Anita Baker- Giving you the best that I've got - Radio City Music Hall 2.13.09

[zapkvr]

When my wife and me were in New York last year we stayed just across the road from RCMH. I just wish I had the opportunity to see Anita live. She is WITHOUT DOUBT the finest singer of her generation. Gladys Knight move aside please.

[eltorino10]

This is the best performance i ever saw in my life

[leeannsayster]

thank you for sharing. You just made my saturday morning :)

[stanleyballard]

Probably her best song ever. Nice performance.

[AbDayMari]

my my my i felt like i was at the concert and goosebumps all ova my body!!!

[L78lancer]

There used to be an extended play version of this shortly after the song was released where her pianist had a solo for a couple of minutes. It was a fantastic version. They played it in Philly for a short time then it disappeared. I think it was a special radio edit. Does anyone know anything about that and how I might be able to get it?

[sleapur1]

Simply ridiculous! I mean, I could literally listen to this woman sing this song continuously for eternity. Just a glorious sound...

[36tookie]

She is marvolous and still looks so beautiful shes been thru alot with her divorce and her husband suing her thank God she stayed so strong

[jeterjacknat]

I get goosebumps as soon as this ;ady open up her mouth to sing, I swear. OMG, I love me some ANita Baker.

[shawnafaith]

i dont know if i commented on this already or not---but omg...full body chills and uncontrollable tears---she is so amazing. this is a real artist--real soul--im left a little speechelss <3

[shawnafaith]

wow. she is amazing. <3

[Heru3737]

Is it true that Anita Bakler and Luther Vandross did not get along? Does anyone know that this is true for sure?

[dlastqueen]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!! THIS IS MY SONG!!!

[gopistons79]

Singers today could take a lesson from Anita. One of the best voices of all time! Haved loved her music since being a young person and still today can let her music play and never get tired of her true talent.

[tbtbtwotwos]

@gopistons79 the best ever

[nellie2581]

I love Anita Baker and I love all her songs!

[DDDD1980]

just beautiful, she is so awesome, i love how she smoothed this out and slowed it down a little, she is so jazzy. I love her! look @ how she holds the mic, such a professional.

[jonesjamila71]

now i love her i use 2 listen 2 her music when i was little before my sec cousin past 7yrs

[missdaisyblue]

Wonderful music, voice, musician, composer, woman ! God bless her, cause we are so lucky to have Anita Baker, the best! Love her and her soul. Me and my boyfriend love this song ...

[anitabakerfan4life]

Nice Job!! I saw her many many moons ago @ RCMH - shame on me 4 missing this 1 ~ thanx soo much 4 posting!!

[broncofangj]

sang Anita she still sounds so good, so stylish and classy and she has on clothes how bout that, younguns take note you dont have to be half naked screaming on stage look here to find excellence.

[magnumchauke]

I'm still blown away by the fact that she can sing like a Star...an Angel really...

God gives us people like her for us to admire how awesome he is... she made me fall in love with music on a different level altogether....WOW!!!!

I feel so blessed to have been one of the many that have been affected and impacted by her music...more over her voice - BRILLIANT HUMAN BEING...

LOVE YOU ANITA...LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!

[anitabakerfan4life]

@magnumchauke And I am just as blown away by ur post!! Beautifully said...Even I couldn't have said it any better, WELLLLL, (just kidding - I think u covered it!) ; )

[Yagame]

agree with all of u who said she has the best female vocalist voice in history. Incredible to me.

[TheSanctifiedSoldier]

One of my teachers on the subject on love during puberty...not just the sticky sex feelings of puberty...she,Sade, Chaka, and Whitney made me understand LOVE and devotion through their music ..still waiting

:-(

[anitabakerfan4life]

@TheSanctifiedSoldier No worries ~ he's still being groomed just 4 u ~

[TheSanctifiedSoldier]

@anitabakerfan4life he who?

[anitabakerfan4life]

@TheSanctifiedSoldier My bad Sanctified Soldier, that's what I get for assuming!! I have a lot of Sanctified(female)soldiers for friends who happen to be waiting for their mates as well! I do beg your pardon ~ Blessings 2 u

[kittylemeu]

Damn...why she sound so good??? Love her.

[anitabakerfan4life]

@kittylemeu Lol, she's ANITA luv ~ ; )

[exalotyle]

best female voice in recorded history along side hayley westernra

[blass408]

now i dont know hayley, but i definitely agree with you on anita!

[MrCarlotonini]

cosa ti posso dare in cambio di tutto quello che tu dai a me!!! incredible start verse of one great love song!!!

[blass408]

She is the greatest, im a lifetime fan!

she was really feelin this song!

[dlastqueen]

My favorite Anita Baker song!!!

[buckskipper]

Come on Vira...let's go to bed...

[38lidia]

I love ha! She is amazing!

I know her since I'm little, she is my favorite.

[shantelh]

YOU LOOK FAB HONEY

[pricelessvirgo]

amazing...after 20+ years... these songs still are breathtaking- Thank You - Anita! thank you for having integrity and grace...!

[tenaji]

forever class

[toni7777ful]

simply a man's voice!

[pumpkin1295]

love it her voice gets me everytime very soothing

[redmaynes]

first heard Anita singing Sweet Love when she came to a club called Dukes in Chelmsford, Essex, UK in the 80's (maybe 86/87?) (it was the ONLY club in the town at the time and for years after that!). I was too young to be in there legally but when i knew she was gonna be there me and my friends 'borrowed' passports and driving licences off brothers and older friends for ID to get in! Have loved her ever since and am amazed and joyed that she still performs.

[Coachwkr]

What a talented woman -- the voice of an angel. Been a fan since Rapture in 1986. Sing it girl!

[145inA]

Michael Jordan's song. Got 'em pumped before games.

[mrbilingual]

Her Jazzy voice puts her in a category of her own. This is very important, for she does not try to imitate anyone else. There are others who can sing her songs with beautiful voices, but it is not the smooth melodic voice of the master singer.

[Walter9801]

I've always loved Anita's voice but it sounds like she has gotten better with age. Such a rich tone!

[Lovelaiddown]

Oh anita, so effortlessly done...this song gets me everytime..:)

[jazzman141]

fantastic voice

[tereasemccracken]

just simply beautiful!!!!

[Sikwidityo]

LOL @ TheVillain5

Anita Baker's soulful voice, the best EVER!!!

[thevillain5]

Looks like Anita got some ass in her later years.

[dismissed7]

YES YES! Show 'em how to finesse into those notes Anita. Not oversinging the whole song like they do nowadays. Show 'em. Show 'em how to ease into that climax instead of wham bam thank ya maam! Do it do it! Woooh hooo!

[toribaltimore]

3:24 ♪♫"I bet everything on my wedding ring."♪♫

One of the best lyrics of all times...

[assasinmark]

this song takes one a journey and puts one in a sensual mood for sure.  love you Anita

[hayskw]

just wonderful!

[Poteric2002]

I really love ur voice anita

[MahoganySoulBrother1]

Angelic voice! Beautiful Goddess that has perfected her craft.

[isobella50]

what a diva love her!!!!

[spankme78]

OMGoodness..... She was getin ready 2 go in her zone... I wonder what its like 4 her 2 sing that, knowin it was mainly 4 Walter. Doesnt matter when Its a song LOVED by many.... Shes still giving it 2 us, & Ill def take it......

[shay18]

IM A huge FAN OF HERS!.... shes so classy and the best!

[AmorMuse]

i love her!

[nsimone4me]

I really wish she would put this version on CD, its even better than original!

[2222mah]

I was at the show on the 2/13/2009. I enjoyed the show. She is 51 years old and she still can sing her heart out!!! That was a fantastic performance.

[bristolstomp]

thanks SO MUCH for posting these videos. I came down from Boston for the 14th show. the sound was terrible - like she was singing in an airport, but Mary J. Blige TORE IT UP. Anita sadly was clearly worn-out. Still she is the greatest talent alive but fire 1/2 the band, & the sound guy and JUST SING...

[bei1016]

this was a pleasure to see Anita again, I agree with your comment , she is the greatest talent alive. Sure hope she tours this Summer.

[willandgrace13]

I'm glad everyone is enjoying my videos! Hopefully they will bring as much joy to you as they brought to me!!

p.s. They were taping for BET this night also.

[Ty2phine]

DID SHE SING "JUST BECAUSE"?

[nsimone4me]

@willandgrace13 I play this video almost everyday, its in full rotation for me !!! The best rendition I have ever heard!! Thanks for posting....I hope it never goes away!

[willandgrace13]

@nsimone4me So happy you are enjoying it....I listen to it often also...she did an amazing job that night, especially on this song!!! :) Happy New Year and I'm thrilled i've made a difference in your life! ha....I won't be taking it away...ever! :)

[willandgrace13]

@nsimone4me So happy you are enjoying it....I listen to it often also...she did an amazing job that night, especially on this song!!! :) Happy New Year and I'm thrilled i've made a difference in your life! ha....I won't be taking it away...ever! :)

[revenuesharing]

I just love this song. I just love Anita

[JUSTSANG71]

Anita was feeling this! LOL. She was grooving, then by the end, she left loose. Love is like that.; sometimes you hold back and other times you just let it all hang out for love..................

[trinitecha14]

I had a chance to enjoy this concert with a good friend it was great,,,,thanx A. J.....

[aoj1]

You are welcome! I had a great time also. When in good company there is never a bad time. Anita was that extra good time:)

[ChuckyChives]

Thank you for posting this clip. I was at the show on 2/14/09 and I love this version of this song. She could have kept this groove going all night. I think Anita needs to release a live album. The show on 2/14 was being recorded for BET. I'm looking forward to seeing it. Once again thanks for posting.

[nsimone4me]

I am dying to get this song on my ipod or mp3 or something...I love this version more than the original, it makes me reflect and rememeber how important love is and what it takes to make it work and what makes feel good when its on point. Thanks for posting

Richmond

[AnitaBakerWorld]

God Bless you for sharing.....Please, please more!!