Released 1970, on Chess. Charles Stephney, who also produced Ramsey Lewis, Ahmad Jamal's Chess sessions, and other jazz artists, was the maestro behind the lush music of this album. And, it couldn't have happened without the indescribable, 5-octave voice of Ms. Riperton. She put words to some of the tunes previously released on assorted Ramsey Lewis albums, such as Les Fleurs, Only When I'm Dreaming, and — . How can I stay neutral when I know for a fact that we'll never hear another voice like this in our lifetime. As a Chicagoan, and knowing that her daugh… read more
Released 1970, on Chess. Charles Stephney, who also produced Ramsey Lewis, Ahmad Jamal's Chess sessions, and other jazz artists, was the maestro… read more
Released 1970, on Chess. Charles Stephney, who also produced Ramsey Lewis, Ahmad Jamal's Chess sessions, and other jazz artists, was the maestro behind the lush music of this album.… read more
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. He… read more
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 o… read more
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 unforg… read more