{"product_id":"giving-you-the-best-that-i-got-anita-baker-1988-1lp-vinyl-very-good-plus-vg","title":"Giving You The Best That I Got - Anita Baker (1988) (1LP Vinyl) - Very Good Plus (VG+)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vinyl-record-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"condition-details\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCouple scuffs on both sides. All no effect on play\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 15px 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiving You The Best That I Got\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eAnita Baker\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnita Baker delivers transformative artistry in this essential recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusical Analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnita Baker leads with distinctive artistry, creating intricate interplay between musicians. The harmonic progressions and rhythm section showcase the evolution of jazz with spontaneous brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum Story:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Giving You the Best That I Got,\" Anita Baker's soulful masterpiece released under Elektra Records in 1988, is a timeless expression of love and vulnerability that resonates with the essence of emotional depth. This album stands apart not only for its smooth blend of jazz, R\u0026amp;B, and soul but also for Baker's rich, velvety voice, which effortlessly conveys the intricacies of romance. The title track, a heartfelt ballad, showcases Baker’s ability to make listeners feel as if they are wrapped in a warm embrace, evoking the very sentiment of dedication and selflessness in relationships. With lush instrumentation and poignant lyrics, the album invites you to experience both the highs and lows of love, making it an essential listening experience for anyone who appreciates authenticity in music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, the production quality of \"Giving You the Best That I Got\" is nothing short of exceptional, revealing a meticulous attention to detail that immerses the listener in a sonic landscape of polished harmonies and rich arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrack Listing:\u003cbr\u003eA1. Priceless\u003cbr\u003eA2. Lead Me Into Love\u003cbr\u003eA3. Giving You The Best That I Got\u003cbr\u003eA4. Good Love\u003cbr\u003eB1. Rules\u003cbr\u003eB2. Good Enough\u003cbr\u003eB3. Just Because\u003cbr\u003eB4. You Belong To Me\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003cbr\u003eAlex Brown - Arranged By [Background Vocal Arrangement] (B3)\u003cbr\u003eAnita Baker - Arranged By [Background Vocal Arrangement] (B1)\u003cbr\u003ePerri - Arranged By [Background Vocal Arrangement]\u003cbr\u003eValerie Pinkston - Arranged By [Background Vocal Arrangement] (A1, A3)\u003cbr\u003eMichael J. Powell - Arranged By [String Arrangement] (B3)\u003cbr\u003ePaul Riser - Arranged By [String Arrangement] (A1, A2)\u003cbr\u003eRobbie Buchanan - Arranged By [String Arrangement] (B3)\u003cbr\u003eCarol Bobolts - Art Direction\u003cbr\u003eAlex Brown - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (A1, A3, B7)\u003cbr\u003eAngel Edwards - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (A1, A3)\u003cbr\u003eAnita Baker - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (A4, B1)\u003cbr\u003eCarl Carwell - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (A1, A3, B3)\u003cbr\u003eFred White (2) - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (B4)\u003cbr\u003eLori Perry - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (B3)\u003cbr\u003eLynne Fiddmont - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (B4)\u003cbr\u003eMarva King - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (B3)\u003cbr\u003ePerri - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]\u003cbr\u003eRoy Galloway - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (B4)\u003cbr\u003eValerie Pinkston - Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] (A1, A3)\u003cbr\u003eNathan East - Bass (A1 to A3, B1 to B3)\u003cbr\u003eOmar Hakim - Drums (A1 to A3, B2)\u003cbr\u003eBarney Perkins - Engineer\u003cbr\u003eMilton Chan - Engineer [2nd Engineer]\u003cbr\u003eBruce Nazarian - Engineer [Assistant Engineer]\u003cbr\u003eFred Law - Engineer [Assistant Engineer]\u003cbr\u003eLes Cooper (2) - Engineer [Assistant Engineer]\u003cbr\u003eTim Purvis - Engineer [Assistant Engineer]\u003cbr\u003eAnita Baker - Executive-Producer\u003cbr\u003eDonnie Lyle - Guitar (A4)\u003cbr\u003eMichael J. Powell - Guitar (A1, A2, A4, B1, B4)\u003cbr\u003ePaul Jackson Jr. - Guitar (A1, A2, B1, B3)\u003cbr\u003eGary Taylor - Keyboards (A4)\u003cbr\u003eNell Walker - Keyboards (B4)\u003cbr\u003ePatrick Moten - Keyboards (B4)\u003cbr\u003ePeter Schwartz - Keyboards (B1)\u003cbr\u003eRobbie Buchanan - Keyboards (A1, A2, B1, B3)\u003cbr\u003eSonny Burke (2) - Keyboards (B4)\u003cbr\u003eVernon Fails - Keyboards (A1 to A4, B2)\u003cbr\u003eSephra Herman - Other [Production Coordination By]\u003cbr\u003eTweed And Tominaga - Other [Production Coordination By]\u003cbr\u003ePaulinho Da Costa - Percussion (A1 to A3, B1, B2)\u003cbr\u003eAdrian Buckmaster - Photography By\u003cbr\u003eBobby Lyle - Piano (A2)\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Duke - Piano (A2)\u003cbr\u003eDean Gant - Piano [Acoustic] (A1, B2)\u003cbr\u003eMichael J. 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