The Rapture Tour
| Tour by Anita Baker | |
| Associated album | Rapture |
|---|---|
| Start date | March 1986 |
| End date | December 1987 |
| Legs | 3 |
| Number of shows |
40 in North America 3 in Europe 43 in total |
| Anita Baker concert chronology | |
The Rapture Tour is a concert tour and the first headlining tour by American recording artist Anita Baker in support of her hit multi-platinum album Rapture. The tour started in mid-March of 1986, visiting several cities throughout North America and Europe. In 1987, Baker kicked off a North America second leg trek, which included seven dates in Los Angeles at the Beverly Theatre in January,[1] including two and three-night dates in Merrillville, Indiana, New York City,[2] and Miami, Florida. The outing included four sold-out shows scheduled in Washington D.C. and three consecutive dates for a second visit in Merrillville, Indiana.
The Show
The tour consisted of a selection of songs from Baker's 1983 debut, The Songstress and majority of the Rapture album. For each performance, Baker would perform songs from both albums, and also include a song from another artist. For example, she performed "You've Changed" by Sarah Vaughan for one show, and Van Morrison's "Moondance" for another. She performed several shows throughout the week in Los Angeles, with gospel/R&B group the Perri Sisters joining as background vocals and toured with Baker for the remainder of the Rapture Tour.[3]
Opening acts
- Perri Sisters (USA Leg 1 & 2—select dates)[4]
- The Rose Brothers (USA Leg 1—select dates)[5]
- Nat Augustin (Europe Leg)[6]
Set list
- "Mystery"
- "Feel the Need" 1
- "You Bring Me Joy"
- "Caught Up in the Rapture"
- "Angel"
- "Stop to Love" 1
- "Same Ole Love (365 Days a Year)"
- "You're the Best Thing Yet"
- "You've Changed" 1
- "Watch Your Step"
- "Will You Be Mine"
- "Sometimes" 2
- "No One in the World"
- "No More Tears"
- Encore
- "Sweet Love"
- "Been So Long"
Notes
1 performed only on select Europe and North America dates
2 performed on selected dates in Europe
Additional notes
- During the tour in select cities, Baker openend the show with "Caught Up in the Rapture" followed by "Mystery".
- The concert on July 16, in Montreux, Switzerland, she performed Van Morrison's song "Moondance".
The Band
- Music Director/Keyboards: Bobby Lyle
- Guitar: Donald Griffin
- Percussions: Garry Glenn
- Saxophone: Gerald Albright
- Bass: Nathan East
- Drums: James Bradley, Jr
- Background vocals: Tanya Boyd, Saundra Simmons, Natalie Jackson (1986—Leg)
Perri Sisters, Gina Taylor, Freida Williams (1987—Leg)
Tour dates
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America[7][8] | |||
| March 19, 1986 | Merrillville | United States | Holiday Star Theater |
| June 25, 1986 | New York City | Avery Fisher Hall | |
| Europe[9][10] | |||
| July 16, 1986 | Montreux | Switzerland | Casino Theater |
| July 26, 1986 | London | United Kingdom | Hammersmith Apollo |
| July 27, 1986 | |||
| North America[11][12][13] | |||
| August 16, 1986 | Chicago | United States | Arie Crown Theater |
| September 4, 1986 | Miami | Sunrise Music Theatre | |
| September 23, 1986 | Chicago | Arie Crown Theater | |
| September 26, 1986 | Pittsburgh | Syria Mosque Theater | |
| October 10, 1986 | Washington D.C. | DAR Constitution Hall | |
| October 11, 1986 | |||
| November 6, 1986 | Buffalo | Kleinhans Music Hall | |
| November 21, 1986 | Chicago | Arie Crown Theater[14] | |
| November 22, 1986 | |||
| November 24, 1986 | |||
| January 4, 1987 | Los Angeles | Beverly Theatre | |
| January 5, 1987 | |||
| January 7, 1987 | |||
| January 8, 1987 | |||
| January 10, 1987 | |||
| January 11, 1987 | |||
| January 13, 1987 | |||
| February 14, 1987 | Miami | Sunrise Music Theatre[15][16] | |
| February 15, 1987 | |||
| March 19, 1987 | Merrillville | Holiday Star Theater[17] | |
| March 20, 1987 | |||
| July 18, 1987 | Columbia | Merriweather Post Pavilion[18] | |
| September 3, 1987 | Los Angeles | Greek Theatre[19] | |
| September 4, 1987 | |||
| September 6, 1987 | |||
| September 8, 1987 | |||
| September 11, 1987 | San Diego | San Diego State University | |
| September 12, 1987 | |||
| September 13, 1987 | Irvine | Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre | |
| September 18, 1987 | Sacramento | Arco Arena | |
| October 31, 1987 | Winston-Salem | LJVM Coliseum Annex | |
| November 21, 1987 | Washington, D.C. | DAR Constitution Hall[20] | |
| November 22, 1987 | |||
| November 24, 1987 | |||
| November 25, 1987 | |||
| November 27, 1987 | Merrillville | Holiday Star Theater[21] | |
| November 28, 1987 | |||
| November 29, 1987 | |||
Notes
- Not all North America and European dates are listed.
VHS/DVD/CD release
| A Night of Rapture Live | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Live album by Anita Baker | ||||
| Released | June 8, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Label | Rhino | |||
| Producer | George Duke | |||
| Anita Baker chronology | ||||
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| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [22] |
A DVD and CD Live Collection, entitled A Night Of Rapture: Live was released in 2004 by Rhino Records, which reached #35 in the Billboard 'Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums' list.[23]
Track listing
- Caught Up in the Rapture – 5:29
- Mystery – 5:24
- Been So Long – 5:52
- No One in the World – 4:11
- Same Ole Love (365 Days a Year) – 3:59
- Watch Your Step – 6:20
- Moondance – 4:08
- You Bring Me Joy – 4:32
- Sweet Love – 7:20
- Sweet Love [Multimedia Track]
- You Bring Me Joy [Multimedia Track]
- No One in the World [Multimedia Track]
References
- ↑ Baker and the rise of Black Women in Pop music.articles.latimes.com
- ↑ Season Preview - Legends and Reunions.www.nytimes.com
- ↑ Perri Sisters join Rapture tour
- ↑ Perri Sisters-divastation.com
- ↑ The Rose Brothers-allmusic.com
- ↑ Music act-Nat Augustin.www.bigfootevents.co.uk
- ↑ Singer Baker to appear at Holiday Star.www.highbeam.com
- ↑ Anita Baker debut at Avery Fisher Hall.wwww.nytimes.com
- ↑ Anita Baker Shows in London, UK 1986. raysgigs.com
- ↑ Anita Baker at Montreux Jazz Festival.www.montreuxjazzlive.com
- ↑ Anita Baker just came out with the right voice.articles.tribune.com
- ↑ Baker appealing to new audiences.articles.sun-sentinel.com
- ↑ Anita Baker ignites stage with musical magic, power.www.articles.chicagotribune.com
- ↑ Charming Anita Baker puts her audience in 'Rapture'.www.highbeam.com
- ↑ Songstress Anita Baker relishes the gift of song.www.articles.sun-sentinel.com
- ↑ Flawless singer gives a gifted performance.articles.sun-sentinel.com
- ↑ Holiday Star books Anita Baker shows.www.highbeam.com
- ↑ Starlight, Stars Bright.www.highbeam.com
- ↑ Baker plays it loose and lively at the Greek.www.articles.latimes.com
- ↑ Anita Baker's Seasoned Soul in Washington.www.highbeam.com
- ↑ Anita Baker to sing at the Holiday Star.www.highbeam.com
- ↑ Jeffries, David. A Night of Rapture Tour > review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-04-11.
- ↑ "A Night of Rapture – Live (chart position)". Allmusic.
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