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