Man that sounds like a great show! I'm jealous.

I've seen her live five times now and I am never disappointed. Last time I saw here, she did part of Baby accapella.

I am glad you had a good time.

Vendetta1 said:

Thanks! She is now on my list of people who I will just automatically buy tickets for.

JackieBlue said:

Who was your second choice again? lol.....

Tyrese aside, sounds like it was a great show.

damn... was this her show @ Radio City ?
I really wanted to go

banks said:

13th & 14th

Graycap23 said:

I know right? Marc Anthony.

RipHer2Shreds said:

Co-sign. LOL! Except, I'd add Mary J. Blige aside, too.

JackieBlue said:

I'm glad you had a great time. Sounds absolutely wonderful.

SCNDLS said:

Thanks!

JackieBlue said:

Was this just a one-off show or is she actually touring?

SCNDLS said:

Ticketmaster does not show her on tour and I haven't heard about her appearing anywhere else so I think it was just an appearance.

RipHer2Shreds said:

Co-sign. LOL! Except, I'd add Mary J. Blige aside, too.

....MJB is up their with the best US Soul/R&B singers for sure.

LondonStyle said:

When she is in the right key.

Graycap23 said:

When is that???

SCNDLS said:

leave my Mary alone!

SCNDLS said:

leave my Mary alone!

Graycap23 said:

When is that???

SCNDLS said:

Every now and then she hits the correct note.

Thanks to everyone who recommended I see Anita Baker. She was AMAZING.

From the moment she walked out I knew it was going to be awesome. She opened with Mystery and it was about 5 full minutes of the band playing and her just acknowledging the crowd. Bowing, blowing kisses and gesturing from her heart and head to the audience. She wore a beautiful red dress and the stage was just wide open with the band and three back up singers toward the back, the pianist and sax player were at opposite ends near the front. The rest was just Anita and a mic stand and she tore up song after song each one lasting easily 8 or 9 minutes of just music and adlibs. She only sat down once for No One In the World.

Now I usually always miss the concerts that the special guest make appearances at, especially for Prince but there were some guests on this night. For a break she brought out Tyrese. I’m not a fan but he looked very handsome, sounded fine and entertained the crowd with excerpts from Lately and Sweet Lady. He said he hadn't been on stage in years and was very nervous. Later, Anita returned and they did a little impromptu singing bit then he left and she continued her set list.

Previously she acknowledged Mary J. Blige in the audience and during the encore she brought her out and they did Angel. It was something pretty special. I’m not a big Mary fan but I must admit she sounded pretty good. They joked about not remembering the words but it was all just wonderful. Mary said if it wasn’t for the Rapture album, there would be no MJB. She just kept thanking Anita and singing that she was her angel. It was all very dramatic and touching as MJB usually is. Tyrese came out once more and Anita thanked them and the two of them said goodnight and left the stage.

Then Anita said she was bringing out two more friends. I couldn’t imagine who they were but it turned out to be Nathan East and Greg Phillinganes! I was completely done by then especially since I’m a big fan of Greg’s. They got on guitar and piano and performed at the crowds demanding request Fairytales. Um, they tore it up easily for 10-12 minutes! They had gone overtime but nobody was stopping them. Anita actually walked off the stage and came back out and Greg was still getting down. The whole audience was standing and just jamming along.

I was amazed at how she used the entire stage and how gracious she was to the band and audience, touching the hands of everyone in the front and thanking them practically individually. She got me twice with Giving You the Best That I Got and I think on You Bring Me Joy . The music was just sooo beautiful. I had the best time and will never hesitate to see her in concert again.

The show was being recorded for either HBO or BET so maybe it will appear on TV some where.
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