Anita Denise Baker is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for her soulful ballads,particularly from the height of the quiet storm period in the 1980s.
"End of the Road" is a song by American R&B group Boyz II Men for the Boomerang soundtrack. It was released in June 1992,and is written by Babyface,Antonio L.A. Reid and Daryl Simmons. The song achieved domestic and international success. In the United States,it spent a then record breaking 13 weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100,a record broken later in the year by Whitney Houston's 14-week number one hit "I Will Always Love You";Boyz II Men would later match Houston's record with "I'll Make Love to You",which spent 14 weeks at number one in 1994,and then reclaim the record with "One Sweet Day",which spent 16 weeks at number one from 1995 to 1996.
"My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" is a song by American pop/R&B group En Vogue,released in March 1992 as the lead single from their multi-platinum second album,Funky Divas (1992).
"Nightshift" is a 1985 song by the Commodores and the title track from their album of the same name. The song was written by lead singer Walter Orange in collaboration with Dennis Lambert and Franne Golde as a tribute to soul/R&B singers Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye,both of whom died in 1984. The song was released as the album's first single in January 1985 by Motown Records. "Nightshift" was recorded in 1984 and became the Commodores' first hit after Lionel Richie's departure from the group.
Rapture is the second album by American vocalist Anita Baker,released in 1986. This became Baker's breakout album and earning her two Grammy Awards. The album's first track,"Sweet Love",was a top 10 Billboard hit in addition to winning a Grammy Award. The music video for the track "Same Ole Love" was filmed at Baker's Keyboard Lounge.
"Holding Back the Years" is a song by the British soul and pop band Simply Red,released as the third single from their debut studio album,Picture Book (1985). The ballad reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart. "Holding Back the Years" had initially been released in the UK the year before,reaching number 51. The song was nominated in the category of Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 29th Annual Grammy Awards.
"Love Shoulda Brought You Home" is the debut solo single by American singer Toni Braxton. It was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds,Daryl Simmons,and Bo Watson and produced by Edmonds and Simmons along with L.A. Reid. Originally written for singer Anita Baker,who had to decline due to her pregnancy,it was eventually recorded by Braxton and featured on the soundtrack to Reginald Hudlin's romantic comedy film Boomerang (1992). The song was later also included on Braxton's self titled debut album (1993). Lyrically,the slow-groove R&B song is saga of betrayal and infidelity that depicts a heartbroken Braxton.
"Another Sad Love Song" is a song by American singer-songwriter Toni Braxton. Written and produced by Daryl Simmons and Babyface,featuring additional production from L.A. Reid,it was released as the lead single and its opening track from Braxton's self-titled debut album (1993) on June 11,1993,by LaFace Records and Arista Records. Lyrically,it talks about Braxton complaining that every song played on the radio is a reminder of her ex-boyfriend.
"Breathe Again" is a song by American R&B singer Toni Braxton. It was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and produced by Edmonds,L.A. Reid,and Daryl Simmons for Braxton's self-titled debut album (1993). Its lyrics evokes a sense of nostalgia from a relationship that has run its course. The ballad was released as the album's second single on October 6,1993,by LaFace and Arista Records.
"Give It Up,Turn It Loose" is a song by American R&B/pop vocal group En Vogue,released as the fourth single from their second album,Funky Divas (1992). The song's title is a reference to the 1969 James Brown song "Give It Up or Turnit a Loose". Released on November 12,1992,the single reached number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100,number 16 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart,and number 22 on the UK Singles Chart. In 1994,it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. This song features Maxine Jones on lead entirely.
"Love Will Keep Us Together" is a song written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. It was first recorded by Sedaka in 1973. The brother-sister duo Mac and Katie Kissoon recorded their version in 1973. American pop duo Captain &Tennille covered it in 1975,with instrumental backing almost entirely by “Captain”Daryl Dragon,with the exception of drums played by Hal Blaine;their version became a worldwide hit.
"Best of My Love" is a song by American band the Emotions from their fourth studio album Rejoice (1977). It was composed by Maurice White and Al McKay of Earth,Wind &Fire,and produced by White and Clarence McDonald.
"Give Me One Reason" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman. It was included on her fourth studio album,New Beginning (1995),and was released as a single in various territories between November 1995 and March 1997,her first since 1992's "Dreaming on a World". The song is Chapman's biggest US hit,reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100. It is also her biggest hit in Australia,where it reached number three as well,and it topped the charts of Canada and Iceland. Elsewhere,the song reached number 16 in New Zealand,but it underperformed in the United Kingdom,peaking at number 95 in March 1997.
Michael J. Powell is an American R&B musician,record producer and arranger who is best known for his work as producer for eight time Grammy Award-winning soul / R&B vocalist Anita Baker.
"Giving You the Best That I Got" is a 1988 song by American R&B recording artist Anita Baker. The music video was filmed inside the 109th Field Artillery in Kingston,Pennsylvania. The song appears on Baker's album of the same name,which was released in the fall of that year. The song was written by Baker,Skip Scarborough and Randy Holland.
American singer-songwriter Anita Baker has released six studio albums,one compilation &live album,and twenty-four singles. Referred as the "Queen of Romantic Quiet-Storm R&B/Soul",she is considered to be one of the most successful and influential R&B artists of the 1980s. According to Recording Industry Association of America,Baker has sold 13 million certified albums in the United States,including three multi-platinum albums. She has also scored 5 number-one hits on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay and 13 top ten hits on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
"You Belong to Me" is a song written by American singer-songwriters Carly Simon and Michael McDonald. Originally recorded by McDonald's rock group The Doobie Brothers for their seventh studio album,Livin' on the Fault Line (1977),the song was made famous by Simon when she recorded it for her seventh studio album,Boys in the Trees (1978). A live version of the song from The Doobie Brothers' 1983 album Farewell Tour would later chart on the Pop Singles chart at No. 79 in August 1983.
Whisper a Prayer is the third studio album by British singer-songwriter Mica Paris. It was released on 8 June 1993 by 4th &B'way Records,her last for the label. Recording sessions for the album commenced in the spring of 1992 and concluded the following spring with Paris co-writing four of the twelve songs and producing one. Whisper a Prayer features writing and production from Narada Michael Walden,Rod Temperton and Terry Britten all of whom were top record producers at the time.
"Caught Up in the Rapture" is a 1986 ballad song by American R&B/soul singer Anita Baker. It was released as the follow-up single after "Sweet Love" from her album Rapture.
"I Apologize" is a song by American recording artist Anita Baker,released in October 1994 as the second single from her fifth album,Rhythm of Love (1994). The song peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and number 74 on the Billboard Hot 100. It won her a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
