Same Ole Love
Anita Baker
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Artist Background"Same Ole Love" is a song by Anita Baker, a Grammy-winning American R&B/soul singer and songwriter. The artist is renowned for her powerful alto vocals.
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Release DataThe single was released in 1986 from her second studio album "Rapture," which is her breakthrough album.
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Song Writer CreditsIt was written by Michael J. Powell and David Lasley.
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Chart Performance"Same Ole Love" had great chart success. It peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and stayed at that position for a week. Furthermore, it landed at No. 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Baker's most successful singles.
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Video ProductionThe music video was filmed live mainly at the Detroit's Majestic Theater and contains various scenes of Baker while touring Detroit, her hometown. This makes the video a homage to her native city.
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Unique StructureUnlike most hit songs, "Same Ole Love" does not have a standard pop song structure and lacks a recurring chorus that's typically seen in popular tracks. The lyrics describe a love that stays strong and consistent over the years which is echoed through its steadied and unique composition.
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Album SuccessThe album "Rapture," which "Same Ole Love" is part of, won Anita Baker two Grammy Awards, and it went 5x Platinum, selling over 5 million copies.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, "Same Ole Love" is often combined with "365 Days," another popular song of Baker's, leading to a seamless and endearing medley.
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InfluenceAnita Baker's soulful performance in singles like "Same Ole Love" has significantly influenced a generation of jazz-influenced R&B singers such as Alicia Keys, Lalah Hathaway, and Chrisette Michele.
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LegacyOver three decades since its release, “Same Ole Love” is still greatly admired and subsequently played on Adult and Urban Adult Contemporary Radio, demonstrating the song’s enduring popularity.
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