phenomenal she is one of the most outstanding singers of her time
I have always been more impressed with emotive ability and the story telling of a song verses vocal acrobatics. This was phenomenal
Oleta is such a powerful treasure.....i'm so blessed to be around to enjoy her talent! Cheers Everyone
Incredible song and performer. Ms. Adams truly enables emotion by performing this song. What a great Country we live in where we can have people like her perform such beautiful music. God bless Ms. Adams and The United States of America.