Anita Baker is completely original and unique. Her voice and style are unmistakable.. I've had her "Rapture" album since my junior year in college and it still gets me going. Keep in mind she writes these songs..It's all Anita.
She wrote this song too, this is an entire hour long concert on YT called Caught up in the Rapture, filmed in Washington DC in 1986. She is a perfectionist about the music and band too, beyond her vocals a writer and producer. She still sounds amazing decades later, sells out concerts now. Is a good video of her in UK on Jools show in about 2004 or 2005 singing some of her later hits
🔥 Before Anita went solo, she was in a group called "Chapter 8" and had a song called "I Just Wanna Be Your Girl". Her debut album "The Songstress" had hits like "No More Tears" and "You're the Best Thing Yet"! Great reaction! Tfs!
I don’t know if you are a historian, but you are one of the few people I recall mentioning that she started with Chapter 8 circa 1979. I remember the hit, I Just Wanna Be Your Girl. One of my favorites.
This was wonderful. I’ve heard this song thousands of time. She was staple in my household as a kid but I’ve never heard a live performance of hers. It was fantastic and it felt like her voice was sinking into my soul. I smiled the entire time. Thanks for reacting.
Anita Baker is a legendary soul r&b artist. She has so many hits and classics. She is known for her legato singing style were the words just flow into each other. She has lovely deep tones and soaring belts. She has influenced the likes of Mary J Blige and Toni Braxton amongst others. Please react to Anita - Good Love.
Anita is an experience live alright. Please listen to here live vocal of Giving You The Best That I Got from some American talkshow or her version of Bridge Over Troubled Water live in the UK. She might be regarded as difficult to work with but boy can that woman sing like no other. Absolute joy indeed. Thanks!
She sang this right after "Watch Your Step" which is a mid to fast tempo song. I highly recommend that one as well. And "No One In The World" from this same concert, which is very different from the studio version. She is simply amazing.
You should really check out her masterful masterful masterful album cut of Body & Soul. It's so superb and leaves you dumbfounded at her vocal delivery.
I think I remember telling you on the last review you did that she's right up there with Gladys Knight and Aretha Franklin. On a scale of 1 to 10 of what she's capable for this was about a five.. Her tone is velvety smooth and I just love her She doesn't get her due diligence.
You SHOULD react to more Anita Baker, she has amazing songs and one of the best vocalist from the 80s era. Her duet with Sinatra (Witchcraft) is soo good. Also, what are you waiting for Luther Vandross reactions? You are really missing bigtime. The obvious suggestion will have to be A House Is Not A Home (live from Wimbledon) That performance is a standard and the highest bar for male singers ever set.
Love your reactions! Love your channel! I would love it if you could react to Mariah Carey and her song , We Belong Together. Either the live performance or the official music video. It’s a good song. Also , have you reacted to any songs by Sir Tom Jones? I’ll Never Fall In Love Again and Delilah are both amazing. The live performances, of course. And lastly, I highly recommend reacting to The Righteous Brothers. Their songs, You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling, and Unchained Melody. Do the live performances. If you can only do one request here, I would want you to do Unchained Melody, live, by The Righteous Brothers ( Bobby Hatfield). Incredible vocal performance. Thank you!
Saw her open for Luther Vandross and it was a AMAZING show, she just started to get famous with “Caught up in the Rapture” and apparently she got a big ego on the tour She thought she should close and Luther open for her.
Johnny.. how are you with the English funk, pop, rock band Jamiroquai? Do you know their material? If not, I'd love to see what you think of them. Maybe you could start with their first single from 1992, "When You Gonna Learn?"
Anita Baker is completely original and unique. Her voice and style are unmistakable.. I've had her "Rapture" album since my junior year in college and it still gets me going. Keep in mind she writes these songs..It's all Anita.
I listen to Anita Baker dailyyyyy! She is one of my top 3 vocalists of all time!! Her “Rapture” album is perfection!🙌🏽🔥
FACTS!😎🔥😎❤️🎶
Phenomenal. Absolutely phenomenal. She feels it. She’s genuine. She’s a true performer. The real deal. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
I need to get back to Anita...
Well put-She wasn’t just hitting the notes. Music was flowing through her!
She is so ...AMAZING...the "One and Only ANITA BAKER!!!!"😎 THANKS for sharing.☺
Yes Anita a legend who puts on a dynamic show! She is on tour.💜
Not in the UK unfortunately, but I didn't actually know if she was still around - I'll look out for her!
"Talk to me". Her sultry voice is impeccable. 💯®️🎶
"One Night of Rapture" 1987
Concert Video - In Washington DC
Clark Sisters at Background....
(It's A Detroit Thang ❤❤❤❤)
She wrote this song too, this is an entire hour long concert on YT called Caught up in the Rapture, filmed in Washington DC in 1986. She is a perfectionist about the music and band too, beyond her vocals a writer and producer. She still sounds amazing decades later, sells out concerts now. Is a good video of her in UK on Jools show in about 2004 or 2005 singing some of her later hits
Anita Baker.....gives us the timeless gift... It's the SOUND of soul, and beautiful perfection. ❤️
This song is pure magic. Anita’s voice is so smooth and resonant. There is no one like her!
I'm so glad you reacted to this. I love Anita's voice. Rapture should be next. So sultry 🔥
Thanks, I'll check that one out
Anita is just wow! 👏🏼 A living legend. She’s a vibe, too.
🔥 Before Anita went solo, she was in a group called "Chapter 8" and had a song called "I Just Wanna Be Your Girl". Her debut album "The Songstress" had hits like "No More Tears" and "You're the Best Thing Yet"! Great reaction! Tfs!
I don’t know if you are a historian, but you are one of the few people I recall mentioning that she started with Chapter 8 circa 1979. I remember the hit, I Just Wanna Be Your Girl. One of my favorites.
She is all me, my mom and 3 kids listen too. Three generations of love ❤️.
This was wonderful. I’ve heard this song thousands of time. She was staple in my household as a kid but I’ve never heard a live performance of hers. It was fantastic and it felt like her voice was sinking into my soul. I smiled the entire time. Thanks for reacting.
The 80’s and 90’s were the best talent compared to today’s artists. R&B alive and well. ❤🎉
Sounds just as good as the studio version. Who can do that? Time for medal of Freedom and Kennedy Honor of our National Treasure. Miss Anita Baker!!
Watch her hands , she runs the band❤
Anita Baker is a legendary soul r&b artist. She has so many hits and classics. She is known for her legato singing style were the words just flow into each other. She has lovely deep tones and soaring belts. She has influenced the likes of Mary J Blige and Toni Braxton amongst others. Please react to Anita - Good Love.
I love Anita Baker. Such timeless music.
Ella es la mejor
One of the best song written. One of the best voices. One of the best performance. Anita is just so Breathaking
For those who wondering :
Anita Baker = Queen of quiet storm.
Anita is an experience live alright. Please listen to here live vocal of Giving You The Best That I Got from some American talkshow or her version of Bridge Over Troubled Water live in the UK. She might be regarded as difficult to work with but boy can that woman sing like no other. Absolute joy indeed. Thanks!
Thanks for the recommendations!
She sang this right after "Watch Your Step" which is a mid to fast tempo song. I highly recommend that one as well. And "No One In The World" from this same concert, which is very different from the studio version. She is simply amazing.
You should really check out her masterful masterful masterful album cut of Body & Soul. It's so superb and leaves you dumbfounded at her vocal delivery.
5 minutes of pure "JOY"
I think I remember telling you on the last review you did that she's right up there with Gladys Knight and Aretha Franklin.
On a scale of 1 to 10 of what she's capable for this was about a five..
Her tone is velvety smooth and I just love her She doesn't get her due diligence.
I'd like to see you do Body and soul that's a great song and my favorite is Fairytail.
Anita is just incredible! Very excited to see her on your channel!
There will be more!
You SHOULD react to more Anita Baker, she has amazing songs and one of the best vocalist from the 80s era. Her duet with Sinatra (Witchcraft) is soo good.
Also, what are you waiting for Luther Vandross reactions? You are really missing bigtime. The obvious suggestion will have to be A House Is Not A Home (live from Wimbledon) That performance is a standard and the highest bar for male singers ever set.
I filmed a reaction to that Luther one last night, just need to find the time to edit it. Pretty incredible performance
fantastic
A suggestion: Donny Hathaway singing a song called, A Song For You. It’s incredible. The audio. Thank you. You will love it.
Rapture- Anita Baker 5min version best ever song
Try reacting to Anita’s Caught Up in The Rapture of Love. It’s 🫰🏼
awesome. love Anita too! You should react to her performance from The Donahue show. Giving you the best that I've got
Love your reactions! Love your channel! I would love it if you could react to Mariah Carey and her song , We Belong Together. Either the live performance or the official music video. It’s a good song. Also , have you reacted to any songs by Sir Tom Jones? I’ll Never Fall In Love Again and Delilah are both amazing. The live performances, of course. And lastly, I highly recommend reacting to The Righteous Brothers. Their songs, You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling, and Unchained Melody. Do the live performances. If you can only do one request here, I would want you to do Unchained Melody, live, by The Righteous Brothers ( Bobby Hatfield). Incredible vocal performance. Thank you!
Nope she sounds just like the recording. Same tempo. She’s just that damn good!
Gospel/jazz/soul🎉
Saw her open for Luther Vandross and it was a AMAZING show, she just started to get famous with “Caught up in the Rapture” and apparently she got a big ego on the tour She thought she should close and Luther open for her.
Her live version of “Been so long” from that same concert is nice…
😊❤😊❤
Jazzy sounds ❤
Essence Festival in New Orleans
React to her songs Giving You The Best That I Got and Body And Soul please.
My Dad calls her the Human Saxophone! lol
Johnny.. how are you with the English funk, pop, rock band Jamiroquai? Do you know their material? If not, I'd love to see what you think of them. Maybe you could start with their first single from 1992, "When You Gonna Learn?"
When Anita moves like that, she is controlling the band to keep up with her.
So much magic till its sorcery, you put them moves on em miss Baker😂😅❤❤❤❤❤😊
Been So Long from the same show will literally END it for you. lol