Anita Baker - Sweet Love/Been So Long (Venetian Theater Las Vegas 6/1/19)

[@402revenue]

No autotune, No lipsynching, no click tracks, no pre recorded background vocals, no gimmicks, no twerking, no n word, no b word, no drama. Just proof that it can be done the right way!

[@peterclarke3990]

Not only is she an absolutely magnificent singer, she’s a bit of a comedian as well! Love her. One of the best Anita! X

[@twilliams5596]

She has taken good care of her voice. Amazing!

[@notthisguyagain8557]

Letting the crowd sing 3/4 of it will help

[@iluvrachellef]

@@notthisguyagain8557 LOL 🙄

[@wiibbz]

e brown shut up bitch boy

[@notthisguyagain8557]

@@wiibbz ah you're just mad because your hero is aging

[@heretobullshit7144]

She’s been singing most of the songs

[@andresuston7692]

She STILL hittin them notes, and not watering NOTHING down.

[@shirleysilva3844]

Se vc for solteiro ! Poderiamos dançar juntos 😊😁🤜🏽🤛🏽⚘🙌🏽

[@hobbygamer6220]

yes

[@karlfrederick10]

She´s Can

[@Stressed2Capacity]

Anita did this concert at age 62. I can't think of another performer who could pull this off at her age. She sounds exactly like she did when her career started. That band is cooking with grease!!!!

[@antoniojackson7934]

And she looks great and she preserved her voice very well over the years she sounds like she did in the early years I love this woman with all my heart

[@Cindy-qp1cq]

ANITA BAKER IS.... THE TRUE DIVA OF ALL DIVA'S !!

[@vmsballer]

You can take a look at some Gladys Knight live concerts in her older days. Women's voices seem to last their lifetime.

[@ManfromMarz1984]

only her & Chaka Khan

[@JTScott1988]

@@ManfromMarz1984 Chaka could never really sing tho. She’s like Rihanna…. She’s gonna sound great at age 80 cuz not much goes into that voice…

[@MarieHolliday]

No one can touch this woman style. Love Anita Baker

[@sy-jt3cp]

No one.

[@SexyBlack8616]

Facts

[@jameshayden2538]

Toni Braxton At A Very close Second

[@gregpitts1619]

Periodt!!! With a t

[@bryanedney2723]

Shows that you don't need a long weave and booty shorts to be a TRUE ENTERTAINER. All Talent and All Voice! Love you, Ms Baker !!

[@gemmadidit4118]

I'm loving her dress and thinking how deep her coolness goes!

[@wpbdog1625]

We bro. I don't mind seeing booty shorts. I see you don't 🤣🤣🤷🏾‍♂️

[@sandrinebiyiti9875]

Sooo true 👍🔥

[@karlskorner5318]

Amen, my brother! Her modest apparel alone is sexy.

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

Well said Bryan..this to me is class..true femininity ..the 80's was a blessing for me growing up in London

[@larryrichardson9378]

Y'all better believe it, that band is cooking with fire that band is hot, not to mention the beautiful Anita Baker !

[@thejazzman210]

Still sounds like the Anita Baker of the 1980's. I love it when a real singer keeps those pipes together.

[@txtrang2515]

You know an Anita Baker song when you hear one. There's never any doubt. That's the sign of a remarkable singer.

[@workuse4129]

She and Sade has pure signatures that cannot be imitated.

[@hobbygamer6220]

I think that's more a writing attribute. Supreme voice but writing musical genius. incredible all around

[@bernarddoku9681]

Ooohhh yeeess wish her all the Best! She wakes incredible Feelings which are able to heal mentaly and physically inside of me!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🥺🥺🥺😩😩😩😩❤❤❤❤ I wish to meet You Anita Baker during my life time!!!

[@kaylean39]

Her band is phenomenal and she is an electrifying performer and singer live... just WOW 😮

[@tammywilliams1569]

Amen Amen,. I saw her live at The Arie Crown in Chicago back in the 80's. An u talking about a great damn Show!!. Her singing & Smacking that left leg her thru the whole show. I'm looking at Her Program I bought along with two pictures of her. She is such a Beautiful Beautiful talented Woman. I got 2 talk about her 2 Herb Kent on WGCI radio & taped it. GREAT Memories. Tammy Williams

[@idontknow7738]

SHE IS! 🎶🎤🎶

[@mst675]

Absolutely masterful! She was THE voice of my childhood, and now I appreciate this "grown woman music" so much more! 💝💯

[@candacetyler6211]

Me too❤️

[@jessiefrye3045]

No woman is like her. Omg. She's FABULOUS!!!!

[@Kitchywac]

On GOD!!!!! Geeeez she’s amazing

[@pilarreyes809]

Espectacular Anita Baker escuchándola desde Perú.

[@anthonysingleton1988]

AND THICK!!!😃😃

[@anthonysingleton1988]

@@stanvanillo9831 AND THICK!!!😃😃

[@valeriesadler9039]

Silk weaved, and Soul Health. Thank you Beautiful .❤

[@treytaylor1511]

Sounds exactly the same live, that's the kind of singer you want to pay to hear.

[@joegee82]

EXACTLY

[@ricomarcelmusic]

I could only imagine how good her voice sounds live. Omg

[@LeroyWareTravels]

🤗

[@tyronewilson4102]

I saw her last night in LA, you never lied.

[@Akirah1231]

Trey Taylor Facts

[@alexwild4350]

Anita's reaction around 1:05 minutes in is priceless...Thanks for posting this up BobbyMoon78.

[@shizzam5000]

Rapture the greatest female album ever made!!! Period!!!

[@gtheman1945]

Say it LOUDER.

[@Akirah1231]

shizzam5000 Facts

[@patritablackston2064]

It's Songstress for me.!!

[@robertsweet6607]

I agree, know every song, every lyric. Best of all time. Saw her live on her Rapture tour, 1987. Will always cherish that memory

[@Tee-kk6tj]

Facts & facts & facts

[@timstrickland4423]

Hearing her voice makes me so high. I still get goosebumps listening to her sing.

[@scarlettliong5267]

Oh my God! She’s timeless! How can we not love her forever?!

[@leejudah649]

Anita B’s voice is like warm honey massaging my ears, and intense passion traveling through each note 💪🏿💪🏿

[@letlhogonoloboikanyo3162]

No lies detected

[@arxsyn]

I’m freaking out because at the age she is, her tone resembles Toni’s but lighter and sweeter in tone

[@qiana2681]

🎯

[@idontknow7738]

@@arxsyn Toni tried to be a copycat with barely any clothes on.

[@biddybop8515]

🧡

[@prettyricky2020]

She is amazing....her voice is stronger and richer but the tone and depth is the same and priceless...

[@Kev_-qm1je]

U fine!

[@darlenerichardson3572]

Work it Lady 🎉 you are the best. I have followed you since I was a teenager. Whoever sweet love is God bless

[@darlenerichardson3572]

I'm watching you perform again at your best thank you. Keep doing what you do, God bless you to continue to sing . Amen 🙏🏽🎉😮❤

[@Dougie19xx]

Her band is KILLIN!!!! And she's flawless as always.

[@allencooper60]

Her voice has aged...... beautifully...⚡⚡⚡⚡💜💛🧡❣️

[@WilliamZ429]

She sounds better and better every time she sings.❤️🎼

[@STRUGGLESLOTS]

Totally agree!!! A lot of her earlier live performances; she was a bit "tight lipped/stiff". Anita has gotten more "loose" with time! I've watched many of her Farewell Tour recordings but THIS particular one is by far my FAVE!?!? Her soulfulness cannot be touched! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@Leonora485]

@@STRUGGLESLOTS I believe it's because her voice has evolved; the older, the more sultry and raspy, and trained vocals.

[@joannehines7806]

"Been So Long"- my favorite song on Anita's " Sweet Love" album! 💘 🎶

[@benji.B-side]

In many late nights over 30 years, I've been absorbed into Anita's music and fabulous voice, making the night feel magical and mystic. She has made me muse so deeply about love and touched my soul so deeply, that my heart has wept like rain storm or shone like the burning summer sun!!

[@robertsweet6607]

WOW, beautifully said. I feel the same but could never express it with so eloquently. I have been listening to Anita for more than 30 years as well, her voice and lyric has guided me through my life, good and bad. All I need to do is put her on and everything is alright. Thank you for such a wonderful tribute to the one and ONLY, Anita Baker.

[@benji.B-side]

@@robertsweet6607 Thank you, you have soul and may God bless you!!

[@robertsweet6607]

@@benji.B-side Thank you!

[@Leonora485]

@ Benji B-Side Poetic words spoken about the way Anita's music makes you feel!

[@12reeree12]

This comment tho!!!!

[@redlinek6514]

Now that's that grown folks music right here 💚💚💚

[@kittymariek]

YESSS!!

[@blaze2001]

@@kittymariek Her voice is hypnotic!

[@Kitchywac]

To me she has the best most unique voices in my era. Pure dope!

[@peachescam26]

I wish y’all would stop saying she’s 80 in the comments! She’s 63 and fabulous 😍 she filling out that dress!!

[@mariaaastarr3032]

When she sings tears fall from my eyes because her voice and the lyrics are so powerful. I feel it in my spirit. I saw in concert when I was 19 an and 21. I took my lovely mother. My best friend. Unfortunately my mom died from cancer in 2003. Anita Baker's music hold many memories. I'm 51 now and I must go to see here in concert again. I love me some ANITA BAKER...✌💜

[@Tee-kk6tj]

Me too!! She’s my mommy favorite singer. RIH mommy!! So grateful to have grown up on such great music

[@robertsweet6607]

I know exactly how you feel, my spirit feels Anita too. I think I was 27 when I saw her Rapture tour. I don't have the same experience as you, and I am sorry for your loss. For me, she helped me everyday to get past my addiction and her voice still soothes me. I have seen her a total of 4 times in concert. I hope she will continue to do concerts, but she says she is done. Let's hope!

[@mswhite1004]

Me too she is powerful

[@JeremiahSpeaks]

Oh.. I'm sorry for your loss Mariaaa. She was blessed to have you as a Daughter.

[@ldmrod27]

Me too

[@chantayb86]

Anita Baker vocals are everything 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@UchihaAisha]

What a captivating performer 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@juice6214]

I 💗 u Anita Baker 👸Ms G.O.A.T👸 💐🌹 💐 🌹 💐 🌹 💐 🌹 💐

[@MsAsha-mf7tz]

My goodness, her voice is mesmerizing...

[@mark-1901]

2022 did you people see that . Real talent ....we lost what good music is all about....she has class......what a lady......

[@softknee1964]

I traveled from Texas to this concert in Vegas!!! She was absolutely amazing!!! This was a gift from my kids that I will never forget. Ms. Anita did the darn thing. Oh and I forgot...her background singers were on point. Best concert I ever attended.

[@missygee531]

Oh my! You got to see her in person? Wow! What a great gift. Your family is the best!

[@softknee1964]

@@missygee531 my children have been such a blessing! I thank God for them.

[@maddyreynecke6938]

Shes a whole vibe

[@willierichardson8905]

Anita still doing it' and always loved to wear her black dresses. You go girl'

[@Vin-og2dj]

God the depth of her voice! AWESOME!!! She’s just incredible

[@terrycrogg3355]

Simple words love this woman

[@flaviaopdal9279]

The year was 1995, I was 18 and in love for the first time. Listening to this song many times a day and dreaming about the future. I miss my ingenuity ❤

[@hjs959]

wow, thats me right now.

[@Deklectic]

Her voice has aged like fine wine... I love the lower tone of her voice now that shes older... ALL of us that are young now will also have a much deeper voice in our later years and I hope my singing voice ages like fine wine also..

[@jerryo1228]

I have listened to Anita’s songs for more than 4 decades and seen her evolved into the most iconic singers on this planet. Her soulful performances, her beautiful voice and music embrace us all and fill our hearts with so much joy. Something very hard to find these days.

[@celenges5304]

Seeing her sound so good after all these years makes me wonder what whitney would’ve sounded like if she had taken care of her voice 😩❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Donna_Blackwood]

Anita makes you fall in love with music ❤

[@tanimomotemitope8428]

timeless artiste with such timeless , smooth, silky , sonorous , jazzy voice .

[@venessamcee6409]

She is in love with The Music! And it shows!

[@Timwatsonmusic]

3 Words 🔥🙌🏾 1. Outer 2. Body 3. Experience

[@jaijones2036]

Anita still doing it and doing it well.

[@JESUSISLORDFOREVERMORE888]

Jai Jones I remember when she had NOT popularity yet...back in the day when she sang w/group called CHAPTER 8 ....she’s coming a long way.

[@iluvrachellef]

@@JESUSISLORDFOREVERMORE888 Yes,she was only 21 then.

[@Ydc03]

Doin it, doin it, doin it well!!!!

[@vickkinorton1805]

Anita always sung truths ❤

[@jaycees9287]

Oh the memories of listening to Rapture!!!! And she still has it! Will always be one of the top all time fav’s! No one can do those jazz vocal riffs like her!

[@timothylwoods]

When singing stood for something had purpose and meaning. Touched your heart and soul.. 70s80s90s music when singers and entertainers did it for a purpose and not for fame and a check..geesh talk about taking me on a trip down memory lane.. love this woman

[@ladyoflight89]

I loved her reaction when the crowd was singing 😂 she like wait a minute now. Anita Baker is wonderful always have been 💯 thanks to my mother I know real music from this beautiful magnificent woman

[@adriannewilson714]

I laughed a lil myself in her disbelief and amazement at the same time 🤣🥰

[@BrookeMonfort]

I saw her "open" for Luther Vandross in Chicago, 1988, but I really went just to hear her. She held her mic at arms length when she hit those outfield notes. Stunning voice. Generous to her band. A concert never forgotten. And still...she still has it.

[@TremellluvYah]

I read in Luther's biography there was so much tension between the two of them. She would cover some of his songs that she knew he was gonna sing lol.

[@katrinamoore4624]

Man I saw her once in concert and that's exactly how she did it. When she starting singing I was like WOW !! I was awe the rest of the night. It was at the Essence Festival 2002 I think.

[@victorpaul8639]

You got it wrong there. She wasn’t opening for Luther. They were co- headlining. At the time she was so sought after that Luther was concerned she might steal the limelight and resorted to not so nice tactics. This led to Anita retaliating and it went on from there.

[@blessedcrystalministry]

I remember that concert in Baltimore city Maryland in 1988. Still love her

[@veronicamartin7254]

@@victorpaul8639 exactly. It was in the round I believe. The night I saw her, Luther took more time to perform. It wasn't a good tour due to the tension between them.

[@ares6953]

As soon as she opened her mouth i had goosebumps !! I love this lady !

[@simonmarshall19]

Anita Baker is a Treasure . Thank you for being there

[@kendallyoumans3327]

My favorite female r&b singer...this lady here!

[@Kitchywac]

Hands Down!!!

[@joannehines7806]

I played Anita's first cassette to death!!! Love her into eternity!! My babygirl is now fixated on her music!!

[@anntorr2785]

Anita Baker the greatest Jazz woman that ever been born Is all I listen to when I'm into my own world My husband baby daddy from New Jersey getting me hooked on Anita Baker that was back in 1987 and still the finest today Love ya

[@TheCaulfield1]

I just love this woman so so much...I've been a fan for most of my life...please please come to the UK!!!!!

[@SheilaDione]

DebsLuvsMusic She’s performing at Glynde Place in Lewes as a part of the Love Supreme Jazz Festival. Dates are July 3rd and 4th.

[@peterredmond6291]

I was hoping she would add more UK dates but unfortunately it might be a while before we are able to see her. The greatest female vocalist ever!!

[@SheilaDione]

Peter Redmond I doubt the July dates will even apply considering Covid-19 around the world. In Miami we are on lockdown for the foreseeable future. I am hoping that we will all be open by July but I doubt the world will ramp up so fast.

[@peterredmond6291]

Sheila you are right. This thing will be around for a while yet, no doubt. I'm in Liverpool England by the way. Stay safe.

[@Pllm30]

She'll hug you for that, Debs!

[@normanblassingame1785]

At 62 still one of the greatest singers in the world

[@blessedandbeautiful8365]

Her songs/singing is like the Auntie at the wedding party giving priceless words of wisdom.

[@jeromesmith6563]

Queen Anita!! LEGEND###Singing and Looking fabulous!!

[@kikieaddy2576]

Yes indeed

[@clydeswinfield1556]

She know she's the "Bomb" when it comes to good love music and singing! Her hair grew and got thicker like she did! Lol.😄 But she looks Good! Her skin is so pretty like smooth caramel candy! She's a queen!

[@clydeswinfield1556]

Thank you!

[@michaelstratton6701]

I agree 100% she's the GOAT

[@number3freedomstreet]

I agree with everything you said 👍

[@anthonysingleton1988]

U R PREACHING THE ABSOLUTE GOSPEL!!!!😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

[@idontknow7738]

Ms. "B"aker is the real Queen "B." 👑🐝👑 "No pun intended." Often imitated, but never duplicated! I Don't Know of anyone who even sounds like her. She can straight up "SANG!" 🎶🎤🎶 She does it without even straining. She does it effortlessly without one vein popping up in her neck. "WHEW!" That's all I can say. All Hail to The Real Queen "B!" 👑🐝👑 Ms. Baker if you ask her. 😘 SANG that damn song! 👊🏾💥👊🏾💥👊🏾💥👊🏾

[@thempestryce7005]

I’m pregnant for the first time and Im gonna play this song for my baby every single time I’m nursing him 💕 I love her so much I feel like crying every time I hear her songs 😭❤️

[@jacquelynwilliams9988]

My son Jamie love songs...he remembers back when I played her CD's...

[@jada004]

I cried. It is so beautiful seeing someone be their absolute best and do exactly what they love, how they want when they want. Her happiness shows through and through whenever she performs. She’s still living in her youth and I wanna be like her when I grow up 🥰🥰😇😇

[@Netbe277]

Yes she’s still here sharing her God given talent And might I see she’s even better than before. I’m so happy for her she now has her Masters to her music. And she should she put in the work .🙌🏾 When God says yes nothing else’s matters. Bless you Ms Baker Always 🥰

[@FullMetalJacki]

She sounds so sultry! love love love

[@monahyancy4506]

This is one woman I want to see live in concert....go on Miss Anita❤

[@Kitchywac]

I promise she has probably the best voice ever to grace a rhythm & blues stage. Good lord!!! 🤦🏽‍♂️❤️❤️❤️💋💋

[@jacquelinemoorel6466]

Saw her 28 June 19 in Dallas. That concert was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

[@teem2601]

I bet❤️

[@Tiberious23]

I ... We had forgotten our classic r&b soul sistas.... My god... My mom played her endlessly. From the queen Ms. Baker I learned what singing was snd is. I BOW TO HER THIS MAGNIFICENT DIVA. WHO CONTINUES TO TEACH LOVE AND MUSIC.

[@WFROMPARIS]

I’ve got million details about this Legend. I keep one : the versatility of her phrasing in live session. Unbeatable. She keep everyone with her and we want to sing with her. What a power !

[@krob9583]

Took my 25 year old year old son, to see her on Mother's Day in Atlanta, he said, "Mom, I remember these songs growing up". It doesn't get much better than that. Classic!

[@JoelFoustGaming]

Such class, beauty, and talent. I loved listening to her since I was a kid.

[@thereddbone42]

No words to express the beauty and greatness that is Anita Baker. She's the embodiment of what legends are made of and should be used to evaluate one's musical careers.

[@Especiallykey]

This lady is beyond beautiful

[@shaundramanning769]

Anita Baker is so beautiful and she looks and sounds amazing! A beautiful QUEEN!

[@lindawaldron5658]

HER VOICE IS SO SOOTHING!! I GREW UP ON HER MUSIC. I REMEMBER AS A YOUNG GIRL I WOULD GRAB A POT SPOON AS MY MICROPHONE AND PRETEND TO BE HER EVERYTIME HER SONGS WOULD BE PLAYING!! HOW I MISS THOSE DAYS WHEN GOOD MUSIC WAS THE ORDER OF THE DAY!!

[@chadwicklockharte5035]

She has one of the most smoothest voice on the planet. Everytime I hear of her voice i think of jet black velvet and silk.

[@Batest212]

Me too!! I think of velvet too!!!!!!!! OMG! THIS IS HOW VELVET SOUNDS LIKE! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@symphonybrown7724]

Loving the arm movement and crowd participation. Loved when her and Regina Bell sung together on stage recently and hugged each other. True sista love and admiration.

[@zeuswill9523]

There is no words! this women will always be AWESOME! i was freshly graduated from high school, moved out of my mothers home, working and fell in love when this album came out. We use to sit in my car and play the TAPE, yes Tape all night long on repeat. memories memories. On her Christmas album, there is a song "family man" my word..it's on repeat every weekend!

[@brendaruzbasan4867]

i was there...front row....I get goose bumps watching this...amazing, amazing......thank you Sarah for treating your Mommy to this show...one of the best nights ever, especially sharing it with you...what a beautiful lady, what a beautiful voice!!!!! What a beautiful forever memory....

[@michaelstratton6701]

Wow, how awesome is that

[@ghostghost266]

Grew up on her, one my mothers favorite singers. My mother also was going to be signed to Motown Records back in the day.But her boyfriend at the time didn’t want her to do it.She was that good at singing😁

[@Cloudy_Doubtful]

Amazing!

[@rogerwinters9856]

Her voice is so strong she has a built in recorder sounds the same just stronger and beautiful, I know I was there.

[@joancarr5812]

anita baker she sings beautiful songs

[@DIAMONDGIRL57]

Spectacular!!! Attended concert at the Venetian Wednesday, June 5th!! Wow! I’m still in awe!

[@TheCaulfield1]

WOW....you're so lucky to of seen her live...this was fantastic!! I'm so envious!! I just adore this lady and have done since the 80's. I'm from the UK and I'd love her to perform here.

[@SpecialgiftsLA]

@@TheCaulfield1 wow..same here..I am 46 and when I hear her voice It just touches me so deeply probably tingling at the memory fibres from my uk growing up..deep and happy wholesome memory..that save me ..Lia

[@alonzotanner1226]

Lady Anita. One of the most graceful talents in music and one of the most elegant voices of all time. Love me some Anita Baker!

[@comeagyn]

Her sax player be LIT AF feeling it. #music

[@lilylunsford]

Guitar player too

[@nathalienurse3336]

He’s real easy on the eyes 👀❤️👋🏽

[@norbertt.t6444]

The voice of Anita takes me to a cloud , and it is like i am floating in eternal joy , Happiness . . . Thanks for Giving us all the joy

[@johndoe-wc3xu]

I was there. The most phenomenal experience in the universe. #AnitaDivineBaker

[@marifer4975]

Muchas gracias a la persona que subió este grandioso concierto. Ojalá poder escucharlo completo.

[@Ghostshadow714]

Ok nothing short of Amazing! This woman has one of the most amazing voices of our time.

[@MM-wm7sk]

❤️ LOVE YOUU ANITA BAKER! Reminds my Beloved Hubby already in Heaven few months ago... He alwys sang mostly Anita bakers for me, including This One!! 😭❤️🤗 Love you alwys, sending my LOVE UP above...till we meet again!!

[@ericbush6124]

Love Anita don't know why I love when she twirls her dress

[@Kenjiro5775]

I love Ms. Baker's style and presence. Her voice is just awesome! ❣✌😁

[@dalaphenehunt7936]

Aging, Beautifly, Amazing

[@valvacious2793]

Fabulous singer...Gurrrl you still looking good!

[@tinadavies4195]

Rapture!! I'm 60 now when I play Anita's music knocks 33yrs off me I'm back there!!

[@jcb6407]

Sounds better than ever!!! Wow, her phrasing...her Range, err-thang!!

[@mainmajo]

I need a warm coat when she sing 🎤 Goosebumps! 🙏❤️👍🔈