Lovin' You

Minnie Riperton

About Lovin' You

"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 Richard Rudolph, produced by Rudolph and Stevie Wonder, and released as the album's fourth single on March 14, 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 US 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. 


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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 la 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 of my life is filled with lovin' you

Lovin' you, I see your soul come shinin' through
And every time that we, ooh
I'm more in love with you
La la la la la la la la 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 is easy 'cause you're beautiful
And every day of my life is filled with lovin' you
Lovin' you, I see your soul come shinin' through
And every day that we, ooh
I'm more in love with you
La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la 
Do do do do do
Na, ooh, la la la la la la la la la 
Do do do do do

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Minnie Riperton

Minnie Julia Riperton (November 8, 1947 – July 12, 1979) was an American singer-songwriter best known for her vocal range of five-and-a-half octaves, and her 1975 single "Lovin' You". She was married to songwriter and music producer Richard Rudolph from 1972 until her death in the summer of 1979. They had two children—music engineer Marc Rudolph and actress/comedienne Maya Rudolph. more »

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Written by: Dick Rudolph, Minnie Riperton

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15 facts about this song

Lovin' You" Release
The song was released as a single in January 1975 by Epic Records.
Creator Duo
Both Minnie Riperton and her husband, Richard Rudolph, wrote the song.
Chart Triumph
The song reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard's Hot Soul Singles chart.
Global Success
The song became a hit internationally, reaching number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 3 on the Australia ARIA Charts.
Unique Composition
The song remarkable for its use of the whistle register, showcasing Minnie's five-octave vocal range.
Song Inspiration
The song’s melody is said to have come to Minnie Riperton while she was at a picnic.
Lullaby to Daughter
Originally, the song was composed as a lullaby for their daughter Maya Rudolph, an American actress, comedian, and former Saturday Night Live cast member.
Album Feature
The song featured on Minnie's 1974 second album "Perfect Angel," which was her first album for Epic Records.
Produced by Stevie Wonder
The "Perfect Angel" album, which features the song, was produced by Stevie Wonder.
Sampling
The song has been widely sampled by various artists such as Beyoncé, Aaliyah, and Lil' Kim.
Influential Music
The recording has been recognized by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People as "an outstanding new song" in the soul tradition.
Cancer Awareness Advocate
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Minnie Riperton used the popularity of the song to create more awareness about the disease.
Posthumous Recognition
After Minnie Riperton’s death, “Lovin’ You” was included on her posthumous compilation album “Capitol Gold: The Best of Minnie Riperton,” released in 2005.
Remix Versions
Several remix versions of the song have been created, including a dance version by The Free Design in 2005.
Covered by Numerous Artists
The song has been covered by more than 50 artists worldwide, proving its enduring appeal.

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