Anita's prime years were the 80's and early 90s yet all her albums are timeless and some are classic R&B. She has a unique voice like Sade and Toni Braxton.
There is a segment on RUclips where she is giving a concert and about to sing this song - and the AUDIENCE serenades her by singing the entire song to her...she didn't sing one note. That is truly honoring a LEGEND.
I worked at a radio station all through the 90’s and was lucky enough to get free concert tickets to any show I wanted to see. I of course wanted to see Anita Baker so my friend and I went to her show. She started over an hour late and only played for about an hour. I was pretty bummed about it, but I didn’t have to pay for the tickets like most of the other people. I don’t know if that was normal for her or a fluke. I wouldn’t want to see her again live, but I still love her music.
I love this album. There is no dud on that album. Her voice is so exciting to listen to cuz she has such a soulful style that no one else has ever equaled. She take you to unexpected places as she sings.
This is my favorite Anita Baker song. I get goose bumps listening to most of her songs, especially from her two albums. "Rapture" and "Giving You the Best That I Got."
When I first heard Anita Baker it was her “Rapture” album; where 2 Grammy’s were won. My favorite is “You Bring Me Joy”; but honestly the whole album can be listened to in one sitting. Once you do listen to this love ballad masterpiece of an album i believe it will become your favorite in this genre.
Go back to 1979 when she song with Chapter 8 and she recorded and all time hit “I Just Wanna Be Your Girl”. They disbanded after that song took off and she was getting offers for solo deal. And she brought the band keyboard player along with her and they co-wrote most of those hit
She rejected a song from Baby Face because it wasn't her style. When he asked what to do with it she suggested the girl who sang it on the demo record it. That was Toni Braxton and the song was Un-break My Heart
I could listen to Anita for hours. In fact I had that album and the next one and I DID listen to her for hours. No singer quite like her, she fills her own niche.
Been decades since I've heard this! Great song! For your next one, you'll love "Just Because" or possibly "Talk to Me" or "Body and Soul". One of the best soul-jazz voices ever!
Amber and Jordan I think it’s great you’re getting to Anita Baker. Her music is just outstanding. Her to biggest hits are caught up in the rapture of love, and Just because.
I haven't thought about Anita Baker since the '80's! So glad you chose this song today. I never realized how much I missed her voice. Such wonderful talent!
Y’all seriously need to hit her debut album, “The Songstress”, pretty much the whole album is fire and it’s my favorite of all her work. “Angel”, “You’re The Best Thing”, “Feel Me”, “No More Tears”…so many amazing songs!
Yay! Thank you for listening to this one!! My favorite by Miss Anita. Love this entire album! Just makes you want to dim the lights & light some candles. Lol Blessings to everyone. Merry Christmas & the best of New Years!!
Always here for more Anita Baker! The first song from her I remember, "Angel", is so majestic you think an angel is singing! Another one that's less ballad and more bouncy is "Same Old Love"!
I fell in love with Anita Baker voice and music in the 80s! My mom always said she was not surprised with my mature taste in music as a teen. She is hypnotic and still get lost In her songs.
No filler at all on this masterpiece of an album. Jay & Amber, I highly recommend playing another track that was a single off the album, "Same Ole Love (365 Days a Year)," and I think you'll feel as you did with her first three. The album earned two Grammy's and and was certified 5X Platinum. Exquisite vocalist.
When i was a teenager i was a boxer and worked part time at a theater. So they'd get me to be the bodyguard for artists that performed there. Anita was one of them & i never heard of her before the show. She was SO tiny, i couldn't believe that voice came out of that tiny frame. She was also very sweet, crazy nervous & humble.
this song is one of my faves, anita has one of those voices that gets you in your feels, i get chills when i hear her...she definitely makes you feel it❤️
I LOVE Anita Baker!! Her and Amy Grant are two singers that really truly lift my spirits and make me feel so happy. Supposedly, 2023 will bring the return of Anita with The Songstress album....i can't WAIT for it!!!
Anita Baker is one of my All-Time Favorite Female artist!!! She can do amazing things with her voice!!!! Her roots are in in Jazz and Gospel much in which she blends in her vocal delivery!!!! Like the Famous Female Jazz artist Sarah Vaughn, she follows that tradition of deep tone contralto vocals that can sing Alto and Second Soprano range. So, she can go deep into an Alto vocal which in a male vocal range is Tenor; and then soar high in a female Soprano vocal.....Because of her Jazz background she does this scatting in her vocal delivery and adlib like Gospel Singers do!!!! Just AMAZING legendary vocal artist. This song is my favorite song and the Christmas ballet, " These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things."
You should check out Anita Baker's 'No More Tears' if you want to hear her push her voice to places you could never imagine she has been to before. Peace and love
As fantastic as Anita Baker’s career has been, giving us some of the most jazzy, soulful sounds of the 1980’s. She sang with a group named “Chapter 8” back in 1979 that is more than worth mentioning. Although she was not the only lead singer for them. Her vocals on “I Wanna Be Your Girl” (1979) shines! I also have to mention “Angel” (1983) The song that introduced me to Anita Baker. She really rose to the top of her game! A true Diva!
Anita Baker is a great song stylist. That voice is like no other. She is on tour again in 2023 so if she is anywhere near you, do yourself a favor and have a date night with a couple of tickets. You won't be disappointed.
I am so glad you’re falling in love with Anita Baker’s music. I’ve gotten lost in that voice many times in the 80’s and 90’s. Another you can do is her earliest work called “Angel”.
I wish you would have watched the video. Her expressions add so much more. I still can't get over the fact that she was told not to quit her day job because she couldn't sing. 🙄 Anita Baker and Luther Vandross had a lot of us by the heart strings when it came to romance in the 80s. ☺️ Other songs by her.... "Fairy Tales" "Same Ole Love" "Talk to Me" "I Apologize" "Been So Long"
Anita Baker is incomparable. She's a one of a kind talent. Her musical well is a deep one. I look forward to more reactions to her. I also wish you'd visit some Oleta Adams stuff. She did a couple of duets with Roland Orzabal from Tears for Fears and put out her own stuff. Her song "Get Here" (studio version) is so good and really worth a listen, imo. Happy Christmas, y'all!
Amber and J -- Please do Anita Baker's "You Bring Me Joy." It is in my opinion the definition of being in love and one of the most gorgeous songs I have ever heard. You will love it!
That 'Rapture' album is one of the very, very, very best ever. Since you did this one, you gotta do 'Same Ole Love.' It's my favorite tune of hers. Blow your socks off.
Listening to Anita Baker is like wrapping yourself up in a warm, velvety blanket of happiness.
Indeed it is.
Facts
Saw Anita in 87!
@@michaelasay8587 I bet she was sublime live!
Excellent way to describe it! 💯🥰
Anita's prime years were the 80's and early 90s yet all her albums are timeless and some are classic R&B. She has a unique voice like Sade and Toni Braxton.
Toni Braxton is Anita lite.
I think I may still have my cassette tape of her. Love love her voice ❤
@@heatherbegs Two of the first cassettes I every bought, and I still have them.
It used to crack me up that Toni Braxton would do playful impressions of Anita Baker in interviews when they sound so similar
@@Scurvous3 queens 😍
There is a segment on RUclips where she is giving a concert and about to sing this song - and the AUDIENCE serenades her by singing the entire song to her...she didn't sing one note. That is truly honoring a LEGEND.
Phenomenal
Anita Baker is fire! She has so many amazing songs that are still good today 25 years later. Bravo!
Try over 30 years!
Anita Baker and Sade are still the smoothest Queens of Smooth Jazz/R&B ❤ absolutely love this one!
Preach!
💯💯💯
FACTSSSSS🔥🔥🔥
Love the both...saw both in concert... simply Amazing Artist.
She is so smooth and stunningly emotive all in one verse. Touring in 2023 after years of inactivity. Love everything about her.
I worked at a radio station all through the 90’s and was lucky enough to get free concert tickets to any show I wanted to see. I of course wanted to see Anita Baker so my friend and I went to her show. She started over an hour late and only played for about an hour. I was pretty bummed about it, but I didn’t have to pay for the tickets like most of the other people. I don’t know if that was normal for her or a fluke. I wouldn’t want to see her again live, but I still love her music.
She is?? That's fantastic! I haven't see her live since 1994 or 1995. Would love to see her perform again.
Hope she comes to Halifax
I love this album. There is no dud on that album. Her voice is so exciting to listen to cuz she has such a soulful style that no one else has ever equaled. She take you to unexpected places as she sings.
Agree...perfect album... she has never been equaled imo.
Agreed! You can listen all the way through and not skip a song.
Hi guys, as a huge Anita Baker fan, my favorite song from her is called “Been so long”. It is awesome!!!
Great suggestion!, she has so many to choose from
Great song! My favorites are how fast how far, sweet love and angel.
The one you absolutely need to hear from Anita Baker is Caught up in the rapture
This is my favorite Anita Baker song. I get goose bumps listening to most of her songs, especially from her two albums. "Rapture" and "Giving You the Best That I Got."
Saw her in a club in Detroit before she "made it". She sounded this glorious in person, live. Amazing singer, amazing range
Her voice is like a velvety chocolate truffle. Just SO good.
When I first heard Anita Baker it was her “Rapture” album; where 2 Grammy’s were won. My favorite is “You Bring Me Joy”; but honestly the whole album can be listened to in one sitting. Once you do listen to this love ballad masterpiece of an album i believe it will become your favorite in this genre.
Go back to 1979 when she song with Chapter 8 and she recorded and all time hit “I Just Wanna Be Your Girl”. They disbanded after that song took off and she was getting offers for solo deal. And she brought the band keyboard player along with her and they co-wrote most of those hit
She rejected a song from Baby Face because it wasn't her style. When he asked what to do with it she suggested the girl who sang it on the demo record it. That was Toni Braxton and the song was Un-break My Heart
I could listen to Anita for hours. In fact I had that album and the next one and I DID listen to her for hours. No singer quite like her, she fills her own niche.
Anita Baker always had her own vocal styling, this album was fire when it came out. 👍👍👍
This is Anita Baker’s absolute best song!!!
Been decades since I've heard this! Great song! For your next one, you'll love "Just Because" or possibly "Talk to Me" or "Body and Soul". One of the best soul-jazz voices ever!
Amber and Jordan I think it’s great you’re getting to Anita Baker. Her music is just outstanding. Her to biggest hits are caught up in the rapture of love, and Just because.
Anita is a must on the Wall of Fame. Her voice is like a warm hug especially when you really need a hug.
One of my favorite female singers. Up there with Phyllis Hyman, Lisa Fischer and Rachelle Farrell.
Why does NO ONE (else, besides you and I) recognize Phyliss Hyman! All props to Anita, but Phyliss was the one that sang me to sleep at night.
But Lisa Fischer did very little which I don't understand.
I love Anita Baker and it was shocking when she did an interview and she had said that she was told she couldn't sing. She has a style of her own!!
Whoever told her that, and I find it hard to believe that anyone actually did that, then that person is a complete and utter idiot.
Caught Up In The Rapture is one of her signature songs and is so good.
Her vocal performance in 'Body and Soul" will show you that shes up there with the likes of Aretha Franklin and Patti Labelle.
@@saturnnet1627 I agree 💯
@@trevoncarter4861 Oh yeah that's another good one. I also like "You give me Joy"
She has so many good songs. ❤
I haven't thought about Anita Baker since the '80's! So glad you chose this song today. I never realized how much I missed her voice. Such wonderful talent!
Caught Up in the Rapture is my favorite but she is such a queen!!! Phenomenal.
GROWN ASS MAN BEING TAKEN BACK TO BEING 18 AGAIN and STILL making me emotional !!! she is so amazing ❤❤❤❤ !!!
My favorite song of hers for sure !!!
Oh Anita!!!
Sensual, Soulful, & Sensational!!!!!!
Y’all seriously need to hit her debut album, “The Songstress”, pretty much the whole album is fire and it’s my favorite of all her work. “Angel”, “You’re The Best Thing”, “Feel Me”, “No More Tears”…so many amazing songs!
Yay! Thank you for listening to this one!! My favorite by Miss Anita. Love this entire album! Just makes you want to dim the lights & light some candles. Lol
Blessings to everyone. Merry Christmas & the best of New Years!!
Miss Baker has one of the purest voices in music. She could cross genres: R&B, Soul, Jazz, and Pop. Only great singers with great songs can do that.
Anita has so many great songs that I don't have a favorite, but "You Bring Me Joy" is definitely one of my top 5
Awesome song! You should do Same Old Love next. I can’t decide which song I love most!
I fell in love with her smokey and sultry voice many years ago. She is one of my go to singers when I want to reminisce about my younger days. 😊
My friends and I were big Anita Baker fans! One of my friends had a resemblance to Anita! So of course we couldn’t sing like her… but we tried!
I couldn't sing like her either....but I'm a dude.😂😂
Anita's SAME OLE LOVE is really good!!!
By far, my favorite female voice EVER! I've seen her live twice..once opening fie Luther and then in a club setting..Anita is GREATNESS!
Been so long by Anita Baker it's jazzy and the vocal range is special you'll see.
Most underrated performer ever. Queen Anita. Love her and my favorite song by her. 💖
Thank you all for reacting to this. Really appreciate it. So much more to explore from this amazing artist.
Definitely up at the top of my FAVORITE female singers!!! I just love to listen to her sing!! She’s so blessed!
That album is solid gold!
Soulful singer! She's great. Pretty lady too
I played this album to death when it came out.
Always here for more Anita Baker! The first song from her I remember, "Angel", is so majestic you think an angel is singing! Another one that's less ballad and more bouncy is "Same Old Love"!
Anita Baker "lead me into love" her greatest song in my opinion
I fell in love with Anita Baker voice and music in the 80s! My mom always said she was not surprised with my mature taste in music as a teen. She is hypnotic and still get lost In her songs.
No filler at all on this masterpiece of an album. Jay & Amber, I highly recommend playing another track that was a single off the album, "Same Ole Love (365 Days a Year)," and I think you'll feel as you did with her first three. The album earned two Grammy's and and was certified 5X Platinum. Exquisite vocalist.
Anita Baker is a singer's singer. My Joy shows off her amazing voice to its full extent. I also love her song Fairytales, for the amazing lyrics
I envy singers with silk voices like this beautiful lady.
When i was a teenager i was a boxer and worked part time at a theater. So they'd get me to be the bodyguard for artists that performed there. Anita was one of them & i never heard of her before the show. She was SO tiny, i couldn't believe that voice came out of that tiny frame. She was also very sweet, crazy nervous & humble.
😅😅😅😅😅😅
The word is “Priceless” which also happens to be the name of one of her greatest songs that you need to listen to.
That is "Auntie" Anita Baker for you! When she sings, it is like you're the family she loves immensely. We are all cradled by her affectionate heart!
Anita Baker was the first artist that when I first heard her first song sweet love , I ran out and bought her whole album . She was and is amazing !
Anita's voive is sharp in one breath and smooth in the next. I am so glad y'all are hearing such beautiful class. No one like Anita!!!! 🔥💙🔥💙🔥💙🔥💙🔥
There’s No One In The World like Anita Baker. Ahhh…love this song. She’s so soulful. ❤
She's one of my favorite vocalist
this song is one of my faves, anita has one of those voices that gets you in your feels, i get chills when i hear her...she definitely makes you feel it❤️
My all time favorite of hers is YOU BRING ME JOY.
The only word I can think of is HEAVENLY...to describe Miss Baker's voice
"Perfect Love Affair" is another Anita Baker classic. That piano will take you out!!!!❤❤❤❤
JUST Because is another Anita Masterpiece. She is a Diva! Love her music..Gurl you better Sang!
Y’all really really gotta hear Anita Baker sing
Mystery… must hear music
That album is total fire 🔥
Not on the Rapture Lp but a great song is Fairytales
Been recommending fairy tales for quite awhile especially the long version with all the piano at the end
Agree 100% - rich, classy, sophisticated performance
My all-time favorite song by Anita Baker… Was off her album, compositions, and it was a great song, entitled “ FAIRY TALES “
Anytime I hear that song I HAVE to sing along😄. It's so fun & also really good!
Made me cry, hadn't heard this in ages, and her high points, the EMOTION CONVEYED, you feel to core.
Anita is amazing. Fairy Tales is another great song. Gotta love my Detroit’s own Anita!
I LOVE Anita Baker!! Her and Amy Grant are two singers that really truly lift my spirits and make me feel so happy. Supposedly, 2023 will bring the return of Anita with The Songstress album....i can't WAIT for it!!!
You're right Amber, Anita is CLASS! I suggest "Body & Soul", "Rhythm of Love", "I Apologize"....really any Anita song is like butter!
I agree Stella..all those songs are great!! I apologize is probably 1 of my faves..but they're ALL GOOD!!
Anita Baker is one of my All-Time Favorite Female artist!!! She can do amazing things with her voice!!!! Her roots are in in Jazz and Gospel much in which she blends in her vocal delivery!!!! Like the Famous Female Jazz artist Sarah Vaughn, she follows that tradition of deep tone contralto vocals that can sing Alto and Second Soprano range. So, she can go deep into an Alto vocal which in a male vocal range is Tenor; and then soar high in a female Soprano vocal.....Because of her Jazz background she does this scatting in her vocal delivery and adlib like Gospel Singers do!!!! Just AMAZING legendary vocal artist. This song is my favorite song and the Christmas ballet, " These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things."
You should check out Anita Baker's 'No More Tears' if you want to hear her push her voice to places you could never imagine she has been to before. Peace and love
A great Queen of R&B and Jazz!
@RobSquadReactions Happy holidays. I love this! Hope you all do more Anita Baker Reactions :-)
As fantastic as Anita Baker’s career has been, giving us some of the most jazzy, soulful sounds of the 1980’s. She sang with a group named “Chapter 8” back in 1979 that is more than worth mentioning. Although she was not the only lead singer for them. Her vocals on “I Wanna Be Your Girl” (1979) shines! I also have to mention “Angel” (1983) The song that introduced me to Anita Baker. She really rose to the top of her game! A true Diva!
Just love that song!! In my opinion, one of her best!! ❤️Anita Baker!!
I think you will LOVE the video of this song with her shyness on stage which evolves into a powerful performance.
Always love u Anita baker
Anita Baker is a great song stylist. That voice is like no other. She is on tour again in 2023 so if she is anywhere near you, do yourself a favor and have a date night with a couple of tickets. You won't be disappointed.
I am so glad you’re falling in love with Anita Baker’s music. I’ve gotten lost in that voice many times in the 80’s and 90’s. Another you can do is her earliest work called “Angel”.
“Fairy Tales” is my favorite, although really everything she sings is my favorite.
Love Anita Baker,"Fairytale "This is my favorite So glad She's singing again
I wish you would have watched the video. Her expressions add so much more. I still can't get over the fact that she was told not to quit her day job because she couldn't sing. 🙄
Anita Baker and Luther Vandross had a lot of us by the heart strings when it came to romance in the 80s. ☺️
Other songs by her....
"Fairy Tales"
"Same Ole Love"
"Talk to Me"
"I Apologize"
"Been So Long"
Anita Baker is incomparable. She's a one of a kind talent. Her musical well is a deep one. I look forward to more reactions to her. I also wish you'd visit some Oleta Adams stuff. She did a couple of duets with Roland Orzabal from Tears for Fears and put out her own stuff. Her song "Get Here" (studio version) is so good and really worth a listen, imo. Happy Christmas, y'all!
I love her sultry, beautiful sound. Shes beautiful inside and out. Thanx so much, Keep smilin' Peace
Anita Baker-BEAUTIFUL VOICE! ❤
Exquisite--that's how I describe her voice. Love her. "You Bring Me Joy" is my favorite of hers. Really demonstrates that beautiful voice of hers.
Anita Baker is one of my absolute favorites! She is always a Class Act and her voice is God given!
I have seen her a few times in concert and she sounds even better live.
I love her voice!!! My favorite song she sings!! She's a jazz singer!
Miss Baker have an amazing Voice. She could still be a “huge” star, but took many years off, raising her child. So admirable….
You guys have VOLUMES to do for this woman bcuz she has hits after hits
Such an amazing vocalist and such a beautiful lady. Pure class and talent
Anita Baker is a Detroit native and Cass Tech High School alumni and we own her proudly. You've only scratched the surface of a verifiable diva.
I love me some Anita! ♥️♥️♥️
If you do any more Anita Baker songs, you should definitely do "Been So Long"
React to (Anita Baker - You Bring Me Joy). 🔥Arguably the best track on her Rapture album.
You Bring Me Joy brings out all the vocal magic she has to offer.
The most beautiful voice! Angelic and soulful. I’m glad you guys are dipping in to Anita Bakers music! Great reaction as usual 💕
Her voice gives me chills. Literally sitting here with goosebumps. :D
Amber and J -- Please do Anita Baker's "You Bring Me Joy." It is in my opinion the definition of being in love and one of the most gorgeous songs I have ever heard. You will love it!
That 'Rapture' album is one of the very, very, very best ever. Since you did this one, you gotta do 'Same Ole Love.' It's my favorite tune of hers. Blow your socks off.