Gayle Adams
American musician
Gayle Adams is an American urban contemporary and house music musician, who is best known for her hit singles "Love Fever", "Stretch'in Out" and "Your Love Is a Lifesaver."
Background
She recorded two albums for the dance-oriented Prelude record label in the early 1980s, which were written and produced by the Washington D.C.–based record producers, Willie Lester and guitarist Rodney Brown. Adams most successful single was "Love Fever", which reached number six on the US dance charts, and number 24 on the soul singles chart in 1981. "Stretch'in Out" peaked at number 64 in the UK Singles Chart in July 1980. Her most recent hit single was "I'm Warning You" (1984).
Discography
Studio albums
Gayle Adams (Prelude, 1980)
Love Fever (Prelude, 1982)
Compilation albums
Gayle Adams / Love Fever (Deepbeats, 1997)
Singles
References
External links
Album and singles discography at Discogs.
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