Anita Baker 'I Apologize' (Video Soul, 1994)

Anita Baker performing 'I Apologize' on Video Soul, circa 1994.

[@injoytheview]

Who’s replayed this in 2024 👀

[@Humanesocietee]

i did and don't apologize lol

[@breal9028]

I was fortunate enough to be in this audience.She was superb!

[@olivertakiveikata5582]

The Envy I feel right now 😭

[@faithandbishop2544]

wow!

[@georgefrazier7638]

Wish I could have just been a fly on the wall

[@danielrobinson9270]

Wow! That must have been incredible. She's awesome.

[@EddieisKrueger]

Incredible

[@StevelandPS3]

You know an artist can really sing if they sound EXACTLY like they do on the album. her voice doesn't need to be autotuned with a computer!

[@nakialowe933]

Yessssss

[@mariahyohannes]

Anita & Whitney are the only ones I know that sound better live than the studio recording!!!

[@obiephillips9174]

@@mariahyohannes I think Erykah and Jill Scott sound better also.

[@blainebalmeida3871]

I said that exactly. "SO POWERFUL" I JUST FOUND THIS CD AGAIN,,,LOL AT BARNES /NOBLE BRAINTREE, MA $4.99

[@georgeklimes7604]

@@mariahyohannes Plenty of others. It's just a matter of choosing the right time periods and music types. Patti Labelle is an example. Many male singers as well - probably more.

[@shawnbond265]

She sang this effortlessly! She has the most amazing voice.

[@juliangrae5823]

One of the greatest voices of all time

[@kukantalasha2829]

ooh yes definitely...💜💛💚

[@4x4burgos]

For me te greatest!

[@maguffle]

@@4x4burgos me too

[@niecythebudgetnista3223]

✋🏾❗2022

[@terracacollins6085]

She was in a zone. When the song was over and she realized oh I'm performing lol❤🎶🎤🎹❤

[@amateuroldies7481]

she dont even look like she trying....love her

[@michaelstratton6701]

She's not, it flows like honey, mmmm sweet

[@curtisdrummerellerbe9544]

Honestly that’s how music is supposed to be now it’s like if you don’t scream holler or have 1 million riffs and runs you’re not considered a good singer that’s what the new age singers are now I am probably like the male version of Anita Baker don’t give me wrong I don’t sound like her exactly but I have a smooth voice and most people want that rich gospel sound because I love gospel music very very very much but this is just some good flat old singing

[@georgefrazier7638]

As a woman I respect her for even acknowledging she hurt someone and had the humbleness to say I apologize I respect and love you Ms. Anita

[@shannonmonae2197]

That voice, that pace, that style, melanin, soul, omg...she is the best!

[@peachesmonroe251]

Talk to me: Baby girl showed up in her maxi dress, ROCKED the house and went home and kicked up her feet. Job DONE!!

[@lacecocoa6272]

😂😂

[@gmccall22]

She never ever sings about putting a man down. Class act.

[@drujornbrink]

💗

[@nilkaarcher5783]

All though they have put her down!!!!

[@jaegeru3535]

@@nilkaarcher5783 you had to mess it up. Like its not done vice versa

[@angelareeves884]

Guess you never heard Wrong man or fairytales huh? Lol

[@user-xe5fz6se9j]

@@angelareeves884 Fairytales is more about her mother setting her up for failure, rather than preparing her for the nature of a Man and respecting it.

[@kwsimmons215]

She was in such a zone, so connected to the sing that it surprised her when the song stopped. She would still be singing. She the best. Period.

[@JT-fq2bl]

Anita Baker is touring in 2023, and I will be seeing her in Greensboro, NC November 2023.

[@lisasargent2841]

​@J T Lucky you, sir. Have a delicious time.

[@JetsGo11]

The first black woman is history to make a song about apologizing to a man. This is black history. We love you Auntie Anita.

[@brandonjones1812]

😂😂😂fasho

[@adivinedestinychannel9669]

😅😅😅

[@coleycole5344]

Nothing is more beautiful than humility and good character.

[@mrdefinite2455]

I love how she just went into a zone while she was singing! I just want to know what she was seeing and feeling during this performance. Just amazing!

[@Yaboyterrell]

Any 2023 listeners here! I happened to discover this and I have some of Anita’s hits but this one def hit! She ate live especially the endinggggggg

[@titeyungin]

This song this beautiful woman.. Man I'm outta words to describe my love and adoration for Miss Anita Baker.. She really doesn't get the genuine recognition she SO deserves!

[@karenmay9396]

+Bryun Gray She sings so effortlessly. Truly gifted!

[@kukantalasha2829]

yes so true... my no one always 💛

[@user-qc8vj3vp9v]

Bryun Gray ...... I agree with you Bryun, Anita doesn't get the full credit and recognition she deserves. She's such a class act. Love, love her music always & FOREVER. ❤❤

[@nsimmons9427]

This performance is HAUNTING.

[@blackandmild77]

Indeed it is!

[@TheTourmaline57]

Like a velvet cloud that wraps you up and floats away.She is magic.xxoo

[@blumello24]

If only her and Luther Vandross would've hooked up on this song.........her singing her apologies and him singing his forgiveness.............THAT WOULDVE BEEN AMAZING!!!!!!

[@MagnusMG1]

+Antwon Warren Years ago, I remember reading an interview with Luther when he and Anita were on tour together. He said he did suggest a collaboration but for some reason (I can't remember the reason he gave) it never happened. It does make you wonder what could have been? Just the thought of those two voices together is amazing.

[@zonaedwards3932]

+MagnusMG1 I too remember that tour in the 80s, it was something about neither one wanted to be opening act, and from that they couldn't stand each other!

[@MagnusMG1]

Zona Edwards lol Yes, I knew there was some disagreement but couldn't remember what exactly.. It seems like Luther might not have been easy to work with. Similar friction occurred when he and En' Vogue toured together. Things got so bad that En' Vogue pulled out. But whatever the man's personality there's no denying he made great music. Since his passing no other male R&B singer has stepped up to the mark.

[@dwftube]

Not sure what the deal with Anita Baker was, but I heard that Luther kicked En' Vogue of his tour as they were using vocal samples and weren't singing everything live.

[@mdcsolutions]

They toured together back in the day. The concert was in the round and Anita opened for Luther. It was and amazing show.

[@boldnbeautiful8837]

Her earpiece went out, but she still slayed.💕

[@ayattolahgcwabe]

She sounds so sincere 😭😭😭...and that's true artistry!

[@her0807]

I'll forever listen to Miss Anita and I'm 22

[@whitneywilliams5467]

Me too 😊

[@remosely4478]

Yess good for you! She's the best

[@sanjaymoncrieffe7126]

This 18 year old too b 💖

[@jordantrey6948]

kibby x same 23

[@Kaliiiibby]

kibby x me too and I’m 19

[@apostlesmith242]

This cut is soooo smooth. And excuse me but this particular rendition was better than even the original track. Anita Baker is truly a-one-of-a-kind talent.. Love it. Rythmically powerful and lyrically moving....

[@moniqueforbes3828]

Yes this was smooth. Love me some Anita Baker

[@kay22100]

I agree. This is better than the track

[@angelofmery21]

Reminds me of my moms hairstyle in he 90's lol.. this style is sill very beautiful.

[@amorse6848]

I love her hair!!

[@faceit22]

Nobody can compare to Anita!!!

[@storytel27]

I miss shit like this...

[@storytel27]

+Trey Hill Right!

[@christinlawrence6495]

I feel ya...she's one of my favorite singers

[@jw.4854]

I adorn her❤

[@kishascott1316]

storytel27 me too

[@carnelliuscoleman1323]

So Superb soothing, Love u Mrs Baker!!!!!!

[@annlovely312]

There is no other singer that has this much soul in their voice, Anita music reaches down inside of you and pulls at your heart.

[@its_wolf_8592]

Look! A real singer! Real talent! And class!!

[@storytel27]

And no auto-tune!!

[@fire7148]

+storytel27 and she's fully clothed!

[@Francheaduncan]

and no twerking

[@marquiswallace9957]

No back up dancers or visual effects, So refreshing. Real men appreciate this.

[@bl757]

This a new track to me. I know she has an endless catalogue of music and I'm still learning about all of it. This is just so so so silky and smooth. She sings this song like her voice is made of velvet

[@user-on7iu3ie4i]

I thought it was Tameron.Hall's MOTHER. 🎙️ 📺

[@anuthabubba964]

Luv me some Anita B!

[@anuthabubba964]

Luvvit!

[@KairosDad17]

her voice is very soothing...she relaxes me...

[@beebs2619]

She’s so beautiful. She’s just talking and sounds like this.🤦🏾‍♀️ God bless her! 🙌🏾

[@iluvmyboba]

You are indeed right. This stylist as well as Halle's and Toni Braxton's when she first came out. They had the cutest short cuts. Done with such precision. Ooh, you know who else's hair stayed top-notch? Pam from Total. Whoever did her 'do was no joke.

[@eabrahams4570]

With her sultry and uniquely gorguessly seductive voice accentuating her soul delite in delivery of each vocal delivery is beyond compare, masterfull and exquisite to the ear, heart, soul and romance of all ages. I salute you and appreciate the value you through your song have given me over the years.

[@titeyungin]

Eloquently stated my friend.. Thank you for describing her to the T

[@philliphamilton4516]

The way she so smoothly handled that sound check at 1:30 fits perfectly into this rendition.

[@jasmineprewitt2828]

Phillip Hamilton yesss i said the same thing lol

[@herbsaint636]

Classy. Take a good look this is class definition.

[@iluvrachellef]

All of that TALENT oozing from her and at the end she looks like "damn did i end it right?"Anita u can do no wrong.So humble and cute at the end,I LOVE IT :)

[@stanguy526]

She reminds me of a big sister who would look out for her brother & always be there for him!! She just seems to have that kind of persona about herself... I love her!

[@erinmariee8778]

That haircut 😍😍 is everything

[@carolcurley6408]

NO STRANING WHATSOEVER !!!!! SMOOTH AS SILK !!!!!

[@LaCheleWallace]

Go 'head, Auntie. Yo' voice is just warm, pure and smooth. This is always gon be my jam. I used to wear this single out. Great performance. 1994, a tricky slash transitional year for r&b. Hip hop really started to infiltrate r&b and-ahh.....well, you know the rest.....

[@terencejulius5352]

Hip-hop will forever be apart of the culture Stop tryna rewrite history BECAUSE your so damn one dimensional and closed minded ....... Hip-hop is Music #Blackmusicmonth

[@tondriagrimm1745]

Beautiful Voice. Anita Baker A TRUE R&B SINGER.

[@marvinkelley6339]

BET, it’s time to bring Video Soul back. Artist, it’s time to bring SOUL back.

[@katinabrooks6384]

Two words THE TRUTH!

[@user-me4os5kh1z]

For me the greatest woman singer of all time,love her ,god bless

[@misslou3624]

Apologise is word people dont use very often

[@vonnierush3236]

It's like she makes love to the microphone.... Yassss honey

[@Officialkingofallkings]

Yes!

[@pickzkickz]

Oh to be that microphone! :)

[@mezza001]

i fell in love with her one of a kind voice!!! and yes i would like to be the mic!

[@Vaswagfew]

Vonnie Rush omg yasss

[@sharonpowell1969]

Classy, gifted black lady. She was amazing. Her interpretation and delivery is always flawless BRAVO

[@jayblac]

one of the only artist who can sang live no autotune

[@stacyam33]

I miss Anita Baker she needs to do another tour I miss Video Soul Donnie Simpson and Sherri Carter BET bring it back

[@amberdavis7398]

Love this version of this song.

[@Lester94ful]

I want to like this 12344567908764 times that ending was everything

[@debragreene5499]

Remember the first time I saw her performing - on Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show (bc boy, didn't he love smooth jazz!). And my husband pushed the coffee table aside so we could dance. Gotta love this girl forever. That was more than 30 years ago!

[@mcdonoghrahloh459]

Debra Greene Shows you what ladies remember.Good for you darling.

[@michaelbendavidpeterson5687]

The lady is and always will exemplify beauty class and a hypnotic persona love you Miss Baker

[@mariaaastarr3032]

she brings tears to my eye's....her voice is so amazing...Anita Baker is my all time favorite...

[@fredbennett3549]

Thats what im saying, whitney didnt even do that to me.

[@javionriley8739]

The reason why I’m 27 (1990 May baby)and listening to ms ANITA BAKER is because my mom listen to her all the time when I was in her stomach 😀🤰🏽🤰🏾🤰🏿🙌🏿🤱🏽🤱🏾🤱🏿

[@vidhead85]

Just LOOK AT HER! She doesn't have herself hanging out and she is still sexy! Oh my goodness....she has what a lot of women are missing today...CLASS!

[@steviesly7908]

ONE BEAUTIFUL LADY! HER EXPUT HIS FOOT IN HIS MOUTH FOR LETTING THIS QUEEN GET AWAY! 10 20.

[@deangeloperkins7931]

New generation take notes. No back up dancers or hype men. Just one mic and singing from the soul. Now that is talent.

[@Luvlysis4u]

I haven't done anything wrong and I still have the urge to apologize after hearing this song 😄💖

[@bl757]

Right? She makes you wanna mess up with someone so you can play this song for them

[@missvida6251]

Lmfaooo

[@tianaclark4010]

I love her and Sade

[@CrimsonThorns]

this woman gives me chills!...i love her.

[@TTim1989]

i love this lady

[@nellyluscious]

Love Anita!!! Heard this in the car today, thought of my Auntie AZ, who loves this song, & decided to play it!! Miss music like this!

[@EddieisKrueger]

it's 2:47 AM, Anita hours lol

[@sbeecymelaneay3823]

I love this woman, she inspires me a lot . she has one of the greatest voices of all time. timeless music like this is a gift from God and I thank God for such rare talent . 😢😢

[@IAmGHightower]

As we give much Love & Appreciation to our Queen, Ms. Anita Baker, can we also give some love to the brother who was killing those Keys on the Piano on stage with her? #YouBettaPlaySir

[@mustafajackson9430]

A beautiful woman with a beautiful voice, love me some Anita Baker still in 2019.

[@starkid77]

I had to listen to this song today, don't know why but I went with my whimsy anyway. Then I saw she was on Video Soul and I remembered how much I missed that show. I was so mad when Donnie Simpson, after years of hosting the show by himself had a co-star Sherry Carter, but I got over it because their wasn't and still isn't a show that showed, premiered, and focused on R&B like Video Soul did. They had guest stars, as shown here, great interviews, and a top 20 at the end of the week where they showed videos IN FULL, unlike these days on shows like 106th and short attention span. None of the shows compare to the wonders of Video Soul. I still miss shows like this, other than midnight love you have to look for good r&b and good luck finding it. It's around but not like it used to be, hopefully it will return one day in full force and we can see talent like Anita Baker once again on a regular basis, because there is an audience and the audience is well deserved and appreciative of the love this kind of music has to give.:)

[@Devlan72]

+starkid77 Preach!!

[@kishascott1316]

starkid77 yesssssss

[@Robtheutuber]

i love her hair stylle lol

[@kiarakiara1425]

Robert Washington I said the same thing

[@MYSpiritual-iNNOVATIONs]

Robert Washington lol I was thinkin the same thng

[@tonyholcombe8193]

Still listening 🎶 in 2024 and beyond!!! Anita's music SHALL always be in SEASON!!

[@PGenz]

soooooo much love and soul in those vocals.

[@sexylexisexylexi]

Effortless!! Sooo natural! Love you Anita.

[@4x4burgos]

Se have to stay something... Effortless os the word

[@jacquelinepilane5254]

The voice is so smooth and sings effortlessly

[@ShabazzAllah1]

She's another one of are Detroit beauties and talent. My youngest uncle use to date her when she was with, I think LTD or One Way. He said she was a good kisser but was to much into her music, so the relationship didn't last. Dam uncle how did you let that go?

[@desert3347]

OMG======I'm Having An "Eargasim" Anita Gives Me Chills!

[@kingmoney05]

My favorite voice of all time..so unique.. I love it

[@4x4burgos]

Mine too

[@chefaonthe1719]

I had the pleasure of seeing her at the MN state Fair yrs ago, she was melodic and beautiful gracious as she could be with them sparkling heels she was rockin! love love love me some Ms.Anita, you hear me?!!!

[@happyperson6220]

Thank God for Anita Baker👩🏾‍🎤👩🏾‍🎤👩🏾‍🎤💃🏽💃🏽👐🏾👐🏾👐🏾

[@MrTedflick]

I saw her and Luther in concert together in the 80s in Houston. She opened for him. Voice is amazing. I got chills hearing her in person, her voice was so powerful

[@greenwoodtyeshea]

I love Anita!! Always have luv for this lady im only 30 but i remember my mother always playing her music in the and ever since then i've never strayed away! Who can do it better?

[@milablk]

The great ones make it look so easy

[@90loneeagle]

i absolutelly love this song!! i listen to it all the time in college!! Im an ART major, i guess thats why i like it so much, cuz indeed it is a work of art!! oh yeah and im a 19 year old mexican kid!! yeahhhhh! i gott alot a soul too..

[@Nabila.]

Her voice brings brings tears to my eyes… I grew up on Anita I thank my mom for playing her music when I was a child.

[@mndnmne]

somebody give one person "in their time" who can compare! her voice does something to me!

[@dannie9499]

crickets!

[@rahlohmcdonogh280]

Ella Fitzgerald! Perfect Pitch!!

[@fawnsworld81]

kenny j Whitney Houston

[@kurtadams3021]

The LEGENDARY Ms. Anita Baker

[@rosilynmakeba1092]

More often than not, I'm put in the mind of the _perfect_ Ms. Nancy Wilson when I see Anita perform. Not necessarily _voice_ wise, so much as _Swag_ wise! The very _definition_ of Grown & Sexy! That cool confidence can't be taught. #longlivetruevocalists

[@RudolphManor]

I Miss My Generation So Much. 💯 I Remember When This Aired. 💯

[@hoss624]

No offence intended to anyone. But this white boy loves this classy lady. Her husband is one lucky man. Such a sweet voice.

[@mainmajo]

I am deep in Love with this voice! 🥰

[@camilia198773]

she's so cute i love the face she makes at the end.

[@MrSmr119]

So effortlessly Amazing!!

[@jwalt8019]

Ugh, this woman is EVERYTHING!!! I love her so much. And this is one of my FAVORITE songs by Ms. Baker. 🥰

[@johntatum1951]

I am envious of all in the audience...she has such a wonderful delivery and her inner power really projects...amazing singer like no other!

[@hysuka2]

Anita Baker's voice is the only one that has actually made me physically feel. Love this lady!

[@jonesbunny]

She is so beautiful

[@omark.k.strong604]

There was no need for her to be surprised of herself when the audience gave her that round of applause. She had the talent before, during, and currently. A gifted treasure indeed.

[@Obonososkimoki]

i love this woman so much! and at 52 she still has it going on not many can say that! i'm 17 and i would choose old school R&B over today's R&B anyday.

[@shemekabrister1898]

Wow!! A classic❤️❤️❤️

[@stickysat]

Undoubtedly one of the most wonderful soul singer ! Love her !

[@andreablackwood4475]

never tired of listening your music Anita.

[@instaglam7508]

Straight up icon she is class and sophistication personified luv u Anita 👌🏾👍🏾