Rapture (album)
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- For the album of the same name by Bradley Joseph, see Rapture (Bradley Joseph album)
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| Studio album by Anita Baker | ||
| Released | 1986 | |
| Genre | R&B | |
| Length | 37:09 | |
| Label | Elektra/Asylum Records | |
| Producer(s) | Michael J. Powell | |
| Anita Baker chronology | ||
|---|---|---|
| The Songstress (1983) |
Rapture (1986) |
Giving You the Best That I Got (1988) |
Rapture was the breakout 1986 album for Rhythm and blues singer Anita Baker earning her two Grammy Awards in 1987. The album's first track, "Sweet Love" was a Billboard #1 hit in addition to winning the Grammy. The success of Rapture (her second album) and "Sweet Love" brought well-deserved widespread attention to Baker. The album has sold over five million copies.
[edit] Track listing
- "Sweet Love" (Anita Baker, Louis A. Johnson, Gary Bias) – 4:26
- "You Bring Me Joy" (David Lasley) – 4:24
- "Caught Up In The Rapture" (Gary Clenn, Dianne Quander) – 5:07
- "Been So Long" (Baker) – 5:07
- "Mystery" (Rod Temperton) – 4:56
- "No One In The World" (Ken Hirsch, Marti Sharron) – 4:10 *
- "Same Ole Love" (Marilyn Mcleod, Darryl K. Roberts) – 4:05
- "Watch Your Step"(Baker) – 4:54
*Produced by Marti Sharron and Gary Skardina
[edit] Awards
| Year | Winner | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Rapture | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance |
| 1987 | "Sweet Love" | Best R&B Song |
[edit] Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US The Billboard 200 | 11 |
| 1986 | US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 2 |
| 1986 | US Top Jazz Albums | 24 |
| 1986 | UK Top 75 Albums | 13 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | "Sweet" | US Billboard Hot 100 | 8 |
| 1986 | "Sweet Love" | US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 2 |
| 1986 | "Sweet Love" | US Adult Contemporary | 3 |
| 1986 | "Sweet Love" | UK Top 75 Singles | 13 |
| 1986 | "Caught Up In The Rapture" | US Billboard Hot 100 | 37 |
| 1986 | "Caught Up In The Rapture" | US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 6 |
| 1986 | "Caught Up In The Rapture" | US Adult Contemporary | 9 |
| 1986 | "Caught Up In The Rapture" | UK Top 75 Singles | 51 |
| 1986 | "Watch Your Step" | US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 23 |
| 1987 | "Same Ole Love (365 Days A Year)" | US Billboard Hot 100 | 44 |
| 1987 | "Same Ole Love (365 Days A Year)" | US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 8 |
| 1987 | "Same Ole Love (365 Days A Year)" | US Adult Contemporary | 6 |
| 1987 | "Same Ole Love (365 Days A Year)" | UK Top 75 Singles | 100 |
| 1987 | "No One In The World" | US Billboard Hot 100 | 44 |
| 1987 | "No One In The World" | US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | 5 |
| 1987 | "No One In The World" | US Adult Contemporary | 9 |
