Anita Baker - Been So Long

[heluvsme11]

a hubba bubba.....lol love it

[heluvsme11]

A Fan 4 Life From East St. Louis, IL!What a classic!

[daTruChosen]

It's because of Ms. Baker that a young brother was so far ahead of the curve with the ladies as a precocious, wet-behind-the-ears little young buck. Anita gave me the courage to write those corny ass letters, send flowers and Teddy bears to so-and-so's homeroom way back when, and speak with extra base in my voice when the pretty young things could be bothered to call after being accosted by my relentless persistence. Thanks Anita, for helping me get all that booty that surely I didn't deserve.

[RJspAced]

good songs never die!!!! they are always there whenever you need to hear them!

[carla2723]

yo i loved her since i was 5 yrs old now im 27 anita baker music never gets old with me

[apprentice661]

It's obviously been so long since 6 people heard good music

[KittiesJason]

Wow...it's just a shadow behind her but 3:05 / 5:14 shows just how even More beautiful she'd be with long hair! but it's totally obvious why she's always kept it short...like Halle Berry, Anita set the standard for how disgustingly gorgeous and sexy a short hairstyle can be!

[dolyn1971]

THIS SONG IS VERY DEEP!

[sawo18]

who can dislike this song?

[A15212ldA]

this is one of the best slow song's ever

[GrlDrummerOnBoard]

6 people are apparently tone deaf...

[manoogianation]

MF DOOM

[willd11055]

I FELL IN LOVE WITH HER VOICE, THEN HER EYE'S. A LONG TIME AGO.

[DanielletheDriver]

6 people have been neglected and denied

[DanielletheDriver]

6 people have been neglected and denied

[terry4055]

I LOVE THIS SONG.I CAN PLAY IT OVER AND OVER

[Jagreene01]

She is so beautiful!

[RayneofBeauty]

Legendary..... My Favorite Artist hands down... and still my all time favorite song, Period.

[theuniquemusic]

skyblew- excuse my lateness

[Mr813sportstalk]

Such an absolutely gifted singer all these studio divas ,will have to take a back seat when she comes out with a new cd/single

[77Directv]

She is amazing.

[kmcfadd12]

wonderful singer!!!!!!!!!!!

[ikedabrooklynnite]

I think the 6 people that pressed Thumbs down are the ones that had a bad expirience w/ this song ....

[wvawwtopline]

how could you not like this people dont know real music this is it periodddddddddd

[jbreezy103]

shit like this really makes me miss Detroit

[MsRitaJanay]

her voice gives me chills every time. she is legendary and certainly one of the greatest! she is part of my reason for loving music so much and i wish i could personally thank her for that :)

[AsandoPottale]

@memasniece I hear "and they [memories] linger on my mind"

I might be wrong, though. English is not my mother language.

[TheCaulfield1]

I am definately missing u AB

I JUST ABSOLUTELY LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS SUPERB SONGSTRESS!!

She just oozes CLASS. She's influenced so many people.

Love her voice, melodies of her songs, EVERYTHING!!!!

[trilby80]

this brings back a lot of good memories.

[therealraybaby]

ELEGANT!

[mooremuffin6]

Wow! She's foxy at 3:05!!!

[HerMajesty5]

A TRUE Diva!

[Tampinu]

I used to think her heard her say '..and the nigger ruined my life...'LOL

[MissyMonet76]

oh wow, you guys! that's a bit funny, but she says, "....and the linger on my mind...." never thought of it, but I can see where you would get that from. lol

[kmcfadd12]

@Tampinu wrong selection of words.

[Tampinu]

My gawd! @ 2:36-2:45 its HEAVY!!! The Jazz fusion and her silky voice that is!

[DeadJerker]

Another fine song from a real artist. I love listening to her voice. If I was a cat I'd purr while she sings

[agaervin15]

Fantasztikus, lenyügözö. It´s super!!

[October3074]

This song is classic. I would like for her to make a comeback. These so-called R&B artists nowadays are pathetic.

[NanaMozell]

Beautifl lyrical quality abd sultry voice- thats music

[kelovely]

i love you anita!!!! got all the albums!

[ebonymcknny23]

been so long and whatever it takes are my all time favorites

[LovelyOne4984]

I love you Anita for all these beautiful songs...

[bukemaster]

ahh,the songstress at work!

[dex216sims]

My mom used to play Anita Baker when I was a kid. She's wonderful. What a voice, very soulful

[TexasCrotalus]

Big Syke from Tupac's group Thug Life sampled this instrumental on the song, "Taken for Granted."

[booflocc]

As well as MF DOOM it's on his special herbs and spices vol.1-2 and it was also used on MF Grimm's album that song is called foolish

[mataimy03]

Fiend make this song over yes lov it Blessbe/Mataminy03

[J69LO]

i've always loved these lyrics: just because i love u, it doesn't mean i won't disappear.... now he hates these lyrics......lol

[cleareagle]

oh lawdy,, the scat, the scat!!! sensational... simply sensational. I have to learn it ASAP!

[bostonchip2006]

nice

mr. chips

[bitchchan]

I love this song. Anita is truly an artistic woman, and can sing. i love you!!!!

[jack6465b]

i was 22 yrs old back then...this was the jam

[CHEETAH69]

Few songs have ever been done better. Absolute perfection!

[wrigh1p]

Anita Baker is a TRUE example of a Diva. All that talent with no stuck up attitude.

[MrGorgeous]

She is gorgeous singer

[DeLayneBrown]

2:41-2:43 is my fav part!! AH!

[glennfaj]

I hear you! I've havent listened to Anita Baker for many years even though I did a lot in the past, and just decided to "you tube" her today. This song reminds me of why I loved her music in the first place - what a classic! How about 4:32-4:47 just to pick another bit out. Having said that, the whole thing is slamming.

[mudcakes2]

when i hear this song, OH, the memories, back in the day. true classic music, at it best, hats off to you anita.

[heavensgain]

i love this song and her style. i remember asking my hair stylist to cut my hair just like hers when i was a senior in high school

[s1v1e1n1d1]

LOVE YOU MISS PARIS !!!!!!!!

[ladydee20784]

Anita, PLEASE COME BACK!!!! :-)

[lightmocha]

What a beautiful song bird she is. One of Detroit's finest.

[jam0to9]

@lightmocha

True that!

[monajayne]

Breathtaking...and that is an understatement!!

Hats off to you Ms. Baker

[Ogunwale]

Anita is immortal. I am a fan for life and beyond.

[valreshel]

Thank you for posting this bad song, sounds so good to hear Anita blow, scat and run like no other. Oh, girl gone with ya bad self, channeling Sarah and just good notes. Love ya.

[sdriven1]

Classic, Timeless, anyone going to see Anita at Radio City in NY on Feb 13th?

[7olusegun]

Are those the Whispers at 0:41 ? It looks like they are.

[rstar2008]

This song is a timeless masterpiece.

[wolfshead7]

good Lord  she gives me chills I love her voice

[giusyracalmuto]

ma qua sono l'unica italiana?

comunque bella voce sabbiata

[solarbaby18]

rihanns was looking through her mothers albums and said i want my hair cut like that yeah and lil but of prince in the back go 80's

[ciarra06283]

One of the greatest. I wish there was a younger version of her around to show these youngins somethin!

[BLACKINK111]

Love this video thanks for posting it. Please check me out @Myspace*com/BlackInkmusic8. I have a Sade tribute Album available at I-Tunes and CDbaby. You can listen to samples on my page. God bless.

[MrsMerlinSantana26]

I'm missin' u babyyyyYY!

[6DONNIE9]

KGKO---are you ok? I am black and proud. Not a N !!!!

[KgK0]

My bad, i meant Quiet Niggas

[KgK0]

Check my page a song called Nastradoomus - Quit Niggas

samples this classic

[lindsaylovee1234]

just passing through and came across this video and had to say i've never hear of anita baker before but she sure has a soulful voice

thanks

~Lindsay~

[cedspic]

thats my girl #1 r&b artist forever

[sistalinda]

I love this performance. I haven't heard it live, but this album version is superb.

[LovelyOne4984]

You are the best Anita, I love your msic so much....

[bianconero5]

I will love  her still i die,ANITA YOU ARE THE BEST EVER.

[SoulSir]

I love Anita because she is 'A GREAT TALENT'. I enjoy hearing her sing from her heart. She touches my soul in a unique way Thank you Queen ! I have yet to see and hear her in concert hurricane Katrina delayed me but it will not deny me Iam on my way.

[anandachristy]

My teacher, my inspiration ........ love you!

[hggty5]

che voce !!!!!!!!THE BEST

[missJD08]

i think rapture is her best cd, i was listening to tamia sing this on the steve harvey show, so i had to go listen to the original!!!

[girlzndahood]

oh yeah i heard that too, tamia killed it!! lol

[MrsJackieBrown]

I just listened to the link of her singing this song. She nailed it. I'm sure Anita is proud of the tribute. Thanks for the recommendation! I am now looking up tour dates to see when either one of them will be coming to my city. Thanks again!

[missJD08]

you're welcome

[missjanet88]

i love when anita scats.

[sphingkster]

There's a few singers in the world that have a unique "tonal" quality to their voice...Anita's one of them along with Dionne Warwick, Roberta Flack...just to name a few. When you hear a song where they're featured instantly you know its them~~~

[sickonas]

Been this my shit!

[amerdryserv]

U kno Anita got that cum-bac!

[thanugg]

im 3o years young and all throught my childhood we listened to the same thing our parents listened to back then we didnt have a lot a loud rap music to choose from and i thank god for artist like anita and even though i love my hip hop it aint nuthin like the silky voice of my wifey anita to keep the mood nice and calm

[stmnMcdn]

i sooooooo agree with your first line. because of this up bringing i have a fond appreciation for country(oldies) as well. Anita B. is the bomb! I love that deep sultry sound.

[essentialeugene]

This song reminds me of my 21st birthday.

[justhots]

the truth she is still..

[yaonpointtip]

the smooth sultryness that this woman posesses is absolutely unbelievable...

[775hiteenaa]

Anita shes has that real singing voice i love her style of Jazz and Soul she had a CD out in 2004 it was called my eveything

[Youngbee30]

Anita is a lovely lady with a talentive soulful voice. She is my favorite singer and no can sing like her if they try. I love all her songs. This one is my favorite song.

[kulal1972]

Im 36 yrs old and this is without a doubt the best r&b album ever made since i have been on earth. There has been some great albums but none just packed with song after song. She is the best.

[kevhar12]

I`m 37 and I do believe "Rapture" is the best R&B album of my era. It`s actually the first R&B Lp that I bought.I bought it in 88` even though the album came out in 86`. It`s timeless and should be a household staple very much the way Michael Jackson`s "Thriller" had become.

[kulal1972]

I agree with you sort of. Lets remember that Thriller was something never heard of. This is the best piece of music ever assembled in any genre of music. Evryone who listened to music, rock, country, pop, etc bought this album where as Rapture did its thing for r&b and jazz. DOnt get me wrong I think both albums were greatly made but if you add the videos, the award shows, motown 25, the pepsi commercials and a whole lot of other stuff. There is no comparison.

[kevhar12]

Well I certainly wouldn`t compare it to "Thriller" as far as how groundbreaking "Thriller" was. I was just was saying as far as the category of music that this album is in which I would place under smooth jazz, it should be in every household for those who appreciate that style of music."Thriller" is in a league of it`s own musically and lyrically.There `s nothing typical about that album. As far as "Rapture" it is a "can`t go wrong " album when you are entertaining guests even today.

[BrotherJR76]

"Thriller" was more of a pop/R&B joint while "Rapture" was pure 80's R&B. That being said "Rapture" was probably her best work and one of the best R&B albums of the last 20-25 years and this is probably my favorite songs from that album. I'm only 32, but my mother used to play this album all the time when I was a kid. Now that I'm older, I grown to really appreciated and really love this album.

[Btubby21]

I totally agree.

[sexxicani20]

Wow.. It is something about this song that always has me on cloud nine.. I love it so much. It just has so much truth and passion!!N i can honestly say that i am young and i am a huge fan of hers. I even went 2 her concert when i was like 15!!

[broughtitonurself]

I love this song.

[ajusswanabefre]

i miss music like this. beautiful song by anita baker.

[iamadevi]

One of the sassiest and sweetest voices in music. Her tone reminds me of the incredible jazz singer Sarah Vaughan. Love it to the fullest!

[cianamja]

oh no 1:21 is her best photo.... sexy

[cianamja]

my fav anita song.... a hubba bubba. love it.

[missJD08]

anita baker is the best, one of my favs

[yaddymama]

I love this song. I love the message. My favorite lines:

I think you take forgranted,

I'll always be here.

Just because I love you,

it doesn't mean I won't disappear.

They don't make R&B like this anymore.

[localboyz5]

Those words are one of my most precious feelings that has ever been revealed, it happens and somehow or somewhere they will become true to life..thanks for sharing life's most simplest pleasures.."Love"

[sirI1981]

I love that part too!!! Sometimes you gotta let em know, hey I love you boo, but don't get it twisted! You snooze, you lose daddy!

[Fearless2005]

Anita is my gurl

[greasy2007]

Love Love Love this woman... I am 4ever indebted to my father 4 introducing me to great artists like her when i was a child.

[ICEGOD2]

I just heard R Kelly got acquitted today. Crazy.

[livlife07]

Someone please tell me who is playing the bass guitar...is it Donald Griffin, Jimmy Haslip????????? I love the bass in her songs

[sabino2007]

One more thing, This was a awsome album of hers... One of her best...... Thanks

[pichtouk]

NO IT S GERALD ALBRIGHT

[sabino2007]

thanks 2 all, That i can read all ur comments....I tell my husband this all the time--been so long. lol-- we've been 2gether over 20yrs, we used 2 listen to anita all the time.. Great music!! brings back memoris 4 us......luv it....Thanks

[42j]

Definitely my favorite female R&B singer. Anita used to sing me to sleep a many of nights when I was in the Navy out at sea. She had album out before this one which was good and also was on a song in which she was featured with Chapter 8. Such a beautiful voice. Hopefully she will go back to her roots of Gospel and Praise GOD.

[RunAroundChic]

Anyone ever hear the upbeat remix of this song done by Kim English? Some may not like it, but Its very lovely to me, the title is "Been So Long Wamdue Remix" you may not be able to find it on youtube, but somewhere else.

I love Anita.

[Nette821]

if you love this, than u gotta check out the cover tamia did to this song on the steve harvey show... (all parts are good but....)look up part 3... she kills it.... LITERALLY...

[spanishliljon]

Rapture is a definite classic.

[Droopdoggy]

Anita is The Ish.Still 2 day ....

[ezell1984]

her voice puts me in a complete daze so soothing, so sexy

[muzak74]

This song takes me back. She is one of the greatest in the game. We need more of artist like Anita.

[dopechick1]

MF Doom - Zatar

[mrflynnsin]

very beautiful song

[mick74]

champion stuff, doesnt get much better.....oh to se her live...that would be amazing....

[munoz387]

yo, i heard MF Doom sampled this song.

[shaynamalaika]

Trust me that range is amazing, sweet singing from the soul.

[jbionic]

If yall love Anita then yall are going to love Tamia's Live cover of this exact same song on the Steve Harvey Radio Show. You can look it up right here on youtube "Tamia on Steve Harvey Show part 3"

[brittbanks88]

I listened to that. She did killed it! Her voice is so pure it was no problem doing the song justice! I'd love to hear her do a real cover of the whole song.

[BrotherJR76]

I heard it and the sista killed it!!! Anita would have been proud.

[grades5]

this is music anita is the best ,just listen her.love it and make some babies, god bless you anita you are a breath of fresh air.

[Autumn82]

I played this album until it couldn't play anymore.

[lovedbiyou]

She is amazing!

[fmendezxxx]

This song is flawless and classic... I still love after 20+ years.

[lbdmt]

I won't be neglected...I won't be denied...! my mantra! bellisamo! Anita rocks

[shomari180]

Ms.Baker is a genius...I love her

[zeelove8]

"been so long" is such a fantastic jam i loooooooooooooooove it, singing along to it is something i allways love to do, thanx so much for sharing. i love me some anita!!!

oh yes!!!

[kulal1972]

Hands down the r&b album of my 35year history on earth. I was about 14 when this album came out and it was the best and still the best. If i was on stuck an island and to choose a cd to listen to this would be it. Every song the best!!!

[sirI1981]

This is definitely one of my faves along with Angel, and Giving You the Best that I've got!!

[shakaama]

RAPTURE had to be the best album i've ever heard from an artist, there wasn't a bad song on the whole thing.

[damienkellyuk]

Timeless, the whole of this Rapture album was made to make love to !

[kawaii8707]

Gosh this is an amazing song! Her voice is incredible! Where have all the classy singers gone?

[ShakaZ07]

Frankly if they were to perform together, I believe this woman would sing Patti, Aretha, and anyone else who dared compete up under the stage and through the foundation....talent like this is bred in a church and introduced to the world.....by the way does anyone know who posted or what happened to the live version of this song that was on here not too long ago...if you do please post it or send that person a request to reinstate it

[drobin815]

she is killin then scats damn

[MJBTheGreatestSinger]

Mary did part of the scatting towards the end of this song when she performed "Love No Limit" on VH1 Storytellers and she NAILED it, she sounded EXACTLY like her.

[cageylady1]

Anita Baker and I have the same vocal quality. We are Alto/Contralto range. I love and am most comfortable doing her music. She's an awesome songwriter, her lyrics are beautiful, they tell a great story. She's an incredible talent!! This song is my favorite because of the scatting. It makes for a nice ending and Anita does it as only she can do.

[maguffle]

Teh scatting takes this song from great to astronomical. Anita and Al Jarreau are two of my favorite scatters.

[cageylady1]

Amen!!!! We know good music - don't we?

[maguffle]

You got that right!

[39787560]

its a very nice song

[shay18]

she was sooooo beautiful when she was younger..

[peaceman4u]

I LOVE this song all of Anita songs but to show her pics while she is singing is the bomb!!!

[unknownfriend7]

yumyum, I second that emotion. I love both songs. just the same.

[payhomage]

this is also a classic this is one for the repitaure sincerly waterfalls

[kamialah]

I did'nt notice that Anita Baker was very short.

[MissyMonet76]

yes, Anita Baker is 4'11!!!! geez.....do the pumps make sense now?

[loviedovie222]

It's not fair for me to name one favorite Anita Baker song, but this is one of my all time favorites

[yumyumjvp]

Love her, love her, love her!!! this song is second place to mysteries, for me but I love all of her songs!! Thanks a bunch for posting!

[BlackWhiteBeast]

This is my favorite Anita Baker song without a doubt! Her voice gets to the very core of you!