The choice for me wasn't that difficult. There are a number of powerful female singers that had great songs here or there back in the day. However, there was only one that seemed to drop an album every year that got inside your body and soul ... Anita Baker!
'Body & Soul'
Anita Baker is my favorite ol' school female singer. She had lyrics. She had voice. She had those quirky, orgasmic moves when she performed live. Anita Baker was all that and a bag of chips! When I think SOUL MUSIC it is Anita's voice that enters my mind.
Anyhow, I hope you enjoyed the two selections above. What was your favorite Anita Baker cut from back in the day? Does anyone know if she still owns that Denny's Restaurant over by the island in Detroit?
Love! Love! Love! Anita Baker
ReplyDeleteMan! My Uncle was in LOVE w/Anita Baker. I like your selections. I thought her vocals on "Body & Soul" and "I Apologize" were wonderful. They are also my 2 faves from her.
ReplyDeleteBoo & SDG1844 - Thanks for taking time to visit. Are either or both of you participating in weekly OSF meme?
ReplyDeleteThought seriously about Anita - cause I do love her style. She was on an awards show several years ago and she sang a Billie Holiday song. That's when I put her in my top ten favorites. But, my all time favorite is Chaka Khan. You can check her out at SjP's.
ReplyDeleteOne another note - this just in: R. Kelly was acquitted. Waiting to hear more details on this one. Also, would love to read your opinion and thoughts on The Bradley Project's call for a National Identity.
Much obliged - SjP
This my girl. She is a remarkable singer. good choice!
ReplyDeleteI too appreciate Anita Baker. Her range is phenominal.
ReplyDeleteMy fav is Giving you the Best that I Got.
I had the chance to play along today.
In light and love
Danielle
Thank you for the Anita Baker...some soothing music in a chaotic world...
ReplyDeleteI see that SjP has mentioned R. Kelly's acquittal...Im'ma let that one go...have you heard that Tim Russert (Meet the Press) died this afternoon?
Anita, great pick!
ReplyDeleteShe just may be my favorite. I didn't pick my favorite singers because I'm not sure who that is, so I just picked some that don't get enough credit.
ReplyDeleteI love your choices, and I love all of her albums, so for me you can't go wrong at all when you pick Anita.
Anita! Oh yeah, she's on my favorites list. Listening to all these wonderful women on our lists makes me wish some of them would get back in the business. They are sorely missed.
ReplyDeleteAnita is a wonderful choice.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great weekend.
I love Anita Baker! Great choice!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Anita tracks are "Same Old Love" & "Angel"!
Peace & Love!
All - Thank you for sharing your village voice. I will be heading out to visit your entries today as I wasn't able to do so on Friday...
ReplyDeleteSojourner - Chaka Khan is on my short list as well. R.Kelly joins OJ Simpson as two brothers that don't deserve our attention. They are pariah, whether the legal system agrees with us or not...
Regina - There were a number of great choices from Anita's repetoire. I wanted to only post one video this week ... but, I just couldn't do it (smile)...
My favorite Anita Baker song: Same Ol' Love! I have just about all of her work...I love me some Anita Baker, but she still wasn't my favorite this week.
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