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Chicago, United States (1947 – 1979)
Minnie Riperton (Nov 8, 1947 - Jul 12, 1979) was an American singer who is best remembered for her 1974 hit ballad, Lovin’ You.
The tragic 1979 death of 31-year-old Riperton silenced one of soul music’s most unique and unforgettable voices - blessed with an angelic five-octave vocal range, she scored her greatest commercial success with the chart-topping pop ballad, “Lovin’ You”. Riperton was born in Chicago on November 8, 1947. As a young girl, she studied music, drama, and dance at the city’s Lincoln Center and later contemplated a career in opera. Her pop career began in 1963 when she joined the local girl group called The Gems (not to be confused with the 60s New York-based girl group Gems, led by Louise Bethune), who were also known at times as The Starlets (1963-1966), signing to the famed Chess label to release a handful of singles as well as lend backing vocals to acts including Fontella Bass, The Dells, and Etta James. After graduating from high school, Riperton went to work at Chess as a receptionist. A year before The Gems’ dissolution in 1967, she also signed with the label as a solo act, releasing a single,Lonely Girl, under the alias Andrea Davis (a pseudonym she used in honor of Billy Davis, her mentor at Chess who wrote the song for her).
In 1967, Riperton was installed as the lead vocalist of the psychedelic soul band Rotary Connection, which debuted that year with a self-titled LP on Cadet Concepts.
The tragic 1979 death of 31-year-old Riperton silenced one of soul music’s most unique and unforgettable voices - blessed with an angelic five-octave vocal range, she scored her greatest commercial success with the chart-topping pop ballad, “Lovin’ You”. Riperton was born in Chicago on November 8, 1947. As a young girl, she studied music, drama, and dance at the city’s Lincoln Center and later contemplated a career in opera. Her pop career began in 1963 when she joined the local girl group called The Gems (not to be confused with the 60s New York-based girl group Gems, led by Louise Bethune), who were also known at times as The Starlets (1963-1966), signing to the famed Chess label to release a handful of singles as well as lend backing vocals to acts including Fontella Bass, The Dells, and Etta James. After graduating from high school, Riperton went to work at Chess as a receptionist. A year before The Gems’ dissolution in 1967, she also signed with the label as a solo act, releasing a single,
Lonely Girl, under the alias Andrea Davis (a pseudonym she used in honor of Billy Davis, her mentor at Chess who wrote the song for her).In 1967, Riperton was installed as the lead vocalist of the psychedelic soul band Rotary Connection, which debuted that year with a self-titled LP on Cadet Concepts.
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canimal wrote:
Perfect Angel is such a good album.
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BunnyCookii wrote:
Beautifull <3
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jeffreeh wrote:
Never Existed Before <3 such a sweet song
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bnbmusic3000 wrote:
Today is the 64th Anniversary of Minnie Riperton's birth. Personally, I celebrate her artistry and humanity. I am glad that you passed our way and left us awesome music. Now, you are with our Heavenly Father singing praises to Him. You are truly missed, Minnie. Love Lives Forever. Brian
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Mikado-dono wrote:
ла ла ла ла ла
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Rafa-Music wrote:
la la la
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toco-tucan wrote:
those high notes she hits on adventures in paradise are amazing [3]
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Batiste369 wrote:
Those high notes she hits on "Adventures In Paradise" are amazing. [2] I double that! "Step this way for another adventure in Paradiseeeeee...
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Anullla_ wrote:
Nice ! <3
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Sunzy wrote:
perfection. yes indeed.
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DiogoNobre wrote:
<3
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garynotrashcoug wrote:
The tropical atmosphere that "Lovin' You" radiates is simply amazing
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kidBmoon wrote:
always will be one of the best singers ever
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theoryjean wrote:
those high notes she hits on adventures in paradise are amazing.
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Hip-Hop-Addict wrote:
Reasons ♥ [2]
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jheanlimma wrote:
Reasons ♥
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catdaddy wrote:
Só ela e a Mariah mesmo ♥
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SoulJazzsterInc wrote:
Even though she has highly influenced artists such as Kate Bush or Mariah Carey, Minnie was in a class with herself
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shadesdrawn wrote:
This music makes me feel life is beautiful.
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qraji1 wrote:
Amazing, just amazing.. What a voice...Inside My love <3
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