Anita Baker – The Songstress

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The Songstress is the debut solo studio album by the American singer Anita Baker. It was originally released in 1983 by Beverly Glen Music, and was Baker’s only album for that label prior to signing with Elektra Records with whom she had a string of hit albums.

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The Songstress
  • Soul music CD
  • Soul Funk Rhythm Blues Music
  • Soul
  • Audio CD – Audiobook
  • English (Publication Language)

Track listing:
“Angel” (Patrick Moten, Sandra Sully) – 4:57
“You’re the Best Thing Yet” (Moten, Geronne C. Turner) – 5:36
“Feel the Need” (Moten) – 5:35
“Squeeze Me” (Moten) – 4:40
“No More Tears” (Michael J. Powell) – 5:38
“Sometimes” (Moten, Sully) – 5:53
“Will You Be Mine” (Moten, Carlos Turrentine) – 5:24
“Do You Believe Me” (Moten) – 3:55

Personnel:
Anita Baker – lead vocals
Patrick Moten – keyboards, rhythm section arrangements, BGV arrangements
David T. Walker – guitar
Paul Jackson Jr. – guitar
James Macon – guitar
Craig Cooper – guitar
Nathan East – bass
Raymond Calhoun – drums
James Gadson – drums
Otis Smith – backing vocals arrangements
Gene Page – string arrangements
Anthony T. Coleman – string contractor
Billy Page – string contractor
“The Waters”: Maxine Waters, Julia Waters, Luther Waters and Oren Waters – backing vocals
Carmen Twillie – backing vocals
Phil Perry – backing vocals
Jim Gilstrap – backing vocals
Clydene Jackson – backing vocals
Bunny Hull – backing vocals

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Released: May 31, 1983
November 12, 1991 (reissue)
Studio: Kendun Recorders (Burbank, California)
Length: 42:00
Label: Beverly Glen Elektra (reissue)
Producer: Patrick MotenOtis Smith