For the tour by Eminem, see Rapture Tour.
The Rapture Tour
Concert tour nameRapture Tour
ArtistAnita Baker
AlbumRapture
Start dateMarch 16, 1986
End dateNovember 29, 1987
Number of legs8
Number of shows
  • 174 in North America
  • 12 in Europe
  • 186 total
This tourRapture Tour
(1986–87)
Next tourGiving You the Best World Tour
(1988)

The Rapture Tour was the first headlining concert tour by American recording artist Anita Baker in support of her second studio album Rapture (1986). The tour started in mid-March 1986, visiting several cities throughout North America and Europe. In 1987, Baker kicked off a North America second leg trek, which included seven dates in Los Angeles at the Beverly Theatre in January,[1] including two and three-night dates in Merrillville, Indiana, New York City[2] and Miami, Florida. The outing included four sold-out shows scheduled in Washington, D.C., and three consecutive dates for the second visit in Merrillville, Indiana.

Concert synopsis

The tour consisted of a selection of songs from Baker's 1983 debut, The Songstress and the majority of the Rapture album. For each performance, Baker would perform songs from both albums, and also include a song from other artists. For example, she performed "You've Changed" by Sarah Vaughan for one show, and Van Morrison's "Moondance" for another. She performed several shows throughout the week in Los Angeles, with gospel/R&B group the Perri Sisters joining as background vocals and toured with Baker for the remainder of the tour.[3]

The Band

  • Music Director: Bobby Lyle
  • Guitar: Donald Griffin
  • Keyboards: Bobby Lyle
  • Percussions: Garry Glenn
  • Saxophone: Gerald Albright
  • Bass: Gerald Albright
  • Drums: James Bradley Jr
  • Backing vocalists (1986): Tanya Boyd, Saundra Simmons, and Natalie Jackson
  • Backing vocalists (1987): Perri Sisters, Gina Taylor, and Freida Williams

Opening acts

  • Perri Sisters (North America, select dates)
  • Pieces of a Dream (North America, November–December 1986, select dates)
  • Durell Coleman (North America, February 1987)
  • Rhonda Hansome (North America, July–September 1987, select dates)
  • Nat Augustin (London)
  • Tease (Baltimore)
  • The Controllers (New York City, September 1986)
  • The Rose Brothers (St. Louis, August 1986)

Setlist

The following setlist was obtained from the concert held on January 2, 1987, at the Beverly Theatre in Los Angeles, California. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.

  1. "Caught Up in the Rapture"
  2. "Will You Be Mine"
  3. "Angel"
  4. "Mystery"
  5. "Stop to Love"
  6. "You're the Best Thing Yet"
  7. "Same Ole Love (365 Days a Year)"
  8. "You Bring Me Joy"
  9. "Watch Your Step"
  10. "Sweet Love
  11. "No One in the World"
  12. "Been So Long"
  13. "No More Tears"
  14. "Blessed"
Notes

*On July 16, 1986, in Montreux, Switzerland, "Moondance" by Van Morrison was performed.

Tour dates

DateCityCountryVenue
North America[4]
March 16, 1986Detroit, MIUnited StatesState Theatre
March 17, 1986Chicago, ILAuditorium Theatre
March 19, 1986Merrillville, INHoliday Star Theatre
March 21, 1986Cincinnati, OHTaft Theatre
March 22, 1986Cleveland, OHState Theatre
March 24, 1986Buffalo, NYShea's O'Connell Center
March 25, 1986Albany, NYPalace Theatre
March 26, 1986Hartford, CTBushnell Memorial Hall
March 28, 1986Providence, RIProvidence Performing Arts Center
March 29, 1986Lowell, MALowell Memorial Auditorium
April 7, 1986Red Bank, NJCount Basie Theatre
April 8, 1986New York, NYAlice Tully Hall
April 9, 1986Devon, PAValley Forge Music Fair
April 11, 1986Washington, DCWarner Theatre
June 9, 1986Milwaukee, WIRiverside Theater
June 10, 1986Minneapolis, MNState Theatre
June 11, 1986Joliet, ILRialto Square Theatre
June 13, 1986South Bend, INMorris Civic Auditorium
June 14, 1986Grand Rapids, MIGrand Rapids Civic Auditorium
June 16, 1986Syracuse, NYLandmark Theatre
June 17, 1986Hyannis, MACape Cod Melody Tent
June 18, 1986Cohasset, MASouth Shore Music Circus
June 19, 1986Port Chester, NYCapitol Theatre
June 20, 1986Newark, NJNewark Symphony Hall
June 22, 1986Westbury, NYWestbury Music Fair
June 23, 1986
June 25, 1986New York, NYAvery Fisher Hall
June 27, 1986Baltimore, MDMeyerhoff Symphony Hall
June 28, 1986Norfolk, VAChrysler Hall
June 29, 1986Raleigh, NCRaleigh Memorial Auditorium
June 30, 1986Charlotte, NCOvens Auditorium
Europe[5]
July 16, 1986MontreuxSwitzerlandMontreux Casino
July 17, 1986ParisFranceÉlysée Montmartre
July 18, 1986BrusselsBelgiumAncienne Belgique
July 19, 1986AmsterdamNetherlandsMelkweg
July 22, 1986CardiffUnited KingdomSt David's Hall
July 23, 1986WolverhamptonWolverhampton Civic Hall
July 24, 1986ManchesterManchester Apollo
July 26, 1986LondonHammersmith Odeon
July 27, 1986
North America[6]
August 1, 1986Detroit, MIUnited StatesMasonic Temple Theater
August 8, 1986Washington, DCDAR Constitution Hall
August 10, 1986Louisville, KYLouisville Gardens
August 11, 1986Nashville, TNWar Memorial Auditorium
August 12, 1986Atlanta, GAAtlanta Civic Center
August 13, 1986Birmingham, ALBirmingham Municipal Auditorium
August 16, 1986Chicago, ILArie Crown Theater
August 18, 1986Toledo, OHMasonic Auditorium
August 19, 1986Indianapolis, INMurat Theatre
August 21, 1986St. Louis, MOFox Theatre
August 22, 1986Kansas City, MOMidland Theatre
August 23, 1986Tulsa, OKBrady Theater
August 24, 1986Little Rock, ARRobinson Municipal Auditorium
August 26, 1986Houston, TXHouston Music Hall
August 27, 1986
August 28, 1986
September 4, 1986Sunrise, FLSunrise Musical Theater
September 6, 1986New York, NYRadio City Music Hall
September 7, 1986
Europe
September 14, 1986DublinIrelandOlympia Theatre
September 15, 1986GlasgowUnited KingdomTheatre Royal
September 17, 1986HamburgWest GermanyCCH Saal 3
North America[7]
September 23, 1986Chicago, ILUnited StatesArie Crown Theater
September 24, 1986Fort Wayne, INEmbassy Theatre
September 25, 1986Detroit, MIState Theatre
September 26, 1986Pittsburgh, PASyria Mosque
September 28, 1986Lexington, KYSingletary Center for the Arts
September 30, 1986Chicago, ILArie Crown Theater
October 2, 1986Peoria, ILCivic Center Theater
October 4, 1986Memphis, TNOrpheum Theatre
October 5, 1986
October 6, 1986
October 8, 1986Chattanooga, TNSoldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
October 10, 1986Washington, DCDAR Constitution Hall
October 11, 1986
October 21, 1986Norfolk, VAChrysler Hall
October 22, 1986Richmond, VAMosque Theater
October 23, 1986Greensboro, NCWar Memorial Auditorium
October 24, 1986Columbia, SCTownship Auditorium
October 25, 1986Macon, GAMacon City Auditorium
October 28, 1986Jacksonville, FLCivic Auditorium
October 29, 1986Orlando, FLBob Carr Performing Arts Centre
October 30, 1986St. Petersburg, FLMahaffey Theater
November 19, 1986Highland Heights, OHFront Row Theater
November 20, 1986
November 21, 1986Chicago, ILArie Crown Theater
November 22, 1986
November 23, 1986
November 25, 1986St. Louis, MOFox Theatre
November 26, 1986
November 28, 1986Detroit, MIMasonic Temple Theater
November 29, 1986
November 30, 1986
December 3, 1986Cincinnati, OHCincinnati Music Hall
December 4, 1986Detroit, MIMasonic Temple Theater
December 5, 1986
December 27, 1986Los Angeles, CABeverly Theatre
December 28, 1986
December 30, 1986
December 31, 1986
January 2, 1987
January 4, 1987
January 5, 1987
February 4, 1987Oakland, CAParamount Theatre
February 5, 1987
February 6, 1987San Carlos, CACircle Star Theatre
February 7, 1987
February 8, 1987
February 14, 1987Sunrise, FLSunrise Musical Theater
February 15, 1987
February 18, 1987New Orleans, LASaenger Theatre
February 20, 1987
February 21, 1987
February 22, 1987Dallas, TXDallas Convention Center Arena
March 3, 1987Toronto, ONCanadaO'Keefe Centre
March 5, 1987Highland Heights, OHUnited StatesFront Row Theater
March 6, 1987
March 7, 1987
March 8, 1987
March 19, 1987Merrillville, INHoliday Star Theater
March 20, 1987
March 21, 1987
March 22, 1987
July 17, 1987Philadelphia, PAMann Music Center
July 18, 1987Columbia, MDMerriweather Post Pavilion
July 19, 1987Atlanta, GAChastain Park Amphitheater
July 20, 1987
July 22, 1987Nashville, TNStarwood Amphitheatre
July 25, 1987Clarkston, MIPine Knob Music Theatre
July 26, 1987
July 28, 1987Saratoga Springs, NYSaratoga Performing Arts Center
July 31, 1987Holmdel, NJGarden State Arts Center
August 1, 1987Wantagh, NYJones Beach Marine Theater
August 4, 1987Cuyahoga Falls, OHBlossom Music Center
August 5, 1987
August 7, 1987Hoffman Estates, ILPoplar Creek Music Theater
August 8, 1987
August 10, 1987Mansfield, MAGreat Woods Center for the Performing Arts
August 11, 1987
August 15, 1987Columbia, MDMerriweather Post Pavilion
August 16, 1987
August 18, 1987Mobile, ALMobile Municipal Auditorium
August 19, 1987Huntsville, ALVon Braun Civic Center
August 21, 1987Bonner Springs, KSSandstone Amphitheater
August 23, 1987Tempe, AZASU Activity Center
August 25, 1987Morrison, CORed Rocks Amphitheatre
August 27, 1987Seattle, WAMercer Arena
August 28, 1987Portland, ORCivic Auditorium
August 29, 1987
August 31, 1987San Carlos, CACircle Star Theatre
September 1, 1987
September 3, 1987Los Angeles, CAGreek Theatre
September 4, 1987
September 5, 1987
September 6, 1987
September 9, 1987Mountain View, CAShoreline Amphitheatre
September 11, 1987San Diego, CASDSU Open Air Theatre
September 12, 1987
September 13, 1987Irvine, CAIrvine Meadows Amphitheatre
September 17, 1987Concord, CAConcord Pavilion
September 18, 1987Sacramento, CAARCO Arena
September 19, 1987Las Vegas, NVAladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts
October 14, 1987New York, NYRadio City Music Hall
October 15, 1987
October 16, 1987
October 18, 1987
October 22, 1987Boston, MAWang Theatre
October 23, 1987
October 24, 1987
October 25, 1987
October 29, 1987Atlanta, GAFox Theatre
October 30, 1987
October 31, 1987Winston-Salem, NCLJVM Coliseum Annex
November 12, 1987Detroit, MIMasonic Temple Theater
November 13, 1987
November 14, 1987Pittsburgh, PASyria Mosque
November 15, 1987
November 17, 1987St. Louis, MOFox Theatre
November 18, 1987
November 21, 1987Washington, DCDAR Constitution Hall
November 22, 1987
November 24, 1987
November 25, 1987
November 27, 1987Merrillville, INHoliday Star Theatre
November 28, 1987
November 29, 1987
Festivals and other miscellaneous performances
This concert was a part of the "JVC Jazz Festival"[8]
This concert was a part of the "Montreux Jazz Festival"[9]
This concert was a part of the "Miller Genuine Draft Concerts at Jones Beach"[10]
Cancellations and rescheduled shows
July 14, 1986Hamburg, West GermanyCCH Saal 3Rescheduled to September 17, 1986
July 29, 1986Glasgow, ScotlandTheatre RoyalRescheduled to September 15, 1986
July 30, 1986Dublin, IrelandOlympia TheatreRescheduled to September 14, 1986
February 22, 1987Dallas, TexasMusic Hall at Fair ParkMoved to the Dallas Convention Center Arena

Box office score data

VenueCityTickets sold / AvailableGross revenue
Meyerhoff Symphony HallBaltimore5,000 / 7,500 (67%)$104,000[11]
Fox TheatreSt. Louis23,304 / 23,325 (100%)$432,128[12][13][14][15]
Front Row TheatreHighland Heights18,785 / 18,984 (99%)$361,553[14][16]
Arie Crown TheaterChicago12,957 / 12,957 (100%)$255,580[14]
Masonic Temple TheaterDetroit30,029 / 30,029 (100%)$586,103[14][17]
Cincinnati Music HallCincinnati3,630 / 3,630 (100%)$61,233[14]
Paramount TheatreOakland5,600 / 5,600 (100%)$129,000[18]
Circle Star TheatreSan Carlos11,100 / 11,100 (100%)$238,000[18]
Saenger TheatreNew Orleans8,400 / 8,400 (100%)$181,000[18]
Dallas Convention Center ArenaDallas7,600 / 9,816 (77%)$119,000[16]
O'Keefe CentreToronto3,059 / 3,059 (100%)$59,848[16]
Holiday Star TheaterMerrillville13,344 / 13,344 (100%)$250,460[19]
Pine Knob Music TheatreClarkston17,071 / 28,000 (61%)$313,685[20]
Garden State Arts CenterHolmdel Township8,663 / 10,802 (80%)$146,943[21]
Jones Beach Marine TheaterWantagh10,226 / 10,226 (100%)$201,460[20]
Poplar Creek Music TheaterHoffman Estates13,659 / 33,878 (40%)$236,215[22]
Merriweather Post PavilionColumbia18,754 / 26,344 (71%)$356,723[23]
Greek TheatreLos Angeles24,748 / 24,748 (100%)$611,750[24]
Shoreline AmphitheatreMountain View7,974 / 15,000 (53%)$154,787[25]
SDSU Open Air TheatreSan Diego8,331 / 8,331 (100%)$173,055[26]
Irvine Meadows AmphitheatreIrvine10,418 / 10,418 (100%)$199,556[26]
Concord PavilionConcord7,269 / 8,110 (90%)$126,270[25]
ARCO ArenaSacramento4,888 / 5,000 (98%)$85,557[25]
Aladdin Theatre for the Performing ArtsLas Vegas7,000 / 7,000 (100%)$142,156[27]
Wang TheatreBoston16,254 / 16,254 (100%)$394,672[28]
Fox TheatreAtlanta8,638 / 8,638 (100%)$216,573[28]
Syria Mosque TheaterPittsburgh7,200 / 7,200 (100%)$162,000[17]
DAR Constitution HallWashington, D.C.14,541 / 14,984 (97%)$353,750[29]
TOTAL328,442 / 382,677 (86%)$6,653,057

VHS/DVD/CD release

A Night of Rapture: Live
live
ArtistAnita Baker
CoverA Night Of Rapture Live.jpeg
ReleasedJune 8, 2004
Recorded2004
Genre
LabelRhino
ProducerGeorge Duke
Prev year2002
Next year2004

A DVD and CD live collection, entitled A Night of Rapture: Live was released in 2004 by Rhino Records, which reached #35 in the Billboard 'Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums' list.[30]

Track listing

  1. Caught Up in the Rapture – 5:29
  2. Mystery – 5:24
  3. Been So Long – 5:52
  4. No One in the World – 4:11
  5. Same Ole Love (365 Days a Year) – 3:59
  6. Watch Your Step – 6:20
  7. Moondance – 4:08
  8. You Bring Me Joy – 4:32
  9. Sweet Love – 7:20
  10. Sweet Love [Multimedia Track]
  11. You Bring Me Joy [Multimedia Track]
  12. No One in the World [Multimedia Track]

References

  1. ^ Hunt, Dennis (January 18, 1987). "Baker And The Rise Of Black Women In Pop". Los Angeles Times. Archived July 1, 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  2. ^ Holden, Stephen (August 30, 1987). "SEASON PREVIEW: POP; Legends and Reunions". The New York Times. Archived April 11, 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  3. ^ "Perri". Soul Walking. April 2000. Archived September 14, 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  4. ^ Source for concert held on June 25, 1986: *Holden, Stephen (June 28, 1986). "JAZZ FESTIVAL; Anita Baker Debut At Avery Fisher Hall". The New York Times. Archived April 11, 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  5. ^ Sources for select dates in Europe, July 1986: *"Queens of Soul". Official Montreux Jazz Festival Website. May 23, 2019. Archived March 1, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *"Gig List for 1986". Ray's Gigs. February 2020. Archived May 10, 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  6. ^ Sources for select tour dates in North America, August–September 1986: *Barron, John (August 10, 1986). "METEORIC ANITA BAKER JUST CAME OUT WITH THE RIGHT VOICE AT THE RIGHT TIME". Chicago Tribune. Archived March 1, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *Carter, Calvin (September 4, 1986). "BAKER APPEALING TO NEW AUDIENCE". South Florida Sun Sentinel. Archived March 1, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  7. ^ Sources for select dates in North America, September 1986-November 1987: *Kogan, Rick (September 24, 1986). "ANITA BAKER IGNITES STAGE WITH MUSICAL MAGIC, POWER". Chicago Tribune. Archived March 1, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *Kim, Jae-Ha (November 24, 1986). "Charming Anita Baker puts her audience in 'Rapture'". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived June 11, 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *Wolff, Jennifer (November 28, 1986). "Baker to appear at Holiday Star". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived June 11, 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *McGuigan, Cathleen & Lerner, Michael (February 13, 1987). "Balladeer Anita Baker Relishes The Gift Of Song". South Florida Sun Sentinel. Archived April 11, 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *Smith, Patricia (January 23, 1987). "Holiday Star books Anita Baker shows". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived June 11, 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *Harrington, Richard (June 5, 1987). "Starlight, Stars Bright". The Washington Post. Archived June 11, 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *Cromelin, Richard (September 5, 1987). "Baker Plays It Loose And Lively At The Greek". Los Angeles Times. Archived April 11, 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *Brown, Joe (November 23, 1987). "Anita Baker's Seasoned Soul". The Washington Post. Archived June 11, 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *Voedisch, Lynn (September 4, 1987). "Anita Baker to sing at the Holiday Star". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived June 11, 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *Johnson, Connie (December 29, 1986). "ANITA BAKER BREAKS OUT OF POP PACK". Los Angeles Times. Archived March 1, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *Duncan, Amy (September 5, 1986). "Anita Baker carving out big-time career". The Christian Science Monitor. Archived March 1, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *Himes, Geoffrey (August 8, 1986). "Anita Baker: Pure 'Rapture'". The Washington Post. Archived March 1, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *"Entertainment". Orange Coast. 13 (9): 23. Costa Mesa, California: O.C.N.I. September 1987. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *"Lakeland Leisure". Antioch News. 101 (31). July 30, 1987. Retrieved February 29, 2020. *"Music and Dance: Concerts". New York. 20 (41): 142. October 19, 1987. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  8. ^ Duncan, Amy (July 3, 1986). "No longer Kool, but just as hot: JVC Jazz Festival". The Christian Science Monitor. Archived March 1, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  9. ^ Norment, Lynn (December 1986). "Anita Baker: Soul's New Romantic Singer". Ebony. 42 (2): 56. Johnson Publishing Company. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  10. ^ Ericson, Raymond (May 17, 1987). "SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS THROUGHOUT THE LAND". The New York Times. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  11. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 98, no. 32. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. 9 August 1986. p. 32. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  12. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 98, no. 37. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. 13 September 1986. p. 31. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  13. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 98, no. 50. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. 20 December 1986. p. 23. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
  14. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 2. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. January 10, 1987. p. 20. ISSN 0006-2510
  15. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 49. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. December 5, 1987. p. 21. ISSN 0006-2510
  16. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 12. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. March 21, 1987. p. 26. ISSN 0006-2510
  17. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 48. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. November 28, 1987. p. 35. ISSN 0006-2510
  18. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 11. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. March 14, 1987. p. 26. ISSN 0006-2510
  19. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 15. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. April 11, 1987. p. 21. ISSN 0006-2510
  20. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 33. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. August 15, 1987. p. 25. ISSN 0006-2510
  21. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 34. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. August 22, 1987. p. 45. ISSN 0006-2510
  22. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 36. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. September 5, 1987. p. 22. ISSN 0006-2510
  23. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 35. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. August 29, 1987. p. 45. ISSN 0006-2510
  24. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 38. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. September 19, 1987. p. 28. ISSN 0006-2510
  25. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 40. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. October 3, 1987. p. 29. ISSN 0006-2510
  26. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 39. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. September 26, 1987. p. 28. ISSN 0006-2510
  27. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 41. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. October 10, 1987. p. 23. ISSN 0006-2510
  28. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 46. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. November 14, 1987. p. 24. ISSN 0006-2510
  29. ^ "Amusement Business Boxscore: Top Concert Grosses". Billboard. Vol. 99, no. 51. Nashville, Tennessee: Billboard Publications, Inc. December 19, 1987. p. 24. ISSN 0006-2510
  30. ^ "A Night of Rapture – Live (chart position)". AllMusic.