Anita Baker Speaks On Her First Platinum Record "Rapture" & "The Anita Baker Appeal" | Soul Train

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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
  • Anita Baker speaks to Don Cornelius about her platinum-selling album "Rapture" and what exactly makes "The Anita Baker Appeal."
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  • @DavidRichardson95
    @DavidRichardson95 4 роки тому +70

    Her voice is distinctive and incomparable. This was at a time when there were a lot of great black female singers who were also _artists_ finding mainstream appeal, and she was the cream of the crop. To this day nothing comes close to Ms. Baker's legacy. Nothing!!!

    • @angeljohnson6665
      @angeljohnson6665 4 роки тому

      David Richardson maybe phyllis hyman thats about it you probably dont even know who she is

    • @DavidRichardson95
      @DavidRichardson95 4 роки тому +4

      @@angeljohnson6665 I grew up listening to Phyllis Hyman. PH never got the mainstream boost/crossover appeal because no one really knew how to market her, and of course the head of the label turned his attention to a young powerhouse singer who outshined her.

    • @SmartRobot-wc2fb
      @SmartRobot-wc2fb 4 роки тому +3

      @@DavidRichardson95 That's not entirely true. Phyllis Hyman had hits and some crossover mainstream appeal...she charted in the UK/Europe (not everybody would do that)...she had her demons but she never truly got the support of her label, let alone from the head of it...That young powerhouse singer you're referring to (Whitney Houston) only got that big due to unconditional, ongoing and endless support from everybody to the point of having material/producers chosen specifically for her (again, most artists only wish that)...and although she was gifted and talented she only wrote 1 song ever and spent most of her career being a puppet of the head of her label (Clive Davis)...people forget that much truth...With regard to Anita Baker her appeal was sadly limited, because she always refused to do uptempo songs...a bit like Adele nowadays (if there's any comparison)...

    • @DavidRichardson95
      @DavidRichardson95 4 роки тому

      @@SmartRobot-wc2fb To each his own.

    • @SmartRobot-wc2fb
      @SmartRobot-wc2fb 4 роки тому +1

      @@DavidRichardson95 "To each his own"...Let's be aware of that when trying to establish comparisons then...

  • @donaldflowers6169
    @donaldflowers6169 4 роки тому +18

    This woman's voice is like no other you can't duplicate her voice cause it's one of a kind

  • @chevonne22
    @chevonne22 4 роки тому +30

    I just love her reaction. She loves the people.

  • @MsPhillyG
    @MsPhillyG 4 роки тому +24

    Adore her sooooo much I wish I could see her in concert before she retires

    • @zinfandel1566
      @zinfandel1566 4 роки тому +5

      MsPhillyG I saw her n Vegas @ her “Farewell Concert,” simply fabulous!! Do U know Ms Baker performed a good 2 1/2 hrs-straight?! Nvr took any breaks besides removing her shoes & chatting a bit w/us?! Had VIP, so it was like we were on stage w/her!! She is such a lovely & humble person, & of course-she can SANG 4 Tha Gawds!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰

    • @MsPhillyG
      @MsPhillyG 4 роки тому +3

      @@zinfandel1566 Ooooooohmygosh...that sounds amazing. You are soooo lucky.

    • @melissasworld5342
      @melissasworld5342 4 роки тому +1

      @@zinfandel1566 I was there life changing it was Beautiful

    • @eugenemckinney8736
      @eugenemckinney8736 Рік тому

      Guess what and it's gonna make you happy
      Anita decided to come back in 2023 also with a new album, check out her recent concert from Feb of this year

  • @cleopatrajones2024
    @cleopatrajones2024 4 роки тому +12

    I like her voice more NOW than back then. She can sing the phone book to me NOW

  • @AnAdorableWombat
    @AnAdorableWombat 2 роки тому +6

    She was so tiny. Such a beautiful woman with a powerful voice

  • @marlonharrison5511
    @marlonharrison5511 4 роки тому +14

    I'm glad she got her roses

  • @view2see1
    @view2see1 4 роки тому +12

    I was running around the street with Anita Baker in my Walkman at the age of 11....other kids were shocked. That voice captivates all ages 🎼🎵🎶🎤

    • @angeljohnson6665
      @angeljohnson6665 4 роки тому

      young one i agree her and phyllis hyman

    • @view2see1
      @view2see1 4 роки тому +2

      @@angeljohnson6665 Lord have mercy...another woman I was too young to understand...but my father loved her and that love for her music stuck with me till this day!

    • @angeljohnson6665
      @angeljohnson6665 4 роки тому

      young one yes lord the queens of jazz miss anita and miss phyllis my favorite phyllis song is the answer is you!!!

    • @view2see1
      @view2see1 4 роки тому +2

      @@angeljohnson6665 You know how to love me... album on 8 track in Dad's car was religious ❤ loved all the tracks

    • @angeljohnson6665
      @angeljohnson6665 4 роки тому

      young one yes lord

  • @nicosiabrown3934
    @nicosiabrown3934 2 роки тому +6

    Nita rocked those short hair styles❤️

  • @bobwatson1162
    @bobwatson1162 4 роки тому +8

    As a man I love to see our women with natural hair and her beauty shine thru...

  • @shviewjames126
    @shviewjames126 3 роки тому +8

    Her hair and that voice, Anita’s trademarks.

  • @hellobecky84
    @hellobecky84 3 роки тому +4

    She's so timeless. Been listening to the Rapture and Rhythm of Love albums in quarantine.

  • @larrylollis5875
    @larrylollis5875 Рік тому +4

    She deserves a star on the hollywood walk of fame

    • @terryallen7853
      @terryallen7853 4 місяці тому +1

      She already has one. She received it in 1994

    • @larrylollis5875
      @larrylollis5875 4 місяці тому

      And in the rock n roll hall of fame

  • @richardpoplis6777
    @richardpoplis6777 2 роки тому +2

    DON CORNIELUS.. was the man.. perfect for soul train

  • @levil4012
    @levil4012 4 роки тому +13

    LOVE THIS WOMAN!!!

  • @wildhaert
    @wildhaert Рік тому +4

    She's everything to me ❣️

  • @Lovejazz01
    @Lovejazz01 Рік тому +2

    OmG instead classic! Saw her live back then on the Rapture Tour, waiting to see her live again for the 5th time in November 2023! My all time favorite artist!!! 💐💐💐🎤🎤🎤😍😍😍😍

  • @BADDASILK
    @BADDASILK 3 місяці тому

    I am 26 years old and I grew up to Anita Baker in my household! This lady’s voice definitely resonates with me! I have always been in awe of Ms. Baker and she til this day reminds me of my innocent times as a child when I had more of an imagination! Thank you for all you did for music Anita Baker! I will always listen to your classics.

  • @devinwilliams400
    @devinwilliams400 3 роки тому +2

    I remember my Dad bought the Rapture album and when he played it numerous times on his record player, I was mesmerized by the soulful sounds of Anita Baker and she was the true voice of R&B.

  • @TSquared2001
    @TSquared2001 4 роки тому +3

    Man I long for those Soul Train days

  • @donking4
    @donking4 4 роки тому +8

    Mystery is my favorite song, listen everyday on repeat.

    • @debracarr6479
      @debracarr6479 4 роки тому +1

      One of my favorites too I also liked the song when it was recorded by Manhattan transfer back in the 70's

    • @donking4
      @donking4 4 роки тому

      @@debracarr6479 👍

  • @fredajohnson506
    @fredajohnson506 Рік тому +2

    This was very good interview with Anita Baker she's such humble person with such incredible voice she put you the sleep with her voice

  • @cjae3644
    @cjae3644 4 роки тому +4

    My friend of 30 years looks just like Anita Baker she was her biggest fan and I was a little younger but when we became friends she turned me o right there with her but oh my gosh I wish you could see a picture of my friend she looks just like Anita Baker😌

  • @clockwork9825
    @clockwork9825 3 роки тому +2

    She speaks like a musician! We’re missing so much today! 🤦🏾‍♂️ omg 😢

  • @toraniobrown542
    @toraniobrown542 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful ms.Anita baker Queen of soul music

  • @ashleycameron5946
    @ashleycameron5946 2 роки тому +2

    So amazingly breathtaking, so much class

  • @mz_martina
    @mz_martina 3 роки тому +1

    Saw Anita Baker live for the 1st time in 2019 and she was PHENOMENAL!!

  • @emckinney8816
    @emckinney8816 3 роки тому +2

    I remember in the 80s that many black women wanted to get that hairstyle,after buying the album
    AB is a woman of Rapture

  • @msd4743
    @msd4743 4 роки тому +1

    I still listen to Anita in the car 😊

  • @traciepayton3235
    @traciepayton3235 4 роки тому +2

    I love you Anita!

  • @plumbing3d22
    @plumbing3d22 2 місяці тому

    I feel like a kid again. Thanks Train.

  • @Meekismwisdom
    @Meekismwisdom 2 роки тому +1

    Two beautiful rich voices

  • @VILJL
    @VILJL 7 місяців тому

    Anita Baker is celebrating her 66th birthday today, January 26, 2024. She is an American singer-songwriter known for her soulful ballads, particularly from the height of the Quiet Storm period in the 1980s. Starting her career in the late 1970s with the funk band Chapter 8, Baker released her first solo album, The Songstress, in 1983. In 1986, she rose to fame following the release of her Platinum-selling second album, Rapture, which included the Grammy-winning single "Sweet Love". As of 2017, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards and has four Platinum albums, along with two Gold albums. Baker is a contralto with a wide range of octaves. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 26, 1958

  • @marktyndall6493
    @marktyndall6493 4 роки тому +6

    Boy she pretty to bloodcleet

  • @robertkenon8676
    @robertkenon8676 4 роки тому +2

    Best ever!!!

  • @jusbrodrick
    @jusbrodrick Рік тому

    Nowplaying

  • @bipolarbearshow7387
    @bipolarbearshow7387 3 роки тому +3

    He looked depressed then smh like he just didn't wanna be here y'all

  • @pjpj3416
    @pjpj3416 3 роки тому +2

    Ms. Baker's short hair cut is laid as usual, I'm loving the pink suit and earrings, she just needed a plum/berry colored lipstick in my humble opinion.

    • @AngelHoll-pr8fz
      @AngelHoll-pr8fz 4 місяці тому

      Bernadette the daughter on good times she is far more beautiful than anita!!!

  • @LightRainz
    @LightRainz 4 роки тому +1

    I so love this woman!

  • @datoryionedmond1725
    @datoryionedmond1725 Рік тому +1

    She was literally 28 years old at that time.

    • @jaykeys6010
      @jaykeys6010 8 місяців тому +1

      @datoryionedmond1725 Yep. She looked younger than that tho. She looks like a baby in this interview. A very winsome lady. Just gorgeous

  • @Stekini
    @Stekini 2 роки тому

    The host!🤓 is that Casanova’s older brother?

  • @rrockhard1
    @rrockhard1 4 роки тому +4

    Chapter 8 was the 💩"

  • @angelainyt
    @angelainyt 6 місяців тому

    Not to be rude, but there has been sources that basically say, she did not know her mom

  • @tiernyt2051
    @tiernyt2051 4 роки тому +4

    Don was a bit of a jerk, wasn't he..

  • @Brick1978
    @Brick1978 2 роки тому

    What happened to Anita??? How much money did she get from all those hits ???

  • @mohamedzagheem5112
    @mohamedzagheem5112 3 роки тому

    amberlynn reid food

  • @deandrerey5434
    @deandrerey5434 4 роки тому

    Kendrick lamart could be her son