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#531 GET HERE Oleta Adams
British duo Tears For Fears discovered Oleta Adams singing in a hotel while they were in the USA. They asked her to sing on their 'The Seeds of Love' album in 1989. Listeners were wowed by her vocals on that LP. The following year, Adams began working on her debut album. The duo's Roland Orzabal and their producer David Bascombe handled production duties for what became 'Circle of One' 
That album's standout track is "Get Here", penned by singer/ songwriter Brenda Russell. The original version of the song was recorded as the title track of an album released by Russell in 1988. It was issued as a single and peaked at #37 on the US R&B chart that year.
Adams' cover is truly the definitive version. She injects drama, heartache and a genuine sense of craving in her treatment. Along with her mighty vocal performance, Adams plays piano / keyboards on the track. Orzabal contributes synthesizer. "Get Here" proved to be a perfect introduction to Adams' voice. The single made the R&B and Adult Contemporary charts as well as peaking at #5 Pop in America. In the UK, the disc reached #4.

This is a list made up of the songs I enjoy the most, ranked in order of preference: the higher we go, the more I cherish them. Some were released as singles, others as album tracks. Some are obscure; others were worldwide hits or have universal appeal. They aren't always the most famous or popular, but simply a personal choice. I have excluded songs from the last few years in order to get a better idea of a song's lasting impression. I hope you find some new tracks to love, or re-discover some past favourites.