# Rhythm of Love World Tour

The Rhythm of Love Tour was a 1994–95 concert tour by American recording artist Anita Baker in support of her multi-platinum selling album, Rhythm of Love. The trek started on December 14, in New Orleans, visiting several cities in North America and Europe, ending in late-December 1995.

## Opening act

* George Duke (London, UK)

## Set list

* "Sweet Love"
* "Been So Long"
* "Mystery"
* "No One in the World"
* "Same Ole Love (365 Days of Year)"
* "Watch Your Step"
* "Caught Up in the Rapture"
* "Rhythm of Love" $^1$
* "My Funny Valentine"
* Diana Ross & Tina Turner Medley: "Stop! In the Name of Love" / "Proud Mary"
* "Giving You the Best That I Got"
* "Talk to Me"
* "Rules" $^1$
* "Fairy Tales"
* "Body and Soul"
* "You Belong to me"

### Encore

* "I Apologize"
* "You Bring Me Joy"
$^1$ performed only at select dates in North America and Europe.

## Band

* Music Director/Drums: Ricky Lawson
* Guitar: John McCurry
* Bass/Cello: Nathan East
* Percussion: Joe Mardin
* Synth Bass: Luis Resto
* Background vocalists: Perri Sisters (Lori, Sharon, Darlene & Carol)

## Tour dates

| Date | City | Country | Venue |
| North America ||||
| December 14, 1994 | New Orleans | United States | Saenger Theatre |
| December 16, 1994 | New Orleans | United States | Saenger Theatre |
| December 17, 1994 | New Orleans | United States | Saenger Theatre |
| December 27, 1994 | Los Angeles | United States | Universal Amphitheatre |
| December 28, 1994 | Los Angeles | United States | Universal Amphitheatre |
| December 30, 1994 | Los Angeles | United States | Universal Amphitheatre |
| December 31, 1994 | Los Angeles | United States | Universal Amphitheatre |
| February 1, 1995 | Chicago | United States | Arie Crown Theater |
| February 2, 1995 | Chicago | United States | Arie Crown Theater |
| February 4, 1995 | Chicago | United States | Arie Crown Theater |
| February 5, 1995 | Chicago | United States | Arie Crown Theater |
| February 8, 1995 | Minneapolis | United States | Northrop Auditorium |
| February 10, 1995 | St. Louis | United States | Fox Theatre |
| February 12, 1995 | Auburn Hills | United States | The Palace of Auburn Hills |
| March 3, 1995 | Atlantic City | United States | Etess Arena |
| March 4, 1995 | Atlantic City | United States | Etess Arena |
| March 7, 1995 | Atlanta | United States | Fox Theatre |
| March 8, 1995 | Atlanta | United States | Fox Theatre |
| March 10, 1995 | Miami | United States | James L. Knight Center |
| March 11, 1995 | Miami | United States | James L. Knight Center |
| March 31, 1995 | Las Vegas | United States | MGM Grand Garden Arena |
| April 2, 1995 | Oakland | United States | Paramount Theatre |
| April 3, 1995 | Oakland | United States | Paramount Theatre |
| April 5, 1995 | Oakland | United States | Paramount Theatre |
| April 6, 1995 | Oakland | United States | Paramount Theatre |
| April 10, 1995 | Cleveland | United States | State Theatre |
| April 11, 1995 | Cleveland | United States | State Theatre |
| April 13, 1995 | Boston | United States | Wang Theatre |
| April 14, 1995 | Boston | United States | Wang Theatre |
| April 29, 1995 | New York City | United States | Radio City Music Hall |
| April 30, 1995 | New York City | United States | Radio City Music Hall |
| May 3, 1995 | New York City | United States | Radio City Music Hall |
| May 4, 1995 | New York City | United States | Radio City Music Hall |
| May 7, 1995 | New York City | United States | Radio City Music Hall |
| May 11, 1995 | Ledyard | United States | Fox Theater |
| June 22, 1995 | Hampton | United States | Hampton Coliseum |
| June 25, 1995 | Raleigh | United States | Hardee's Walnut Creek Amphitheatre |
| June 30, 1995 | Houston | United States | The Summit |
| July 1, 1995 | Dallas | United States | Coca-Cola Starplex Amphitheatre |
| July 3, 1995 | New Orleans | United States | Louisiana Superdome |
| July 4, 1995 | Memphis | United States | Mid-South Coliseum |
| July 12, 1995 | Holmdel Township | United States | Garden State Arts Center |
| July 13, 1995 | Darien | United States | Darien Lake Performing Arts Center |
| July 15, 1995 | Fairfax | United States | Patriot Center |
| July 21, 1995 | Detroit | United States | Fox Theatre |
| July 25, 1995 | Milwaukee | United States | Marcus Amphitheater |
| July 27, 1995 | Pittsburgh | United States | Civic Arena |
| July 29, 1995 | Cincinnati | United States | Riverfront Stadium |
| July 30, 1995 | Tinley Park | United States | New World Music Theatre |
| August 17, 1995 | Charlotte | United States | Carowinds Paladium |
| August 18, 1995 | Philadelphia | United States | CoreStates Spectrum |
| August 20, 1995 | Wantagh | United States | Jones Beach Amphitheater |
| August 24, 1995 | Atlanta | United States | Chastain Park Amphitheater |
| August 26, 1995 | Baltimore | United States | Baltimore Arena |
| September 1, 1995 | Los Angeles | United States | Greek Theatre |
| September 2, 1995 | Los Angeles | United States | Greek Theatre |
| September 4, 1995 | Phoenix | United States | Desert Sky Pavilion |
| Europe ||||
| November 4, 1995 | Ramstein-Miesenbach | Germany | Ramstein Air Base |
| November 6, 1995 | Rotterdam | Netherlands | Rotterdam Ahoy |
| November 8, 1995 | Birmingham | England | National Exhibition Centre |
| November 10, 1995 | London | England | Wembley Arena |
| November 11, 1995 | Manchester | England | Manchester Apollo |
| November 14, 1995 | Milan | Italy | Teatro Smeraldo |
| North America ||||
| December 12, 1995 | North Charleston | United States | North Charleston Coliseum |
| December 13, 1995 | Nashville | United States | Grand Ole Opry House |
| December 15, 1995 | Merrillville | United States | Star Plaza Theatre |
| December 16, 1995 | Merrillville | United States | Star Plaza Theatre |
| December 27, 1995 | Tampa | United States | Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center |
| December 28, 1995 | Orlando | United States | Bob Carr Auditorium |
| December 30, 1995 | Fort Myers | United States | Harborside Event Center |
| December 31, 1995 | Miami | United States | James L. Knight Center |