Caught Up in the Rapture

1986 single by Anita Baker From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Caught Up in the Rapture" is a 1986 ballad song by American R&B/soul singer Anita Baker. It was released as the follow-up single after "Sweet Love" from her album Rapture.

B-side"Mystery"
ReleasedOctober 3, 1986
Recorded1985
Quick facts Single by Anita Baker, from the album Rapture ...
"Caught Up in the Rapture"
Single by Anita Baker
from the album Rapture
B-side"Mystery"
ReleasedOctober 3, 1986
Recorded1985
GenreQuiet storm[1]
Length5:17 (album version)
  • 4:08 (single version)
LabelElektra
SongwritersGarry Glenn, Dianne Quander
ProducerMichael J. Powell
Anita Baker singles chronology
"Sweet Love"
(1986)
"Caught Up in the Rapture"
(1986)
"Same Ole Love (365 Days a Year)"
(1987)
Music video
"Caught Up in the Rapture" on YouTube
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Chart performance

"Caught Up in the Rapture" was Baker's third top ten R&B single, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart,[2] and number nine on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Singles chart.[3] It was also a minor success on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, reaching #37 on the week of February 14, 1987.

Personnel

  • Lead and backing vocals: Anita Baker
  • Drums: Arthur Marbury
  • Percussion: Lawrence Fratangelo
  • Bass: David B. Washington
  • Guitar: Michael J. Powell
  • Keyboards: Vernon D. Fails
  • Arrangements by Sir Gant

Charts

More information Chart (1986–1987), Peak position ...
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References

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