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Live Recording
Personnel: Anita Baker (vocals); David T. Walker, Paul M. Jackson, Jr., James Macon, Craig Cooper (guitar); Patrick Moten (keyboards); Nathan East (bass); Raymond Calhoun, James Godson (drums); Maxine Waters, Julia Waters, Luther Waters, Oren Waters, Carmen Twillie, Phil Perry, James Gilstrap, Clydene Jackson, Bunny Hull (background vocals).
Recorded at Kendun Studios, Los Angeles, California. Includes liner notes by David Nathan.
Digitally remastered by John Matousek & Gerard Smerek (Soundworks West, Hollywood, California).
Trends in African-American music changed considerably between Anita Baker's first taste of national exposure in 1979 (when she was a member of Detroit soul band Chapter 8 and sang lead on the hit ballad "I Just Wanna Be Your Girl") and her debut solo album, The Songstress, in 1983. While 1979's black music charts were full of large funk bands, standup vocal harmony groups, and disco divas, rappers and techno-funksters like the System were very much in vogue in 1983. Instead of following trends, Baker excelled by doing what she does best: gospel-influenced, '70s-type soul/pop with jazz overtones. The Songstress, released by the small Beverly Glen label and reissued by Elektra in 1991, wasn't the mega-hit her next album, Rapture, would be. But the Sarah Vaughan-influenced singer began to build a following with such honest, heartfelt ballads and "slow jams" as "No More Tears," "You're the Best Thing Yet," and the caressing "Angel." A sweaty taste of gospel-drenched funk, the invigorating "Squeeze Me" is atypical of the ballad-oriented Baker -- although she definitely shines at this faster tempo. Indeed, Baker's solo career was off to a most impressive start with The Songstress. For those who savored Rapture and Giving You the Best That I Got, The Songstress is also essential listening. ~ Alex Henderson
Legions of soul and R&B fans became acquainted with Anita Baker with the release of her now-classic and award-winning debut, RAPTURE. However, it wasn't until her 1983 release, SONGSTRESS, that Baker received widespread adoration, making her one of the leading artists on the R&B music charts. (The opening track, "Angel," hit the Number 5 slot on the national R&B charts in November 1983.)
On SONGSTRESS Baker's rich, deep voice is not only endearing but poignant, even seductive. Her best vocal performances are heard on songs such as "You're the Best Thing Yet" and the superlative "No More Tears." Other highlights include the hit, "Angel" and the melancholic ballad "Sometimes." SONGSTRESS is one of Baker's most compelling and romantic releases to date.
Anita Baker Songstress Songs Songstress Music Review Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)   THE SONGSTRESS
The greatest female vocalist of all times and also the cause of Toni Braxton's success!!!!!
Submitted by jazz_rich2003 (H-TOWN)
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ANITA--WHERE ARE YOU
ANITA BURST ON THE SCENE WITH THIS RELEASE AND NEVER LOOKED BACK. SHE HAD MY ATTENTION FROM THE FIRST LINE OF ANGEL!!!! I AM ANTICIPATING HER RETURN AS I ANTICIPATED SADES A FEW YEARS AGO. ANITA---WHERE ARE YOU?????
THIS ALBUM WAS THE BEST!!!!
Submitted by a reviewer (CEDAR HILL,TX) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Anita is superb
Anita has one of the best female voices of all time.Songstress rates right up there with
Rapture.The songs penetrate your mind,body,
soul and spirit.Getting this project completes my Anita Baker collection.
P.S Anita,please come back!
Submitted by a reviewer (Toronto,ON, Canada)
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Just Warming Up....
Anita Baker was merely warming up to dazzle the world with this first solo CD. Even though this CD isn't her best it gave us what I consider to be her best song ever: "Angel". In my opinion she has never recorded a sweeter sounding song and that is some claim considering her next album (Rapture) put her on the map forever with great aplomb. I mean this is Anita Bake I'm talking about here. On that day in 1983 the world gained a truly priceless treasure. Anita is a textbook example of quality over quantity. Typcially she does more on a album with 8-10 songs than most do with a 15 songs and a gaggle of intro/outros. All nonsense when you see how its really done, by Anita.
Submitted by marcusj_j (Aurora, IL, USA)
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This is a very special album to me for many reasons! First of all, during the debut of this album, I became familiar with Anita's pure singing talent and range. But as time went on, I realized that the lyrics to the songs added this deeply sensuous and mello vibe to any
intimate moment my lady of the moment.
In fact, when I listen to these tracks, I am reminded of a special lady from my past; Uhm, uhm, umh...what a quite storm that we shared together. Many of our evenings involved, champaign, hot food, candlelight, warm bath water, and Anita Bakers sweet love songs like: "Angel".
Signed,
Michael Anthony
(The Cancerian)
Submitted by UserMAS1 (Bronx NY)
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