I was thinking the same. LIKE what made her discover she could do this and then thought 😏 to put in place as she did for this song? Quite a beautiful song 🎵 ❤
Yes, at the age of 31 Minnie Ripperton died of metastatic breast cancer. Unfortunately, back then breast health was not widely discussed and Dr ignored black peoples medical concerns . I’m white and I know this.
@@gmangel665 you are welcome hope you are taking care of yourself over there ? i wish we could be friends and also get to know each other better if you don't mind Gina
@@S0M3THING what they mean is true vocals, not all the auto tune and etc. just straight vocals. hearing the artist SING, not be autotuned the entire time and all these edits and etc
@@haganmonet4810 Yeah, only mainstream music does that though. There are several indie artists that actively make music who have lyrics that are written to mean something. Also, people usually do acoustic versions where the vocals overlay the instruments and aren't edited. I.e. Cavetown, Chloe Moranio, Dhruv, Bruno Major, RINI, 88rising, Rex Orange County, etc. I agree that many mainstream artists do conform to what the original poster and you said, but there are just as many (if not more) that don't that make such a broad statement unfair to those artists that write meaningful lyrics and utilize vocals that are fairly stripped.
I married my wife in 1975, even though dementia means she often cannot recognise me, this song brings us back together. June 2024 and I still love her and Minnie's voice.
I tear up when I hear her say "Maya Maya Maya..." at the end. That has to be both heart warming and saddening for Maya to hear her mother saying her name. I had no idea this sweet lady died so young. 😞
Hay canciones que te persiguen toda la vida sin que las puedas identificar, tengo casi 38 años y está canción la he escuchado desde niño sin saber su nombre ni quien la cantaba, hoy con la ayuda del buscador de Google por voz, hice un tarareo de su coro y la encontré, por fin, muy linda canción
The trailing off with the daughter's name at the end has got to be one of the most beautiful gifts anyone could leave their young child to grow with. Every time this song is played or sung, i know it has to warm Maya's soul ❤
Yeah. If I recall correctly Maya was about 7 when her mom died. I hope her dad and family made sure she was loved and kept her mother’s memory for her and her brother, Marc.
The difference between this original and the others is that this song is so pure and playful not overly sensual and seductive like the different versions
Right! I am a girl and this song was way before my time but I’ve never been so mesmerised by someone’s singing, It’s unlike anything I’d ever heard before. I felt like she was like my mother singing to me that she loves me. I snapped out of it real quick though when it came to the “every time that we ooooh” 😂😳
Exactly! I've always hated love songs, RnB from childhood but this song always had a special place in my heart but I didn't know why. After hearing this song and listening to the lyrics today 30+ years I realize it's because of the simple melody and most importantly how genuine she looks and sounds. It's just pure. I'll save that for my wedding night play list 🎉❤
I must have been living on another planet for all of those years of my life. This is the first time that I hear this song and learn about the earthly existence of this angel in guise of a beyond-gifted artist.
Facts 100%. Her control and the way she perfected it is absolutely amazing and stunning to watch. She excuted that very well. That's what you call true perfectionists 💯.
@arcanum3010 it was cut off the end of this video, but if you listen to the full version of the song, you'll hear the part where she sings, "Maya" a few times. Just Maya!
Neo Afro Classical music may outlast traditinal classical music such as Mozart and Beethoven. Its more relevant now and in the future in my humble opinion
I went to a house party with my Mom, you know those 70’s parties…I was 6 years old. I remember walking in with her and watching her and this man (literally across the room) lock eyes with one another for the very first time. I was so little but I could feel that energy & how powerful love at first sight was. I just stared at them in awe while time stood still. This song was playing. I will never forget that moment. And fall in love did they; my baby sister was born 2 years after. ~~Tanya Berki Banks
Thank you for sharing this. Love is such a magical feeling, it can erase every bad thing and take us on a beautiful ride. I met my wife on my balcony while i was hanging my clothes in summer. She came out in the sun and her black skin was shining in the sun and her hair was shining even more.
Her voice was special had an easy calming way to it. Unfortunately for her she barely scratched the charts with her single releases. This was the pinnacle of her success as singer. Still it was a number 1 single for her.
Watching her daughter, Maya Rudolph hosting SNL on May 11 2024 for Mother's Day weekend. I loved this song when I was at Camp Ravenswood in Northern IL, g-d bless her family and RIP Minnie. LBR
Riperton was married to songwriter and music producer Richard Rudolph from August 1970 until her death in July 1979. Together, Riperton and Rudolph had two children; music engineer Marc Rudolph (born 1968), and actress and comedian Maya Rudolph (born 1972), a Saturday Night Live cast member from 2000 to 2007. Maya was a child when "Lovin' You" was recorded. According to the liner notes from Riperton's Petals compilation CD, the melody to "Lovin' You" was created as a distraction for Maya when she was a baby so that Riperton and Richard Rudolph could spend time together. Near the end of the unedited "Lovin' You", Riperton sings "Maya, Maya, Maya".
Lovin' You Minnie Riperton Lovin' you is easy cause you're beautiful Makin' love with you is all i wanna do Lovin' you is more than just a dream come true And everything that I do is out of lovin' you La la la la la la la... do do do do do No one else can make me feel The colors that you bring Stay with me while we grow old And we will live each day in springtime Cause lovin' you has made my life so beautiful And every day my life is filled with lovin' you Lovin' you I see your soul come shinin' through And every time that we oooooh I'm more in love with you La la la la la la la... do do do do do No one else can make me feel The colors that you bring Stay with me while we grow old And we will live each day in springtime Cause lovin' you has made my life so beautiful And every day my life is filled with lovin' you Lovin' you I see your soul come shinin' through And every time that we oooooh I'm more in love with you La la la la la la la... do do do do do
Is already 50 years and still beautiful song for next 50 years. Hope somebody from 2074 will reply my comment. Thank you Minnie Riperton. I love you, and RIP. Goodbye.
I read in the New Yorker interview with her daughter Maya Rudolph today that Minnie sings "Maya" at the end, and by golly she does (3:14). What a sweet sweet song.
I didn't know that Mom passed from Cancer she was first diagnosed at 55 it took her life at 78 it gives a new meaning to the word toughness. RIP Mom RIP Minnie
My mom wasn’t much of a singer but she would put this song on when it was bedtime. She definitely loved singing this song to me when I was little. I’m now 27 and I’m pregnant with a daughter and i play songs that I love. I’m so excited to meet my baby girl in January!!
What a great way to start the year !! I am so happy for you , your baby will be very happy with such a wonderful mother 🤗 . Peace Love and Blessings always 🕊️☀️
I heard a young lady sing this song on the voice and that brought me here. Her name is Checi Sarai. I remember this song as a child growing up in a small town. The birds chirping in the intro and the soothing and calming sound of her voice. That was 48 years ago in 1975 when I was just 11 years old. We were blessed to hear her for the years that she was here albeit was just 31yrs 8 months. Prayers, peace, love, joy and blessings to everyone who listens to this song!
I don't know why I'm here, but this song just randomly popped in my mind for some unknown reason. Minnie Riperton's vocals are light and airy. It's very pleasant to the ears. She could sing dozens of nighttime lullabies and it wouldn't even faze me at all. So sad that she already left this world. I hope she's at peace now.
This song is really timeless. My 4 yr old granddaughter put her little hands on the chest, closing her eyes and sing this song everytime I play it on You Tube. I become so emotional and hold back tears
Lucky.. and yeah me. I remembered this song for some reason after I saw the Internet Anarchist responding to Charlie's (Penguinz0) latest video. Long story.. but it makes sense and frankly, I feel happy it brought me back to this masterpiece.
I was 10 years old when I first heard this song. I was amazed by her voice. I'm here in August 2024, because Minnie's daughter, Maya Rudolf will play Kamala Harris once again on SNL. Minnie sings "Maya Maya" at the end of Lovin' You. So touching. 💙💙💙
If you are posting in July, and somebody, I mean literally anybody, responds, then guess what, it’s in July, that’s cool you got to see her live. Did you yell out during the concert “is anybody else here with me??”
Her voice sounded how looked. Angelic🥰🥰RIP Minnie. You are the originator of that F # 7 note and the best. IMO. No whistle just an effortless note.👌🏾👌🏾Perfection 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
Minnie Riperton could hit those high notes like no one else. She was an incredible vocalist. Minnie left us far too early because of her illness. My dad and I made an agreement before he died to meet on Copperhead Road on January 1, 2060. Minnie is invited, and we hope she joins us.
This brings back sweet memories in 1974 or 75 of me in the eighth grade having an encounter with a girl about the same age. Both of us in the Gulf of Mexico water a few yards from shore. My mom on the shore saw what was happening and put a stop to that fast. On the way home this song played on the radio. This beautiful song will always remind me of that girl.
I've heard this song so many times but it's the first time that I'm seeing the video. I didn't realise that she was serenading Maya at the end, that's so sweet. I also didn't realise that Maya's dad accompanied her on guitar in the video. They were such a lovely couple. It's sad she died so young, but this song will live on forever with younger generations like me and those that will come after me.❤️
It came out before I was around, but I heard it growing up. I've always loved the "Oldies." Grew up listening to Marvin Gaye etc. This particular song is one that brings a particular person to mind. I'll never forget all the time we spent together even though they didn't want to stay with me.
That line ' stay with me as we grow old as we live each day spring time' . Life is precious guys. Also what a terrible loss from someone clearly so talented.
Such an Angelic voice none of that extra stuff straight to the point with plenty of emotion behind it. There’s plenty of great singers out there and through history but to me this song has always stood out definitely my favorite
I’m about to be 69 and I’m here with my granddaughter who is 6 and every time she is with me she’s either singing this song or asking me to play it. She says this will be her favorite song forever so Lovin You has got at least 70 more years
My God, what a voice. I am...enchanted. I read that the part at the very end where she goes "Maya, Maya, Maya" was for her daughter, SNL alum, the gorgeous Maya Rudolph.
They say comedians carry the most pain and sadness in their hearts; if that IS true, then it isn't hard to understand why Maya Rudolph became such a talented comedian!
Watching you just made me day. I have a husband but no plans to spoil me this valentine. But your song has brought smile to my face and soul. Continue to rest in peace Angel
Now that's four fucking octaves, absolutely beautiful, it's a shame how modern music lost this simplicity. 70s is the best Era in human history for singing talent and songwriting.
Came across this while smoking on the front porch about 5am. Brought back memories. And a deer seemed to like it. So I played it again for her and 2 others came up. So I played it about 3 more times for them. And another good memory with this beautiful song.❤
There's never been anyone else like her. For me, it took a combination of natural talent and practice to hit notes even higher than Minnie does here, and effortlessly. You need natural talent, a real soprano voice, and daily practice. If there's difficulty, you weren't made to sing in the stratosphere. I thank God, I was because it can't be learned, only honed. Minnie was a natural, a beauty with an angelic voice. Love this song so much.
She wrote this song for her daughter Maya....what an honor from your late Mom to have with you always
How old when she passed away? I love her song so much, that song become hit in 70s , am I right?
As an opera singer myself, it is damn hard to hit those high notes softly and quietly. It takes serious skill and practice. She is phenomenal.
I was thinking the same. LIKE what made her discover she could do this and then thought 😏 to put in place as she did for this song? Quite a beautiful song 🎵 ❤
She was a natural..
Coming from a guy that sings in the shower, you're correct.
She is amazing
S'il te plaît en quelle année Minnie est elle décédé ?
This beautiful young lady left this world at age 31 years. I love her voice, it is so calming to me. Cancer is a horrible disease. R.I.P. Minnie. x
Wow…I didn’t know that’s what happened to her man 😔😔
@@robvillanuevajr7137 sad indeed. She passed in 1979. 42 yrs old.
Yes, at the age of 31 Minnie Ripperton died of metastatic breast cancer. Unfortunately, back then breast health was not widely discussed and Dr ignored black peoples medical concerns . I’m white and I know this.
And her little girl, Maya Rudolph, who was just shy of 7 years old at the time
And her little girl, Maya Rudolph (from SNL), who was just shy of 7 years old at the time
The fact that her & her husband wrote this together is so beautiful 🥺❤️
Yup.
Also the fact that they're Maya Rudolph's parents
True❤
And she sings “Maya Maya, Maya Maya” at the end ❤
@@werdlederdle🎶 mine you're mine You're my you're maya 🎶
My boyfriend introduced me to this song 23 yrs ago. He died on February 3, 2022. Rest in Paradise Michael. Love ya kid.
I’m sorry for your loss 😢
🎀My condoléances 🎀
@@jamesmarc6844
I'm ok. Thank you for asking.
@@gmangel665 you are welcome hope you are taking care of yourself over there ? i wish we could be friends and also get to know each other better if you don't mind Gina
I'm so sorry I know the feeling of losing someone 😔 that you love so much. 💔
Her voice is as pure as the birds tweeting in the background. Such a hard song to sing I don't think many could have pulled this off
Daughter
Yeah did know Maya Rudolph is her Daughter
well you would imagine she could sing it quite well considering she co-created it :p
Including her🤣
Mariah Carey can hit those notes with no problem
They don’t make songs so pure like this! Straight from the heart & soul!
Mainstream music, not underground music.
there are still songs like this being made, however the most of mainstream music doesn’t fit that category 😅
Bro the song still talks about sex... just like now
@@S0M3THING what they mean is true vocals, not all the auto tune and etc. just straight vocals. hearing the artist SING, not be autotuned the entire time and all these edits and etc
@@haganmonet4810 Yeah, only mainstream music does that though. There are several indie artists that actively make music who have lyrics that are written to mean something.
Also, people usually do acoustic versions where the vocals overlay the instruments and aren't edited. I.e. Cavetown, Chloe Moranio, Dhruv, Bruno Major, RINI, 88rising, Rex Orange County, etc.
I agree that many mainstream artists do conform to what the original poster and you said, but there are just as many (if not more) that don't that make such a broad statement unfair to those artists that write meaningful lyrics and utilize vocals that are fairly stripped.
I married my wife in 1975, even though dementia means she often cannot recognise me, this song brings us back together. June 2024 and I still love her and Minnie's voice.
Ella no te reconoce pero tú a ella SII .. disfruta de esos pequeños momentos en que se conectan .. bendiciones
my heart and prayers are with you and your wife. my parents love is so beautiful, i can only imagine the love you two have shared together.
God Bless you both! ❤
Soul Family
As long as you do that’s all that matters
What a beautiful song. 47 years later and its still so good as when it came out.
Yes indeed just Beauty!!!❤
This was on TV playing when I met my first boyfriend. Never forget this song or that boyfriend ,, where ever you are Robert W..
I agree. Always beautiful ❤️
Yeah this song is beautiful, her voice is amazing
I wasn't even born when this song came out let alone my parents knowing what love is bt I love it so much
I tear up when I hear her say "Maya Maya Maya..." at the end. That has to be both heart warming and saddening for Maya to hear her mother saying her name. I had no idea this sweet lady died so young. 😞
Has always had the same effect on me.🕊️❤️
me too
OMG🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
For the unitiated, the "Maya" she's referring to is her daughter, Maya Rudolph.
Cancer got her...
I can still hit those high notes when I sing this song in my mind.
I cant 😭
Me too 😭
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lol well in my mind I wish sing opera !
😂😂😂😂 sorry not sorry for laughing
Hay canciones que te persiguen toda la vida sin que las puedas identificar, tengo casi 38 años y está canción la he escuchado desde niño sin saber su nombre ni quien la cantaba, hoy con la ayuda del buscador de Google por voz, hice un tarareo de su coro y la encontré, por fin, muy linda canción
I can't stop looking at her. She's so beautiful 😭😭😭😭
I agree
Yes pure innocence
Yes all natural
@@queen22094 no need to tear down some girls to bring up others
@@giulianacr2638 wdym innocence
she had an angel voice 😇😇😇
She sure did
Had? She died...
That is beautiful
@@jahsaydiaz8130 Yes.
@@jahsaydiaz8130 she had breast cancer
The trailing off with the daughter's name at the end has got to be one of the most beautiful gifts anyone could leave their young child to grow with. Every time this song is played or sung, i know it has to warm Maya's soul ❤
Every cell in her body knows her mom loved her and still loves her.
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Yeah. If I recall correctly Maya was about 7 when her mom died. I hope her dad and family made sure she was loved and kept her mother’s memory for her and her brother, Marc.
❤
Not to mention seeing her dad on the guitar, what a beautiful tribute from her parents.
nice and clean natural voice no auto tune just pure voice.
The difference between this original and the others is that this song is so pure and playful not overly sensual and seductive like the different versions
Right! I am a girl and this song was way before my time but I’ve never been so mesmerised by someone’s singing, It’s unlike anything I’d ever heard before. I felt like she was like my mother singing to me that she loves me. I snapped out of it real quick though when it came to the “every time that we ooooh” 😂😳
Exactly! I've always hated love songs, RnB from childhood but this song always had a special place in my heart but I didn't know why. After hearing this song and listening to the lyrics today 30+ years I realize it's because of the simple melody and most importantly how genuine she looks and sounds. It's just pure. I'll save that for my wedding night play list 🎉❤
Song was written in how she felt when her daughter was born . Pure love ❤️
I must have been living on another planet for all of those years of my life. This is the first time that I hear this song and learn about the earthly existence of this angel in guise of a beyond-gifted artist.
some of us love the "overly" sensual and seductive versions
bro that high note is fuckn insane
Facts 100%. Her control and the way she perfected it is absolutely amazing and stunning to watch. She excuted that very well. That's what you call true perfectionists 💯.
Maybe Mariah Carey is only singer who can remake this song. With that high note.
@@robocop5935 there’s a few others around who can do it.
Can break glass!
@@robocop5935 maybe 10 years ago 🤣🤣. Only note Mariah hitting are the Benjamin's she paying cannon lololo
I love that she included her daughter's name in the song. Maya Rudolph is lucky to have her mother do that for her.
where did she mention Maya? I thought the song was towards her husband?
@arcanum3010 it was cut off the end of this video, but if you listen to the full version of the song, you'll hear the part where she sings, "Maya" a few times. Just Maya!
Happy Mother’s Day ❤️
@@arcanum3010at the very end the song was originally written for her then later altered
@@jasminej9238 I've listened to the vinyl recordings on here,and she does say Maya
Give a thumbs up
If you think this will remain a masterpiece for a 1,000 years
❤
Parece a Elis Regina Brasileira
Neo Afro Classical music may outlast traditinal classical music such as Mozart and Beethoven. Its more relevant now and in the future in my humble opinion
I don't need because it's such an evidence ...😏
Of course ❤
@@RasJabalwhy do you think that?
Curious...
Im doing a University paper on 1970s African American Music and I stumbled onto this piece
I went to a house party with my Mom, you know those 70’s parties…I was 6 years old. I remember walking in with her and watching her and this man (literally across the room) lock eyes with one another for the very first time. I was so little but I could feel that energy & how powerful love at first sight was. I just stared at them in awe while time stood still. This song was playing. I will never forget that moment. And fall in love did they; my baby sister was born 2 years after. ~~Tanya Berki Banks
What a lovely story
Alright 👍
🗣🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢🧢
@@nicolsonelysee not yu hatin 😑
Thank you for sharing this. Love is such a magical feeling, it can erase every bad thing and take us on a beautiful ride. I met my wife on my balcony while i was hanging my clothes in summer. She came out in the sun and her black skin was shining in the sun and her hair was shining even more.
It took me 15 years to find this song. I can't hold my tears...
It's music from the soul and for the soul..Pure💯
@@toxicmasculinity4758 …?
@@toxicmasculinity4758 lol
@@toxicmasculinity4758 you’re fucking weird nobody likes yo energy , leave.
If you watch South Park S1E4 earlier, you can find it earlier.
Minnie's voice will live forever. One of the prettiest voices and songs of all time. Period!!!
Without a doubt and all too often overlooked and definitely underrated!
Her voice was special had an easy calming way to it. Unfortunately for her she barely scratched the charts with her single releases. This was the pinnacle of her success as singer. Still it was a number 1 single for her.
"Stay with me while we grow old and we will live each day in the springtime".....this line chokes me up every time.
Yes it’s very sad.
Watching her daughter, Maya Rudolph hosting SNL on May 11 2024 for Mother's Day weekend. I loved this song when I was at Camp Ravenswood in Northern IL, g-d bless her family and RIP Minnie. LBR
Someone's comment on monolog brought me here...
Maya Rudolph is her Daughter!?
@@PunchMcLightning Yes
@@PunchMcLightning listen to the very end… Maya, Maya.. ❤❤😊
@@PunchMcLightning yeah, I just found that out myself from a Facebook post. Apparently she’s recreated her mom’s album covers herself.
2024... Who is still here with me, jamming this awesome beautiful song?
I am for sure. I tear up 😢when i hear this song. Its so meaningful
Yes
Yo acá desde Argentina
Pure music. No noise . Just perfect. The kind of music that tells a story.
The most beautiful song ever made !
Angelic voice and the greatest whistler of all time!
Her voice sure was angelic. Not many people can enunciate in the whistle register, but Minnie could. Just love this song so much.
Her voice so perfect
When singers were real singers and artists. Beauty personified.
What a beautiful voice and clear pronunciation.
Rest in peace.
That high note always makes the hairs on back of my neck stand up...Minnie was truly a one off
I just found this masterpiece (September 9th 2024) and this is one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard.
I too! September 2024! Brazil!
Riperton was married to songwriter and music producer Richard Rudolph from August 1970 until her death in July 1979. Together, Riperton and Rudolph had two children; music engineer Marc Rudolph (born 1968), and actress and comedian Maya Rudolph (born 1972), a Saturday Night Live cast member from 2000 to 2007. Maya was a child when "Lovin' You" was recorded. According to the liner notes from Riperton's Petals compilation CD, the melody to "Lovin' You" was created as a distraction for Maya when she was a baby so that Riperton and Richard Rudolph could spend time together. Near the end of the unedited "Lovin' You", Riperton sings "Maya, Maya, Maya".
Wow how interesting
Thank you so much for that information.
Really appreciate it...
I'm pretty sure the guitar player is Richard, Maya's Dad.Great song.
True but you should be crediting your source.
Thanks for sharing a google search.
Lovin' You
Minnie Riperton
Lovin' you is easy cause you're beautiful
Makin' love with you is all i wanna do
Lovin' you is more than just a dream come true
And everything that I do is out of lovin' you
La la la la la la la... do do do do do
No one else can make me feel
The colors that you bring
Stay with me while we grow old
And we will live each day in springtime
Cause lovin' you has made my life so beautiful
And every day my life is filled with lovin' you
Lovin' you I see your soul come shinin' through
And every time that we oooooh
I'm more in love with you
La la la la la la la... do do do do do
No one else can make me feel
The colors that you bring
Stay with me while we grow old
And we will live each day in springtime
Cause lovin' you has made my life so beautiful
And every day my life is filled with lovin' you
Lovin' you I see your soul come shinin' through
And every time that we oooooh
I'm more in love with you
La la la la la la la... do do do do do
I remember hearing this song coming over the radio back then. I loved it then, and now that I'm old and jaded, I still love it.
same here
Same here.
Same here
Sorry your jaded. Pray it off. 🙏
This is the type of song you would hear in a dream
若かりし頃、初めて聴いて虜になった、そのメロディと歌声
今年６月に愛猫のココが亡くなって悲しみと喪失感、虚無感の月日をやっとどうにか、乗り越えました。
最近、またこのメロディを聴くようになり、ココへの想いがこの曲そのものだと。
小鳥のさえずりは、まるで愛猫からの愛のメッセージのよう。
この曲は一生の宝物です。
对不起，兄弟，这确实是一首非常好的歌曲，而且会持续很多年，我很遗憾失去了你的猫
U really love it 😻😻😻😻😻
それは大変お気の毒です。私もペットが欲しいのですが、ペットロスの喪失感が恐ろしくてどうしても飼う勇気が出ません。
@@Yoshisadalosing a pet is hard, but sharing time with them is precious enough to make up for it
I completely understand… lots of love and blessings to you. Our fur babies are often with us…we just can’t see them ❤
Is already 50 years and still beautiful song for next 50 years. Hope somebody from 2074 will reply my comment. Thank you Minnie Riperton. I love you, and RIP. Goodbye.
Lets see in 50!
@@dmarcus3663 Well im 60 years young ,but i will give it a good try
Probably
Beautiful
I read in the New Yorker interview with her daughter Maya Rudolph today that Minnie sings "Maya" at the end, and by golly she does (3:14). What a sweet sweet song.
What a voice.
I didn't know that Mom passed from Cancer she was first diagnosed at 55 it took her life at 78 it gives a new meaning to the word toughness. RIP Mom RIP Minnie
She died in 1979 at the age of 31.
G PFP was talking about their mom @@angeliquevangrootveld8075
R.I.P. Minnie Riperton. You were so talented. So beautiful. So young. May you rest in peace. The world dearly misses you!
My mom wasn’t much of a singer but she would put this song on when it was bedtime. She definitely loved singing this song to me when I was little. I’m now 27 and I’m pregnant with a daughter and i play songs that I love. I’m so excited to meet my baby girl in January!!
Awwe..
How sweet! ❤️
What a great way to start the year !! I am so happy for you , your baby will be very happy with such a wonderful mother 🤗 . Peace Love and Blessings always 🕊️☀️
Congrats
What a beautiful song for her
THE BEST LOVE SONG EVER!
I heard a young lady sing this song on the voice and that brought me here. Her name is Checi Sarai. I remember this song as a child growing up in a small town. The birds chirping in the intro and the soothing and calming sound of her voice. That was 48 years ago in 1975 when I was just 11 years old. We were blessed to hear her for the years that she was here albeit was just 31yrs 8 months. Prayers, peace, love, joy and blessings to everyone who listens to this song!
You and I both. I was born in 64. I loved this song! I was too young to really understand but old enough to understand and appreciate the pure gold!
😂same here lol.
My wife just told me Maya Rudolph the actress is her daughter
It doesn't matter how old this song becomes, it will still be as beautiful today as the woman who sang it. R.I.P Minnie
This is really a beautiful voice. That’s amazing
Oh yeah
hallo alle ! bin 65 ,als junger mann,hoerte ich diese wundervolle stimme,ich werde sie nie vergessen. RIP minnie !
I don't know why I'm here, but this song just randomly popped in my mind for some unknown reason. Minnie Riperton's vocals are light and airy. It's very pleasant to the ears. She could sing dozens of nighttime lullabies and it wouldn't even faze me at all. So sad that she already left this world. I hope she's at peace now.
Same bro
Me too
She is peace
Me too
Yep I had trouble remembering the name.
"Stay with me while we grow old" 😔 She died so young. So talented , Maya must love this song. Her name on the end...sad
This song is really timeless. My 4 yr old granddaughter put her little hands on the chest, closing her eyes and sing this song everytime I play it on You Tube. I become so emotional and hold back tears
💕
It’s okay to cry ❤
July 2024 anyone? I had the extraordinary privilege of seeing her perform live. True talent.
Me
Lucky.. and yeah me.
I remembered this song for some reason after I saw the Internet Anarchist responding to Charlie's (Penguinz0) latest video.
Long story.. but it makes sense and frankly, I feel happy it brought me back to this masterpiece.
I was 10 years old when I first heard this song. I was amazed by her voice. I'm here in August 2024, because Minnie's daughter, Maya Rudolf will play Kamala Harris once again on SNL. Minnie sings "Maya Maya" at the end of Lovin' You. So touching. 💙💙💙
Yep. I came for the memes
If you are posting in July, and somebody, I mean literally anybody, responds, then guess what, it’s in July, that’s cool you got to see her live. Did you yell out during the concert “is anybody else here with me??”
My 4 yr old granddaughter loves this song it’s our song we sing it together and calms her down. ❤
Rest in harmonious peace Ms Minnie, "Loving you is easy cause' you're beautiful."
心が洗われるような
美しい歌声と
優しくせつないメロディ
2代の頃に初めて聴いてから
今また聴いても、色褪せる事のない曲だ。
天才の天使のような
歌声…
鳥のさえずりとの調和小鳥の生まれ変わりのよう
素晴らしい
宝物の一 曲❤
Lindo seu comentário, mas não entendo sua letra! 😂 Natal Brazil
Like this song very much. Great (unusual) voice. A great husband and wife team. R.I.P. Minnie. 💖💖
Such a shame that this angel did not get the opportunity to grow old😢
Absolutely
Missing her, wishing she was still here to serenade us again and again!
Definitely, me too.
Her voice sounded how looked. Angelic🥰🥰RIP Minnie. You are the originator of that F # 7 note and the best. IMO. No whistle just an effortless note.👌🏾👌🏾Perfection 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐
Minnie Riperton could hit those high notes like no one else. She was an incredible vocalist. Minnie left us far too early because of her illness. My dad and I made an agreement before he died to meet on Copperhead Road on January 1, 2060. Minnie is invited, and we hope she joins us.
This song is what pure young love feels like
true
I am so glad I have discovered her. I listen to her stuff in the morning and it reminds me to be a gentle person too. She also has great other songs.
you are so right about this. That's exactly how she comes across...a very gentle person. I'm not gentle...at all. But I should be.
The person that hit that octive was Mariah Carey's voice. Minnie had a voice like two Angel's competing with each other. Minnie won god rest her gift.
This brings back sweet memories in 1974 or 75 of me in the eighth grade having an encounter with a girl about the same age. Both of us in the Gulf of Mexico water a few yards from shore. My mom on the shore saw what was happening and put a stop to that fast.
On the way home this song played on the radio. This beautiful song will always remind me of that girl.
We're is she now
I've heard this song so many times but it's the first time that I'm seeing the video. I didn't realise that she was serenading Maya at the end, that's so sweet. I also didn't realise that Maya's dad accompanied her on guitar in the video. They were such a lovely couple. It's sad she died so young, but this song will live on forever with younger generations like me and those that will come after me.❤️
She has such a soothing, soft voice it's amazing
1961 Williamsburg, Brooklyn…… Tears………..
It came out before I was around, but I heard it growing up. I've always loved the "Oldies." Grew up listening to Marvin Gaye etc. This particular song is one that brings a particular person to mind. I'll never forget all the time we spent together even though they didn't want to stay with me.
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. 😊
RIP Minnie...listened to this with tears of joy..was today years old when I learned you left us all a precious gift in Maya Rudolph!!!
That line ' stay with me as we grow old as we live each day spring time' . Life is precious guys. Also what a terrible loss from someone clearly so talented.
Such an Angelic voice none of that extra stuff straight to the point with plenty of emotion behind it. There’s plenty of great singers out there and through history but to me this song has always stood out definitely my favorite
This song is so special ❤
Am born in 1957, this is part of my life, making my heart break, love you mimmi, wich you were still with us,
That is Maya Rudolph’s mother... and her father playing the guitar ❤️ ahead of their time !!!
Cool
this song is for sure a family song
I'm in love with that woman, her voice is like an angel like no joke, and I like the way how she did her hair she looks a goddess
I’m about to be 69 and I’m here with my granddaughter who is 6 and every time she is with me she’s either singing this song or asking me to play it. She says this will be her favorite song forever so Lovin You has got at least 70 more years
This is so beautiful may god protect your granddaughter and you and remain the love y’all have ❤️
My God, what a voice. I am...enchanted. I read that the part at the very end where she goes "Maya, Maya, Maya" was for her daughter, SNL alum, the gorgeous Maya Rudolph.
Yup
Wonder how many people even know that. Talent certainly does run in the blood!! Love them both so much!
Yes talent does run in the blood 🩸😉✍🏻🎬🎤⭐️
This song really lifts my spirits- it just makes me happy😊
This song is so special. I have never forgotten this song and it has brought me so much joy. She was such a gem
Maya Rudolph ❤ Your Mother was and is a true blessing!!!
I love how she says her Daughters name at the very end...so touching😊
I'm Not Sure Upgrayedd would be too happy to hear that.
Absolutely
The song was originally a lullaby for her daughter maya rudolph, stevie wonder produced her debut album under pseudonym
They say comedians carry the most pain and sadness in their hearts; if that IS true, then it isn't hard to understand why Maya Rudolph became such a talented comedian!
Quanta pureza nessa voz.
Há anos gosto dessa música, mas só hoje em 2.023, achei esse vídeo e estou conhecendo quem foi Minnie.
Gratidão.
Get a sense of melancholy hearing this song…. Beautiful
Can’t let gang know I fw this
This wonderful voice can make me feel I live in a different world filled with love ❤
No one else can make me feel the colours that you bring......
Incredible lyrics
Watching you just made me day. I have a husband but no plans to spoil me this valentine. But your song has brought smile to my face and soul. Continue to rest in peace Angel
She was a living instrument... incredible.
Eu simplesmente amo essa canção ❤
I will always love this version more than anyone else's "cover". Her voice is so pure & angelic 💖
The cover by Her’s is pretty dang good. RIP Her’s
I love her voice because her vocal tone has this smooth, sweet and passionate tone. I’d listen to her voice to relax.
December 2024 because Minnie was angelic 🥹🥰❤️
Angel on earth rarely blesses us and sends us a angel among us the elegant voice of a angelic woman
Now that's four fucking octaves, absolutely beautiful, it's a shame how modern music lost this simplicity. 70s is the best Era in human history for singing talent and songwriting.
Five octaves actually
Her voice is timeless OMG I cry every time she sings the purity of her soul thank you for blessing us with such an angelic voice OMG
Came across this while smoking on the front porch about 5am. Brought back memories. And a deer seemed to like it. So I played it again for her and 2 others came up. So I played it about 3 more times for them. And another good memory with this beautiful song.❤
This song is still beautiful ❤
my little baby always falls asleep with this song
I absolutely love this beautiful song! R.I.P. Minnie!❤👍🤓🎼🎶
There's never been anyone else like her. For me, it took a combination of natural talent and practice to hit notes even higher than Minnie does here, and effortlessly. You need natural talent, a real soprano voice, and daily practice. If there's difficulty, you weren't made to sing in the stratosphere. I thank God, I was because it can't be learned, only honed. Minnie was a natural, a beauty with an angelic voice. Love this song so much.
You can sing higher notes...how many years or practice did it take
to reach her level and higher
Um....ok?😧
This is the most GORGEOUS song and voice i have heard in my life 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
This woman voice & artistic legacy should be considered a USA cultural treasure.