Anita Baker - Sweet Love/Been So Long (Venetian Theater Las Vegas 6/1/19)

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  • @twilliams5596
    @twilliams5596 Před 4 lety +540

    She has taken good care of her voice. Amazing!

  • @andresuston7692
    @andresuston7692 Před 4 lety +350

    She STILL hittin them notes, and not watering NOTHING down.

  • @Stressed2Capacity
    @Stressed2Capacity Před 3 lety +114

    Anita did this concert at age 62. I can't think of another performer who could pull this off at her age. She sounds exactly like she did when her career started. That band is cooking with grease!!!!

    • @antoniojackson7934
      @antoniojackson7934 Před rokem +9

      And she looks great and she preserved her voice very well over the years she sounds like she did in the early years I love this woman with all my heart

    • @Cindy-qp1cq
      @Cindy-qp1cq Před rokem +8

      ANITA BAKER IS....
      THE TRUE DIVA OF ALL DIVA'S !!

    • @vmsballer
      @vmsballer Před rokem +9

      You can take a look at some Gladys Knight live concerts in her older days. Women's voices seem to last their lifetime.

    • @ManfromMarz1984
      @ManfromMarz1984 Před rokem +7

      only her & Chaka Khan

    • @JTScott1988
      @JTScott1988 Před rokem +3

      @@ManfromMarz1984 Chaka could never really sing tho. She’s like Rihanna….
      She’s gonna sound great at age 80 cuz not much goes into that voice…

  • @txtrang2515
    @txtrang2515 Před 4 lety +334

    You know an Anita Baker song when you hear one. There's never any doubt. That's the sign of a remarkable singer.

    • @workuse4129
      @workuse4129 Před 4 lety +15

      She and Sade has pure signatures that cannot be imitated.

    • @hobbygamer6220
      @hobbygamer6220 Před 3 lety +1

      I think that's more a writing attribute. Supreme voice but writing musical genius. incredible all around

    • @bernarddoku9681
      @bernarddoku9681 Před 2 lety

      Ooohhh yeeess wish her all the Best! She wakes incredible Feelings which are able to heal mentaly and physically inside of me!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🥺🥺🥺😩😩😩😩❤❤❤❤ I wish to meet You Anita Baker during my life time!!!

  • @MarieHolliday
    @MarieHolliday Před 5 lety +197

    No one can touch this woman style. Love Anita Baker

  • @bryanedney2723
    @bryanedney2723 Před 4 lety +480

    Shows that you don't need a long weave and booty shorts to be a TRUE ENTERTAINER. All Talent and All Voice! Love you, Ms Baker !!

    • @gemmadidit4118
      @gemmadidit4118 Před 4 lety +17

      I'm loving her dress and thinking how deep her coolness goes!

    • @wpbdog1625
      @wpbdog1625 Před 4 lety +4

      We bro. I don't mind seeing booty shorts. I see you don't 🤣🤣🤷🏾‍♂️

    • @sandrinebiyiti9875
      @sandrinebiyiti9875 Před 4 lety +5

      Sooo true 👍🔥

    • @karlskorner5318
      @karlskorner5318 Před 3 lety +14

      Amen, my brother! Her modest apparel alone is sexy.

    • @SpecialgiftsLA
      @SpecialgiftsLA Před 3 lety +16

      Well said Bryan..this to me is class..true femininity ..the 80's was a blessing for me growing up in London

  • @kaylean39
    @kaylean39 Před 4 lety +165

    Her band is phenomenal and she is an electrifying performer and singer live... just WOW 😮

    • @tammywilliams1569
      @tammywilliams1569 Před 2 lety +6

      Amen Amen,. I saw her live at The Arie Crown in Chicago back in the 80's. An u talking about a great damn Show!!. Her singing & Smacking that left leg her thru the whole show. I'm looking at Her Program I bought along with two pictures of her. She is such a Beautiful Beautiful talented Woman. I got 2 talk about her 2 Herb Kent on WGCI radio & taped it. GREAT Memories. Tammy Williams

    • @idontknow7738
      @idontknow7738 Před 2 lety +2

      SHE IS! 🎶🎤🎶

  • @leejudah649
    @leejudah649 Před 3 lety +142

    Anita B’s voice is like warm honey massaging my ears, and intense passion traveling through each note 💪🏿💪🏿

  • @jessiefrye3045
    @jessiefrye3045 Před 5 lety +205

    No woman is like her. Omg. She's FABULOUS!!!!

  • @thejazzman210
    @thejazzman210 Před 3 lety +56

    Still sounds like the Anita Baker of the 1980's. I love it when a real singer keeps those pipes together.

  • @prettyricky2020
    @prettyricky2020 Před 5 lety +153

    She is amazing....her voice is stronger and richer but the tone and depth is the same and priceless...

  • @shizzam5000
    @shizzam5000 Před 5 lety +369

    Rapture the greatest female album ever made!!! Period!!!

    • @gtheman1945
      @gtheman1945 Před 4 lety +7

      Say it LOUDER.

    • @Akirah1231
      @Akirah1231 Před 4 lety +3

      shizzam5000 Facts

    • @patritablackston2064
      @patritablackston2064 Před 4 lety +9

      It's Songstress for me.!!

    • @robertsweet6607
      @robertsweet6607 Před 4 lety +9

      I agree, know every song, every lyric. Best of all time. Saw her live on her Rapture tour, 1987. Will always cherish that memory

    • @Tee-kk6tj
      @Tee-kk6tj Před 4 lety +4

      Facts & facts & facts

  • @mst675
    @mst675 Před 3 lety +97

    Absolutely masterful! She was THE voice of my childhood, and now I appreciate this "grown woman music" so much more! 💝💯

  • @treytaylor1511
    @treytaylor1511 Před 5 lety +503

    Sounds exactly the same live, that's the kind of singer you want to pay to hear.

  • @WilliamZ429
    @WilliamZ429 Před 5 lety +169

    She sounds better and better every time she sings.❤️🎼

    • @STRUGGLESLOTS
      @STRUGGLESLOTS Před 4 lety +2

      Totally agree!!! A lot of her earlier live performances; she was a bit "tight lipped/stiff". Anita has gotten more "loose" with time!
      I've watched many of her Farewell Tour recordings but THIS particular one is by far my FAVE!?!? Her soulfulness cannot be touched! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!!! ❤❤❤

    • @Leonora485
      @Leonora485 Před 4 lety +2

      @@STRUGGLESLOTS I believe it's because her voice has evolved; the older, the more sultry and raspy, and trained vocals.

  • @scarlettliong5267
    @scarlettliong5267 Před 3 lety +46

    Oh my God! She’s timeless! How can we not love her forever?!

  • @benji.B-side
    @benji.B-side Před 5 lety +207

    In many late nights over 30 years, I've been absorbed into Anita's music and fabulous voice, making the night feel magical and mystic. She has made me muse so deeply about love and touched my soul so deeply, that my heart has wept like rain storm or shone like the burning summer sun!!

    • @robertsweet6607
      @robertsweet6607 Před 4 lety +11

      WOW, beautifully said. I feel the same but could never express it with so eloquently. I have been listening to Anita for more than 30 years as well, her voice and lyric has guided me through my life, good and bad. All I need to do is put her on and everything is alright. Thank you for such a wonderful tribute to the one and ONLY, Anita Baker.

    • @benji.B-side
      @benji.B-side Před 4 lety +2

      @@robertsweet6607 Thank you, you have soul and may God bless you!!

    • @robertsweet6607
      @robertsweet6607 Před 4 lety +2

      @@benji.B-side Thank you!

    • @Leonora485
      @Leonora485 Před 4 lety +4

      @ Benji B-Side Poetic words spoken about the way Anita's music makes you feel!

    • @12reeree12
      @12reeree12 Před 4 lety +7

      This comment tho!!!!

  • @timstrickland4423
    @timstrickland4423 Před rokem +18

    Hearing her voice makes me so high. I still get goosebumps listening to her sing.

  • @Dougie19xx
    @Dougie19xx Před 3 lety +35

    Her band is KILLIN!!!! And she's flawless as always.

  • @BrookeMonfort
    @BrookeMonfort Před 5 lety +70

    I saw her "open" for Luther Vandross in Chicago, 1988, but I really went just to hear her. She held her mic at arms length when she hit those outfield notes. Stunning voice. Generous to her band. A concert never forgotten. And still...she still has it.

    • @TremellluvYah
      @TremellluvYah Před 5 lety +6

      I read in Luther's biography there was so much tension between the two of them. She would cover some of his songs that she knew he was gonna sing lol.

    • @katrinamoore4624
      @katrinamoore4624 Před 5 lety +2

      Man I saw her once in concert and that's exactly how she did it. When she starting singing I was like WOW !! I was awe the rest of the night. It was at the Essence Festival 2002 I think.

    • @victorpaul8639
      @victorpaul8639 Před 5 lety +6

      You got it wrong there. She wasn’t opening for Luther. They were co- headlining. At the time she was so sought after that Luther was concerned she might steal the limelight and resorted to not so nice tactics. This led to Anita retaliating and it went on from there.

    • @blessedcrystalministry
      @blessedcrystalministry Před 4 lety +1

      I remember that concert in Baltimore city Maryland in 1988. Still love her

    • @veronicamartin7254
      @veronicamartin7254 Před 4 lety +1

      @@victorpaul8639 exactly. It was in the round I believe. The night I saw her, Luther took more time to perform. It wasn't a good tour due to the tension between them.

  • @jaijones2036
    @jaijones2036 Před 5 lety +120

    Anita still doing it and doing it well.

    • @JESUSISLORDforever888
      @JESUSISLORDforever888 Před 4 lety +2

      Jai Jones I remember when she had NOT popularity yet...back in the day when she sang w/group called CHAPTER 8 ....she’s coming a long way.

    • @iluvrachellef
      @iluvrachellef Před 4 lety +2

      @@JESUSISLORDforever888 Yes,she was only 21 then.

    • @Ydc03
      @Ydc03 Před rokem

      Doin it, doin it, doin it well!!!!

  • @celenges5304
    @celenges5304 Před 3 lety +20

    Seeing her sound so good after all these years makes me wonder what whitney would’ve sounded like if she had taken care of her voice 😩❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @anntorr2785
    @anntorr2785 Před 3 lety +1

    Anita Baker the greatest Jazz woman that ever been born Is all I listen to when I'm into my own world My husband baby daddy from New Jersey getting me hooked on Anita Baker that was back in 1987 and still the finest today Love ya

  • @anniegooding2407
    @anniegooding2407 Před 2 lety +1

    Anita,Anita,Anita there's no one else like her.these young singers that's shaking there bootie up down won't be around as long as miss ANITA.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @allencooper60
    @allencooper60 Před 4 lety +16

    Her voice has aged...... beautifully...⚡⚡⚡⚡💜💛🧡❣️

  • @Kitchywac
    @Kitchywac Před 3 lety +17

    To me she has the best most unique voices in my era. Pure dope!

  • @redlinek6514
    @redlinek6514 Před 4 lety +161

    Now that's that grown folks music right here 💚💚💚

  • @peterclarke3990
    @peterclarke3990 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Not only is she an absolutely magnificent singer, she’s a bit of a comedian as well! Love her. One of the best Anita! X

  • @chantayb86
    @chantayb86 Před 3 lety +19

    Anita Baker vocals are everything 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @ladyoflight89
    @ladyoflight89 Před 3 lety +14

    I loved her reaction when the crowd was singing 😂 she like wait a minute now. Anita Baker is wonderful always have been 💯 thanks to my mother I know real music from this beautiful magnificent woman

    • @adriannewilson714
      @adriannewilson714 Před 2 lety +3

      I laughed a lil myself in her disbelief and amazement at the same time 🤣🥰

  • @MsAsha-mf7tz
    @MsAsha-mf7tz Před 4 lety +98

    My goodness, her voice is mesmerizing...

  • @flaviaopdal9279
    @flaviaopdal9279 Před 4 lety +36

    The year was 1995, I was 18 and in love for the first time. Listening to this song many times a day and dreaming about the future. I miss my ingenuity ❤

    • @hjs959
      @hjs959 Před 2 lety

      wow, thats me right now.

  • @jaycees9287
    @jaycees9287 Před 3 lety +16

    Oh the memories of listening to Rapture!!!! And she still has it! Will always be one of the top all time fav’s! No one can do those jazz vocal riffs like her!

  • @mariaaastarr3032
    @mariaaastarr3032 Před 4 lety +92

    When she sings tears fall from my eyes because her voice and the lyrics are so powerful. I feel it in my spirit. I saw in concert when I was 19 an and 21. I took my lovely mother. My best friend. Unfortunately my mom died from cancer in 2003. Anita Baker's music hold many memories. I'm 51 now and I must go to see here in concert again. I love me some ANITA BAKER...✌💜

    • @Tee-kk6tj
      @Tee-kk6tj Před 4 lety +5

      Me too!! She’s my mommy favorite singer. RIH mommy!! So grateful to have grown up on such great music

    • @robertsweet6607
      @robertsweet6607 Před 4 lety +4

      I know exactly how you feel, my spirit feels Anita too. I think I was 27 when I saw her Rapture tour. I don't have the same experience as you, and I am sorry for your loss. For me, she helped me everyday to get past my addiction and her voice still soothes me. I have seen her a total of 4 times in concert. I hope she will continue to do concerts, but she says she is done. Let's hope!

    • @mswhite1004
      @mswhite1004 Před 3 lety +2

      Me too she is powerful

    • @JeremiahSpeaks
      @JeremiahSpeaks Před 2 lety

      Oh.. I'm sorry for your loss Mariaaa. She was blessed to have you as a Daughter.

    • @ldmrod27
      @ldmrod27 Před 8 měsíci

      Me too

  • @blessedandbeautiful8365
    @blessedandbeautiful8365 Před 4 lety +29

    Her songs/singing is like the Auntie at the wedding party giving priceless words of wisdom.

  • @jerryo1228
    @jerryo1228 Před 3 lety +10

    I have listened to Anita’s songs for more than 4 decades and seen her evolved into the most iconic singers on this planet. Her soulful performances, her beautiful voice and music embrace us all and fill our hearts with so much joy. Something very hard to find these days.

  • @ares6953
    @ares6953 Před 3 lety +15

    As soon as she opened her mouth i had goosebumps !! I love this lady !

  • @clydeswinfield1556
    @clydeswinfield1556 Před 4 lety +65

    She know she's the "Bomb" when it comes to good love music and singing! Her hair grew and got thicker like she did! Lol.😄 But she looks Good! Her skin is so pretty like smooth caramel candy! She's a queen!

    • @clydeswinfield1556
      @clydeswinfield1556 Před 4 lety +5

      Thank you!

    • @michaelstratton6701
      @michaelstratton6701 Před 4 lety +5

      I agree 100% she's the GOAT

    • @number3freedomstreet
      @number3freedomstreet Před 3 lety +1

      I agree with everything you said 👍

    • @anthonysingleton1988
      @anthonysingleton1988 Před 3 lety +3

      U R PREACHING THE ABSOLUTE GOSPEL!!!!😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

    • @idontknow7738
      @idontknow7738 Před 3 lety +1

      Ms. "B"aker is the real Queen "B." 👑🐝👑 "No pun intended." Often imitated, but never duplicated! I Don't Know of anyone who even sounds like her. She can straight up "SANG!" 🎶🎤🎶 She does it without even straining. She does it effortlessly without one vein popping up in her neck. "WHEW!" That's all I can say. All Hail to The Real Queen "B!" 👑🐝👑 Ms. Baker if you ask her. 😘 SANG that damn song! 👊🏾💥👊🏾💥👊🏾💥👊🏾

  • @Cindymamasita
    @Cindymamasita Před 4 lety +25

    😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭❤❤❤❤❤❤her reaction when the crowd starts singing

    • @msdaryllgirl
      @msdaryllgirl Před 4 lety +2

      I just went 12/2/19 and when we started singing before her and she turned around with that look and her hands on her hips, all I could think "oh no, we in trouble"....I adore this woman AND Lalah Hathaway was her special guest!!

  • @Vin-og2dj
    @Vin-og2dj Před 2 lety +12

    God the depth of her voice! AWESOME!!! She’s just incredible

  • @dalaphenehunt7936
    @dalaphenehunt7936 Před 5 lety +51

    Aging, Beautifly, Amazing

  • @simonmarshall19
    @simonmarshall19 Před 5 lety +81

    Anita Baker is a Treasure . Thank you for being there

  • @rogerwinters9856
    @rogerwinters9856 Před 5 lety +47

    Her voice is so strong she has a built in recorder sounds the same just stronger and beautiful, I know I was there.

  • @mark-1901
    @mark-1901 Před 2 lety +1

    2022 did you people see that . Real talent ....we lost what good music is all about....she has class......what a lady......

  • @softknee1964
    @softknee1964 Před 3 lety +32

    I traveled from Texas to this concert in Vegas!!! She was absolutely amazing!!! This was a gift from my kids that I will never forget. Ms. Anita did the darn thing. Oh and I forgot...her background singers were on point. Best concert I ever attended.

    • @missygee531
      @missygee531 Před rokem +3

      Oh my! You got to see her in person? Wow! What a great gift. Your family is the best!

    • @softknee1964
      @softknee1964 Před rokem +2

      @@missygee531 my children have been such a blessing! I thank God for them.

    • @maddyreynecke6938
      @maddyreynecke6938 Před 3 měsíci

      Shes a whole vibe

  • @UchihaAisha
    @UchihaAisha Před 3 lety +4

    What a captivating performer 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @ghostghost266
    @ghostghost266 Před 4 lety +22

    Grew up on her, one my mothers favorite singers. My mother also was going to be signed to Motown Records back in the day.But her boyfriend at the time didn’t want her to do it.She was that good at singing😁

  • @chadwicklockharte5035
    @chadwicklockharte5035 Před 4 lety +14

    She has one of the most smoothest voice on the planet. Everytime I hear of her voice i think of jet black velvet and silk.

    • @Batest212
      @Batest212 Před 2 lety +1

      Me too!! I think of velvet too!!!!!!!! OMG! THIS IS HOW VELVET SOUNDS LIKE! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❣️❣️❣️❣️

  • @jeromesmith6563
    @jeromesmith6563 Před 5 lety +39

    Queen Anita!! LEGEND###Singing and Looking fabulous!!

  • @TheCaulfield1
    @TheCaulfield1 Před 5 lety +83

    I just love this woman so so much...I've been a fan for most of my life...please please come to the UK!!!!!

    • @SheilaDione
      @SheilaDione Před 4 lety +4

      DebsLuvsMusic She’s performing at Glynde Place in Lewes as a part of the Love Supreme Jazz Festival. Dates are July 3rd and 4th.

    • @peterredmond6291
      @peterredmond6291 Před 4 lety +3

      I was hoping she would add more UK dates but unfortunately it might be a while before we are able to see her. The greatest female vocalist ever!!

    • @SheilaDione
      @SheilaDione Před 4 lety +4

      Peter Redmond I doubt the July dates will even apply considering Covid-19 around the world. In Miami we are on lockdown for the foreseeable future. I am hoping that we will all be open by July but I doubt the world will ramp up so fast.

    • @peterredmond6291
      @peterredmond6291 Před 4 lety +4

      Sheila you are right. This thing will be around for a while yet, no doubt. I'm in Liverpool England by the way. Stay safe.

    • @Pllm30
      @Pllm30 Před 2 lety

      She'll hug you for that, Debs!

  • @Especiallykey
    @Especiallykey Před 5 lety +28

    This lady is beyond beautiful

  • @NiKKey411
    @NiKKey411 Před 3 lety +5

    Your grandma could never. Give this spectacular voice, phenomenal woman her roses 🌹 her accolades🏆 and respect the presence of a Queen 👑. Ugh i wish I was there🙆🏾🙏🏾

    • @monahyancy4506
      @monahyancy4506 Před 3 lety

      Say it girl!❤🙏🏿💃🏿I loveeeee her and she deserves all of her roses!

  • @DIAMONDGIRL57
    @DIAMONDGIRL57 Před 5 lety +78

    Spectacular!!! Attended concert at the Venetian Wednesday, June 5th!! Wow! I’m still in awe!

    • @TheCaulfield1
      @TheCaulfield1 Před 5 lety +2

      WOW....you're so lucky to of seen her live...this was fantastic!! I'm so envious!! I just adore this lady and have done since the 80's. I'm from the UK and I'd love her to perform here.

    • @SpecialgiftsLA
      @SpecialgiftsLA Před 3 lety +2

      @@TheCaulfield1 wow..same here..I am 46 and when I hear her voice It just touches me so deeply probably tingling at the memory fibres from my uk growing up..deep and happy wholesome memory..that save me ..Lia

  • @lindawaldron5658
    @lindawaldron5658 Před 3 lety +12

    HER VOICE IS SO SOOTHING!! I GREW UP ON HER MUSIC. I REMEMBER AS A YOUNG GIRL I WOULD GRAB A POT SPOON AS MY MICROPHONE AND PRETEND TO BE HER EVERYTIME HER SONGS WOULD BE PLAYING!! HOW I MISS THOSE DAYS WHEN GOOD MUSIC WAS THE ORDER OF THE DAY!!

  • @venessamcee6409
    @venessamcee6409 Před 3 lety +10

    She is in love with The Music! And it shows!

  • @jacquelinemoorel6466
    @jacquelinemoorel6466 Před 5 lety +51

    Saw her 28 June 19 in Dallas. That concert was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

  • @thempestryce7005
    @thempestryce7005 Před 3 lety +13

    I’m pregnant for the first time and Im gonna play this song for my baby every single time I’m nursing him 💕 I love her so much I feel like crying every time I hear her songs 😭❤️

  • @jada004
    @jada004 Před 3 lety +12

    I cried. It is so beautiful seeing someone be their absolute best and do exactly what they love, how they want when they want. Her happiness shows through and through whenever she performs. She’s still living in her youth and I wanna be like her when I grow up 🥰🥰😇😇

    • @Netbe277
      @Netbe277 Před 2 lety

      Yes she’s still here sharing her God given talent And might I see she’s even better than before. I’m so happy for her she now has her Masters to her music. And she should she put in the work .🙌🏾 When God says yes nothing else’s matters. Bless you Ms Baker Always 🥰

  • @WFROMPARIS
    @WFROMPARIS Před 2 lety +8

    I’ve got million details about this Legend. I keep one : the versatility of her phrasing in live session. Unbeatable. She keep everyone with her and we want to sing with her.
    What a power !

  • @larryrichardson9378
    @larryrichardson9378 Před rokem +2

    Y'all better believe it, that band is cooking with fire that band is hot, not to mention the beautiful Anita Baker !

  • @symphonybrown7724
    @symphonybrown7724 Před 4 lety +17

    Loving the arm movement and crowd participation. Loved when her and Regina Bell sung together on stage recently and hugged each other. True sista love and admiration.

  • @joannehines7806
    @joannehines7806 Před 2 lety +3

    I played Anita's first cassette to death!!! Love her into eternity!! My babygirl is now fixated on her music!!

  • @shaundramanning769
    @shaundramanning769 Před 3 lety +1

    Anita Baker is so beautiful and she looks and sounds amazing! A beautiful QUEEN!

  • @tanimomotemitope8428
    @tanimomotemitope8428 Před 2 lety +2

    timeless artiste with such timeless , smooth, silky , sonorous , jazzy voice .

  • @Donna_Blackwood
    @Donna_Blackwood Před 3 lety +4

    Anita makes you fall in love with music ❤

  • @JoelFoustGaming
    @JoelFoustGaming Před 3 lety +18

    Such class, beauty, and talent. I loved listening to her since I was a kid.

  • @sonnywilliams5787
    @sonnywilliams5787 Před 2 lety

    I can still see my mama in the kitchen cookin collard greens to this in the 80's when I was a kid. I can still smell the pork chops and corn bread.....mama I miss you so much.....I love you! R.I.P Mrs. Alma Walker 1935-2012♥️✝️💯🦆

  • @Kitchywac
    @Kitchywac Před 3 lety +8

    I promise she has probably the best voice ever to grace a rhythm & blues stage. Good lord!!! 🤦🏽‍♂️❤️❤️❤️💋💋

  • @ericbush6124
    @ericbush6124 Před 4 lety +14

    Love Anita don't know why I love when she twirls her dress

  • @thereddbone42
    @thereddbone42 Před 3 lety +4

    No words to express the beauty and greatness that is Anita Baker. She's the embodiment of what legends are made of and should be used to evaluate one's musical careers.

  • @willierichardson8905
    @willierichardson8905 Před 3 lety +2

    Anita still doing it' and always loved to wear her black dresses. You go girl'

  • @timothylwoods
    @timothylwoods Před 3 lety +2

    When singing stood for something had purpose and meaning. Touched your heart and soul.. 70s80s90s music when singers and entertainers did it for a purpose and not for fame and a check..geesh talk about taking me on a trip down memory lane.. love this woman

  • @monahyancy4506
    @monahyancy4506 Před 3 lety +5

    This is one woman I want to see live in concert....go on Miss Anita❤

  • @brendaruzbasan4867
    @brendaruzbasan4867 Před 5 lety +38

    i was there...front row....I get goose bumps watching this...amazing, amazing......thank you Sarah for treating your Mommy to this show...one of the best nights ever, especially sharing it with you...what a beautiful lady, what a beautiful voice!!!!! What a beautiful forever memory....

  • @mainmajo
    @mainmajo Před 3 lety +9

    I need a warm coat when she sing 🎤 Goosebumps! 🙏❤️👍🔈

  • @briandyer2090
    @briandyer2090 Před 2 lety

    Love you Ms Baker. Music and voice that's irreplaceable, Inspired a Generation. Thank You.. You're Appreciated......

  • @tinadavies4195
    @tinadavies4195 Před 4 lety +11

    Rapture!! I'm 60 now when I play Anita's music knocks 33yrs off me I'm back there!!

  • @johndoe-wc3xu
    @johndoe-wc3xu Před 5 lety +7

    I was there. The most phenomenal experience in the universe. #AnitaDivineBaker

  • @402revenue
    @402revenue Před rokem +1

    No autotune, No lipsynching, no click tracks, no pre recorded background vocals, no gimmicks, no twerking, no n word, no b word, no drama. Just proof that it can be done the right way!

  • @valeriesparks4574
    @valeriesparks4574 Před rokem

    This woman is AMAZING!!! She blew me away. Her voice is still the same and she is sexier than ever. As I say, it is not about the number in your age, it's about the life in your number and she is even more AMAZING. You keep doing it ANITA BAKER. Thank you for showing us it can be done.

  • @Ghostshadow714
    @Ghostshadow714 Před 3 lety +8

    Ok nothing short of Amazing! This woman has one of the most amazing voices of our time.

  • @irisqueen4376
    @irisqueen4376 Před 3 lety +34

    The band can’t follow her...lol I’m sure it’s hard to play for someone so musically spontaneous as Ms. Anita Baker!! Her voice is absolutely flawless!!😘

  • @stnbeautybynature4359
    @stnbeautybynature4359 Před 7 měsíci

    Anita Baker has one of the sweetest voices I've ever ever heard!

  • @zeuswill9523
    @zeuswill9523 Před 2 lety

    There is no words! this women will always be AWESOME! i was freshly graduated from high school, moved out of my mothers home, working and fell in love when this album came out. We use to sit in my car and play the TAPE, yes Tape all night long on repeat. memories memories. On her Christmas album, there is a song "family man" my word..it's on repeat every weekend!

  • @comeagyn
    @comeagyn Před 4 lety +51

    Her sax player be LIT AF feeling it. #music

  • @mydizzymelody
    @mydizzymelody Před 3 lety +5

    So beautiful when the audience started singing for this great lady.

  • @Deklectic
    @Deklectic Před 2 lety +1

    Her voice has aged like fine wine... I love the lower tone of her voice now that shes older... ALL of us that are young now will also have a much deeper voice in our later years and I hope my singing voice ages like fine wine also..

  • @kendallyoumans3327
    @kendallyoumans3327 Před 3 lety +1

    My favorite female r&b singer...this lady here!

  • @jcb6407
    @jcb6407 Před 3 lety +8

    Sounds better than ever!!! Wow, her phrasing...her Range, err-thang!!

  • @Kenjiro5775
    @Kenjiro5775 Před 3 lety +4

    I love Ms. Baker's style and presence. Her voice is just awesome! ❣✌😁

  • @Tiberious23
    @Tiberious23 Před 3 lety +2

    I ... We had forgotten our classic r&b soul sistas.... My god... My mom played her endlessly. From the queen Ms. Baker I learned what singing was snd is. I BOW TO HER THIS MAGNIFICENT DIVA. WHO CONTINUES TO TEACH LOVE AND MUSIC.

  • @karlatkinson4397
    @karlatkinson4397 Před rokem

    It's amazing how the songs from this album have stood the test of time and how people still want to hear them today. Classics, i guess. And Anita still sounds mighty fine.

  • @architecture.w
    @architecture.w Před 3 lety +12

    I remember when she first came out. I first heard her album in a store one block from campus in Berkeley. What a voice and vibe!

  • @81veez
    @81veez Před 4 lety +17

    I grew up mom cleaning the house to this lol still listening mom

  • @krob9583
    @krob9583 Před 2 lety +2

    Took my 25 year old year old son, to see her on Mother's Day in Atlanta, he said, "Mom, I remember these songs growing up". It doesn't get much better than that. Classic!

  • @alisthomelife
    @alisthomelife Před 4 měsíci

    Anita Baker OWNS her songs!!! Nobody and I mean no one can deliver her songs like her !!!!

  • @Atasham72
    @Atasham72 Před 3 lety +9

    Jesus! She still look good and sound good. I would love to catch her live. Thank you for posting this. 🥰

  • @prettyricky2020
    @prettyricky2020 Před 5 lety +69

    It’s ashame if she doesnt know her star power...her voice is an instrument AMAZING!!!Sweet Love

    • @caroltakahashi6421
      @caroltakahashi6421 Před 4 lety +6

      Eight Grammies!

    • @MarieHolliday
      @MarieHolliday Před 4 lety +9

      She knows her star power.

    • @jnee112
      @jnee112 Před 3 lety +6

      She know her star power... lol.

    • @prettyricky2020
      @prettyricky2020 Před 3 lety +5

      @@jnee112 she appears shocked that people everywhere she goes after 25 + years still know the lyrics to her songs and do does the new generations..thats what i mean

    • @jojomusicsoulgranny
      @jojomusicsoulgranny Před 3 lety +2

      @@prettyricky2020 that's called gratitude & being humble appreciating her fans

  • @Carmen-qx8ib
    @Carmen-qx8ib Před rokem +1

    💖🥰 Listening to "Anita", ALWAYS bring Joyful tears to My Eyes!! Love You Always Anita🥰🥰🥲🥲!!

  • @akeemj7676
    @akeemj7676 Před 2 lety

    The incomparable Anita Baker. What a voice! What a legend!