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Minnie Riperton
"Capitol Gold: The Best Of Minnie Riperton"
© Capitol Records
Year of Release: 1993
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track listing
Perfect Angel
Lover And Friend
Memory Lane
Woman Of Heart
And Mind
Lovin' You
Young Willing And Able
Can You Feel
What I'm Saying
Stick Together
Wouldn't Matter
Where You Are
Stay In Love
Inside My Love
Here We Go
Give Me Time
You Take My
Breath Away
Adventures In Paradise
Simple Things
Light My Fire
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Minnie Riperton
"Capitol Gold: The Best Of Minnie Riperton"
Minnie Riperton was best known for her #1 hit, "Lovin' You."
Showcasing her incredible high-octave vocals, it is obvious to hear how she
became an inspiration to Mariah Carey. Sad to say, Riperton died at the age
of 31 from battling cancer. Capitol Records' Capitol Gold: The Best Of
Minnie Riperton chronicles her career with 17 songs, even from her
album releases on Epic Records.
"Perfect Angel" (written by Stevie Wonder) has a Dionne Warwick
vocal quality about it, and could easily fit the New Age Jazz format.
The next 3 songs have a great 1970s Soul sound, and can be compared to the
very early releases of Prince: "Lover And Friend," "Memory Lane" and
"Woman Of Heart And Mind," a ballad that displays her high-octave range,
as most remember her from her famous hit, "Lovin' You."
"Young Willing And Able" has the funk/disco sound, and again, can
be compared to the early releases of Prince. Likewise, "Can You Feel What
I'm Saying" is another funk/disco styled song, and it's possible that
not only did Mariah Carey get inspiration from Riperton's music, we could say
the same for Prince's early works. "Stick Together" has the common
disco sound as well, and could be compared to Barry White and Donna Summer.
Typical 1970s Soul best describes "Wouldn't Matter Where You Are,"
where it could have easily fit the compilation series from Rhino Records,
Didn't It Blow Your Mind. It could also be mistaken as an early Mariah
Carey song. "Stay In Love" is a lovely ballad, having a great 1970s
Soul sound, and another early Prince-comparison. Another beautiful ballad is
"Inside My Love," which could easily fit today's R&B, as it is pure
classic Soul. We can also say the same for "Here We Go," as it has a
touch of funk.
"Give Me Time" is a classic -- a beautiful ballad, that could fit
the jazz category. The harmonica soloist was not mentioned in the credits,
but it can easily be identified as that of Stevie Wonder (my guess). You
Take My Breath Away" is another funkified number, and can be compared to
Earth, Wind & Fire. "Adventures In Paradise" is another upbeat funk
tune as well.
"Simple Things" has a very easy-going, simple style, and very
entertaining. Somehow this song has you dreaming in the carribeans. The
last song is her version of The Doors' "Light My Fire," where it has
a very soulful sound, and could fit the New Age Jazz formats as well.
It's easy to hear how Mariah Carey was inspired by Minnie Riperton's music.
Her music was limited, her voice was magnificent; she has left behind a great
assortment of Soul and Funk music, which will easily inspire many future stars
to come. Capitol Gold: The Best Of Minnie Riperton is a fine
compilation of one of the unsung heroes of early Soul music. Her music will be
a treasure to discover, and endless entertaining to listen to, again and again.
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