Wow, that sent chills through me. Anita is a beast baby. Her voice is so unique, so soothing and so emotion filled that every note you just have to hang onto. These young girls coming up in the business not only need to take a note from Mary, but go back and dig up the Songstress "Miss Anita Baker" music for references because noone can do it like Anita.
@jwb50711 - LOL, me too. I can feel that Mary appreciates this Icon singing her praises and someone that Mary looks up to. You can definitely tell it's genuine, and that's what I love about Mary too, she picks who she wants to trust in the industry because she knows there are shady people in the business and Anita is genuine because she can perform for Mary without showing Diva-dom. That's good stuff. Plus these ladies where out when the industry was not as shady as it is today.
the notes this woman sings, she totally reinvents a classic pop/rock song. Mary is great, but Anita is the reason why those who know R&B/Soul will always know better....Beyonce, Rihanna, Ciara, Brandy, Monica, you are just not good enough to be legends!!! Listen to this and know the true power of real talent!!!!
Fuck it up, Anita! Bring the house down, baby. Show today's female singers, how to do it. Show them, how a natural singing legend, puts on a fuckin show.
anita uses her voice asan instrument , ilove her vocal range , she make it sound and look easy ,but its pure talent and natural , wat a beautiful sound
Absolutely beautiful, I've always loved this song - the U2 version, the Mary J Blige & U2 version. But Anita's version is my favorite, I've been looking at it over and over again - "Do what you've been sent here to do."
Fabulous! I had tears of joy as I watched you perform! You are so brilliant and beautiful! A strong sexy black woman! Your vocals were on point! I am your biggest fan! I love you! Please keep "bringing us joy" by ALWAYS "giving us the best that you got'!! I have followed your career since the early 80's! Way to show them how it's done! A true professional! You are a diamond love for all of us! Bravo Diva!!
That is so beautiful to have someone you have honored your whole life as an elder turn around and honor you...and Mary humbly and graciously accepted...that's how it's done...these women are simply beautiful
Yo....Anita killed this song...i had my entire basketball team loving it...everytime we travel to a game I play Anita. Their question is always, "Who Is Anita Baker?" I told them to watch her on BET. They did and started texting me all crazy...commenting how she kicked it. I love her rendition of this song. Wish the performance was longer.
Anita says she works on inspiration when making albums...I don't know how much more inspiration she needs people know she is truly back now voice and all...
Now I Hope Debroah Lee will quit with the bull and honor Anita With her rightful walk of fame and BET Lifetime Achievement Honor... Lets be real Anita is a bedrock and a staple of Video Soul and and R&B in general and 10 years on a self imposed hiatus does not change that,. Anita was doing BET faithfully when Whitney and Clive was just to big to be bothered with them. Love Whitney, but that is the truth and now it is time to stop playing and honor the Songstress...
i love you anita
tsmsom 1 year ago
Anita just proved why she is the baddest in the game.
tnasty82 1 year ago
@tnasty82
She definitely is the baddest in the game!
jwb50711 1 year ago
Wow, that sent chills through me. Anita is a beast baby. Her voice is so unique, so soothing and so emotion filled that every note you just have to hang onto. These young girls coming up in the business not only need to take a note from Mary, but go back and dig up the Songstress "Miss Anita Baker" music for references because noone can do it like Anita.
broke2471 1 year ago
@broke2471
I watch this video almost everyday. Can't get enough of it. Sends chills through me everytime I watch it.
jwb50711 1 year ago
@jwb50711 - LOL, me too. I can feel that Mary appreciates this Icon singing her praises and someone that Mary looks up to. You can definitely tell it's genuine, and that's what I love about Mary too, she picks who she wants to trust in the industry because she knows there are shady people in the business and Anita is genuine because she can perform for Mary without showing Diva-dom. That's good stuff. Plus these ladies where out when the industry was not as shady as it is today.
broke2471 1 year ago
@jwb50711 So do I! I can't get enough of it. I wish she would put her version on a cd.
jwb50711 1 year ago
thanks for this. didnt see it on tv.
gertkrys 2 years ago
she is beautiful inside and out.
8 wonder of the world
gouldone67 2 years ago
I hope she records this version because I would definitely buy it!!
dlastqueen 2 years ago
@dlastqueen Me too....lol!
jwb50711 1 year ago
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spirit-filled!!!!
mickieggie 2 years ago
she owned that song
blkjsu 2 years ago
the notes this woman sings, she totally reinvents a classic pop/rock song. Mary is great, but Anita is the reason why those who know R&B/Soul will always know better....Beyonce, Rihanna, Ciara, Brandy, Monica, you are just not good enough to be legends!!! Listen to this and know the true power of real talent!!!!
odidiva 2 years ago
Odidiva....you're absolutely right....i couldn't agree with you more...every song Anita touches, she reinvents. I hope she puts this on her new cd.
jwb5071 2 years ago 2
Fuck it up, Anita! Bring the house down, baby. Show today's female singers, how to do it. Show them, how a natural singing legend, puts on a fuckin show.
marcanthonyhall 3 years ago 3
anita uses her voice asan instrument , ilove her vocal range , she make it sound and look easy ,but its pure talent and natural , wat a beautiful sound
goldstar25530 3 years ago 3
goldstar i agree with you....i listened to mary's rendition of the song and tried to find mica paris' but couldn't. anita knows how to carry a song.
jwb5071 3 years ago 2
Absolutely beautiful, I've always loved this song - the U2 version, the Mary J Blige & U2 version. But Anita's version is my favorite, I've been looking at it over and over again - "Do what you've been sent here to do."
nhojjmusic 3 years ago
Yeah....Anita put a new spin on this song...as she does every song she sings....I never heard this song until the night she sang it. EXCELLENT JOB!
jwb5071 3 years ago
Ms. Anita Baker y'all!
Fabulous! I had tears of joy as I watched you perform! You are so brilliant and beautiful! A strong sexy black woman! Your vocals were on point! I am your biggest fan! I love you! Please keep "bringing us joy" by ALWAYS "giving us the best that you got'!! I have followed your career since the early 80's! Way to show them how it's done! A true professional! You are a diamond love for all of us! Bravo Diva!!
natrie123 3 years ago
She is still sexy too
blackdubsociety 3 years ago
That is so beautiful to have someone you have honored your whole life as an elder turn around and honor you...and Mary humbly and graciously accepted...that's how it's done...these women are simply beautiful
mzraechris 3 years ago
I loooovvvve this woman!! She stole the show!
dlastqueen 3 years ago
Anita definitely stole the show....she stood out on her own and I believe she know she kicked it.
jwb5071 3 years ago
Mary, like Anita, makes every word count.
spanishliljon 3 years ago
I love Mary J so much. I love the fact that she is soooo humble. That's what makes her so great to me.
MusixMan81 3 years ago 2
1:37- 1:46 Is my favorite part!!! The voice is AMAZING. WHERE IS HER TRIBUTE?!?!
MusixMan81 3 years ago 3
Mine too! lol When you hear it, it reminds you of how much influence Anita has on Mary. It's a beautiful thing...
wy424 3 years ago
I can't stop watching this performance. I was up until 2:00 a.m. monday rewinding and rewinding.
jwb5071 3 years ago
Yo....Anita killed this song...i had my entire basketball team loving it...everytime we travel to a game I play Anita. Their question is always, "Who Is Anita Baker?" I told them to watch her on BET. They did and started texting me all crazy...commenting how she kicked it. I love her rendition of this song. Wish the performance was longer.
jwb5071 3 years ago
Enough said. All through Anita's evolving, BET was all over her. I have footage. They need to stop it and honor her.
jwb5071 3 years ago 6
ITS ANITA TIME TO SHINE
AbDayMari 3 years ago 3
Anita says she works on inspiration when making albums...I don't know how much more inspiration she needs people know she is truly back now voice and all...
thewillofthe313 3 years ago
200% "pure soul"!!!!!!!
revryme 3 years ago 2
Yes....every song she touches turns to gold.
jwb5071 3 years ago 2
Now I Hope Debroah Lee will quit with the bull and honor Anita With her rightful walk of fame and BET Lifetime Achievement Honor... Lets be real Anita is a bedrock and a staple of Video Soul and and R&B in general and 10 years on a self imposed hiatus does not change that,. Anita was doing BET faithfully when Whitney and Clive was just to big to be bothered with them. Love Whitney, but that is the truth and now it is time to stop playing and honor the Songstress...
solaidback21 3 years ago 11