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Minnie Riperton's untimely death from breast cancer (in 1979 at the age of 32) robbed the world of a truly great, truly distinctive voice. Her operatically trained five-octave instrument was the very model of beauty and control. Consequently, her signature tune, "Lovin' You", is likely the breeziest bit of pop you may ever hear. In addition to her own songs, Riperton also makes light work of material as lovely and strong as Stevie Wonder's "Perfect Angel" and Joni Mitchell's "Woman of Heart and Mind". The only misstep on this collection, in fact, is yet another unnecessary take of the Doors' "Light My Fire". --Michael Ruby
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Although she only had one Top 40 hit, 1975's gorgeous "Lovin' You", Minnie Riperton was one of the most distinctive andexceptional singers of the '70s. This anthology, covering the solo albums Riperton recorded in the '70s as a protege ofStevie Wonder, collects most of her finest material. While most of Riperton's singles were lushly romantic ballads in the "Lovin' You" mold, she had a remarkably varied vocal and stylistic range-she had been the singer in the pioneering psychedelic soul act the Rotary Connection, after all-and other tracks here include the funkier "Can You Feel What I'm Saying" and the sassy "Young Willing and Able". Other highlights include sublime interpretations of Wonder's "Perfect Angel" and Joni Mitchell's "Woman of Heart and Mind". Riperton's early death, in 1979 at the age of 31, was one of the '70s' most tragic musical losses.
Minnie Riperton's untimely death from breast cancer (in 1979 at the age of 32) robbed the world of a truly great, truly distinctive voice. Her operatically trained five-octave instrument was the very model of beauty and control. Consequently, her signature tune, "Lovin' You", is likely the breeziest bit of pop you may ever hear. In addition to her own songs, Riperton also makes light work of material as lovely and strong as Stevie Wonder's "Perfect Angel" and Joni Mitchell's "Woman of Heart and Mind". The only misstep on this collection, in fact, is yet another unnecessary take of the Doors' "Light My Fire". --Michael Ruby
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Although she only had one Top 40 hit, 1975's gorgeous "Lovin' You", Minnie Riperton was one of the most distinctive andexceptional singers of the '70s. This anthology, covering the solo albums Riperton recorded in the '70s as a protege ofStevie Wonder, collects most of her finest material. While most of Riperton's singles were lushly romantic ballads in the "Lovin' You" mold, she had a remarkably varied vocal and stylistic range-she had been the singer in the pioneering psychedelic soul act the Rotary Connection, after all-and other tracks here include the funkier "Can You Feel What I'm Saying" and the sassy "Young Willing and Able". Other highlights include sublime interpretations of Wonder's "Perfect Angel" and Joni Mitchell's "Woman of Heart and Mind". Riperton's early death, in 1979 at the age of 31, was one of the '70s' most tragic musical losses.
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