This song is actually a lullaby to her daughter Maya, who is Maya Rudolph the comedian on Saturday Night Live. Near the end of the song, Minnie repeats Maya's name.
@frontroom
Жыл бұрын
We mentioned this in the video later on!
@vanessaseymour2634
Жыл бұрын
@@frontroom Yeah, I caught that.
@VEGANISTA269
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@cousinnvlad7432
Жыл бұрын
How am I just finding this out
@avdotia452
Жыл бұрын
wow never knew the connection
@MuddyTubMedia
Жыл бұрын
This song sounds like a summer morning on the back porch, sipping a cup of coffee
@kendragreene5953
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@HiPHOPx87
3 ай бұрын
On a Saturday morning 🌄
@Nefarious_Bread
Жыл бұрын
Back Down Memory Lane is such a sad, yet happy sounding song. If you know her story. When she made that song, she had been diagnosed with cancer and knew that she only had a short time left to live. Also, the person playing the guitar in the video if this song is her husband. Edit: This song is also about her husband.
@franjones5312
Жыл бұрын
Just thinking about that song/video brings tears to my eyes. She couldn't move one of her arms, and when she sings, "I don't want to go" and "Save me" I can't take it. What a loss. Gone way too soon. RIP, Minnie.
@Nefarious_Bread
Жыл бұрын
@@franjones5312 I tear up every time I hear it, and I'm usually a pretty stoic dude.
@cocoapeach
Жыл бұрын
Also, Minnie Ripperton was a treasure. The term you are referring to is the whistle register. I remember the day she died. I was in third grade and they announced it on the radio. Fun fact: her daughter is comedic actress Maya Rudolph.
@nextup91
Жыл бұрын
Wow that I didn't know she was her mother
@TripSe7en_77
Жыл бұрын
@@nextup91 She’s saying her name at the end of this song. Check it out again and see if you can pick up on it.
@poet82n
Жыл бұрын
@@TripSe7en_77 Wow! I never knew or heard that until you said it. That's awesome!
@liveinwisdom3610
Жыл бұрын
This is kind of sad, how some of our legends, erase their identity. Look at Muhammad Ali's grand kids, Michael Jackson kids, and now Minnie's :/.
@mrs.harris933
10 ай бұрын
I loved how the dad said he pictured that stolen precious moment shared between husband and wife, in the morning before the kids get up. Those are priceless moments
@RD-nq7fl
Жыл бұрын
The male version of Minnie Riperton is Bobby DeBarge from the group Switch The song I Call Your Name was written by Bobby DeBarge and Gregory Williams One of my all time favorite ❤️ songs because my mom played it over and over when I was a child. Anyways, Bobby DeBarge had a beautiful voice but a trauma fueled childhood . RIP Bobby😢
@dangamaas
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs
@lalablack6038
Жыл бұрын
Yessss
@alexanderthegreat5649
9 ай бұрын
@@dangamaassame!
@sharonlofton8645
Жыл бұрын
She wrote this song for her daughter Maya Rudolph. Maya stars in Saturday Night Live. She mentions Maya in the song. I was about 14 and walking through the Gallery Mall in Philadelphia Pa when it was announced that she had lost her battle with cancer. But read her stats, she is known for having one of the highest octaves in R&B and most other genres. Her husband, herself and Stevie wonder wrote and composed this song. Gone to soon RIP Minnie Ripperton
@sunrisespeaks6263
10 ай бұрын
Come on Galleryyyyyy…..Philly Stand Up lol 😂😂😂
@ssm1052
5 ай бұрын
we lived by Cedarbrook mall in cheltenham pa
@wheelerwon
Жыл бұрын
Hey guys. Do her song “Inside my Love”. Whoa. Classic. She hits very high notes on that one. Maria Carey got her singing high notes from Minnie. Facts
@ghariiscool
Жыл бұрын
that is such a sexy song
@loretta6554
Жыл бұрын
I think that Minnie could hit a note higher than Mariah. But both are beautiful singer's.
@ta5393
Жыл бұрын
@@ghariiscool This is my favorite song by Minnie Riperton!!!
@korivaughn3658
Жыл бұрын
@@ghariiscool Chante Moore hits them whistle notes. Reminds me a lot of Minnie❤️
@strachan_gul75
Жыл бұрын
My Favorite Song
@stephaniejones4749
Жыл бұрын
I love Minnie Riperton her voice was one of a kind. I have heard voice coaches say that she sings in a range called whistle. I believe that. May she rest in peace 🙏🏾🙏🏾
@jayredz7807
Жыл бұрын
Rachelle Ferrell is a common name often mentioned up there with Minnie and Mariah. She's a really fun reaction to do
@lalablack6038
Жыл бұрын
I have been saying this for a year now
@shgarrett624
Жыл бұрын
Chante Moore too...She did some of minnie songs too..
@sonjaistheone4614
7 ай бұрын
Rachelle Ferrell is my most favorite female singer! Second is Dianne Reeves and third Ledisi!
@Transcendent-Economics-101
Жыл бұрын
I saw her perform this song acapella before her premature passing and man, "it actually sounded better without music." That is how beautiful this girls voice was -- really unmatched by any artist singing in that highest octave range, since. 💞💕
@yolandabyrd8258
Жыл бұрын
Les Fleurs is hauntingly beautiful by Mrs. Ripperton. You both would really enjoy that one. Memory Lane is also one of my faves by her.
@suchisthismystery2814
Жыл бұрын
Believe it or not, the unsurpassable Minnie's live versions of this most beautiful of songs, are even more amazing than the studio recording. Seeing this young man's love of listening to it, is an absolute joy to behold.
@Keezie27
Жыл бұрын
This song always makes me tear up especially since Minnie dedicated this song to her daughter (whom a lot of us know is actress Maya Rudolph) and ended up dying at a young age of cancer. Maya didn't really get to know her mother. What a beautiful song. Minnie had a really lovely voice. She still has the best whistle register to me (yes I even prefer hers over Mariah's). Minnie is underrated. What a lovely voice.
@pickenchews
Жыл бұрын
I've been listening to Minnie Riperton a lot this week, so this was a pleasant surprise! She's one of my favorites
@frontroom
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@chestermijnals6914
Жыл бұрын
In my childhood (I am from 1973) my parents often spin this one on the turntables. Hearing this song brings me all back
@talzp
Жыл бұрын
Love Minnie Riperton's voice. My favourite song of hers is 'Inside My Love'. So stunning and soulful ✨️
@Mishy555
4 ай бұрын
It’s my favorite as well😊
@cocoapeach
Жыл бұрын
That Parliament cover with the Mothership on front is a classic and a lot of black American households possessed it lol.
@Erica-en2qz
Жыл бұрын
Yup! My uncle had it! ❤️😊
@anitabeck2620
Жыл бұрын
🤩🤘🏽
@rochellelove3785
Жыл бұрын
Still have it.
@aundreawilliams8712
Жыл бұрын
Facts! And I’m a 90s baby!
@rtee48
Жыл бұрын
Many WICKED album covers in the 70s lol
@rosemarywatson1231
Жыл бұрын
The Mother Ship! Can't go wrong. Minnie's voice is beautiful. This is Maya Rudolph's mother. R.I.P. Minnie.
@traceejohnson290
Жыл бұрын
One of my most favorite Singers, R.I.P. Minnie❤
@LiveANoursishedLife
Жыл бұрын
I was born in '64 so I was around 9 or 10 when theis song came out. She was the supreme Queen of Whistle-Tone. Now we have Mariah Carey but Minnie will always shine. We lost her so soon and hearing her music is always a reminder of the pure beauty of her voice.
@NFLed
Жыл бұрын
Like Dad, I had heard this song in the 70s but didn't pay any attention to it. At my age I was "too cool" to listen to such a sappy song. Then near 2010 there was a TV commercial with legendary NFL running back Jerome Bettis hyping up a huge crowd in a football stadium, ready for loud driving music to rev up the crowd for the game, and blasting out of the stadium's speakers was this song, soft and beautiful which is the opposite of what you'd expect. Bettis' face was very funny as in "WTF???!!!" and the crowd was stunned, then Minnie sings the super-high-pitch section and Bettis' WTF face was further focused on. That made me search for the song on KZitem and it's great.
@destrocobra2203
Жыл бұрын
Not sure if anyone mentioned this but the Hip Hop community fell in love with Minnie Riperton because A Tribe Called Quest sampled her song “Inside My Love”. The A Tribe Called Quest song was called “Lyrics To Go” from the Midnight Marauders album. I recommend both songs even the albums.
@x_aureum
Жыл бұрын
Love this song. I comment on a lot of the content on this channel, I love these videos for not only Kai’s great taste in hip hop, but for another reason as well. My dad and I shared the love of music with each other, if not anything else on earth. This year is the 10 year anniversary of his passing, and I wish I had some sort of project like this I could look back on. This is something so precious to have, and I love the insight from both of you on each track. also, dad better GET TO ITTTT with that Minnie impression at the end!! Hahaha ❤❤
@sarahdixon1943
Жыл бұрын
I used to sing this to my son when he was little. Well, I'd try. I sounded awful, but he was so small he didn't care 😀 LOVE this song. I'd sing it ti him and he was born in 1995 so, it's a much loved song that's still in circulation and gathering more fans ❤️
@gmunden1
Жыл бұрын
The title song "Perfect Angel" is also worth a listen. Beautiful song.
@Only1Science
Жыл бұрын
I'm 44 years old and I've been singing this song every since I could utter words. My mother told me that I wouldn't stop singing this song as well as Earth, Wind and Fire's "Reasons" and Denice Williams' "Free". LOL
@tonia3371
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this song and her voice is heaven 🥰
@bryanstoudenmire
Жыл бұрын
Memory lane is one of my favorite songs of Minnie's too
@cherylrleigh1912
10 ай бұрын
"Lovin' You" is a song recorded by American singer Minnie Riperton from her second studio album, Perfect Angel (1974). It was written by Riperton and her husband, Richard Rudolph, produced by Rudolph and Stevie Wonder, and released as the album's fourth single on January 18, 1975. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on April 5, 1975. Additionally, it reached number two on the UK Singles chart, and number three on the Billboard R&B chart. In the US, it ranked number 13 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1975. On April 8, 1975, "Lovin' You" was certified gold in the United States by the RIAA for sales in excess of 1,000,000 units. It was also certified silver in the UK by BPI on May 1, 1975, for sales of 250,000 units. Source Wikipedia
@davepeterschmidt5818
Жыл бұрын
What's crazy impressive about Minnie is that she not only has that incredible whistle register, but she clearly also has great control of her voice in that register. She doesn't hunt for notes, she can introduce vibrato, etc. I've heard people who can hit notes like that before, but I've never heard anyone control them like Minnie could. Her voice was one of a kind.
@MarleeDecember105
Жыл бұрын
Ooooooo, I'm definitely looking forward to this one. Minnie is my girl!!
@MarleeDecember105
Жыл бұрын
Minnie wrote this song for her daughter, Maya Rudolph.
@caycecm02
Жыл бұрын
Minnie Riperton is one of the few to have what is called a whistle register which is the high note she hits. At the end she’s singing “Maya Maya Maya” which is her daughter’s name ❤ Hip Hop sampled a lot from Parliament Funkadelic. George Clinton and Bootsy Collins are some of the best funk musicians.
@korivaughn3658
Жыл бұрын
Yes! That whistle register. Chante Moore has it too. Just beautiful ❤️
@laticiadavis8627
Жыл бұрын
RIP minnie riperton one of the greatest singers of all times ,yes that is what is known as a whistle regester,she was one of the few people whoca reach that level. FYI the actress ma Rudolph is is her daughter.
@A.MarieeJ
Жыл бұрын
I love you guys so much ❤❤❤ hopefully one day you guys do a SADE or MAXWELL song for me 🙏
@courteneyh7690
Жыл бұрын
Omg yes to both!
@Deltadivaix
Жыл бұрын
Yasss!
@lalablack6038
Жыл бұрын
Yesss
@MarleeDecember105
Жыл бұрын
Duuuude those Parliament albums are amazing! I'm surprised they were in the thrift store. Minnie sang in four octave D₃ to F♯₇ coloratura soprano range. She was crowned Queen of the whistle register. Minnie also went by the alias name, Andrea Davis when she recorded the song "Lonely Girl".
@frontroom
Жыл бұрын
And the vinyl itself is in near mint condition! Thanks for the info about Minnie :)
@Mark.mp3
Жыл бұрын
This whole album is beautiful
@mizt8885
Жыл бұрын
If you love that one, you will love Back Down Memory Lane by her as well. Can't remember if it is on the same album. Beautiful Queen she is and will always be. Son was really into it, LOVE! May you experience that type of love one day. We (African Americans) had a lot of beautiful Love and Love making songs back in the day, that's how we got through life difficulties. Music definitely plays a part in people lives, firm believer of it.
@terica6862
10 ай бұрын
We're definitely still turning our pain and tragedy into art. Survival techniques for sure.
@michelea3366
Жыл бұрын
Love this song! I watched a documentary about Minnie Riperton and learned so much I didn't know about her. She was in a band prior to going solo, called Rotary Connection. They were a psychedelic band and one of my favorite songs they did is a cover of Sunshine of Your Love, Minnie sounds amazing on it.
@lynnie4820
7 ай бұрын
Inside my love, Back down memory Lane all of her songs were beautiful and stayed on my turntable!!🎶🎤 And still does!!! Classic Music
@Erica-en2qz
Жыл бұрын
I was given this album a gift as a little child and was heartbroken when she died. I really think this song is just perfect and lovely and golden. 💛
@vanessaseymour2634
Жыл бұрын
Here's a group I highly recommend, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan. My favorite song is 'Please Pardon Me' but they have so many hits.
@darrylmilling2747
Жыл бұрын
YEZZ GAWD Chaka Khan is a vocal beast I swear she has a extra set of lungs
@laticiadavis8627
Жыл бұрын
Check out her song come inside, FYI ther is also a live video of her singing come inside if you would like to see her sing.
@marquitaolive10
7 ай бұрын
FUN FACT: At the end of the song Minnie Riperton, sings Maya, Maya, Maya, Maya. Maya Rudolph is her daughter and the actress from SNL Saturday Night Live and other movies.
@vatechie21
10 ай бұрын
Yeah I also associate this and Midnight at the Oasis; never really thought about that... Both just lovely beautiful melodies.
@kennydeez..1774
Жыл бұрын
I Luuuuv the introduction Of The Albums And A Little Of Its Back Stories. Very Kool. And Great Reaction Also👍🏿💯👍🏿
@greatsweetnice
Жыл бұрын
If you want to really be blown away, do yourselves a favor, by listening to the 1975 live performance of this on KZitem. It’s one of the greatest things my ears have ever heard.
@ThisCharminManc
Жыл бұрын
Parliament are absolute fire 🔥 I’m sure you’ll recognise lots of stuff that was sampled from them.
@Dondonmixedflip
Жыл бұрын
I used to play this to get my son to sleep when he was a baby. Good memories.
@solidsnakemgs2180
7 ай бұрын
I got to experience this feeling. Actually in the last week of November 2023. Spent a memorable morning with someone and I felt this. Saw the sun glowing through the windows while we made love for hours. That memory will stick with me forever. No music playing but damn this song plays. Woof!! What a hot morning what we make is just beautiful
@deljean
5 ай бұрын
Thts beautiful 🩷🌄
@stephaniejarrett-thorpe2287
9 ай бұрын
My favorite by Minnie Ripperton is Baby, This Love I Have. So slinky and smooth. She is a true Angel.
@onicafoster6480
7 ай бұрын
The high note that she hits at the end of the chorus is called a whistle tone
@salvadorestrada5021
Жыл бұрын
The song was for her daughter Maya. Her daughter is now famous actress and comedian on Saturday Night Live.
@MusicLova84
Жыл бұрын
For a more sensual lovemaking song by Minnie there is "Inside My Love" and "Can You Feel What I'm Saying" among other songs. You guys should do some Barry White since your Dad did an impromptu impression of him 😆🤣
@nadinewheeler6972
Жыл бұрын
She was gone too soon... Rest in Peace, Minnie Riperton.
@chestermijnals6914
Жыл бұрын
So an inoffensive piece of music to anyone that listens to it. It can anybody is a beautiful description of this song. Expanding on that thought, a response to Maxwell's Whenever Wherever Whatever would be wonderful.
@madeinjapan7612
10 ай бұрын
You guys need to watch the live performance to this song!!!
@shavonegranville6004
Жыл бұрын
I actually heard this song for the first time a few months ago. I was entranced tbh
@Sheena_the_Lite
7 ай бұрын
Daddy was back in time singing like he was 😂😂😂 you head and sang!!!!
@DarkArts1878
Жыл бұрын
Please review ‘Inside My Love’ by Minnie Riperton… One of my favourites by her. A classic that has been sampled afew times and also the lyrics are pretty dirty when you listen closely lol
@nadinewheeler6972
Жыл бұрын
I was in love with this song when I was in High School. It made my heart swell. It's awesome to know that you found it beautiful too, 30+ years later! Maya Rudolph (comedian) is her daughter.
@curtismichael4703
Жыл бұрын
She was a singer/songwriter along with her husband Richard Rudolph. Her music catalog is full of so many wonderful songs. She was a really talented artist.
@melissajackson9758
Жыл бұрын
I have Minnie on vinyl…amazing!!!
@Keezie27
Жыл бұрын
Very cool
@NigelJones-eu7go
3 ай бұрын
Lovley song 🎵 minnie ripperton R.I.P.
@donnaashe7219
Жыл бұрын
My mother introduced me to Minnie Ripperton’s music. The first song I heard her sing is, Come Into My Garden. I was blown away! Listen to it.
@kdozier2935
Жыл бұрын
This is truly top shelf music. My favorite artist of all times. Her daughter Maya Rudolph is a actress today. Great choice!
@casey4602
10 ай бұрын
If you love Lovin You by Minnie, you guys will lover Silent Night by Minnie. Minnie trained in opera as a teen and decided to sing pop music in her mid-teens, she's a coloratura soprano. Minnie's husband Richard Rudolph is playing the acoustic guitar in this song Lovin You.
@jaysmith3108
Жыл бұрын
This song screams spring morning, coffee and the one you ❤️
@boggoutt
9 ай бұрын
I feel you guys. A beautiful voice a beautiful girl a haunting song combined to make one of the greatest classics of the golden 70s. Magnificent performance here she did. Unbeknownst to Minnie Riperton, she unintendedly established the gold standard on which future "whistle-blowers" who wish to cover the song will be measured.
@PacificCoastHustle
Жыл бұрын
You know Minnie is comedian Mya Rudolph’s mother. Fun fact. You guys should start listening to some of the rap songs and songs they’re sampled from. That’s an education in itself!! Keep up the good work.
@iluvlost09
Жыл бұрын
Minnie Riperton! I love "Baby, This Love I Have", one of my favorite songs.
@bonafidemc
Жыл бұрын
Maria Muldaur... Ah Dad, you might be on to something! Yes, she kinda does... Love her voice too!
@ronnieclark2987
2 ай бұрын
Definitely a timeless song
@andrenaduren2493
6 ай бұрын
Lovely ❤A song from my childhood.
@eklecticman
Жыл бұрын
I greatly enjoy watching you gentlemen interact and review all this music from a broad swath of the past 50 years. Also, thank you for listening to national treasure, Minnie Riperton. All around awesome! May Minnie rest in Peace.
@bribri0629sj
10 ай бұрын
I love you review. Minnie í missed. Truly Angelic voice. ❤❤❤❤
@dianad1968
8 ай бұрын
I read recently...don't know how accurate the info is...that the presence of the tweeting birds was actually accidental, that was caught during the recording, but they left in the sounds. It just added to the purity and gentleness of the song.
@stormieweather8049
Жыл бұрын
Definitely listen to, Inside My Love. It’s perfect and she hits her note is the most beautiful way
@dvus1977
Жыл бұрын
A classically trained vocalist in opera , Minnie joined a Funk/Soul Group in the 60s named, The Rotary Connection. Amazing music that was revolutionary then. She then went solo and released a few albums. This was produced by Stevie Wonder after her voice caught his Ear. In the Video she is joined by her husband, guitar player , musician and fellow collaborator. They had 2 children (girl and boy) . As many have Stated her daughter is acclaimed Comedian/actress Maya Rudolph (SNL , BRIDESMAIDS) Sadly Minnie succumbed to breast cancer in the early 80s at around the age of 34.
@TwistedLyfofTV
Жыл бұрын
Yes! How did I miss this. I was one of the people who recommended this.
@frontroom
Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed the reaction! - Kai's dad
@laticiadavis8627
Жыл бұрын
The first parliament record I grew up listening to my mother played that album often and she also took me to their underwater boogie concert when I was young. I think y'all are going to love the parliament records.
@elleseven71
Жыл бұрын
great video, i pictured EXACTLY what your dad did - seriously almost word for word!
@sahpraphaphorn6240
Жыл бұрын
Since i saw that video im playing this song nonstop ...💕😃👍
@barbaramorant6673
Жыл бұрын
Look for the live version. It will blow you away.
@deannamarie44
Жыл бұрын
I've always loved this song. It's pretty
@crybaby4u
Жыл бұрын
I love this song. My favorite by her is "Inside My Love." I didn't know that it was really about until I was an adult. Made me have S.H.E when I realized why my parents laughed at me when I would sing along when I was a child.
@BigCrossVita
Жыл бұрын
I'm from DC, rooted in NC and we travel there often. As a child, I would sit in the back of my Mom's Honda in pain listening to her music trying to hear my walkman playing BIG and Jay. But this was one of the songs I would take my headphones off for, just to hear those insane whistle notes 😩 It's amazing.
@terica6862
10 ай бұрын
When Dad said she was just a name, my heart sank. THE MINNIE RIPPERTON?! But the recognition made me feel better. ❤😊
@michaelhenry2297
4 ай бұрын
See her live version performance of this song at the midnight special. Wolfman Jack's show.
@loretta6554
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful her daughter is actress and comedian Maya Rudolph.
@suchisthismystery2814
Жыл бұрын
Listen to MInnie's, "Baby This Love I Have", "Can You Feel What I'm Saying" (live version) and "Island In The Sun". Also listen to the beautiful songbird of soul Deniece Williams sing "Free", "Touch Me Again" and "The Paper", the oh so sweet flower of soul Syreeta sing "'Cause We've Ended As Lovers", "She's Leaving Home" and "With You I'm Born Again". Deniece, Syreeta, and Minnie all sang background vocals for the great Stevie Wonder and Deniece sang background vocals on Minnie's "Perfect Angel" album aslo. Stevie produced Syreeta's albums, they composed many songs together, were married and even had a child together. Enjoy! ❤
@JynxBK
Жыл бұрын
I use to have a big ol floor model re ord player with the mix on it.. we would scratch this song to make it a dance track lol. Was fun as a kid in the 90s
@allenmcelroy4122
Жыл бұрын
Boy learning great music
@queenemeraldgreen6253
Жыл бұрын
👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 I Absolutely Love How Much The Both Of You Truly LOVE All Genres Of Music!!!!!, Keep Up The Great Work Guys....!!!! & Please Get To Both Of Those Parliament Albums..., Prepare To Be "Funk'd Up" 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
@anitaa2695
Жыл бұрын
Love Minnie Riperton 💜
@ellerootz6702
Жыл бұрын
Whatta voice...love me some Minnie!
@TurquoizBlue
Жыл бұрын
Take a listen to Minnie Riperton's earlier work from when she was with Rotary Connection.
@MikeTheMusicJudge
Жыл бұрын
I recommend playing Deniece Williams’s “Free” or “ Silly”
@augie2258
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Her whistle is awesome! I was in middle school.
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