Anita Baker- Giving you the best that i got (Live)

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#AnitaBaker #givingyouthebestthatigot
Giving You the Best That I Got" (Baker, Randy Holland, Skip Scarborough)
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[@mstoyagrant]

Still listening 2024!

[@theecharleshines]

This woman sat in the chair, legs crossed, and sang this song easier than breathing. People cannot do this nowadays

[@missliz1751]

Charles Hines exactly!!!!

[@Creyole]

That is EXTREMELY hard to do. No props, no dancers, no auto tune no gimmicks. WOW in tears

[@adrianhartso]

That's how you know you're bad.. that voice

[@brendajanuary8718]

when they thought it was the end...she thinkin' oh no I'm giving you the best that I got all the way to the end baby, doin this for my fans!!!!

[@LeeiaMusic]

There are ppl now that can do that. The record companies are paying for this type of singing anymore. so you wont hear it.

[@VILJL]

Anita Baker is celebrating her 66th birthday today, January 26, 2024. She is an American singer-songwriter known for her soulful ballads, particularly from the height of the Quiet Storm period in the 1980s. Starting her career in the late 1970s with the funk band Chapter 8, Baker released her first solo album, The Songstress, in 1983. In 1986, she rose to fame following the release of her Platinum-selling second album, Rapture, which included the Grammy-winning single "Sweet Love". As of 2017, Baker has won eight Grammy Awards and has four Platinum albums, along with two Gold albums. Baker is a contralto with a wide range of octaves. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 26, 1958

[@kdizzystl]

Awesome. Thanks for that. I loved her as a child in the 80s but never knew she was that successful. I just looked this up for my gf. "We love so selflessly". I wish that for everyone.

[@allisonpeart5338]

Well,I must thank you for this thrilling bit of information! I also celebrate my birthday on the 26th January...I am 70 years old .The great Thom Bell also shares this birthday!! No wonder I admire them both so much!!🎉❤🎉

[@7thfret.]

So, we just gonna ignore that her hair was slayed!!! This woman can sannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnng!

[@TrueFactsDeb]

Perfection 🔥

[@victorvien]

she sat in a chair. sang it soft with almost no riffs or frills like she screaming and got a standing ovation.

[@cocotheestylistsandy1334]

victorvien okay listen enjoy repeat

[@calebtalley7136]

victorvien with her legs crossed!!!!!

[@Rollo6969]

Gotta luv ya 😘! They ain't messing with Nita unless there not being fair 😂. She's Whitney's God forever angel. Hold da beat!

[@raynobles82]

@@Rollo6969 excuse me? 😳& if you’re saying what I think you’re saying...,please STFU. We can celebrate both singers. One of who’s a mezz soprano....the other an alto. Two completely different sounds !!! Ugh idiot

[@roj30001]

@@raynobles82 they had a point tho

[@mahaliavryheid2666]

The tone. The control. The absolute talent. She is the blueprint. She gives me goosebumps, voice so good it makes me cry (literally).

[@a.n.williams]

Yes!!

[@anuthabubba964]

AMAZING! Please play some Anita at my wake!

[@stanleyfrassenei952]

Singing while seated. #unbothered

[@jontayarmstrong4514]

Stanley Frassenei this comment!! 😂😂🙌🏾

[@jay-ceep2272]

You can't auto tune that! Just plain ol TALENTED

[@peterbacci7448]

She ain't fuckin around!

[@theoracle1291]

This is how a concert should be. Listening to real music.

[@coffeeliciouslady3271]

and real lyrics and most importantly understanding every single word

[@SKODASKATFILMS]

She's in the car killing it....

[@lakeishsstrachan948]

My favorite artist ever the best ever

[@alanasthomas]

and has on clothes

[@AlessioRomaMusic]

🌍❤🎶🎶

[@seanjenkins331]

It's almost as if what singers do now shouldn't be called singing. Anita's tone really was one in a million

[@monickohodges9582]

Sean Jenkins it still is‼️

[@tessagodsAsset3N21]

You Preached Word right there! Absolute Truth.

[@lanetteblount]

#Period with a few exceptions Jazmine S HER Jill Scott&some others India Arie🙏🏾

[@TLJones-bq7wk]

How does she sound like that live?? Amazing.

[@deantwaynehall6831]

Tameka Jones .... like WTH, how, why, it's breathtaking to say the least ..... I love her

[@TheTruehebrew]

Tameka Jones back in the day you couldn't get a recording contact unless you were amazing. She's unbelievable.

[@goodreverend2k1]

It's called real talent...

[@kimberlemiskovsky8638]

Phil Donahue was speechless and thats saying something

[@jaeboogie6380]

Cause she anita baker baby

[@roocnrola1973]

Isnt she like the Aunt you wish you had😍

[@cmbhalupowski]

Tanis Parker ABSOLUTELY!

[@jasminjones2683]

😂😂😂😂

[@jasminewade6305]

So true

[@Ela-eh3hm]

She IS my aunt! As far as I'm concerned 😂

[@Tehkia02]

Yess and Always day Patti my grandma lol

[@dedricdiamond88]

No background lights. No background track. No background singers. No trained cherography routine nor dancers... Just 1 Woman. 1 Mic. 1 Voice. You Ms. Anita Baker are such a Legend. & Such a Lady.. #LongtimeFan.

[@kishascott1316]

Dedric Carey 👏👏👏👏👏

[@livingtobelovedforme2223]

You do hear the background singers singing....GIVING YOU THE BEST THAT I GOT.....right??

[@smoothjazz12]

Dedric Carey pretty sure this was a background track

[@myfathersprincess]

Slow, deliberate, perfect.

[@sweetangelz1126]

myfathersprincess exactly

[@katinaharris2083]

That hair no one could do it like her, classy

[@mishapatter9049]

I agree! John Goodenhair always slayed her hair.

[@anitasmith4559]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@dariusduffie8377]

In my opinion, one of the greatest singers of all time. LUV U ANITA!

[@jameshamilton3607]

Ditto!

[@krr91766]

Classy and smooth music that soothes and speaks to the soul. Where has all the talent like this gone? You won’t find it on those silly tv talent shows that give false hope to mediocre talents. Anita was truly a classical and sophisticated talent that will be missed.

[@johnboy5156]

Wow...wonderful

[@olympiawashdrummer]

I think this one is my all time fav of hers

[@missliz1751]

Her phrasing is simply divine!

[@firouz4296]

She never sings this song the same way! Yet she radiates absolute artistic freedom, creativity and soul each time she sings it. Makes me wanna get married every time I hear it! Fully dressed on a chair she makes it look so easy.

[@krsn121]

Damn that had to be one of the smoothest displays of vocal range, had me mesmerized!!!

[@EMMALEEMC]

YOU BETTA SANG THIS DAMN SONG FROM THIS SEAT

[@rosalynb8942]

emilia is emma lee 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣right!!! I just made a similar comment!

[@bcmba2479]

Yaaaaasssssssss!!!! #FiveFinger 🖐🏽 Testify!!!!

[@niveavisage3068]

🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰

[@sharmellaivey1960]

😂😂😂😂 okayyy

[@asiajackson3070]

Whitney and Anita are hands down my favorite live performers of all time, Whitney is my favorite artist of all time period but as far as live performances go Whitney and Anita are in my top 5

[@MarquesTheProducer]

What about Toni Braxton 🤷🏽‍♂️ her sound was just different

[@44trae14]

My 2 favorite as well

[@rahimi4762]

Anita Baker is the better vocalists too me. She can do more with her voice plus her music is timeless. Imagine if Whitney sang this. Not as dark.

[@luvinwhitney]

Ditto

[@TotalTennisGeek]

And they were fans of each other.

[@sweetangelz1126]

It's amazing how her voice takes you to a place of happiness, ecstasy love fear hurt and pain all at the same time. Makes u cry . When an artist can do that you know she's/ he is special and talented

[@charit0980]

Butterflyz26 _ Definitely true! She makes me want to find out this level of love and fear!

[@ashleywilliams4149]

She makes me cry. She is a gift from God. Truly.

[@CarlaPinkston82]

Butterflyz26 _ Right!!!!

[@sherriekoberevans3935]

Butterflyz26 _ so true

[@sweetangelz1126]

Charyti Bryggs absolutely. Like if u ain't experiencing what she singing . you want to lol

[@ScottCole-sb8fy]

What a beautiful and unique voice and style. So nice.

[@charliearnold4706]

What a talent? wonderful soulful vocals.

[@vamoalla9]

Anita Baker's voice is a musical instrument.

[@daelynnbutler2742]

Man. I am in love.

[@joi_78]

Wow Whitney, Anita, Michael, Luther, Marvin & Donny cannot be duplicated. Effortless, phenomenal talent. Their voices were/are anointed.

[@kenrivers9757]

She always takes me back to my childhood with this song. Im 42 black man and my mom used to kill this album cleaning up on sat morn😍😍😍 i love this woman she seems like family i wanna hug her so bad!

[@creamusjones1568]

Beautiful so did my momma

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

Ken..yes. Im 47 and grew up in London..hearing this feels I'm connecting to my inner roots and soul and self. Stay in Love.🤗🐾💓💓💓💓The host was blown away.

[@waltbcouncil4786]

I remember hearing this on radio as a very young kid .... definitely takes me to some of my earliest days.

[@rahlohmcdonogh4855]

I held her hand for about 2 mins.💜💛💚

[@Elvis-Freshly]

Same. First songs I remember Is anita

[@lornaavender8799]

NOBODY CAN SING LIKE ANITA BAKER. MY FAVORITE SINGER!!!

[@SR-mi2uy]

Angelic! Period. The end! 🙌🏾

[@tajtiggs6602]

FLAWLESS

[@nicorriesanders]

The vocals!

[@bside9235]

Powerful voice with great control

[@cristinaminardi-in-reid7841]

Cara Signora Anita baker la tua musica mi ha accompagnata nel percorso della mia vita...ti ringrazio dal profondo del mio cuore.....

[@TrinityMusic87]

Love Her So So Much

[@EricPancho]

Now that's how you SING!!!

[@lmb.1673]

Eric Pancho truth!!!

[@JosephCaldwell0323]

Nobody greater than our mother of sweet love, same ole loving voice 365 days in a year, All praises to the most high for this spectacular song

[@Ela-eh3hm]

Her voice is silk, butter , heaven to my ears. She spoils us!

[@livefree1111]

It’s amazing to see many comments on Anita Baker videos on YT saying that they cried or got goosebumps listening to her. Her voice is so angelic and sultry.

[@VaderRS4]

she is my queen....

[@kanadianbacon7733]

Simply put:,...."Nothing quite like it"... !"Beautiful"!

[@terrystrand]

... and I'm one of those who got teary/goosebumped as I listen to this Songstress... so sorry that she is now retired.

[@Vicnep]

Beautiful 🎼❤️

[@chrizrglass]

Like butter on toast 💯💯💯💯 whewwww that mic is ON!!!

[@ddoddy76]

It's 2020 and this still takes me!!!! She sat and sang... No hips popin no twerking.... Just smooth calm soothing vocals...... AMAZING

[@VINZBROWN]

Lordddddd hamurcy. SUCH CLASS, GRACE, and SOUL

[@JordCA]

....AND, fully dressed!

[@nigelgriffith835]

Flawless Perfection!

[@VoluptuousB]

The look on Phil’s face is everything! Sang girl!

[@blah5528]

This performance is so enchanting, she sounds like air or a breeze that’s the best way to describe it, it’s so easy and sweet.

[@keeshamarie2889]

Exceptional...A true lady .. Let me make my hair and nail appointment. Covid got me lacking.

[@torinoeldridge8062]

JESUS.....SHE IS THE BEST EVER

[@leandawg1813]

Torino Eldridge yessssss

[@kanadianbacon7733]

"Yes" .

[@k_perry]

Torino Eldridge THE ABSOLUTE BEST EVER

[@Candace4090]

Agreed!

[@keensterd3654]

She's amazing

[@ryandutton3303]

Perfection. Her voice has always relaxed me.

[@klross1]

Exactly the reason I LOVE Anita Baker. Her voice is so soothing!!!!! 😍

[@kishascott1316]

Ryan Dutton yesssss...come home from a long day...drank a glass of wine and listen to some Anita Baker baby👏👏👏👏

[@daelynnbutler2742]

I come back every now, and then ..🥲🥲🥰🙏🏾

[@brandonbrown9334]

She sat her ass in that chair and belted out a classic.

[@paulatripp8168]

SPOT ON‼️

[@Same_ol_jee]

😂😂😂

[@davenorvan1524]

wow 2023 - i was wondering if she had a live of this song. thanks for posting. i got the chills & emotional thrill that i wanted.

[@kindred42]

If the love doesnt feel like this....i dont want to be in it.....breath taking.....

[@kanishakeitt1098]

Dang she can sing!!!!!! Just Beautiful!!!!!

[@calvindean4372]

Man. This is one classy .. beautiful woman...One of the finest women.I have ever seen..

[@rudolphjones4657]

Now this what they meant by just singing, but she sitting gracefully and so elegant baby❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@jonathangriesy4652]

That voice brings tears...#Unmatched

[@rebeccafairley8037]

She's my favorite!the words are beautiful 😍

[@natashanjf7177]

Perfection. I am in tears. Her voice gives me goosies.

[@DanielRodriguez-pi3lu]

That Voice! I thank my mother for playing Anita Baker when I was a youngster in the 80s. Simply beautiful

[@funnyfunny8045]

Auntie’s hair is laid! 🥰

[@bei1016]

She's Simply Wonderful.

[@imcalibred510]

She used to Rock thaat Cut...She is Beautiful.

[@livefree1111]

Jaya39ish CulinaryWonderful Right?! Then Toni was like, I’m getting mine cut too.

[@memeagain6107]

And she noted that she actually did her own hair!

[@rotimi3938]

I still remember watching this performance on VHS. It was at a friend's place way back in 1990. Still blows me away

[@Tehkia02]

Soo soothing my girl soo smooth serving in a chair!! Yass 🥰

[@jorgearistotelidis9631]

Pure. Class. Oh and what a voice…

[@jamals.8786]

She performed this like she was at a concert hall when it was in fact on Phil Donahue. Legend!

[@billybatson3810]

I know. I was shocked when I saw him. He was stunned too. Lol. He didn't really know what to say. This was excellent.

[@davionsomerville9120]

Listen this woman is UNMATCHED !! She is the queen of sultry.

[@kevinp.knoblett2212]

Jaw-droppingly beautiful with a voice that can bend notes to whatever shape she desires, and a soulful tone from another planet. I'm 60, and I've not heard too many other women in my life who are on her level.

[@anna_surv]

I’m checking in July 17, 2024 !!! I love this song so much!!! 🎶❤️🙌🏼🎤💐✨💫🫶🏼🎵 🙌🏼🎙️💖

[@danjo2253]

I was first touched by Anita Baker's sweet sultry singing in 1986, and I get the same emotional uplifting today! She is hands down my "Greatest Female Vocalist"!

[@katrinamoore4624]

Yes!!

[@deandrejones8701]

Done effortlessly sitting down in a CHAIR do ya'll hear me?! This songstress gave them story time with music and kept them engaged without dancing, half naked or without any background singers. Absolutely pure heaven to my ears....Anita can do no wrong...this is my favorite song from her.

[@verlandousmitchell2308]

She bleeds grace elegance beauty and class... Damn!!!

[@jay1winner]

She just makes you fall in love with her, her talent, her presence. Everything!

[@MrGBeasley1981]

This is a Master Class performance!

[@josettejoseph3349]

Thats pure talent

[@JasminJackson-ns8de]

One thing for sure auntie MIC was always ON 😂😂♥️🥰✨

[@0LOUSOUTHSIDE0]

My boi was just amazed lol speechless

[@JAGreen-lj9zi]

And blushing that I think he felled immediately in love with her😂

[@fefefan17]

I'm in tears... This was amazing

[@dirtycarpet6134]

yes breathtaking

[@kanadianbacon7733]

Actually..."Unbelievable" .

[@rosesgustavsson8335]

I Love Anita Baker ❤🎶 She is Such a Splendid Seductive Vocalist...I have All her Albums 📀🎙🎵🎭🌟❣🎶

[@billymcclain-fs8wu]

❤❤❤❤ Anita Baker and Patti Labelle and Aretha Franklin are the Queens of Old School Music Hands Down ❤❤❤❤❤

[@latisewilson4561]

Captivating ... 💓

[@lendavidhart9710]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!, "betting everything on my wedding ring" that voice - great performance, and performer.

[@setsuro.splice]

2019. And it still aint old.

[@larryherbert252]

1st CLASS ACT, Ms. Anita Baker, as l have gotten older l realize the great contribution, singers and bands have made a great impact on music that is truly music

[@thesilentdiva]

The way she does "strong" etc at 0:56 and other points is like heaven in vocal form

[@trezsimmons4875]

The reverb on the 1st “we love so strong and…” is just a chef’s kiss!!!

[@johntatum1951]

One of my Anita Baker favorites...love the lyrics...so meaninggul for couples who want to stay together forever.

[@BarbItalia]

Absolutely SUBLIME.

[@pat86100]

The live version, so good!

[@Lesego_Khama]

Anita Anita! 😭 You sing to my soul!

[@ernestvaldez3039]

Don't have to do nothing but relying on her pure talent . Classic!

[@michaelfranklin6614]

Ernest Valdez exactly.

[@thomasdonaldson3523]

She sat there, half that performance and was still entertaining AF with that amazing voice.

[@maryhill4774]

Anita giving we the best that she got!

[@mmp495]

Classy and beautiful. The singing always phenomenal. ❤

[@amiyang2844]

Her voice is unreal, sublime. Flying and dipping, dancing.

[@kenpoguy9347]

Sitting down and owning that stage! Such a deep and refreshing sound with great control of her range!!

[@EileenFoster-o8f]

IT'S NOT EASY TO DO THIS when you sing, really sing, you have to sing from your diafram, it's difficult to get your lunges full of air if you're sitting in a chair. Anita ALWAYS blows me away everytime. Our gifted songbird!!!!