Very Best of Oleta Adams [Import]

Editorial Reviews
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Her name may not be as instantly recognizable as Anita Baker's, but if you're a fan of Baker, you're bound to love Adams. After working toward a solid reputation in her native Kansas, she was discovered while working a hotel-lounge gig by Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears and became one of the band's regular guests (their "Woman in Chains" is included here). This collection includes an impressive list of contributors (including Irene Cara on backing vocals) and worldwide hits like "Get Here," an emotional tearjerker that showcase's Adams's amazing voice. Many tracks veer into MOR territory (what else can you expect with a cover of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"?) and straight-out-of-a-musical style ("Embraceable You"); if you're looking for more funk in your soul, your best bet is "Rhythm of Life." --Rebecca Wallwork --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Tracks:

Rhythm Of Life
Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
Never Knew Love
Get Here
Hold Me For A While
Many Rivers To Cross
Circle of One
My Heart Won't Lie
Lover's Holiday
Embraceable You
We Will Meet Again
Love Begins At Home
I Just Had To Hear Your Voice
Woman In Chains
I Knew You When
Window Of Hope

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Her name may not be as instantly recognizable as Anita Baker's, but if you're a fan of Baker, you're bound to love Adams. After working toward a solid reputation in her native Kansas, she was discovered while working a hotel-lounge gig by Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears and became one of the band's regular guests (their "Woman in Chains" is included here). This collection includes an impressive list of contributors (including Irene Cara on backing vocals) and worldwide hits like "Get Here," an emotional tearjerker that showcase's Adams's amazing voice. Many tracks veer into MOR territory (what else can you expect with a cover of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"?) and straight-out-of-a-musical style ("Embraceable You"); if you're looking for more funk in your soul, your best bet is "Rhythm of Life." --Rebecca Wallwork

Album Description

Available for the first time at this fantastic low price, The Very Best Of Oleta Adams features all her classic hits including 'Get Here' and a number of timeless soul covers. 16 total tracks. Spectrum. 2006.

Customer Reviews:

I Gave it Away.......2007-02-07

I loved Circle of Love. This one dind of bored me.

A great buy........2007-01-05

Good quality. These are some great songs by Oleta Adams. The cover photo is not her best but the contents of the cd were superb. A worthy addition to your collection.

nice but too slow at times.......2006-02-25

nice voice, some of the songs have good rhythm. "Get here", though, in my opinion, is too slow and sugary, with themes which I heard way too many times.But overall, a good CD, to listen and relax.

The rhythm of life is wonderful!!.......2005-02-02

Just listen to this song. It is intoxicating. I for one am not a huge Oleta Adams "get here if you can" fan, however, few songs stir the soul and connect you with the rhythm of your own life and emotions like this one. Truly a modern day anthem that I feel a lot of people can connect with. To bad this song doesn't get more radio play. I think it's grammy worthy. This song will grab you and not let go until you are groovin and movin' such a cool song.. Listen....and .... ENJOY.....the rhythm of life...

Superb good!.......2004-12-19

I knew the possitive songs from Oleta Adams before on the radio.
But when I heard this women on stage I could hardly follow my senses. She is honestly overwhelming, smashing good!
What a Voice.
Even some days after her concert I could not believe I heard, saw, she gives so much!

This cd is a good overview of the wonderfull songs she had already song.

It's a true classic for you cd collection!
And you can play it for the rest of your life.

Good Luck,

Alfons J.M. Bosch
Weert, The Netherlands

Average customer rating:

I Gave it Away
A great buy.
nice but too slow at times
The rhythm of life is wonderful!!
Superb good!

The Very Best of Oleta Adams
Oleta Adams
Manufacturer: Universal/Spectrum
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000024AVT
Release Date: 2006-03-21