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).
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!
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.
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.
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.
There is a great RUclips 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....
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.
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💖💖💖💖🎹🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 RUclips.
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)
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 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!
truly one of AMERICA'S greatest voices and talents !!! She deserves so many more accolades, many more that the current crop of 'popular' artists...Sing Leta...
Just heard it for the first time, on Idols 17 sang sweetly by Sya on his first audition.It brought tears in Somizi and Unathi and all judges agreed that he is ready to proceed. Big song. Music 🎵 is really a Universal Language.
Imagine the Metropole Orchestra almost being cut from government funding. That's when they started to find more commercial performances. Best thing to ever happen to them! Now, they have backed up the greatest of the greatest and travel all across the globe to do so.
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.
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.
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
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.
Her voice is soooooo very rich!! She's one of the best that ever approached the mic.
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
That note she hits at 2:22!!! Amazing
I never get tired of hearing this song. Oleta is so unappreciated for her craft
her breath control unreal!!!!
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...
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.
She the most underrated singers in history. She is unsung.
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.
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.
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
I tear up everytime I hear this song. The sense of longing for a loved one...you FEEL it.
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 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.
This woman's voice is simply amazing. Oletta where are you !?!
There is a great RUclips 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
Anyone who didn't jump out of their seat and applaud after this performance, was probably dead. Bravissimo!
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!!
You are sent from God.
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.
those low notes are gorgeous!
Oleta to write and perform such a song, I realize you are such a deep, beautiful, passionate warm person. XXXOO
One of the best female throats over the past 10 thousand years or so.
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....
dynamic vocalist...heard her live and she was amazing...world class performer
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.
Still breath taking
Absolutely flawless, no one like Oleta.
That's my song, right there....
Oleta is awesome....... her voice sends shivers down my spine.... what a great artist !!!
Oleta! Yes siree.
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...
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💖💖💖💖🎹🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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!
I used to sit and listen to her sing at a local club, love her and her music! She is nicest person around!!!
I enjoy Oleta singing this, but I can't help but cry.
Oleta Is The Best Singer Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 ❤ ❤ ❤
i keep coming back...i had to hear her voice...
power house!!!! Damn
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 ❤️
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 💪😍
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.
THE most incredible voice I ever heard !
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!
This song convinced me that Oleda is the greatest Pop singer of all time. The quality and power of her voice is amazing.
We've all been there! Heart broken but still want to hear that persons voice!
Faultless performance!
Song so beautiful...It makes me cry! THAT VOICE...WOW!!!
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
Oleta Adams has been gifted by god with a voice like an angel.
Omg! How can you not LOVE this voice. *tears*
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...
This Song Is One Of My Favorites By Oleta love Her Voice So Underated But She Has One Of
The Best Voices Out There!!!!!!!!!!
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 Adams will always be a favourite of mine. Her voice is truly a gift.
One of the best singers around. The dark quality of her voice is her strength.
Love her!
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 RUclips.
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)
Flawless performance
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 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 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.
breath control unreal!
Phil Wragg. Please say it again, cause the people in the back didn't hear it. Breath control on point yo.
This beautiful woman's voice is spectacular. I love her voice and I love the way she delivers a song - like no other.
truly one of AMERICA'S greatest voices and talents !!! She deserves so many more accolades, many more that the current crop of 'popular' artists...Sing Leta...
Love You Oleta!!!!! Thanks for Sharing Your Awesome Gift!!
Oh My Goddess. Incomparable.
One of the greats 👍
You always make me cry Oleta!!!! You're amazing...
UNBELIEVABLE......this is unreal!
God...technically perfect. What a talent Ms. Adams has! Love her. LOVE HER!
Just heard it for the first time, on Idols 17 sang sweetly by Sya on his first audition.It brought tears in Somizi and Unathi and all judges agreed that he is ready to proceed. Big song. Music 🎵 is really a Universal Language.
Oh my goodness... Oleta Adams is just the best!!!
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.
Can't stop listening to this. Full of heart.
so am i
The song is lovely just like the powerful voice from the beautiful lady that was singing it.
Speechless.... Chapeau Oleta!
Great great great. No words can actually describe this gift
Not only is this a beautiful song, but the music arrangement is awesome, too! Oleta has an amazing voice!!
Imagine the Metropole Orchestra almost being cut from government funding. That's when they started to find more commercial performances. Best thing to ever happen to them! Now, they have backed up the greatest of the greatest and travel all across the globe to do so.
Her voice is from the heaven's. A true gift.
damn, just beautiful....one of my favorite singers of all time....
Everyone should hear her voice. Wow
powerful, deep, and real...luv luv luv this ya one!
Amazing!!! I want to see her live!!
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.
My all time favorite alto singer!!
Omg!!! This is magic! I can't get enough of Oleta. Truly blessed.
AMAZING!
Peace and love...
What an incredible voice Oleta Adams has. She is so blessed. 😄❤️❤️
this a masterful performace...and she's sick
such a strong & amazing voice...
Oleta Adams Is Simply The Best!!!!!
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'll play this song 1,000 times a day, her glorious vocals give me chills!!
Such unbelievable control and coordination...saaaang Ms. Oleta!