Mellow Monday: Anita Baker Birthday Celebration — Playlist
Tonight on Mellow Monday, we weathered a cold winter night and celebrated the voice, soul, and artistry of Anita Baker — on her birthday. From her first breakout hit to deep album cuts and listener favorites, Anita gave us songs that feel like soul-healing conversation. Here’s the full playlist we shared, plus special moments and facts we talked about on air.
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Tell us your Anita favorite and why — we love hearing your stories.
Tonight’s Playlist
- Sweet Love — Anita Baker
The song that introduced the world to her unique voice and artistry. - Caught Up in the Rapture — Anita Baker
An early classic that set the tone for her graceful sound. - Giving You the Best That I Got — Anita Baker
Her first No. 1 hit — earned multiple Grammys and became an anthem of intentional love. - Angel — Anita Baker
Written by Anita, this track feels like soul-music prayer. - Same Ole’ Love — Anita Baker
A lesson in familiar, honest devotion. - I Apologize — Anita Baker
A heartfelt expression of accountability — a personal favorite with special moments shared on air. - Body and Soul — Anita Baker
Complete love — physical, emotional, spiritual. - When Will It Be — Anita Baker feat. Howard Hewett
A beautiful duet rooted in honest timing and longing. - Feel the Need — Anita Baker
Understated desire with impeccable vocal control. - Lately — Anita Baker
A late-night confession that feels like truth. - No One in the World — Anita Baker
A timeless reminder that love is chosen, not perfect. - Been So Long — Anita Baker
A meditation on patience, time, and love. - Mystery — Anita Baker
The beauty of not knowing — just feeling. - Just Because — Anita Baker
Pure affection — beautiful, simple, necessary.
Which Anita song brings you peace on a cold night?
Drop your favorite in the comments and tell me why — your story may be featured on the next Mellow Monday wrap-up.
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