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        ANITA BAKER










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        BIOGRAPHY



        BORN: December 20, 1957, Toledo, OH

        Anita Baker's strong, sensual alto helped her break the doors down in the middle of the '80s. More than any other singer, she defined Quiet Storm -- smooth, romantic soul for adults. Baker's music is sophisticated without being cold, romantic without being saccharine; besides soul, her singing has roots in jazz and classic pop, bringing a refined romanticism to her music. Although her 1983 debut, The Songstress, disappeared upon its release, her 1986 album, Rapture, was a modern classic that ushered in a new era of urban contemporary and modern pop singing. None of her following records were quite as good, but her singing remains impressive on each album and she was one of the most popular urban/adult contemporary singers of the '80s and '90s.
        ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All-Music Guide





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        WEB PAGES

        Kenyatta's Anita Baker Page

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        DISCOGRAPHY

        LOOKALBUMYEAR
        The Songstress1983
        Rapture1986
        Givin You the Best That I've Got1988
        Compositions1990
        Rhythm of Love1994


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        ALBUMS

        1983 The Songstress

        1. Angel
        2. You're The Best Thing Yet
        3. Feel The Need
        4. Squeeze Me         		5. No More Tears
        6. Sometimes
        7. Will You Be Mine
        8. Do You Believe Me


        1986 Rapture

        1. Sweet Love
        2. You Bring Me Joy
        3. Caught Up In The Rapture
        4. Been So Long        		 5. Mystery
        6. No One In The World
        7. Same Ole Love
        8. Watch Your Step


        1988 Giving You The Best That I Got

        1. Priceless
        2. Lead Me Into Love
        3. Giving You The Best That I Got
        4. Good Love         		5. Rules
        6. Good Enough
        7. Just Because
        8. You Belong To Me


        1990 Compositions

        1. Talk To Me
        2. Perfect Love Affair
        3. Whatever It Takes
        4. Soul Inspiration
        5. Lonely        		 6. No One To Blame
        7. More Than You Know
        8. Love You To The Letter
        9. Fairy Tales


        1994 Rhythm Of Love

        01. Rhythm Of Love
        02. The Look Of Love
        03. Body And Soul
        04. Baby
        05. I Apologize
        06. Plenty Of Room         		07. It's Been You
        08. You Belong To Me
        09. Wrong Man
        10. Only For A While
        11. Sometimes I Wonder Why
        12. My Funny Valentine


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