Surprise! Anita Baker Announces Farewell Concert Series

Published: Monday 1st Jan 2018 by Rashad

In January 2017 longtime fans of Queen of Quiet Storm Anita Baker were devastated when the songstress announced she was set to retire after a 30-year career had seen her deliver some of the genre’s most prized numbers (click here to read). Indeed, despite a 13-year wait since her last LP, 2004’s ‘My Everything,’ she informed followers there was “no new music or tour” in the works.

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Well, apparently that was then.

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Fast forward to January 1, 2018, Baker – who is set to celebrate her 60th birthday this month – sent fans into a frenzy when she announced she would be the one imparting gifts to them:  a farewell concert series.

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As fans of Miss Baker ourselves, we couldn’t be more thrilled that she’s set to hit the road one last time!  With countless gems like ‘Giving You the Best That I Got,’ ‘I Apologize,’ and, of course, ‘Sweet Love,’ we anticipate being in the house with the legions of her diehard fans hearing her croon the hits one last time.

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Kicking off in March, no official news on dates and ticket prices yet.  Trust, when they become available, you can count on ThatGrapeJuice to deliver the news!

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  1. SANDIE January 1, 2018

    Will miss you but you know when it’s time to just rest and look back on h o.j. w you’ve made so many love your music.God bless and much luck.

  2. Lmfao_Hoe January 1, 2018

    God I love me some Anita Baker her music is truly timeless. I wish she would bless us with one more album at least but its fine I cherish her other albums.

    • I hate b. And w bitchexzz January 2, 2018

      Baby you got Fantasia blast Fantasia all day baby

    • China January 2, 2018

      Anita baker, deserves to be in the Whitney/Celine/Mariah league.

  3. Stephy January 1, 2018

    I thought she retired. I guess she needs money. Good luck Miss Baker. Her voice is one of my all time favorites.

    • Jasmine January 1, 2018

      Just because you tour does not mean you “need money”. Do you think Beyonce “needs money”? No. Artists like her should do a tour because they did not do a proper goodbye / farewell to their fans.

      • Tgj’sTrash January 1, 2018

        I agree jasmine

        IF SHE NEEDED THe money wouldbt come out of retirement all together instead of just doing one run?

      • Glenn January 1, 2018

        What do Beyoncé have to do with this conversation smh

      • Stephy January 1, 2018

        Well her last big world tour was in 2009 – 2010. And she been doing occasional shows from 2011 – 2014. So I guess you’re right. But using Beyonka as an example was pure ignorance. Bey is a superstar with a massive brand, she tours b/c she’s locked in contracts that needs to be met. Also, she’s very much still young and arguably the most relevant entertainer in the world. Anita is an older act from the 1980’s, who haven’t had a hit since 1994 – and haven’t released new material since forever. Also, she announced her “retirement” from the industry a whole ass year ago. So it’s not strange of me to think she needs more money. I mean, she does live a nice lifestyle that probably drains her account. She loves to travel as well. But girlfriend is not a brand like a Bey or MC. So she’s not bringing in royalties for me NOT to propose my original question. Most older legends from her time, mostly tour b/c they either a.) need money to get out of debt/pay bills b.) needs more money to continue to live a certain lifestyle they’ve come accustom to or c.) they just want to tour for the fans. (which is doubt in her case).

      • SMH January 1, 2018

        It’s stupid to think artists only tour “because they need money”. Just because you don’t see an artist all over the place 24/7/365 doesn’t mean they’ve burned through their money and now need to tour. Miss Baker would have announced this tour last year if she “needed money” instead of announcing a retirement. Clearly she’s touring as a proper thank you & goodbye to her fans that were hurt that she was retiring. Saying she “needs money” is just a stupid & ignorant comment to make plain and simple, regardless of whether there’s “contracts” or “brands” involved. Iconic artists like Anita Baker can announce a tour out of the blue because they have legendary catalogs that stand the test of time. Their name and legend status is all they “need” when it comes to touring, its only these current so called “entertainers” that need to tour based on money, their basic and forgettable catalogs won’t have them touring at age 60 like Miss Baker.

      • Stephy January 1, 2018

        @SMH – My comment just went way above your head. I never said “artist tour because they need money” … I was just saying CERTAIN artists (especially older acts like her) still tours because they do need money to keep up their lifestyles. It’s no secret folks like Toni, Mary J and others still have to work bc of money issues. But it was just an innocent thought/question. But Anita is a legend with timeless music (and she can still sing).

      • Jasmine January 1, 2018

        @Stephy You clearly do not know anything about Anita Baker. Her net worth is well over 100 million US dollars. She does not have a lifestyle that would “drain her account.” Your assumptions about older artists only tour is PURE IGNORANCE. I used Beyonce as an example because she too is getting up there in age where she does not have to tour so she is doing it because she wants to (the contracts you talk about are contracts she signs because she want to). Mostly all the older artists that are still relevant enough to tour DO NOT NEED THE MONEY. Do you think Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, or Patti Labelle need money? NO. They do not need a reason to tour nor do they need some b|tchy queen barking about older artists need tour money to live on. Perhaps you live a lifestyle where you need to work to live but if you had the ability to think outside the box you would see that you have a higher purpose in life than just working to live. Try LIVING TO WORK to work for a week and you will get the point! These people make more annual money in royalties than many people save up in a lifetime! #LivingToWork VS #WorkingToLive

      • Stephy January 1, 2018

        @Jasmine: Her net worth on multiple unofficial sites ranges from 80 – 100 million. But those aren’t always the truth, none of those sites are official (like Forbes). Those same sites indicates Mary J with a net worth of 5 – 10 million $’s, even tho it was confirmed that she was in serious debt. Or like Michael Jackson net worth being estimated at 300 million dollars before he died… But in reality, he was literally broke (his estate claiming he was worth only a few thousand dollars in reality – he was being taken care of by concert promoters & record labels). So I don’t take those sites seriously. What I do know is, Miss Baker has NOT produced hits in over a decade, has not produced a hit album in over a decade, barely has any (if not no) endorsement deals, barely tours, doesn’t do much acting (and if she did it’s not anything blockbuster). So, I don’t get how my assumption of her “needing to tour for money” isn’t valid to assume. I’m not saying she’s itching for money indefinitely and IS broke. I’m just guessing – seeing how a woman that announced this huge retirement from the industry a year ago… decides to embark on a mini concert series. That’s all. It wasn’t about shading her or being a “queen” or whatever you claim me to be. And everything you said about music royalties and “living to work”, I already know about. So you preaching to knowledgeable ears, girly. Peace.

      • Travis January 1, 2018

        Royalties check….She isn’t broke nope all them best selling albums and hits….The people here so she is doing a tour before she retires….Anita Baker will never be broke

      • Felicia January 2, 2018

        Well damn who said when u do a fair well concert u broke.

    • dayle January 1, 2018

      Anita Baker owns her catalogue therefore she receives a lot of royalties for her music. She is a songwriter and executive producer for her cd’s and she’s a 8 time Grammy winner.

      • MUSICHEAD January 1, 2018

        Owning 8 Grammys does not contribute to net worth. And owning your masters mean nothing if you’re not selling records. Anita’s net worth is likely somewhere between $5-10 million. Even if she is getting royalties her records aren’t being played very much so I’m sure she’s not making more than $250k per year. And her financial issues have been well documented.

      • Shanie January 1, 2018

        Anita’s net worth is 100 million dollars

      • Jasmine January 1, 2018

        @Stephy and @MusicFatHead You have NO receipts. Thus, your opinions are just queeny negative rants and nothing more. My opinions are supported by the numerous receipts that show Anita’s net worth is 100 million. Period. There are ZERO receipts that indicate Anita needs tour money to live on so GTFOH with your b|tchy negative non-receipt having hating azzzes. If this were a white artist like Billy Joel, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Tom Petty, Phil Collins, Roger Walters, etc (all of whom did 2017 tours) then you cooons would have nothing to say but because Anita is black you think the struggle is real for her financially. You both are running your gums about Anita’s pockets without once ounce of evidence to support your negative so shut the fnck up and learn how to only state opinions that are based on factual evidence. @MusicFatHead are you finished eating that double chemical burger at Burger King with the extra large fries yet? LOL

      • MUSICHEAD January 1, 2018

        @JasMAN Didn’t I drag your masculine looking ass enough in the last thread. U must like getting read. I hope you and your roaches are having a happy new year! Stay warm rodent!

      • Jasmine January 1, 2018

        @MusicFatHead You could not drag me even on a bad day. The only thing you dragged was those legs you waddle around with from Burger King to Burger King. I’ve never have roaches or rodents but now I know you do. You are so bitter and mean for no reason.

      • MUSICHEAD January 1, 2018

        @JasMan I’m bitter and mean? I responded to someone else and you decided to come for me. I think you need to check yourself.

      • Shade January 2, 2018

        @ Jasmine ??? drag that nasty burger King eating bitter f** aka..MusicHead.

      • Electrikblue January 2, 2018

        Musichead is ??? That miserable person calls everything a roach just changed their screen name

      • dayle January 2, 2018

        When you earn awards (Grammys, AMA’s, Soul Train etc.) for your artistry, it just shows that you either had great sales or just a gifted or talented performer which some artists are. Some may have one or all of what I have just mentioned. Also, one last note, Anita Baker is a multi- platinum/gold selling artist.

    • Amazin87 January 1, 2018

      I’m sure she and her financial advisor invested well. She’s had an almost 40 Year career with great success. Enjoy the music and celebrate the artist.

      • Val January 1, 2018

        I think she chose to tour because Tom Joyner asked her to perform on rhe Fantastic Voyage and this allows those that aren’t sailing an opportunity to hear her farewell tour.

    • Guest January 1, 2018

      Shut up, stupid.

    • Deb Williams January 2, 2018

      How many time will she retire?How many times will she retire?

    • greg January 2, 2018

      Anita is ok financially goggle it.!and she wrote all her songs and have the rights and royalties..the Beyonce reference got toke all out of context smh

    • Wafflesmom January 2, 2018

      Born and raised in Detroit. Lived in Grosse Pointe where Anita Baker lives and saw her a few times just out and about. Love her! But it is not a stretch to think that this tour could be about money. Sad to say, she is known for skipping out on paying her bills. Hired a lawyer to help her fight these lawsuits, then HE had to sue her for payment. Just sayin.

      • mark January 2, 2018

        Nitty isn’t dead broke and she isn’t extremely wealthy either, bad investment and money mismanagement along with lawsuits and lawyer bills have dwindled her funds. This tour is both farwell and financial.

    • Jammer Daniels January 2, 2018

      FYI….she retired for recording not from touring but this is a Farewell Tour and money is something has plenty of I sure probably more then me and U. LOL

    • Crissy January 2, 2018

      Jayz had a very public retirement then ultimately “came back”. I think it is safe to say it wasn’t for the coin, but more for the love of music. Sometimes something you love so much just drains you and not until you walk away do you miss it. None of us wake up next to Ms. Baker every morning so we don’t know her financial situation first hand. However, it is insensitive to say it’s solely based on “needing the money” and if it is so be it. Beyoncé doesn’t do free concerts and I think it’s also safe to say she doesn’t need the coins.

    • Tara January 3, 2018

      NEWS FLASH, Don’t we all need money? I know what you meant but it was a negative comment. Why not just be hsppy that she wants to share her talent with us. Stop the crabs in a barrel mentality.

  4. Tgj’sTrash January 1, 2018

    I don’t care If she performs in the Bermuda triangle!! Wherever she goes I will be there

    I love Anita

  5. ronald darrel garr January 1, 2018

    Hello Anita Baker: This is one of your beloved fans that hates to see you go but for a Chirtmas wish I wish that I could get my thumb cut and third eye open for my girl Shawana Adams which the two fingers is the pinky finger and next to the pinky finger the ring finger at the nuckca with the corkscrew on each nuckcal like my grandfather chief joseph brant the chief of the mohawk indian tribe in brantford canada asked me for and grandfather jack johnson in whitehead tennessee I had just graduated Rishis Institute of Metaphysics in Euclid Ohio.

  6. JanStan January 1, 2018

    Yes queen! Body and soul is one of my all time jams. Can’t wait to hear the classics live!

  7. G7Pat January 1, 2018

    Timeless and her fan base willalways be here

  8. Fancy BISH January 1, 2018

    The beautiful, classy and iconic Anita Baker….my favorite song is Same Ole Love (365 Days A Year)….the bridge is just heavenly!

  9. Jarred January 1, 2018

    I’m GOING no matter where she at !!!!! My rent not getting paid this day!

  10. Ispeakfacts January 1, 2018

    Her voice is like an instrument ? so soothing so calm…

  11. DanYiel Iman January 1, 2018

    Yes’m indeed “Sweet Love” is still a song I love to hear!!

  12. RoyalKev January 1, 2018

    Awww, all good things really do come to an end! It’s nice to see Anita going out in such a wonderful way! This is the way you’d want to say goodbye to your fav!

  13. Shavaun Savage January 1, 2018

    I love Anita Baker! I’m 49 and I mean every solo song she’s made I KNOW! Every solo Album I OWN! I’ve never seen her live but that is about to change!

  14. Shirley Williams January 1, 2018

    Please do, Anita Baker! You are my favorite diva!!

  15. CURTIS Jenkins January 1, 2018

    Can’t wait! Fav songstress!

  16. Narmer January 1, 2018

    It will be great to see and hear Anita again. I was at her 1st return after giving birth to the Wolf Trap stage in Vienna VA accompanied by Brother Gerald Albrite. She started out fast and became over exerted. Anita said, “whoo y’all let me catch my breath. We said, “take your time.” We were in the last row of pavilion, but there were sitting in the grass on the hill cheering that cold, windy, rainy night. Anita never left the stage, when she got her stride and she never looked back!!! Sincerely, Ferman

  17. Claretha J. Morrell January 1, 2018

    I’m so excited!!!! I one of her biggest FANS!!! Thank you Anita for “GIVING ME THE BEST THAT YOU GOT” in 2018. Looking forward to you inviting my husband and I back stage!!!! See you in Chicago!!!!

  18. Treda January 1, 2018

    I would love, love to see her, I missed out on 2 others on my leader board (Michael, and Whitney). I pray its affordable and in or near Las Vegas.

  19. Geraldine Green January 1, 2018

    One of my favorite I’m truly and died hard fan let me when she’s coming to Memphis we love you Anita

  20. Tonee January 1, 2018

    Bless her heart.

  21. Brenda Harris January 1, 2018

    I love me some Anita Baker I even had the nerve to think I look like this fabulous queen love love love her she should not be retiring keep doing maybe special concert but don’t retire yet

  22. David. Tynes January 1, 2018

    YES. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR MY GIRL ONE MO TIME

  23. David. Tynes January 1, 2018

    YES. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR MY GIRL ONE MO TIME

  24. Yemora Williams January 1, 2018

    I salute you Miss Baker…..live life and enjoy the fruits of your labor❤️❤️❤️. We will always love you and thank you for giving us the best that you got! We will keep your music alive, listening to your cds, watching videos….You deserve to enjoy your golden years as you choose. May God continue to bless your journey.

  25. Carrie Paul January 1, 2018

    Lets go anita baker i been waiting for this day please come to Louisiana

  26. Misha January 1, 2018

    I can’t wait to see her this will be my first time

  27. Leshia Daniels January 1, 2018

    I pray Chicago is on that list. Never seen her in concert but love, love, love her music.

  28. Cynthia January 1, 2018

    Love you Anita come home to perform in Detroit

  29. Toni Edwards January 1, 2018

    Thank you for all the beautiful music you have given us. I hope you can come to New Orleans and share your love with us.
    Did Bless you..

  30. Toni Edwards January 1, 2018

    Thank you for all the beautiful music you have given us. I hope you can come to New Orleans and share your love with us.
    God Bless you..

  31. Angela Womack January 1, 2018

    Anita Baker

  32. abfan January 1, 2018

    Anita will have several dates in Florida n March.Jacksonville.Orlando Miami

  33. Travis January 1, 2018

    What is your net worth

  34. Lillian Joyce Dale January 1, 2018

    Will really miss this velvet voice, but I
    have all of her CD’S and albums to keep
    the memories moving.

    Would like to see her in Concert one final time to capture all those Concert
    memories that I’ve seen in the past,
    grotesque!!

  35. Rachel J. January 1, 2018

    Lets start by acknowledging that ANITA BAKER PAVED THE WAY FOR BEYONCE…. SECONDLY SHE IS A SUPERSTAR ALWAYS WAS ALWAYS WILL BE SO YES COME THROUGH ANITA MOST OF THESE DUMB ARTIST NEED TO BE REMINDED OF WHAT REAL LOVE MUSIC IS ANYWAYS… GOOD DAY Y’ALL

  36. Franchesca January 1, 2018

    I hope she comes to Dallas, TX. She is a phenomenal singer.

  37. Vivian Shelton January 1, 2018

    AWESOME, I’m so excited, can’t wait to see her in concert

  38. Kim ArthurBrown January 1, 2018

    Would love to see Anita

  39. Sandra Bullard January 1, 2018

    Love uou Ms. Baker. Congratulations on your retirement. Hope you have lots of fun.

  40. Sandra Bullard January 1, 2018

    Love you Ms. Baker. I will miss you. Congratulations on your retirement. Hope you have lots of fun.

  41. Eric Ryles January 1, 2018

    I hope she comes back to Birmingham, Alabama! She is my ultimate female artist!!!

  42. Nanna January 1, 2018

    really??????…….I thought she had already farewelled off the music scene decades ago.

  43. JoAnne Smith January 1, 2018

    I love Anita Baker and hope she comes near my city so I may attend her farewell concert.

  44. Kianna January 1, 2018

    Please come to DC. I’m there!

  45. Karen January 1, 2018

    I understand that Ms. Baker has a personal life and is entitled to retirement, l am so glad that she will give us one more tour. Thank you Ms. Baker

  46. Valencia Veazie January 1, 2018

    YESSSSSS ANITA PLEASE GIFT US WITH YOU AMAZING VOCALS!

  47. David lyday January 1, 2018

    Keep us posted

  48. Deadra Coleman January 1, 2018

    Omg I’m so excited to here this I listen to Anita everyday and is actually listening to her now I can’t wait!!!!!

  49. Betty January 1, 2018

    I’VE LOVED HER MUSIC SINCE SHE FIRST CAME OUT. HOPE SHE COMES TO SC!!

  50. Myia January 1, 2018

    The tour is for the fans! We need to celebrate her retirement with her by letting her know that we love her and will always support her and her music!

  51. Karen Johnson January 1, 2018

    Songstress is my all time favorite album. I keep a cd in my car so i can stand the 10 freeway. I can’t wait!!!

  52. @Nate January 1, 2018

    Best news yet for 2018. I was devasted at the idea of never seeing live one of the most prevalent voices being played in my childhood. Anitas music brought ALOT of babies into this world! Cant wait to buy my ticket!

  53. Denise January 1, 2018

    YESSS!

  54. Robert Whitaker January 1, 2018

    Will Anita come to London???

  55. Shawnese January 1, 2018

    Yessss. I love her. I can’t wait.

  56. Shawn Henry January 1, 2018

    I LOVE IT!!!!
    Come to New Orleans PLEASE!!!!

  57. Cheryl January 2, 2018

    Best wishes my lady.

  58. Donna January 2, 2018

    Lord please let me find out when she will hit St. Louis before most so I can purchase my seat within the first two rows. In Jesus name I pray, amen ?

  59. cocobutta January 2, 2018

    One of the Legendary vocal TONES in music.
    She’s soo soothing to my eardrums.

    Jazzy styles but in R&B & soul music structures worked wonders.

  60. Pallas January 2, 2018

    I’ve been Listening to Anita since my oldest (Son) was a little boy, he’s now 46.
    My Grandson (13) Loves Anita, yes I’d go see her in concert and the Grandson will be by my side.
    Fort Wayne IN

  61. Sherlita January 2, 2018

    Yes Ms. Anita we Love you!

  62. Adolph Craig January 2, 2018

    A living legend love her music and her as a person. Carried her self very well. I already miss her music. I she wouldn’t retire we need her and her music nowadays.

  63. Toney January 2, 2018

    She is amazing! Her net worth as of 2017 was $85 million. She is coming back because she wants to not because she has to. Be clear!

  64. Donnell Young January 2, 2018

    I considered it an epic compliment when I read my sons quote…….
    The ? Was asked “What music were you raised on”?
    His reply was….. “All my dad did was blast Anita Baker & speed in the whip”!

  65. Patricia Ann Howard January 2, 2018

    I love, ” Giving You The Best That I Got”, because I did just that.

  66. Jacquee January 2, 2018

    Thank you for so much beautiful music. I’m hosting a bridal expo in April 2018 please come and grace us. I grew up listening to your soulful vocals and am still one of your biggest fans.

  67. Tracey T. January 2, 2018

    I am happy as HELL!! When I heard that she would be on the Tom Joyner Cruise, I was all aboard….til I saw the cost. This truly warms my heart, and I hope the DMV area will be on her list to grace with her awesome presence.?

  68. Asdg January 2, 2018

    She is an icon….for the quality of music she leaves as her legend..maybe 4 albums was the extent of that greatness…her voice has changed and matured and she deserves to retire with our love n respect.

  69. Daphne January 2, 2018

    I am there!!!!

  70. Paula Cole January 2, 2018

    Thanks to Mrs Baker for the farewell tour. I love here music. I will definitely be in the house.

  71. Sherryl January 2, 2018

    I’m so excited about this and so will many fans in Indianapolis be as well..I hope Indianapolis is on the tour list or at least somewhere close..we love us some Ms Baker in Indy??

  72. Shedrick Roy Jr. January 2, 2018

    I pray that she comes to New Orleans and if not somewhere near. I had the pleasure of seeing her in Mississippi years back and she definitely gave a great concert. Miss Anita Baker is indeed a living legend!!!

  73. Darell January 2, 2018

    I have always loved Anita Baker. I can’t wait for her to come to Atlanta or wherever I’ll be there!!!!

  74. Barbara Lindsey January 2, 2018

    WELL IT’S ABOUT TIME. YOU BRING US JOY. MAKE MOTOWN YOUR 1ST AND LAST STOP!!!❤❤❤❤

  75. Frank M January 2, 2018

    Man, I would like be to go to Anita Bakers 60th Birthday Concert

  76. Saundra Robinson January 2, 2018

    Surely a beautiful songstress. Will be sorely missed but has blessed us with her wonderful voice. Much love.

  77. Ms. A. Baker January 2, 2018

    I don’t go to concerts at all …. But to hear and see Anita Baker perform for the last time will be epic …… I sooooo Love me some her and I pray I don’t miss this concert … it will be one to remember for the rest of my life .

  78. Bernadette Briggs January 2, 2018

    Awesome!!! She has made some amazing music.

  79. Brigette Booker January 2, 2018

    I’m so happy to hear the song trip songstress come back for the very last time she will be missed but I will be at her concert I love Anita Baker she’s the best!????????????????????

  80. Sandra January 2, 2018

    Miss Anita Baker is an amazing songstress! Just respect her enough to make her own decisions. She has shared her best years singing sweet, sweet music for us. Thank you for giving us the BEST of you. May God Bless You and Forever I thank you.
    A fan Always

  81. Marita January 2, 2018

    I’m ready but please add ALASKA to the tour

  82. Barbara A Davis January 2, 2018

    I can’t wait, make sure chi-town is on the list

  83. Stephanie Avery January 2, 2018

    Can’t wait!!!!

  84. Marjorie Ham January 2, 2018

    Soooooooo Awesome:))))))
    She and I share the same birthday month. She looks good at 60 and I at 66 (we have to take care of ourselves in order to look good)
    I saw her at a concert in DC and she came down in the audience to see her fans.
    I loveeeee her and can’t wait until the schedule and tickets are release.
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS ANITA.
    Hugs

  85. Naomi Skinner January 2, 2018

    You’ve got me through some tough times. Enjoy your retirement. You deserve it.

  86. Marjorie Ham January 2, 2018

    HAPPY Birthday BLESSINGS ANITA?????
    I will celebrate my 66th birthday this month.
    Sooooo excited you are doing a last tour before you join the retirement club.
    WHEN you come to the DMV I will be there to celebrate with youuuuuu?????
    Hugs❤️

  87. Jittaun bobo Jones January 2, 2018

    I will be THERE… I wish she bring a farewell album out as well

  88. Winston Edwards January 2, 2018

    Wow Anita you will be missed but I have every CD you have ever made so I can always put them on and have an Anita Baker quiet storm whenever I want to

  89. i.abrams January 2, 2018

    I hope she will put out one last album with any new music as well as her old hits,to finish her collection ,that would be great?

  90. D. Elaine Hall-Corbin January 2, 2018

    Will miss you. Always love your music, Hope you’ll hit Boston so I can see you perform

  91. Rhonda Ceaser January 2, 2018

    I am so excited I have always loved her aa a person and her music is amazing. Giving you the best I got it my favorite song but everthing she sings is heart warming to me. I can’t wait to see her in concert please come to New Orleans.

  92. Jennifer January 2, 2018

    I was devastated when you said no more concerts …. now I am overjoyed ??❤️❤️❤️❤️See you in New Orleans!!!! …and THANKYOU!!!

  93. Rebecca Green January 2, 2018

    Please! Don’t go……a lot is still in this girl…To early to shut it all down.

  94. Dominic Carr January 2, 2018

    I loved her voice for yrs and never ever in my life seen her in concert so best believe i will be gettin a ticket when her tour ends up in Va love ms baker

  95. Kimberly January 2, 2018

    My mother is such a fan. She was on a ventilator and I played the best of Anita & there was a shift in her health, for the better. She’s home now and I’m waiting on dates and prices. Super Excited.

  96. Shani Blake January 2, 2018

    OMG WHEN? I’ve been waiting since 1987 when I bought tickets to the kool jazz fest in Atlanta thinking Anita was in that lineup. PLEASE Anita come to Los Angeles area. I have worn my hair in the Anita baker style since1985. I even LOVED YOUR SOUND when you were with chapter 8 in the early 80’s when few people knew the song Angel. I exposed many a people to your early stuff?

  97. Kimberly January 2, 2018

    My mother has always been such a fan. Growing up on Anita Baker got us through some stuff times. My mother had gotten sick & was placed on a ventilator. I turned on the Best of Anita Baker & she started to improve. I will travel to make mother’s dream a reality. Dates and times. Yessss the wait is almost over.

  98. Brenda Phillips Hong January 2, 2018

    FANTABULOUS!

  99. Ms red January 2, 2018

    Omg I sing both my granddaughters to sleep with Anita can’t wait

  100. Rajohn mann January 2, 2018

    Yes yes yes I’m super excited can not wait till she comes to new jersey was raised on her music I got a beating for stealing her CD from my uncle but it was so worth it

  101. LadyTred January 2, 2018

    I actually met her in the airport once and didn’t know who she was and was singing her song Mystery I need to apologize for screwing it up!
    Can’t wait to see her in concert again hope you’er coming to Ohio

  102. Karen Bailey January 2, 2018

    I love you and your music..

  103. Connie Fox January 2, 2018

    Yaasssss !!!!!!!

  104. Jay January 2, 2018

    Tickets are already out so far all in Floridaa. Miami Jacksonville Orlando and a cruise

  105. Albert Melvin January 3, 2018

    Wow I can’t believe it,but it had to happen at some point and time,I love some Anita Baker,when I first saw her live in Dc,I was taken in,not only her singing, but the way she work the crowd,sings,and moves,at times she moves like a classic dancer,sexxy,smooth and beautiful, Anita I would love to meet you at one,of your farewell tour shows, I consenter myself your number one fan,you are a wonderful singer,and a beautiful woman of God’s creation, farewell but not forgotten, may many blessings continue to come your way, God bless you and family always.

  106. Brigette B. January 3, 2018

    I’m glad to hear she’s having another concert!

  107. Johnathon January 3, 2018

    One of the greatest songstress of all time, her voice is like a smooth soothing caress or drink. Song Exhibited Embodied the Essence of Sweet Love!

  108. Pat Griffin January 3, 2018

    I was elated to hear that Anita Baker is planning a concert tour farewell. I cannot explain the excitement I have anticipating the dates she’ll be in my area. I grew up with Miss Baker’s music and look forward to hearing her and concert one last time.

    #oneofyourloyalfansindc

  109. Sharon Thomas January 3, 2018

    I love Mrs. Baker music but my sister adores her she is he BIGGEST fan ever to live. Please send me dates of events for Mrs. Anita my dream is to take my sister to a live show. She has been through so much in life. God bless you and thank you in advance!

  110. Koko Cee January 3, 2018

    I just want to know where to buy my front row ticket.

  111. dayle January 3, 2018

    So Janet just wrapped up her amazing “State of the World” tour and gave it her all and now Anita Baker will be doing her farewell tour. Only wish Whitney was still alive because all 3 ladies ruled the charts in 80’s to the 90’s. So I am happy to see them perform.

  112. Roslyn Wright January 3, 2018

    I love you Anita Baker and greatful for every word in your music.I have every one of your records.I am hoping that you will have a show at the Mann in Philadelphia,PA.God-Bless you and your’s.A Big Fan,from the ❤️.

  113. Tanya T January 3, 2018

    I cannot wait….my absolute fave artist of all time

  114. Lois Brown Grady January 3, 2018

    Would love to see her in concert again.

  115. Debra Kelley Gray January 3, 2018

    Miss Anita Baker.Evey since day one of hearing you voice and the song’s those lyrics just blew my mind “brings memories of myself and my beautiful husband any one knows me no i luv me some Anita Baker. ?

  116. Debra Kelley Gray January 3, 2018

    Miss Anita Baker.Evey since day one of hearing you voice and the song’s those lyrics just blew my mind “brings memories of myself and my beautiful husband any one knows me no i luv me some Anita Baker. ?

  117. Wilda Wright January 3, 2018

    I have got to see Ms. Baker. I am so hoping she is coming to the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Please let me know ASAP if she is planning on coming to Texas. Thanks

  118. Terry Walker January 4, 2018

    Thank u, I will be there.

  119. Darlene January 4, 2018

    I have loved her for years. Her music brings so many memories. I hope she comes to Seattle.

  120. Debra Kelley Gray January 4, 2018

    I’m just luv me some Anita Baker.❤

  121. Diane Bishop January 4, 2018

    I want to be there to celebrate with you her I’m a great fan.

  122. Kia January 4, 2018

    I am so ready to see Auntie Anita in concert. I love her so much. I can’t wait to get my hand on a pair of tickets.

  123. J. Davis January 4, 2018

    So sad to hear this, but I understand. I will definitely be at one or more of her concerts. Godspeed Ms. Baker.

    • Kim Byrd January 4, 2018

      Some stars are so good it’s not necessary to make multiple releases over decades look at maze Frankie Beverly okays and the like…let’s not insult or debate a legend a gift

  124. Liz Melton January 4, 2018

    My FAVORITE Singer, I can’t wait!

  125. Kim Byrd January 4, 2018

    There

  126. Clarice chisem January 5, 2018

    Hey Anita Baker… this is Clarice Chisem. My maiden name is fuller. We were the Fuller’s girl on Tuexdo st in Detroit Mich. I lived next door to you in a two family flat and you stayed in a single dwelling with your grand parents. My nick name was Reese I use to come over your house while you play piano each evening. Do you remember me? Just curious. Clarice 901-687-4445 or email me at Clarice.58wilborn@yahoo.com. Thanks

  127. Dianna Franklin January 7, 2018

    Saw Anita and Luther Vandross in the 1990s in Pittsburgh and what a concert it was! Anita has a voice like no other and would love to see and hear her one last time…

  128. Kim Malone January 12, 2018

    I’ll be there so looking forward to that Anita one of the greatest she’s a legend….. hope it’s somewhere real classy let her go out in style and class

  129. Charlotte Hawkins January 16, 2018

    I want and need to be in the house for this concert! Ms. Baker is at the top of my list of all time favorites and I dont want to miss this oppertunity to see her live!! I’ve heard a lot of people say that they couldn’t understand her words while singing, but I heard, felt and understood every word that she crooned! I sing all of your songs on a daily!! It felt like she was speaking for me, saying my thoughts and feelings exactly from my heart, mind and soul also singing directly to me!! I’m going to miss her so very much when she retires but, I understand! It would do my heart great pleasure to see her in action in person in this lifetime!! I’ll always love you and know that you’re my girl Ms. Anita Baker!! Signed, Ms Charlotte Hawkins Bell. Wishing you well and Blessings Always!

  130. Yolanda January 28, 2018

    Would love to see her in Cincinnati!

  131. Tatiana February 2, 2018

    Anita please come to Texas!!

  132. Gwen February 12, 2018

    Anita is my favorite female volcalist.

  133. Larry Sanders February 16, 2018

    Anita please please come home to Detroit for one final fantastic performance befor e you retire. I was sooooo excited when i heard that you were touring again and was coming to the Fox theather. I was going to purchase my tickets on sat. feb. 17, 2018.

  134. Jerome Smith February 17, 2018

    I will see her twice in the next month in March I have a front row seat ticket for the show in Jacksonville on March 14 and I will see her at Jazz in The Gardens in Miami on March 18. I am very thrilled to see Anita and I can not wait!!

  135. Cheryl White September 16, 2018

    I’ve heard that Anita Baker ended her farewell concert tour in LA. I was raised on Anita Baker and reside in Detroit. Will Ms. Baker have a show in Detroit? We’ve been waiting patiently for ticket information.

  136. JaNeen Jarrett December 11, 2018

    Thank GOD FOR REAL TALENT IN Vegas I want to be there when is her schedule please

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