World-famous, renown singer, Anita Baker, let the public know she was calling it quits last, as we previously reported. After major fan outcry to her retirement news, she’s now decided that she’s not gonna leave everyone hanging. Good news ILoveOldSchoolMusic fam,’ one more concert series is on the way.
!Thank YOU! Crazy Lovely Energy We share… You & Me Together Again #2018… Just as i am. #nofilter pic.twitter.com/HdBFrt3Gqz
— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) January 1, 2018
Now, all of us Old Schoolers, know Anita Baker and her old school classics, but for any of our young old schoolers on here, here’s a quck refresher: You might know her unique alto voice from such chart-topping hits as “Sweet Love,” “Body & Soul,” and “Just Because,” as notes Billboard. Anita Baker has been a legendary influence in R&B soul music since the 80’s and her voice is just as smooth as ever. She’s obtained several Grammy Awards throughout her career and will forever retain the hearts of many listeners the world over.
FINAL CALL
Back to her final concerts though. A few days ago, Anita tweeted that we’re coming up on her last performance series. With her 60th birthday quickly approaching, Baker wants to start taking it easy.
sO Much 2 CELEBRATE with you #2018. 60th Bday in 25 days👑… Farewell 🎶Concert 🎹Series, beginning in March… We'll paint pictures together 2 last a Lifetime… "Let's Party!" #OneLastTime🎤abxo❤ damn… "Where does the time go?! pic.twitter.com/dMQpRgmTLY
— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) January 1, 2018
According to Baker, she’ll hold a Farewell Concert Series starting in March.
If you recall, around this time last year, she tweeted that she wasn’t doing any new projects, nor tours.
Lotta rumours out there. No Tour. No CD. #Retired🎁 #BeachBum❤ #ThankUJesus😆 pic.twitter.com/Lkmz5rXiPd
— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) January 12, 2017
It seems she’s had a change of heart.
Yet, as of right now, she hasn’t released any tour dates. However, as seen from her tweet, Anita is set to headline the 2018 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival this spring.
Did s'one say N'awlins??? If they did? I'd say… Yep🙄🎶🎹🎤 We Headline the Jazz Heritage Fest this yr. 2018🎶🎈🎤🍾♥️
— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) January 2, 2018
FANS REACT, ‘NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO ANITA!’
Twitter was in tears last year around this time, when she officially announced her retirement, and Twitter is in tears all over again after her last tour announcement.
Reportedly, as mentions Billboard, one user made the following bullseye recommendation”
“We need to give Queen Anita Baker her flowers now!! She hasn’t been properly recognized for her contributions to us! And the perfect person to pay tribute is @tonibraxton cuz without Mother Baker, we may not have had a sound like Aunt Toni! #Legends.”
What’chall think family- Would our girl, Toni B. do Anita’s farewell tribute justice?
https://twitter.com/RaeKVPA/status/948681509510287365
Look… I’ve already prayed on it and the ushers raised the collection so… ALL need to see Is venues, dates and ticket prices #LetsGO!!! #GoodGoodMusic
— Nikki A. (@babeequeensings) January 5, 2018
Here. Take it. I just need a location. Preferably on the east coast, but I will travel. pic.twitter.com/VolZ4ZaYmp
— April (@ReignOfApril) January 5, 2018
1990: LA, CA Greek Thea. 1st @ 3 yrs old!
1994: LA, CA Univ. Amph.
2005 LA, CA HW Bowl
2006 LA, CA Univ. Amph.
2008 Pala, CA Pala Events Center
2009 Costa Mesa, CA Pacific Amph.
LA, CA Nokia Thea. LA Live
2012 LA HW Bowl
2018… I’m going where she go! Let’s do this! Road to 15— DRWMCHL (Drew Michael) (@DRWMCHL) January 3, 2018
I’m so excited about @IAMANITABAKER tour. I’m going to surprise my Mama and take her. When songstress came out she played it to death in 4th grade I could tell you the song order..#allmymamakidsloveAnita
— ♈️ (@SexyRasta_love) January 5, 2018
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