Gary. Your question about Anita not getting her songs recorded once she left, is a bit puzzling. This Quote from the Barry Pugh book may help...

Quote...."Contractually, she (Anita) was tied to RCA's Nashville Division, and the label not only wouldn't let her out of her contract, but wouldn't record her, unless she was in Nashville. lawyers eventually resolved the stalemate, leaving Anita free to record for whom she pleased,"

By then it was too late, because she was already living in Los Angeles. the songs she asked to be recorded were written in Los Angeles.