My sister loved Anita Baker. She would sing and sound just like her, hitting those high notes. She passed November 13, 2016 and I miss her so much! I can barely listen to Anita’s songs. Love you Aretha forever ❤️
Commiserations on losing your sister - may I suggest that next time you hear Anita, cast your mind back to the loving, fun times spent with your sister, I'm sure there's plenty !
Lol.. I am with you. I am on the other side of this though. It was a dream come true for yours truly when I finally saw Queen Anita live in concert twice last year during her farewell tour!! It was incredible!! Now. I have to see Sade live at some point soon and my bucket list will be complete!!
I was born in 1980 and I don't know who in 2015 can blow like them old school sisters. Anita is one of them legends no one will ever duplicate. Her voice have grown ass men crying.
You soooo right ... and all the singers today .. YOU CAN HEAR THE VOCAL LESSON IN THEIR VOICE!! People that sing ad know music can hear that they're taught to carry the standard "Broadway" not ... this the real deal ... well new generation has BRANDY she SINGS!
This lady was a huge part of my life growing up with six sister's. I am like back in time feeling the moment. I love me some Anita Baker. they don't make this type of good music anymore!
7 sisters... I am the youngest... And the only boy... Anita Baker set the mood and energy in my household for many years... My mother would play her to bring her spirits up... So thankful for the memories we shared in that era in time...💯💯💯
That's me . Over and over. Again and again. That saxophone, mesmerizes her. "I will remember your smile". Love the rawness of this performance. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
...there are singers, and there are performers; Ms Anita Baker is a singer in the truest sense of the word. Something about her phrasing in her lower register reminds me for all the world of Sarah Vaughn, who, aside from Billie Holiday, was this country's greatest vocalist. Magnificent ladies, all..
You know your music frfr. Sarah Vaughn is America’s greatest singer and one of the finest in the world. To hear echoes of her in Anita is the highest of compliments; I happen to agree.
From 0:00 to 4:31 she was completely zoned out.. just flat footed singing!! Expect when she dug deep at 3:43 😍😍 This performance is everything and more
Oh Ms. Baker. Your lower register is phenomenal. Some of these notes must be coming from your backbone. I just respect altos, you held a master class on this classic song...
Danielle Charley the people who dislike her or the video need a reality check on what is real music in this generation today! I love this woman, I would love to meet her really soon!
Absolutely amazing performance. It brought tears to my eyes. Anita is one of my all time favorite singers. Her songs are timeless and her voice is lovely and unique.
Anita Baker is the consumate female singer. Her deep melodic alto is absolute and like a perfected wine for the ears. Her range is unbelieveable. NO new school female singer can even come CLOSE to her!!!! I LOVE her!!!
Pure and total absolute class! Stunning vocals, stunning song, stunning performance…….and from one of the VERY best albums of all time. I was lucky enough to see Anita Baker at Wembley many years ago……..breathtaking! 🥰
I feel in love with that magnificent voice when Sweet Love came out. From that point on she just kept getting better and better!!! There will NEVER be another Anita Baker...Her music makes you want to fall in love!!!!
Anita this is one of my favorite songs. I dedicate this song to my sister even if we are far. Everything is ok , I smile and remember you are my sister. God bless you.
She is the most phenomenal singer I have ever heard!! And this is live!! Such incredible talent and voice control!! This is what a real singer sounds like!!! Aspiring singers, take note!!
My dear brother David (god rest his soul) introduced me to Ms. Baker as I teenager Ive loved her ever since and when I hear this song I can see him playing it to me and running the words :) amazing memories ...Love you Anita ... always x
Anita Baker..my first 10 years in Bangkok, was my go to romantic, late night, whatever CD. I mean, what a VOICE. I'm trying to educate young people about real Singers and Music. She would win this years EARTH's got talent!
@BreezyTBaby yes, that right there messed my head up too! My twin daughters (now 26) grew up listening to Anita Baker from the time I carried them in my womb, and they are STILL moved to the point of tears whenever they catch live performances of the Songstress ~ @FanofGod4ever, thanx soooo much 4 sharing!!
my husband and I met He:36 Me;40 I was pregnant for 4 years we lost Eva and Jannell (sever birth defects) and we have Makayla and Lena(down syndrome) and I have joy I would not change a thing we have been married for 10 years
One of the greatest voices of all time, and one of the few artist that allow the musicians to display their talents along with her amazing, God giving voice. A artist that uses her body as an instrument so that the listener is not only captivated be her voice but also how harmoniously synchronized her movements are with her voice.
My favorite Anita Baker song. It was part of the R&B landscape to me at the time. I treated it like any other song. It wasn't until recently that I realized the overtly Gospel references. Nicely done, Anita.
Anita Baker you bring me joy when you sing, can you imagine if she decided to not bless the world with her beautiful gift and became a regular person like myself. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world Anita
Anita, thank you for bringing us much joy with your beautiful, soulful and timeless ballads throughout your legendary career!! Thank you so much Ms. Baker for temporarily holding off your retirement for giving us fans one last opportunity to show our love and appreciation to you with your Farewell Tour for 2018, which is scheduled to begin in March!! I hope Anita closes out the Farewell Tour concert shows with this song. It is my very favorite song from my favorite singer! Anita. Greatness personified!! Living Legend#### "The Songstress" Queen of Smooth Jazz Queen of Quiet Storm
I'm taken back to the 80's when Love was pure and respected. I'm now 49 and divorced. All i needed was to love wholeheartedly but my best wasn't good enough for her. I'm crying my last tear.All those songs i heard in the 80's softened my heart for that special someone who never stayed. I pray my son doesn't go through what i went through.
Anita... i thank our Lord God for you. Your music has gently played and been interwoven in many memorable times of my life. Talk about inspirational!, encouraging, empowering.. simply being you. Truly enjoy your music & you! Mug of hot tea held up in your honor and to wish you the most happiest birthday this day!
One of the Greatest legends R&B female Souls Artists of our time ! Just luv the way her Song touches my Soul. I’m Latin , never can’t get enough of Anita baker! She my Joy put me in place of Joy . So Effortless In All her song’s ! Wish could see her in concert live .
When this album was released in 1986--I think, I was in love with Anita Baker and in my opinion she was the most beautiful lady alive and would have done anything for her. Take me back to 1986. I was in heaven. It was the best.
Anita is amazing! I remember seeing her in London when her first album appeared. It's a pity the writers of these songs never get any recognition, David Lasley is a fantastic singer in his own right...........................
Nobody sings like Anita Baker. She's special.
🙌🏾💕 Yezzz my girl. " Cuz Your The finest thang I've seen in all my life"🎶
her voice brings me to tears 😩
I ain't even going to front I'm a man and Anita gets my big grown ass choked up. She is beautiful
Kay E me too
I know me too. Literally
Anita can make a grown man cry with that voice. Including myself. She is the absolute truth!
I swear me too! twice
My sister loved Anita Baker. She would sing and sound just like her, hitting those high notes. She passed November 13, 2016 and
I miss her so much! I can barely listen to Anita’s songs. Love you Aretha forever ❤️
Que lindo depoimento
I can feel your pain -- and your love. Stay strong. let music heal you
Commiserations on losing your sister - may I suggest that next time you hear Anita, cast your mind back to the loving, fun times spent with your sister, I'm sure there's plenty !
💕 Rip to your sis. I did too I would imitate her too.
I swear to God, I never get tired of this song and this version
This particular live version reigns supreme for yours truly!! It is just pure brilliance from Anita! I can watch this endlessly......
Annie Wilson ...You don’t have to swear to that...
Same here.....
The live version of this song in 2012 is life changing.
Count me in on that swearing
She is by far my favorite R&B singer. I adore her raw talent. She is one of the best that ever did it! Her voice is unique and no one can touch it!
Kameelah Brown-Spence Yes...I want her to sing at my wedding so bad😊
Her catalog of songs is amazing
Okay
Joy Strickland... I saw Sade live in 2011, and finally saw Anita live a few months ago. My life is complete!
Lol.. I am with you. I am on the other side of this though. It was a dream come true for yours truly when I finally saw Queen Anita live in concert twice last year during her farewell tour!! It was incredible!! Now. I have to see Sade live at some point soon and my bucket list will be complete!!
When she hits and goes up on that “my joy” note does something very good for my soul 😊😊😊
Amen...she has really been bless with a beautiful voice
MESMERIZING. Beautiful song. Anita Baker is definitely one of the GOAT R&B female singers.
Yes,Lawd! Thank u Father God for sending that voice! Dinah Washington and Sarah Vaughn wrapped into a wonderful modern gift!
@@elliottparker6389 Amen
Whoever she was in love with when she sang this song right here! baby let me tell you I wanna feel how she feel 🙌🏾
Erik Lemoine me too as well
EXACTLY
It didn't end well....😬😬😬
@@jwill6312 THAT'S TOO BAD.
I think it was Walter Bridgeforth😂❤
I was born in 1980 and I don't know who in 2015 can blow like them old school sisters. Anita is one of them legends no one will ever duplicate. Her voice have grown ass men crying.
You soooo right ... and all the singers today .. YOU CAN HEAR THE VOCAL LESSON IN THEIR VOICE!!
People that sing ad know music can hear that they're taught to carry the standard "Broadway" not ... this the real deal ... well new generation has BRANDY she SINGS!
Great compliments to one of our Greatest !
Lol... We were born the same year. Anita's music is a major part of my childhood soundtrack.🎶 She was a beast then and still is today.
Justice Allah I was born in '82 and find myself often listening to the music my parents listened to for this exact reason.
Yes boo you are right I was born in 81 and no one can compare.
She is in a league of her own. Truly UNMATCHED!!!
I absolutely love the simplicity of standing on a stage and just enjoying a beautiful voice!......
Yes!!!
Yesss no acrobatics...gimmicks..props
Anita Baker.....Enough Said, Any Questions??? The Best!
I keep starting it over. That intro gives me straight chills!
Unreal. This woman makes me wanna scream.
I'll be damned if her voice dont give me chills.
And joy..💌
Anita, you are amazing-the voice of an old soul-Thank God for your gift!
How many singers today can have their voices sound better live than on tape? Anita is still one of the best.
I love it when she rocks side to side...she is feeling her music!!!!
This lady was a huge part of my life growing up with six sister's. I am like back in time feeling the moment. I love me some Anita Baker. they don't make this type of good music anymore!
I have 5 sisters and Anita is a big part of my childhood also.
Teddy Mitch I hear ya man. 6 sisters here
I had two sisters and MANY female cousins!! This is ALL they listened to! Anita is a HUGE part of my entire childhood!
7 sisters... I am the youngest... And the only boy... Anita Baker set the mood and energy in my household for many years... My mother would play her to bring her spirits up... So thankful for the memories we shared in that era in time...💯💯💯
You can't just play this once or twice - you just have to repeat and repeat and repeat. Outstanding performance. Love ittttttttttttt.
That's me . Over and over. Again and again. That saxophone, mesmerizes her. "I will remember your smile". Love the rawness of this performance. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Yes,yes,yes! Oh JOY.....
The reach and volume of her voice in this song is from another world... listening now in 2022 does it get any better...speechless
...there are singers, and there are performers; Ms Anita Baker is a singer in the truest sense of the word. Something about her
phrasing in her lower register reminds me for all the world of Sarah Vaughn, who, aside from Billie Holiday, was this country's
greatest vocalist. Magnificent ladies, all..
You know your music frfr. Sarah Vaughn is America’s greatest singer and one of the finest in the world. To hear echoes of her in Anita is the highest of compliments; I happen to agree.
I never thought she could do the studio version justice live but....dayum, she nailed this. Excellent.
U must never seen her live !!!.. never underestimate Ms Anita 😂😂
Chills. I saw her back in the day at Radio City Music Hall and it was still the best live vocal performance I ever witnessed.
Nice!
I saw her in Birmingham Alabama concert back on 1990 she rocked the house and also got a chance to speak to her she very kind lady❤️
From 0:00 to 4:31 she was completely zoned out.. just flat footed singing!! Expect when she dug deep at 3:43 😍😍 This performance is everything and more
Oh Ms. Baker. Your lower register is phenomenal. Some of these notes must be coming from your backbone. I just respect altos, you held a master class on this classic song...
57 people dont know REAL music why this video has dislikes? this brings me joy! omg
... no there are 68 dislikes . . . 68 poor people
Now 105
Now 105 poor people
Danielle Charley the people who dislike her or the video need a reality check on what is real music in this generation today! I love this woman, I would love to meet her really soon!
Must be anti life feminists, and their vile male counterparts. I can't understand how anyone could dislike this anthem to love and optimism.
Back when singer wore the clothes and undressed their voice.. Love💙
Well said!!!!!
bakari brown wwweeellllll said
bakari brown best comment i have read in years....!
bakari brown Beautiful Voice. My one Love did me a Tape of "Rapture", and our Song was "Sweet Love" RIP, Carl Haynes, my Sweet Love. 💖🎶💖 💋 T x
bakari brown Beautiful Voice. My one Love did me a Tape of "Rapture", and our Song was "Sweet Love" RIP, Carl Haynes, my Sweet Love. 💖🎶💖 💋 T x
This little Lady and Lalah Hathaway have two of the deepest voices in the musical world and they're both beautiful to sit and listen to.
Still awesome after al these years.
You know it💕
I think this is my favorite song song of all time because whenever i hear this song i close my eyes an open my heart, i just cant explain it
This song has an effect on me that I can't explain either. It makes me tear up. It is achingly beautiful on all levels
The Sax on this song ........WOW!!!!
That's Gerald Albright on Sax. He has some great Albums.
Sassykitten84 that is Gerald albright
@@anthonyfaison5506 Mr Gerald Albright ❤❤
Absolutely amazing performance. It brought tears to my eyes. Anita is one of my all time favorite singers. Her songs are timeless and her voice is lovely and unique.
This woman is absolutely everything to me. She just warms my soul 😌😌
This woman is so damn sincere. This one gets me in the bottom of my stomach, and then the tears start rolling down. So so beautiful.
Yes, sistah! 2024!!!!
This song still brings me joy. 🥲 Just as it did years and years ago. God Bless. 💜
Anything Anita sings, brings me joy! Timeless and a rare talent.
Anita Baker is the consumate female singer. Her deep melodic alto is absolute and like a perfected wine for the ears. Her range is unbelieveable. NO new school female singer can even come CLOSE to her!!!! I LOVE her!!!
This song is so incredibly beautiful to me. It touches me deeply. I love the way she wraps her unique contralto around it.
Beau Art yes!!
Pure and total absolute class! Stunning vocals, stunning song, stunning performance…….and from one of the VERY best albums of all time. I was lucky enough to see Anita Baker at Wembley many years ago……..breathtaking! 🥰
What a Voice Ms Anita Baker 👏👏
I feel in love with that magnificent voice when Sweet Love came out. From that point on she just kept getting better and better!!! There will NEVER be another Anita Baker...Her music makes you want to fall in love!!!!
Goat!!
Anita is incredible. My favorite of all times...
Pissed I've never seen this incredible voice in person.
Nobody can sing like this woman!!!! I say Nobody!!! love her sooo much
Its' been a minute but I was at this concert. Anita sounded JUST like she sounded on her LP. She's the real deal 4 real.
The song is good for my soul!
This Lady just sings from her heart Love it!!!!
Anita this is one of my favorite songs. I dedicate this song to my sister even if we are far. Everything is ok , I smile and remember you are my sister. God bless you.
She is the most phenomenal singer I have ever heard!! And this is live!! Such incredible talent and voice control!! This is what a real singer sounds like!!! Aspiring singers, take note!!
Her voice and that sax player....my God....a true marriage....I play tenor...trust I know the validity...💯
Proof that great pop can also be great art. It just doesn't get any better than this.
so much art form here
Beauty,soul,professionalism, love,respect
This has to be one of her most powerful performances of this song! It's a classic for the ages & she is truly a living legend.
One of the most beautiful songs ever song. GOD BLESS THE QUEEN ANITA BAKER
whoever disliked this song have absolutely no real taste in music
They aint got no joy, lol
My dear brother David (god rest his soul) introduced me to Ms. Baker as I teenager Ive loved her ever since and when I hear this song I can see him playing it to me and running the words :) amazing memories ...Love you Anita ... always x
Brilliant, mesmerising voice and an outstanding band , big up for the outstanding sax /bass player 🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Talent personified 👍
Anita Baker..my first 10 years in Bangkok, was my go to romantic, late night, whatever CD. I mean, what a VOICE. I'm trying to educate young people about real Singers and Music. She would win this years EARTH's got talent!
I can listen to this woman ALL day long!
GOD ... YOU BRING ME JOY ❤️💚
Getting goosebumps! Just beautiful
@BreezyTBaby yes, that right there messed my head up too! My twin daughters (now 26) grew up listening to Anita Baker from the time I carried them in my womb, and they are STILL moved to the point of tears whenever they catch live performances of the Songstress ~ @FanofGod4ever, thanx soooo much 4 sharing!!
my husband and I met He:36 Me;40
I was pregnant for 4 years
we lost Eva and Jannell (sever birth defects)
and we have Makayla and Lena(down syndrome)
and I have joy
I would not change a thing
we have been married for 10 years
we can not watch
or listen
Jackie Smith Bless you and your joy! Amen
Spectacular! My heart jumps for joy whenever I hear Anita belt this song out of the ball park!!!! What a super artist!
She blew me away! Such power in her voice!!!
I love you Anita, You are one of the sweetest people I have ever met. Thank you for your words of encouragement so many years ago.
La suprema e incomparable voz de Anita Baker seguirá siendo inmortal...
Trae tantos bellos recuerdos.... su voz y estilo no tiene comparación...!!
Anita Baker forever. I fell in love with this track so many decades ago and I'm still stuck on it.
Voice is unmatched fr fr
Simply beautiful. .. I just love her, her songs, and he voice is magnificent. ..
I am so in love with this lady and her vocal style...she truly is The Songstress.
One of the greatest voices of all time, and one of the few artist that allow the musicians to display their talents along with her amazing, God giving voice. A artist that uses her body as an instrument so that the listener is not only captivated be her voice but also how harmoniously synchronized her movements are with her voice.
I saw her at Newark Symphony Hall in that same outfit. When she sang this,the roof completely came off. The place went insane. Phenomenal performance.
My favorite Anita Baker song. It was part of the R&B landscape to me at the time. I treated it like any other song. It wasn't until recently that I realized the overtly Gospel references. Nicely done, Anita.
~ ~ yes....and more : he whole lp this was on is still MAGICAL
blackk voices are so special, nobody can do it like them ..that is definitely GOD gift to this people
Thank you Anita Baker for bringing true joy to so many people. I love you. What a perfect performance. You put me in a beautiful place.
You will really appreciate her live on Donahue
Anita Baker you bring me joy when you sing, can you imagine if she decided to not bless the world with her beautiful gift and became a regular person like myself. Thank you for sharing your gift with the world Anita
I can listen to her all day and night love her what a classy Beautiful Woman
OMG she did that!!!!!!
Anita, thank you for bringing us much joy with your beautiful, soulful and timeless ballads throughout your legendary career!!
Thank you so much Ms. Baker for temporarily holding off your retirement for giving us fans one last opportunity to show our love and appreciation to you with your Farewell Tour for 2018, which is scheduled to begin in March!!
I hope Anita closes out the Farewell Tour concert shows with this song. It is my very favorite song from my favorite singer!
Anita. Greatness personified!!
Living Legend####
"The Songstress"
Queen of Smooth Jazz
Queen of Quiet Storm
Oh man. You bring me joy, Anita Baker. This is what we grew up to. Beautiful melodies.
She's singing from her soul! I admire her talent so much. Every time I hear this song I tear up...:)
You bring me joy Anita, still after all these years
Now that’s a hell of a performance! Remarkable voice, range and pure talent.
I just love this lady with all of my heart for the last 30 years ♥️♥️♥️ real music that's sung from the heart.
That one guy @ 3:22 in the spot light is spell bound❤️ 😀
WOW!....this song got me thru some thangs!!!!...🎵🎶💤
OMG!!!
NO ONE can sing that song better than that!
I'm taken back to the 80's when Love was pure and respected. I'm now 49 and divorced. All i needed was to love wholeheartedly but my best wasn't good enough for her. I'm crying my last tear.All those songs i heard in the 80's softened my heart for that special someone who never stayed. I pray my son doesn't go through what i went through.
This performance had me teary-eyed and it was worth it!!! 😍
Anita... i thank our Lord God for you. Your music has gently played and been interwoven in many memorable times of my life. Talk about inspirational!, encouraging, empowering.. simply being you. Truly enjoy your music & you! Mug of hot tea held up in your honor and to wish you the most happiest birthday this day!
She sounds so good her range is incredible
One of the Greatest legends R&B female Souls Artists of our time ! Just luv the way her Song touches my Soul. I’m Latin , never can’t get enough of Anita baker! She my Joy put me in place of Joy . So Effortless In All her song’s ! Wish could see her in concert live .
Unfortunately, we are short of singers of this quality and depth these days! 2020.
y’all don’t even understand how much i love ms anita baker 🥺
WHAT'S YOUR FB ASH?.. THIS SONG HITS HOME😔
The 171 dislike are those who don't know good music
When this album was released in 1986--I think, I was in love with Anita Baker and in my opinion she was the most beautiful lady alive and would have done anything for her. Take me back to 1986. I was in heaven. It was the best.
Gotta love the way she Rocks!! Made me Rock twice!, Both concerts in Charlotte NC!! Love this Lady!!
That's her signature move when performing live
Miss Baker love this💗
Anita is amazing! I remember seeing her in London when her first album appeared.
It's a pity the writers of these songs never get any recognition, David Lasley is a fantastic singer in his own right...........................
Mrs. Baker, Thank You so much for your therapeutic music. Thank you for taking us to memorable places.
Beautiful, Classy, Raw, Powerful...AWESOME...Love Anita and this song...Always loved her live performances...This song brought me so much Joy...