Gayle Adams is an American

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, who is best known for her

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s " Love Fever", "Stretch'in Out" and "Your Love Is a Lifesaver." She recorded two

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for the dance-oriented Prelude

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in the early 1980s, which were written and produced by the

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s, 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
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