Wise Music Tune of the Week: 'Lovin' You'

This week marks the 50th anniversary of Minnie Riperton’s iconic evergreen 'Lovin' You' reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Released in 1975, the song has since become an enduring classic, celebrated for its stunning vocal range and stirring lyricism.

The track was written by Minnie Riperton and Richard Rudolph and features Rudolph on guitar, Stevie Wonder on electric keyboard (under the pseudonym 'El Toro Negro'), and even a mockingbird to accompany Minnie’s iconic vocals.

'Lovin' You' has touched countless listeners across generations. What began as a lullaby evolved into a chart topping hit and solidified Riperton as one of the most talented and influential vocalists of her time.

'Lovin' You' went on to become one of the first examples of the whistle register in mainstream music, heavily influencing countless artists, including Mariah Carey, who has listed Riperton as a significant inspiration for her vocal technique and style.

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