Anita Baker - Whatever it Takes

[MrGooie]

4 people don't got what it takes

[hankrearden73]

song gives me THE SHIVERS.

[Spatalian1000]

I bought this on casette back in '91. I wore this thing out. It's beautiful music.

[mix2up78]

Oh this groove is sooooooooooo smooth!!

[nemoism]

And she didn't have to take her clothes off or shake her ass. Imagine that!! Good music is eternal!

[audioman628]

@nemoism

This is real music not the Niki Manaj garbage that's out now. Anita is beautiful and talented.

[nemoism]

@audioman628 Complete agreement with you! :)

[Visa305]

Man we need more music from here BECUZ she the BEST

[shaychenell]

ughhhhii love this song!!

[BongLocz]

mannn

[itsumbre]

Oh.....my...God...I love this lady.

[Visa305]

I can listen to her all day long

[KaeRichards]

That two part harmony is so sexy! Love it

[MzWizdom]

at 3:19-3:40. my fav part of song

[carolyn43855]

this is 1 of my favorite songs i even got my nephew Danyel hooked on it,i'm always in the mood to hear this song" whatever it takes"

[Jaylasplenty]

I love Anita.

[billybadass80]

"anybody can see you've been hurt before. Let me heal your pain and you'll never hurt no more." I love it.

[jasperwoods]

winterkilldrummer23 listening to the drums I presume?

[ziyahd31]

makes me think of sitting in front of a fireplace with my man while its snowing outside just enjoying each other

[tblacc11]

haven't heard this in so long..it escaped my mind but the chorus instantly brought it back...

[chesumluv]

One of my favorite albums (yes, I know it's cds now) of all time.

[obamaharrington1]

love it!

[AnthonyWiggins2010]

OMG, I remember when this song first came out! Over 20 years later, this song yet remains timeless...

[greenmile958]

I love this song so much!!!!

[everton28ish]

THE LATE GREAT GERALD LEVERT PENN THIS BEAUTY

[SDCsRevenge]

@everton28ish I did not know that!!! Awesome!

[billybadass80]

@everton28ish wow-never knew that!

[7Onmyown]

There's nothing like the JOY you bring!

[tootiebo3]

#1 on my all time favorite song list!!!! Makes you wanna love and be loved!

[iblamesummers]

slowstrokequietstormnastyland.­

[3simpleminds]

reminds me of fm 3 with u.goto......

[rochelle058]

I LOVE ME SOME ANITA BAKER......ALL HER SONGS ...JUS SIPPING ON SOME WINE RELAXING...YES

[nenewee3]

@rochelle058 i feel you!!! That's what it is :-)

[91trueblue]

"No need to run from me" CHILLS down my spine!

[jonny8948]

She's the best,i remember my love life ,this song brought me back, from breakdown

[jonny8948]

She's the best

[thebells9]

Reminds me of the Military Days in Germany! Sweet!

[kieme35]

Love this song!!

[1yvonnes]

Words can't describe how wonderful I feel on the inside, listening to this song, and thinking of me and my man......Go Nita! What a classic!

[TheEman71]

Another one from the oh so talented late Gerald Levert who has given us so much with his music. Your beatifully written songs are cherrised by many R.I.P.

Who else could complete this song as the beautiful Miss Anita Baker, your voice is GOLDEN.

[harmony1929]

3 ppl just suck ass...im srry

[ericpancho]

That 3 people who hit dislike (probably men). MUST be some 40 year old nerds who sit at home looking at cartoons and NEVER had a woman in their lives to make love to this classy lady's music. SAD CASES!!!

[Stooges1938]

Dam!!! I dont need a Book to go to Bed...wow so soothing....

[foxylady2133]

tHIS SONG GIVES ME CHILLS UP MY SPINE!! SANG IT GIRL.

[silviabrankova]

"Anita Baker - Compositions" was the first album i ever bought :)

[osay1119]

love love this.........................

[nisetim1695]

AWWWWWWW.....shucky ducky now!!!! heyyyyyyy....my song! Whateva it takes!

[ez2njoi123]

Love It!

[marcanthonyhall]

Fabulous! The typical r & b song, from a fabulous, classy, soulful lady.

[godivor]

Inspirational......

[gotham531]

This the song that Flesh-N-Bone's "Northcoast" with Layzie Bone was inspired by. This Anita Baker song is a great song to listen to AND sample!

[NicolesMakeUpChair]

This is really quite amazing. I love Mariah Carey, but i must say, Anita does win me over a lot of the times. I am 24 and have been listening to her since i was about 16. I really enjoy this song. <3

[jrjones0327]

Woman I say like Anita Baker say I make you believe in me, and there is no need to run from a real man that wont make you hurt anymore!! I will do whatever it takes!! I am the real deal!!

[DaddySweet100]

There is no way I could pick my favorite or #1 Anita Baker song, I just can't do it. Her songs are like my three children, I wouldn't try to pick a favorite, I love them all the same and they all touch my mind, heart and soul in a different, but yet the same way. Can I get a witness on that my sistas and brothas?

[DaddySweet100]

Imagine how you would feel if someone said these words to you and meant it: "Whatever it takes to make you happy, whatever it takes to make feel good, whatever it takes to make you smile". I would go absolutley nuts. In my opinion no one has been able to surpass Anita Baker or Stevie Wonder when it comes to expressing unconditional love to/for someone. She's been my favorite female vocalist since I first heard "Angel" in 1984. Thanks for the post, I'll now hit the replay button.

[504Diva]

I. Feel. You. @DaddySweet100 because when she says "anybody can see baby you've been hurt before...LET ME HEAL ALL YOUR PAIN...won't ever hurt any more".....I'm no mo good. Nita put it where u can get it, that's for sure!

[mbarclay01]

This is my number one girl i love love love her

[MRFUNKYBASSLINE]

Words can't even describe what this songs does to me, it just better than anything in her body of work.I can play this song a million times and want to play it a million more times, then I hear it in my sleep.

god I love this song.

[cleopatrabonz]

My all time favorite music composition from this amazing down to earth humble sista

your fabulous Ms Baker...

[emford]

This song, smh. I have no words, I'm just gonna listen....

[MrLik14]

and that humming at the end was just the shyt!

[foxylady2133]

SING IT ANITA!!! MY QUEEN. YOUR THE BEST THING YET!!

[redgail78]

Damn I love this song!

[Dalekeem]

This is it, "absolutely beautiful'!!!!!. This song means so much to me. Anita Baker is the Queen of Soul.

[KingSelassieISon]

Empress Anita love and respect from the African Continent, you’re definitely among the great ones.

[msdarrell01]

Oh Anita, sing to my soul sister! God bless you!

[peterwainaina]

What a beautiful song....I love it.

[MsLESLIE2004]

I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mystamuzikmann]

most of the R&B back then was about lvoe. See, love is one of the few things/feelings that will never go out of style. It's been long before us, and it will be here until we're gone. It seems to be that the singers today stepped away from singing about love. This is perfect love song. She's singing to her man telling him whatever it takes to make him happy, she's willing to do it. Get back to romance!!!

[Mzjelly727]

this is 1 of my favorite jams by her.......i'd give anything my baby you been my best my only friend....YeYe

[uzipolo]

gerald levert

[beeitchPLEASEimthsht]

Honestly, I just want to make sweet love to this song..

[amber5etoy]

@beeitchPLEASEimthsht

yessss!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BongLocz]

Juicy J vol.8 : money

[NyreeSupreme]

such a gift is she!

[360Fastboyz]

Written and produced by the late great and my close friend Gerald Levert ... R.I.P!

[Faithful183]

"My baby you've been my best, my only friend, there's nothin like the joy u bring"

[MrsWesley1yr]

This is real music. Nikki Minaj, Who??????

[wjtre20]

YES LAWD!

[ilovejustinbeiber191]

it may be because im sitting next to the air conditioning but... im getting chills... damn anita.

[martinakala]

''whatever it takes to make you happy baby''

[virgingirl26]

Luv this song :)

[singe84]

Does anyone have the house remix version of this song. I heard it on the radio and cant find it anywhere. Its the vocal track with a house beat behind it.

[msfreaky8807]

beautiful song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MsJasmine104]

so happy to hear this again! the woman has a distinct and fabuous voice. unique!

[foxylady2133]

Your miracle soothes me

Your hurrican moves me

I cannot explian!

I luv me some anita!!

[divadlite1]

my best my only friend nothing like the joy you bring!!!!

[lovimg519]

oh how i miss my baby

[lilkevctc]

9TH ward in the house. i love Anita baker and all her songs.

[someguy111222]

@lilkevctc

9th ward???

[acecashexpress]

THIS WAS MY JAM BACK IN DETROIT I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL 11TH GRADE THEY USE TO PLAY IT ON 98FM, BOY THOSE WERE THE DAYS, BOY ANITA SANG GIRL SANG!!!!

[jam0to9]

There is always one idiot in the crowd. Unfortunately it was the one that voted a dislike on this talented and gifted, most beatiful woman. You have to have beauty in your heart to produce music like this. It is spoken that the best a talent can be is expressed through their music. Her music always speaks to the hope, joy, perserverance, strength, and triumph through life.

To the one dislike on the voting poll you got to get a life because the one you have is not working for you.

[headedsomewhere]

@jam0to9 yeah, their probably a Whitney Houston fan ;0 remember when Anita hit the scenes and we discovered something amazing when it came to grown folks music, Anita brought us that....Peace Lady L.

[CityslickCaptain]

The ultimate seduction song.

[MrWarandlove]

I have been looking for this song 4 such along time now. THANK GOD SOME BODY HAVES POST.

[hazeleyes0408]

oh my goodness.... excellent! this is a true getting busy song! love it... love it...

[Ajtori93]

one of my fav jams by A.B.This woman sets the mood for me with her smooth iyrics and sultry voice.There's nothing like a beautiful black woman beside u listening to this with some good champagne to sip.

[lamontjr04]

i'm loving this.....so smooth and mellow!  Just the type of music u wanna listen to after a long day of work to just unwind. mmmm. God i love this woman! :)

[trebleclef121]

This is a beautiful song sung with with so much control its unbelievable. Ive said this a thousand times but this woman is a perfect singer and I truly dont think there is any other singer that matches her. She is a culmination of all the greats.

[ilovejustinbeiber191]

this song.. to me... is an amazing peice of art. her voice and the tones.. everything just melts together like butter. i dont want this song to stop. but it does so i just gotta rape the replay button.

[baddcutiie]

I love you Ms. Anita you are the best i am your number 1 fan Jetta

[foxylady2133]

This is the sht rite here!!

[jbrownlee71]

Number One True Diva in Rand B Music to see and hear this real beautiful Love Music to stlll hear today. From my home town of Detroit Michigan, today's artist better recognize what REAL R AND B IS NOW compareed to today. NUMBER ONE REAL DIVA FOR REAL NOW, I LOVE U ANITA''

[Ronyae]

omd, this is my shyyyyyyyt!!!!!!

[Ronyae]

omd, this is my shyyyyyyyt!!!!!!

[lovemealways7]

No one make music like this anymore , where did all the real music go

[topsexiness]

i freakin love this song!!!!! i swear i do!!! im 17 and i love anita baker and all the oldies more den the music out now...music had soul and meanin then....great song!!!

[jrjones0327]

A legend No Doubt!! I would do whatever it takes for that special woman that knows how to truly love a man and see that a man truly loves her and only her!! Love is not like this anymore!

[Ameran1]

I would listen to this song going to my debate tournaments. It is a shame that some of today's music focuses too much on things that are of no consequence. When you listen to some of the music today what does it inspire you to do or be? A person that brags? Be selfish? Can you really relate to some and I said some not all of the music's scenarios? I cannot put 25's on my car and my wife will not let me have the matching number of women. Lol.

[Katresa100]

Now this is music .......  4real

[Katresa100]

Now this is music .......  4real

[Katresa100]

Now this ismusic .......  4real

[Katresa100]

Now this ismusic .......

[aspiringgifts]

This is my JAAAAAMMMM!!! I love her. She's been a blessing to the world of music.

[Alantasohio]

simply poetry!!!! my favorite singer!

[confusedwithyourlie]

THANK YOU IT BELONGS TO MY ME

[mschelleymack75]

ANITA............ WHAT MORE CAN I SAY. HER WORDS ARE SO PERSONAL, ESPECIALLY THIS SONG, SHE NEED TO COME BACK WITH SOME MORE REAL ONES LIKE THIS.... WHATEVER IT TAKES ............... I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I'LL BE THERE........... WILLING AND ABLE............... ANYBODY CAN SEE , BABY YOU'VE BEEN HURT BEFORE............ LET ME STOP, ANITA KEEP IT COMING.....

[someguy111222]

great melody

[foxylady2133]

I love this song!

[someguy111222]

@foxylady2133

me to,lol

[emford]

OMG, this song, smh!! Does music get any better than this??

[monique91898]

Absolutely wonderful!!

[sistabigbone35]

i am sooooooooooooooooooo glad you post dis thanks

[croyboy69]

this is the top anita song ever; so smooth. thanks so much for posting..

[TheBevaLee]

I cannot thank you enough for posting this jewel of a song. I've nearly worn my tape out of this album .. mainly because of this song.

[scottcpw2011]

One of the few womyn left who bless us with their talent, grace, joy, and loving spirit. I`m so glad of all my musical favorites, Anita Baker is, and has remained, at the top.

[scottcpw2011]

One of the most gracious, fearless, humble woman in the Industry. Who continues to shed our world with her voice of joy, and words of love. So glad to see this song posted !!

[Shaolin325]

Classic cd. I wore it out. There's nothing like soul music, especially when it's sweet.

[servantofalla]

@Shaolin325 It's called "Compositions"

[bohemi2001]

This is from the "Compositions" disc and believe it or not I like to sing it. lol

[smphsvet]

the name of the album is compositions

[sdubs29]

i would like to know what album this song is on? i love this song. thanks to who ever posted this.

[shannondb1]

I'm back to listen again. It's sad to say but people in this generation dont love like this anymore there are only a few left!!!

[lisashe1]

If you have this album can you upload "love you to the letter?" It's one of my favorites and I can't find it anywhere!

[mookiemzloesta]

this go!!

[Agudwriter]

Definitely my favorite song by Anita Baker. I've enjoyed her jazzy sound since 10th grade, which was close to 25 yrs ago. Thanks for posting!

[411007bigdaddy]

From 4:00-4:58...SHE GROOVES YOU.

[411007bigdaddy]

When someone plays this for you...THEY LOVE YOU...REALLY...PERIOD

[no1skinsgal]

Dedicated to Maurice and Cherryl H. 6-20-10

[KFORREST11]

THIS WAS WRITTEN BY THE LATE GREAT GERALD LEVERT

[rch1jr]

This was her best album!!!!!

[shannondb1]

WHATEVER IT TAKES BABY!!!!!!!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE ANITA BAKER!!!!!

[peaceman4u]

OOOOH i am soooooo glad you [posted this song one time some else had it and it was band for some reason thanks!! ALways will be a Anita Fan!!! love you too!!

[ayititifi10]

Anita rocked this haircut before everybody and still looks better with it.

[ayititifi10]

Anita rocked this haircut before everebody and still looks better with it.

[servantofalla]

No you did not! Now post "love you to the letter and we'll be best friends"!

[FaithsTempo]

Love, love, love, love this song. It is so deep. Go head, Anita!

[headedsomewhere]

worth the wait....she won a Soul Train award this evening, and they didn't sang this one, broke my heart cause this is Anita at her finest !!!! Merry Christmas everyone. L

[richlove404]

Why did this song take so long to put it back on this website. It was deleted once but I kept on asking for this song. I hope this song be on the website for a long time and I hope it won't be deleted again. The best classic song ever and no one cannot touch it.

[saul16253]

man damn this song reminds me of when my mom was alive no matter what i went threw she always was there and she had my back i dont have that no more wow this song brings back alot of memories i wish we had songs like this today all we have is trash anita baker one of the g o a t

[12357273]

BOUT TIME MY JAM!!

[solaidback21]

YES LORD!!!

[TheBevaLee]

oooo thank you ... I was lookin for this song ... several weeks back. Thank  you so much for meeting this need. I own this cassette but dont have anything to play cassette on anymore. this song is soooo spiritual .. soo deep inmeaning to me. I love this. She's a tremendous artist and your an angel for sharing this on YT

[4ateletuby]

produced by BIg G aka Teddy Bear aka late great Gerald LeVert <3 <3 <3 may you rest in peace!! What a talent!!

[bruno2881958]

Finally ;-)

[Neenahs]

Sean Thanks SO much for posting this.. I've been looking for the song up here for months!!!! THIS Anita song brings me joy :) THANK YOU!

[keggerri]

This is one of my favorite selections from Ms Baker. An absolutely beautiful singer

[ketta72]

THX seanmcgpa for this post....I love this song.... Brings Back GOOD memories

[BongLocz]

juicy j sampled this

[missJD08]

this is one of my favorites!!!!

[nicoleoribhabor]

Thank you so much for this!