it's a travesty and a crime against good music that an artist like oleta adams is as underrated as she is here in the u.s. but overseas is revered. makes me question the sensibilities of americans and before anyone gets their panties in a twist I AM an american, born and bred in chicago. oleta my sweet, as always you hold a special place in my heart with your magnificent voice! you never fail to give me goosebumps! i am a fan now and forever!
Sometimes we take for granted the gifts and talents that are present among us. And it doesn't resonate until we can no longer enjoy their gifts, that we have had the opportunity to see a side of God that completes the process of living. I'm grateful to have discovered the music of Oleta Adams, she is without a doubt an incredible vocalist. Music that touches the heart and stirs the soul, she is simply amazing!
Oleta has never had a major marketing genius behind her like Clive Davis or Tommy Mottola but she has the best voice....powerful, clear and equally phenomenal live (saw her years ago).
OMG...To be able to sing & have breathing control like that and play the piano at the same time is only a gift from God the Father!!! Lost for words!!!
My wife and i went to see this great lady in concert,we got to meet her after the show not only is she a great singer she is wonderful person,with a wonderful powerful voice,thank you Oleta,and thank you for posting this great song.
Glad to read other comments that agree that this woman is on the level of the Aretha Franklins of the world. One of the greatest female vocalists EVER.
I heard this voice but I could not put her name to this voice and I tracked this for nearly a year and finally got her name and the face on you tube. My my my what a voice. Such talent. As we speak I am down loading this amazing music. Thank you Oleta from South Africa and the Middle East. You are truly GOD given.
There is a great TH-cam video of The Metropole Orchestra performing with Chaka Khan. I don't know if the Metropole has great taste, or good luck, or if it's the singers that choose the orchestra. But it's a great match in the cases of both Ms. Adams and Ms. Khan. You lucky musicians! You lucky singers! You lucky audiencesI
It's no secret my love for this artist has spanned decades, I always have to replay this song because it never lasts long enough for me. Oleta we should write a play together.
WOW just WOW....Oleta sings this song with such feeling you can't help but shake your head because you get exactly what she's singing about....Love you Ms. Oleta please keep doing your thang the world need more singers like you....
Defiantly the most underrated voice ever. The quality of her voice is amazing. This is a God given talent. You can not teach some one to sing like that. I want to hear her sing all the classics.
Her Voice is still perfect!! She has taken very careful attention to her instrument. I first heard her in 1993 - the Evolution album - and she is still just as good today as she was then. This lady is going to be around for many many more years, and so will her Golden Voice. God Bless her!
Come on now.. Ms. Oleta!!!!!!!!! What a beautiful, heart & soul touching, life changing song. Thank you for all of your memorable uplifting songs Ms. Adams. You truly inspire & encourage me in my darkest hours.. I send my love & support from NC. God Bless You ❤ ❤ ❤
My boyfroend was breaking up with me cause he was tired of my nagging and his mind was made up. I cried my heart out many days and was feeling sorry for myself. Listening to sad love songs lol. Then I sent him this song via Whatsapp. Was checking so often if he had read and listened. I saw him maybe listening to the song, cause the little ticks turned blue. About 4 minutes later, my phone rang, and it was a call from him. He laughed and asked why, I said "I just had to hear your voice again. We have made up and my nagging has stopped. Lemme tell you, if you love someone, and it's worth fighting for, fight for that person. I love my boo. Four years still going. Dunno where this love will take us, but it's worth everything we give to loving each other.
This woman is GREAT!!! Sooo natural, beautiful and powerfull!! Last weekend I was at a concert of her, that was PERFECT!! She is really telling a story with her songs and bodylanguage is telling so much. Thanks Oleta! Greetings from the Netherlands! Love ya!
I love Oleta's voice, when I heard this voice , I immediately felt a spark, the soulfulness brings tears, joy & every emotion you could imagine; greatness, awesomeness, & appreciation. Oleta is underrated & am so grateful I found her on TH-cam.
A text message is good sometimes but there is nothing like hearing a friend or love one's voice. I need to hear you breathing. I just had to hear your voice.
I am 29 now, I remember my mom brought this CD when I was a boy. She work night and I had to stay home by myself and I would listen to "Evolution." I have not heard this song since I realized that I suffered from depression when I was only 10. But this brings back memories, Although me and my mother don't get along, she did "indirectly" introduce me to good music.
This is my favorite of all Oleta's songs...so beautiful! Ms. Adam's is an AMAZINGLY gifted communicator. This song gave me insight into a personal situation that I may not have had otherwise. Thank you Oleta Adams, and God bless you.
Oleta is one of the greatest multitalented timeless musician & singer that became a legacy to the world a piece of heart of Tears For Fears as one of my favorites💖💖💖💖🎹🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Saw Oleta last night at the Long Beach arena in Long Beach, Ca and she did this amazing song. I absolutely melted. Talk about magnificent. Wow! What a gift. She is spectacular!
Right Mrs. Oleta Adams vocal control is Amazing. It's smooth like breeze no gasping and heaving for like some very famous " singer's".... Past and current.
This song used to take me places...still does. I wore this Circle of One album OUT! You could not tell me I wasn't blowin' when I'd play and sing this song over and over and over and...lol. Love her.
You’re both right. Circle of One and Evolution are both amazing albums. For years I listened to them more than any other music. And they are still amazing to listen to.
I had the great honour to work for Heuvelman Sound & Vision at the time the Grand Gala du Disque was re-invented by a Dutch tv-company. I was sound engineer assistant, have met the great artists backstage. But most of all I was able to thank Oleta myself for her wonderful voice and songs she wrote.. and still is going on inspiring people who hear her voice and play.
Sick, sick voice. This woman has one of the purest voices out there. And to hear her sing the ending song from "Jason's Lyric" (one of my favorite movies) is amazing. The title is "Many Rivers To Cross." Awesome song, awesome artist. Thank you 'leta!
Absolutely the one song I love to hear her sing above all others. Seeing her tonight in San Francisco for about the 4th or 5th time. Please please please!
Wish to see her performing live. her songs and how she sings, perfects my day when I listen to her. this song in particular and i knew you when, leave me in tears.
How could you not absolutely love this lady...her voice...the music....WOW! Did u even listen to the words of this song?...guess u never been in love...phenomenal!
My my my my....shakin b/c this is a powerful and beautiful song. I tear up every time thinkin of friends i wuld never c again jus breaks me oleta is the best
so many singers voices age over time. Oleta has retained the same tone since 'circle of one' and this is a live performance. The first time I heard her voice I realised it was special (back up singer for tears for fears). The other live performer that I love is Anita Baker (love Rapture album-each song a gem)
ALL OF YOUR MUSIC.. EVERY LAST SONG IS VERY TOUCHING ... SUCH A POWERFUL VOICE, WITH A LOVELY SPIRIT, I LISTEN TO YOUR SONGS SO MUCH, I PLAYED THIS SONG LIKE CRAZY, WHEN MY MOM PASSED AWAY, ( OUT OF STATE ) ..... YOUR SONGS HAVE SO MUCH MEANING .... THANK YOU.... FROM NEW JERSEY
it's a travesty and a crime against good music that an artist like oleta adams is as underrated as she is here in the u.s. but overseas is revered. makes me question the sensibilities of americans and before anyone gets their panties in a twist I AM an american, born and bred in chicago. oleta my sweet, as always you hold a special place in my heart with your magnificent voice! you never fail to give me goosebumps! i am a fan now and forever!
darchylde612 Truer words have never been spoken! Oleta is nothing short of a Gift from God.
Having seen her 5 times and a born New Yorker I agree with everything you said.
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Sometimes we take for granted the gifts and talents that are present among us. And it doesn't resonate until we can no longer enjoy their gifts, that we have had the opportunity to see a side of God that completes the process of living. I'm grateful to have discovered the music of Oleta Adams, she is without a doubt an incredible vocalist. Music that touches the heart and stirs the soul, she is simply amazing!
I couldn't agree more.
She knows how to sing
Oleta has never had a major marketing genius behind her like Clive Davis or Tommy Mottola but she has the best voice....powerful, clear and equally phenomenal live (saw her years ago).
One of the most underrated artist ❤️👌🏾 she is phenomenal
Her voice is soooooo very rich!! She's one of the best that ever approached the mic.
OMG...To be able to sing & have breathing control like that and play the piano at the same time is only a gift from God the Father!!! Lost for words!!!
wow wow amazing this is classic amen sister.
Oleta is very gifted.
I always admire her breathing control.
My wife and i went to see this great lady in concert,we got to meet her after the show not only is she a great singer she is wonderful person,with a wonderful powerful voice,thank you Oleta,and thank you for posting this great song.
I never get tired of hearing this song. Oleta is so unappreciated for her craft
Glad to read other comments that agree that this woman is on the level of the Aretha Franklins of the world. One of the greatest female vocalists EVER.
This video is like Grandma’s house!!You visit regularly! Still listening in 2019
I'm still listening and loving it in 2020!
Still here 2024....❤
I. AM. HERE. !!!! As if it is the first time I'm listening to it
oleta, truly is a gift from God...her voice and style , she can compete with Patti Labelle and Aretha Franklin...all three are powerful singers...
her breath control unreal!!!!
Anyone who didn't jump out of their seat and applaud after this performance, was probably dead. Bravissimo!
I heard this voice but I could not put her name to this voice and I tracked this for nearly a year and finally got her name and the face on you tube. My my my what a voice. Such talent. As we speak I am down loading this amazing music. Thank you Oleta from South Africa and the Middle East. You are truly GOD given.
it just doesn’t get any better than this. OMG ! I want to hear her sing all the classics that would be the best CD I could ever own.
man...this is when you are in love all by yourself...how you love someone and they don't want you anymore...that shyt hurts so bad...
I tear up everytime I hear this song. The sense of longing for a loved one...you FEEL it.
That note she hits at 2:22!!! Amazing
There is a great TH-cam video of The Metropole Orchestra performing with Chaka Khan.
I don't know if the Metropole has great taste, or good luck, or if it's the singers that choose the orchestra. But it's a great match in the cases of both Ms. Adams and Ms. Khan.
You lucky musicians! You lucky singers! You lucky audiencesI
It's no secret my love for this artist has spanned decades, I always have to replay this song because it never lasts long enough for me. Oleta we should write a play together.
She the most underrated singers in history. She is unsung.
WOW just WOW....Oleta sings this song with such feeling you can't help but shake your head because you get exactly what she's singing about....Love you Ms. Oleta please keep doing your thang the world need more singers like you....
I love when a singer sounds just as good live as on the recording. Oleta, I love you.x
My God!! What a gift of song she has!!
Defiantly the most underrated voice ever. The quality of her voice is amazing. This is a God given talent. You can not teach some one to sing like that. I want to hear her sing all the classics.
You are sent from God.
My Dad's departure still feels like it was yesterday and these song just fills my eyes with tears , gosh . 😟😟😭😭
Listen to We will meet again!!! I cried all night…but it was a cleansing cry. I think you will appreciate it. All the Best!!
This woman's voice is simply amazing. Oletta where are you !?!
Absolutely flawless, no one like Oleta.
Still breath taking
dynamic vocalist...heard her live and she was amazing...world class performer
Oleta to write and perform such a song, I realize you are such a deep, beautiful, passionate warm person. XXXOO
Her Voice is still perfect!!
She has taken very careful attention to her instrument.
I first heard her in 1993 - the Evolution album - and she is still just as good today as she was then.
This lady is going to be around for many many more years, and so will her Golden Voice.
God Bless her!
those low notes are gorgeous!
Oleta is awesome....... her voice sends shivers down my spine.... what a great artist !!!
Come on now.. Ms. Oleta!!!!!!!!! What a beautiful, heart & soul touching, life changing song. Thank you for all of your memorable uplifting songs Ms. Adams. You truly inspire & encourage me in my darkest hours.. I send my love & support from NC. God Bless You ❤ ❤ ❤
That's my song, right there....
My boyfroend was breaking up with me cause he was tired of my nagging and his mind was made up. I cried my heart out many days and was feeling sorry for myself. Listening to sad love songs lol. Then I sent him this song via Whatsapp. Was checking so often if he had read and listened. I saw him maybe listening to the song, cause the little ticks turned blue. About 4 minutes later, my phone rang, and it was a call from him. He laughed and asked why, I said "I just had to hear your voice again. We have made up and my nagging has stopped. Lemme tell you, if you love someone, and it's worth fighting for, fight for that person. I love my boo. Four years still going. Dunno where this love will take us, but it's worth everything we give to loving each other.
Wow!!! That is an amazing story 👏 ❤ Hope you relationship is still strong 💪😍
Love You Oleta!!!!! Thanks for Sharing Your Awesome Gift!!
This woman is GREAT!!! Sooo natural, beautiful and powerfull!! Last weekend I was at a concert of her, that was PERFECT!! She is really telling a story with her songs and bodylanguage is telling so much. Thanks Oleta! Greetings from the Netherlands! Love ya!
I would do anything just to see this live performance!!!
You can try to buy the DVD of this concert: search for "5099720246695 " (Currently available on Ebay for €22,-)
hendrikjanvanduin i wish she will perform this live again ❤️
i keep coming back...i had to hear her voice...
One of the best female throats over the past 10 thousand years or so.
I love Oleta's voice, when I heard this voice , I immediately felt a spark, the soulfulness brings tears, joy & every emotion you could imagine; greatness, awesomeness, & appreciation. Oleta is underrated & am so grateful I found her on TH-cam.
A text message is good sometimes but there is nothing like hearing a friend or love one's voice. I need to hear you breathing. I just had to hear your voice.
breath control unreal!
Phil Wragg. Please say it again, cause the people in the back didn't hear it. Breath control on point yo.
Oleta Adams has been gifted by god with a voice like an angel.
power house!!!! Damn
I am 29 now, I remember my mom brought this CD when I was a boy. She work night and I had to stay home by myself and I would listen to "Evolution." I have not heard this song since I realized that I suffered from depression when I was only 10. But this brings back memories, Although me and my mother don't get along, she did "indirectly" introduce me to good music.
This is my favorite of all Oleta's songs...so beautiful! Ms. Adam's is an AMAZINGLY gifted communicator. This song gave me insight into a personal situation that I may not have had otherwise. Thank you Oleta Adams, and God bless you.
One of the best singers around. The dark quality of her voice is her strength.
Love her!
Oleta is one of the greatest multitalented timeless musician & singer that became a legacy to the world a piece of heart of Tears For Fears as one of my favorites💖💖💖💖🎹🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Oleta Adams will always be a favourite of mine. Her voice is truly a gift.
I used to sit and listen to her sing at a local club, love her and her music! She is nicest person around!!!
This song convinced me that Oleda is the greatest Pop singer of all time. The quality and power of her voice is amazing.
Oleta Is The Best Singer Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Speechless.... Chapeau Oleta!
So unsung this woman.
I enjoy Oleta singing this, but I can't help but cry.
Oleta Adams is so OUTSTANDING she should be a household name to everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The most underrated singer of our time. Her voice sends you off this planet...
Song so beautiful...It makes me cry! THAT VOICE...WOW!!!
This Song Is One Of My Favorites By Oleta love Her Voice So Underated But She Has One Of
The Best Voices Out There!!!!!!!!!!
Saw Oleta last night at the Long Beach arena in Long Beach, Ca and she did this amazing song. I absolutely melted. Talk about magnificent. Wow! What a gift. She is spectacular!
Right Mrs. Oleta Adams vocal control is Amazing. It's smooth like breeze no gasping and heaving for like some very famous " singer's".... Past and current.
This song used to take me places...still does. I wore this Circle of One album OUT! You could not tell me I wasn't blowin' when I'd play and sing this song over and over and over and...lol. Love her.
That is beautiful, but just so you're clear, this song is from EVOLUTION (1993), not CIRCLE.
Amazing!
You’re both right. Circle of One and Evolution are both amazing albums. For years I listened to them more than any other music. And they are still amazing to listen to.
The song is lovely just like the powerful voice from the beautiful lady that was singing it.
I replay this song over and over and I am not even in love. But it makes me want to be in love again, but without the hurt it can bring.
Her voice is from the heaven's. A true gift.
I had the great honour to work for Heuvelman Sound & Vision at the time the Grand Gala du Disque was re-invented by a Dutch tv-company. I was sound engineer assistant, have met the great artists backstage. But most of all I was able to thank Oleta myself for her wonderful voice and songs she wrote.. and still is going on inspiring people who hear her voice and play.
geoffrey pel whished I woud have been there. She's amazing! Along with the band..
geoffrey pel
Great great great. No words can actually describe this gift
Sick, sick voice. This woman has one of the purest voices out there. And to hear her sing the ending song from "Jason's Lyric" (one of my favorite movies) is amazing. The title is "Many Rivers To Cross." Awesome song, awesome artist. Thank you 'leta!
She has always thrilled ... and "live" is sheer bliss. Ms. Adams OWNS! xoxo P
Absolutely the one song I love to hear her sing above all others.
Seeing her tonight in San Francisco for about the 4th or 5th time.
Please please please!
THE most incredible voice I ever heard !
Omg! How can you not LOVE this voice. *tears*
I grew up in the 80s and 90s and I got to listen to this great song from Oleta Adams on the radio. Still is one of my favorites songs.
powerful, deep, and real...luv luv luv this ya one!
What soul. What heart. I can't help but believe that she's singing her Truth... And this live performance is quite close to the studio recording.
God...technically perfect. What a talent Ms. Adams has! Love her. LOVE HER!
We've all been there! Heart broken but still want to hear that persons voice!
Faultless performance!
Wish to see her performing live. her songs and how she sings, perfects my day when I listen to her. this song in particular and i knew you when, leave me in tears.
You always make me cry Oleta!!!! You're amazing...
One of the greats 👍
AMAZING!
Peace and love...
How could you not absolutely love this lady...her voice...the music....WOW! Did u even listen to the words of this song?...guess u never been in love...phenomenal!
I have nothing but love for Miss Adams....WOW
This beautiful woman's voice is spectacular. I love her voice and I love the way she delivers a song - like no other.
Ms Adams needs a producer to pick some wonderful standards for a new album. So underrated....
Amazing!!! I want to see her live!!
Can't stop listening to this. Full of heart.
so am i
My my my my....shakin b/c this is a powerful and beautiful song. I tear up every time thinkin of friends i wuld never c again jus breaks me oleta is the best
Oh my goodness... Oleta Adams is just the best!!!
Oh My Goddess. Incomparable.
Flawless performance
this a masterful performace...and she's sick
My all time favorite alto singer!!
No words for this beautiful soulful voice
so many singers voices age over time. Oleta has retained the same tone since 'circle of one' and this is a live performance. The first time I heard her voice I realised it was special (back up singer for tears for fears).
The other live performer that I love is Anita Baker (love Rapture album-each song a gem)
damn, just beautiful....one of my favorite singers of all time....
Oleta Adams Is Simply The Best!!!!!
ALL OF YOUR MUSIC.. EVERY LAST SONG IS VERY TOUCHING ... SUCH A POWERFUL VOICE, WITH A LOVELY SPIRIT, I LISTEN TO YOUR SONGS SO MUCH, I PLAYED THIS SONG LIKE CRAZY, WHEN MY MOM PASSED AWAY, ( OUT OF STATE ) ..... YOUR SONGS HAVE SO MUCH MEANING .... THANK YOU.... FROM NEW JERSEY