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She received the 1990 Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.

In 1991, Baker became the second female solo artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, following Aretha Franklin in 1987.

Her song " Jim Dandy " was named one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and was ranked # 343 on the Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.