So sweet that she sang " Maya Maya" at the end of the song for her daughter Maya Rudolph 💕.

Just read that she died aged 31, the world robbed of a great talent.

Going up that high can often sound like a singer is just showing off, but Minnie makes it sound natural and beautiful.

I love seeing people who weren't even born until after Minnie passed away discovering and adoring her incredible and unmatched talent.

That final note is simply insane, and yet she makes it seem completely effortless. R.I.P. Minnie Riperton.

Maya Rudolph’s mom was such an icon 💕🥹🙏🏽

The one and only! She took whistle to the next level!

What's so interesting about Maya Rudolph being her daughter is the dichotomy of their voices. Ms. Rudolph sang on the Prince tribute concert that aired on television and her voice is quite deep and husky at times...very intelligent review..enjoyed that.

It's mandatory to get goose bumps from hearing her voice! So Beautiful!

she was a master. vocal control, beautiful timbre, power, sensitivity, conveying emotion effortlessly. many professionals only have half of those characteristics or less. she was the truth.

My dog woke up from her bed when I played this song reaction. Her ears stood up and she cocked her head each time Mimi hit those high notes. I wish I took a picture.

On this day in history (April 5, 1975), Minnie Riperton’s single “Lovin’ You” became a number 1 hit on Billboard’s pop singles chart and went on to achieved the same status in over 20 countries around the world. She was married to songwriter and music producer Richard Rudolph and they had two children: music engineer Marc Rudolph and actress/comedienne Maya Rudolph. Minnie Riperton was born Minnie Julia Riperton on November 8th 1947, in Chicago, Illinois. She was the youngest of eight children, born to Daniel and Thelma Riperton. She studied classical music as a child and developed a five-octave vocal range and originally planned to become an opera singer. She studied music, drama, and dance at Chicago’s Lincoln Center received operatic vocal training from Marion Jeffery. Riperton began singing as a session singer at the Chess Records studio when she was just a teenager. She provided backing vocals on records by legendary artist Bo Diddley, Etta James, Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry. At age 16, Riperton signed her first professional contract and began singing with an all-girl group named “The Gems” on the Chess label. After “The Gems”, she joined the psychedelic rock group “The Rotary Connection”. During this time Riperton met songwriter and producer Richard Rudolph. They married in 1969 and had a son, Marc Rudolph. Together they worked on Riperton’s first solo album, 1969’s “Come to My Garden”. In 1972 she Riperton she gave birth to her daughter Maya Rudolph. Eventually, Riperton and her family moved to Los Angeles where she to become a member of Stevie Wonder‘s backing group, “Wonderlove”. After touring with Wonder, she returned to the studio to work on her second solo album, “Perfect Angel” which contained the international pop hit “Lovin’ You”. As the story is told, “Lovin’ You” was originally written as a lullaby for her then two-year-old daughter, Maya. In January 1976, Riperton was diagnosed with breast cancer and, in April, she underwent a radical mastectomy. At the time of diagnosis, cancer had metastasized and she was given about six months to live. She was one of the first celebrities to go public with her breast cancer diagnosis but did not disclose she was terminally ill. Despite her prognosis she continued recording and touring. Riperton became a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society in 1977. In 1978, she received the American Cancer Society’s Courage Award, which was presented to her at the White House by President Jimmy Carter. July 12, 1979, at age 31, Minnie Riperton succumbed to cancer in her husband’s arms while listening to a song written especially for her by her friend Steve Wonder.

Growing up and hearing her voice in the early ’70s, her voice was like a warm comforter. Also, as far as opera goes, her voice was reminiscent of Kathleen Battle.

Mini was also singing in church choir as a child and teenager. When singing in a Baptist choir you are taught to sing well. Our choir master use mad music skills and many of them are educated in music. Her skills started early in the Baptist church.

Her singing "Memory lane" live is pretty amazing as well.

Give’s me the chills and brings tears to my eyes. Powerful!

Loved this back then still do. One of the most beautiful songs for me. Actually about her very young daughter Maya who was on Saturday Night Live years ago.Again, absolutely lovely, phenomenal voice.

Minnie, was one of the best of the best she left to soon such an amazing voice thanks for this video it brings back a lot of memories!!!

She is totally Awesome! She tells us how she does it! Fascinating! Xxxxxxxxxxxx,ooooooo!

Omg, been years and years since I'd heard that...... Thank you sooooooo much.

Love your breakdown of her many different textures. I can see how much you love covering such a beautiful singer. Thank you!

Every note, every breath, every yearning, every feeling .... The Incomparable, Unsurpassable Angel of Soul ❤

Thank you precious ginger girl. I love this. So sad we lost this voice so young. Had NEVER heard anyone do this. Mariah Carey reminded us of what we were missing. Never new it was for Maya. Thanks again .

Such a pleasure experiencing this with you good job

One of my favorite songs on my song list. Loved your explaination about the song

She was a gem for certain. RIP Minnie

Fun fact. On the inlay was the lyrics. Most songs came with that... But it was the first time the word "cos" meaning because was the first time it was ever written/printed.

Thank you for going into the way-back machine to Minnie! I was an admirer of her mind blowing voice. She passed far too soon. What a gift she had! Thanks again.

Her daughter Maya Rudolph is a pretty famous actor-comedian at least in the US, maybe less known in the UK? I've heard this song a thousand songs since it first came out, but I was tearing up at the end, it was like Minnie was reminding her daughter of her love from the other side.

Hi, Minnie Riperton was first an opera singer and later changed her style. If her voice surpriced you, you have to listen to Yma Sumac (5 and a half octaves). The doctors and scientist who studied her throat said that it was larger than normal and that could reach up to 8 octaves. You can hear " Chuncho", "Taita Inti", "Tumpa" and harmonization with a flute, bye!

Love your expressions, as you're listening! And the joy that continually shows through. Please don't change!

I heard her sing this live, amazing. George Benson was the headliner and Loudon Wainwright III opened (Mac Court, Eugene, OR).

I remember when this came out. Back then I'd never heard of whistle register, I just knew that whatever she was doing was astonishing, beautiful and amazing. She went to the top of my list of musicians and stayed there until her insanely early death. What an incredible blessing she was! (liked, subscribed)

This song always takes me back and makes me feel like I did during that moment in my childhood. RIP Minnie what a uniquely and strangely beautiful voice.

Love your reactions Beth,when she hit a note you couldn't perfect,the look on your face was priceless..your veeery talented yourself by the way

Love this song. As a guy with a lower talking register I learned how to do this song. Super hard to pull off. And I sounded like a mule being beatin'. Lol but because I am a huger Stryper fan I learned how to sing in the high register and even whistle notes, learning by trial and error. Sounded like doodoo but could hit the notes. But so much talent in Minnie. What a cocalist. Love the channel. Rock on!

Saw this on American Bandstand as a kid in the 70's and to this day in my 60th year it still sticks in my mind as the greatest female performance of all time.

Wasn't watching utube 9months ago so missed this. She was a little younger than me so our lives were generationly the same. I still melt every time I hear her sing. Lost a true artist way too soon.

I loved watching you enjoy her singing. 😊

This version, this live version, it brings tears to my eyes

Thanks for such a lovely review of an old favourite of mine. The only other pop singer with the same ability I can think of is Lene Lovitch her "Bird Song" (interestingly) is well worth a listen.

I'm old enough to remember when this song came out....OMG what a voice

SING MINNIE!!!!! THE WORLD IS STILL MISSING YOU!!!! THAT WAS A NATURAL GOD GIFT TO HER! NO ONE WILL EVER FILL YOUR SPACE IN TIME! RIP SONG BIRD (PRINCESS)....❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾

The best way I can describe what Minnie vocally did at 0:44 is the equivalent of a human walking on air. Reaching that vocal register is rare, but SPEAKING clearly at that register is impossible. Wow...

ye, I remember this one. Came out ~'74. Amazing voice.

Gods angel on earth! I had the rare opportunity at age 17, to see her in the Washington DC area. One word experience, Magic🖤❤️

The voice of a lifetime.

Mind blowing 🗣️🎼🎶🎵💜

Very special

Minnie was a member of "Rotary Connection" an American psychedelic soul band of the 1960's.....You may want to give them a listen.

I’ve not heard this live performance before…. but I find that the phrasing is much more interesting than the studio version 👍

This song is incredible

Les fleurs... what a song!!

We used to sing this in the kitchen i cheffed at. It was a great way to blow off steam while we were getting slammed in the peak hours. We were so proud of hitting all the notes. 😆🤣. Yeah, right😊 thanks for bringing up an old favorite

Muito bom !!!

I'd love to see you react to Minnie's "Adventures in paradise". Her performance is incredible.

Hello, if you liked Minnie Riperton's voice, you have to listen to Yma Sumac (1922-2008) 5 and 1/2 octaves. She could sing any music rhythm, she has such a wide vocal range that she obteined the Guiness Record in 1956. Some songs are: "Taita Inti", "Tumpa", "Chuncho" and the harmonization with a flute. HUGS!

I got sick this past winter but i could hit that high note cause i would sing this song in the shower but after being sick something happened to my voice and its not the same but my friend says its slowly coming back i really hope it does but never the less i will never be that good just awsome!!!

Her daughter they wrote this for is non other than Saturday Night Live and movie actress Maya Rudolph.

When I was an apprentice we had one day in college, our general studies lecturer tried to get us to do an analysis of this song. He set himself a challenge with a group of 16 year old trainee engineers either into Bowie or Black Sabbath.

Noticed she repeats "Maya, Maya, Maya, Maya" near the end. I never caught that til now. One of THE most talked about hits of her time. She died so very young.

Minnie was incomparable in the music world. This was a great video presentation on the technique she is drawing from.My mother knew her from the music scene in Chicago,and said what a beautiful soul she was! In my humble opinion,The only person I can think of in her league (no one can do what they did) is Jeff Beck, Please listen to his version of 'Cause We've Ended As Lovers' written by Stevie Wonder,originally done by Syretta Wright,RIP Jeff Beck, and Minnie we loved you both!

0:45 GOD DAMN!!!

Never heard of the singer, but as soon as she sang the song I was like: oh it is her! :)

What a voice! Back then they made music!

Such an amazing song, and a voice that will likely never be matched, so tragic she passed away so young

Met a cashier the other day who looked very much like her. And the notes she attained is almost inhuman. Always fantastic to hear her sing.

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FYI her daughter that she sings in this song about is Maya. Maya Rudolph the actor comedienne.

Hit the last note was killing me.

Nice review! The birds were actually intentional, according to her husband, Richard. He, Minnie and Stevie went to a bird sanctuary in LA with a tape recorder to get natural bird sounds to put on the recording.

I would challenge you to listen to another really great one from her. It's off the same album, and it's called Reasons. It's progressive, aggressive, jazzy and the most beautiful song of its kind that I can remember, plus the guitar is killer. In the middle, she holds a note for longer than I think I've ever heard a person do, and towards the end, she literally sounds like a seagull. I just know you'll love it (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q6hjgsx_yNy7p6c.html ). That's a link to the original studio versions, as I think it sounds best ... just as I remember. I'd like to add that the version of THIS song is the best I've heard too.

This song was wonderfull for those of who. Were around in the 70s, there was a different feeling with music in 1970, i. Remember seeing rock groups all wearing the same colored t-shirts, thank god i had a bicycle.

Perfect Angel 💛🎶💛🎶💛🎶💛🎶💛🎶🕊

"She opens her mouth, and beautiful notes pour out" Different register, obviously, but Nat King Cole was the same way.

Rest in peace, Minnie 😔

Thank you, thank you, thank you. A favourite of a 60s child.

Perfect Angel 🤍🕊

Minnie is such a sweetheart! And knowing that she died so young, every time I hear this song, I cry.....every time! She was just precious. Imagine what she could have done, if she hadn't passed away at the age of 31! And she makes Mariah Carey look ridiculous! Mariah didn't have the ability, or the control of those notes! 🥰

I think it’d be great for you to react to Wild Life by Paul McCartney live from the Bruce McMouse show! Those vocals have always impressed me, especially for a Beatle:) thanks!

Loving thst such a sweer sweet voice mama mia

Minnie also backed up many of the Blues guys on Chicago's Chess Records.

Her daughter is Maya Rudolph, the actress

One of the most sensual songs of the 70's

So this might be a tad out there, but I'd love to see a reaction to a song like Behemoth - The Deathless Sun, I know you've looked at the metal side and Sabaton before and I'd love to get an understanding of the mechanics behind the Behemoth style of singing. Anyway loving your reactions, keep up the good work!

I love the use of this song in the ambient song "A Huge Ever Growing Pulsating Brain That Rules from the Centre of the Ultraworld" by The Orb. Check it out.

Such a shame that she was taken from the world at a very young age. What a talent! RIP

Love this but next please do a video on Chante Moore.. look at her recent Soul Train Performance and she will blow your mind 🤯

Please check out Betty Wright "No Pain No Gain" (live), I think you will be surprised.

Chante Moore who has that whistle tone has a nice rendition of this song on KZfaq as well.

Chanté Moore has hit these notes on the head I think her and Rachelle Farrell plus one more singer I can't think of her name but they are the only ones that can nail that it's beautiful. You should react to Chanté Moore singing at the Grammy awards recently you'll be mad you didn't react to that already her vocals are just as crazy she sounds like a humming bird and human flute with her whistle register and she sings in whistle.

you can jam missiles with the diana ross version in the late 1970's early 1980's - s on version

Please please please react to Rachelle Ferrell. If you love Minnie, you will surely love Rachelle. A good example is "George Duke Band & Rachelle Ferrel - Waiting" which is a live performance. You will be blown away!

Yes, their daughter, Maya Rudolph, who's now an actress & comedian.

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OMG

I know that you've reacted to your fellow Scot Elizabeth Fraser's vocals before. Please consider reacting to her astounding vocals on This Mortal Coil's cover of the Tim Buckley song "Song to the siren".

This is the mother of SNLS Maya Rudolph you will hear her sing her name at the end of the song Maya Maya Maya.

Superlative. Please also check out "Poetry Man" by Phoebe Snow. A wealth of vocals such as has never been repeated like that of Minnie.