Anita Live! was a concert tour by American recording artist Anita Baker. After taking an eight-year hiatus from touring to spend more time with her family, in 2002 Baker decided to perform again.[1][2] Baker performed seven dates in December, which eventually led to a two-year outing in North America, from 2003 to 2004.[3]
Tour by Anita Baker | |
Location | North America |
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Start date | December 17, 2002 |
End date | July 5, 2004 |
No. of shows | 26 |
Anita Baker concert chronology |
While touring in 2003, Baker recorded songs for a new album, My Everything released September 2004. On select dates in late 2003 and 2004, she performed a few tracks from the album.
Opening act
edit- William Troxler (Comedian)
Set list
edit- "Mystery"
- "Sweet Love"
- "Been So Long"
- "No One in the World"
- "Same Ole Love (365 Days a Year)"
- "Just Because"
- "Lead Me Into Love"
- "Caught Up in the Rapture"
- "Watch Your Step"
- "Angel"
- "How Does It Feel?" 2 (NEW)
- "Talk to Me" 1
- "I Apologize"
- "Body and Soul"
- "My Everything" 2 (NEW)
- "No More Tears" 1
- "Rules" 1
- "You Bring Me Joy"
- "You Belong to Me"
- Encore
- "Giving You the Best That I Got"
- "Fairy Tales"
1 performed at select dates in North America.
2 performed in late 2003 and 2004 at select dates in North America.
Notes
edit- Baker's set included the main songs scheduled to perform during tour; on select dates, she ask the crowd to choose certain songs for her to sing during the show, which was not included in set list.
- During the tour on select dates, Baker performed new songs, "My Everything", "Serious" and "How Does It Feel?" from her new 2004 album, My Everything.
Band
edit- Music Director/Drums: Ricky Lawson
- Bass guitar: Nathan East
- Percussion: Joe Mardin
Tour dates
editNotes
- All tour dates are not listed for North America.
References
edit- ^ Anita Baker back on tour.www.cbsnews.com
- ^ After a seven-year absence, Anita Baker returns to the stage.www.oreoluwa.com
- ^ Anita Baker on tour in 2003.www.oreoluwa.com
- ^ Anita Baker is “rapture” for Star Plaza in Merriville
- ^ Baker the picture of elegance in Cleveland.www.rnbdirt.com
- ^ Review; An enchanting evening with Anita Baker.www.j-notes.com
- ^ NJ Arts Center-Live pop and jazz music guide.www.nytimes.com
- ^ Anita Baker, cooking for a crowd
- ^ Baker and Frankie Beverly opens jazz festival.articles.dailypress.com
- ^ Pop life; Just can’t get enough of that romantic R&B.www.nytimes.com
- ^ Baker and Vince Gill signed for Chateau Ste. Michelle 2003 summer concerts.www.oreoluwa.com
- ^ Concert Review; Anita Baker at Coliseum Center.www.oreoluwa.com