Olive

Olive were a trip-hop group from London, UK formed around 1994 and active until 2003. As a trio, they had a no.1 single You're Not Alone on its re-release in May 1997, followed by another Top 20 hit Outlaw later in the year. Both singles were taken from their debut album Extra Virgin which reached no.15 in the UK.

The group was formed by Tim Kellett (b. 1964), who had formerly performed with Durutti Column and Simply Red, and George Evelyn, previously of Nightmares on Wax. Kellett came into contact with vocalist Ruth-Ann Boyle (b. 1970) via her collaboration with Durutti Column.

Olive's second album Trickle saw Kellett and Boyle working as a duo and was released on Madonna's Maverick label in May 2000. Their cover version of 10cc's I'm Not in Love had been included in the soundtrack to the Madonna film The Next Best Thing, released in February 2000 and was subsequently included on the album. Neither single nor album enjoyed any notable commercial success.

Boyle later She later also worked as guest vocalist with Enigma and has released a solo album What About Us in 2007.

A cover version of You're Not Alone was a hit for Tinchy Stryder in 2009.

Top of the Pops appearances

 * 16 May 1997 - You're Not Alone (1)
 * 23 May 1997 - You're Not Alone (1)
 * 15 August 1987 - Outlaw (14, peak position)