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Monday 4 March 2013

Tribute Mondays: Minnie Riperton

Minnie Julia Riperton (November 8, 1947 – July 12, 1979) 


  Minnie Riperton was a very talented Vocalist and Songwriter; she was taken early by cancer, but her catalog that was left behind has surpassed misconceptions and are now considered Classics. Thanks for your contribution Miss Riperton you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have a mellow Monday: Lovin' you , Perfect angel , Inside my love , I can't help myself (with the Gems) , My Baby's real (with the Starlets) , Lonely Girl (as Andrea Davis) , Baby I want you (with Girls Three) , You gave me soul (as Andrea Davis) , Reasons , Take a little trip , Seeing you this way , Every time he comes around , Stick together , Lover and friend , Adventures in Paradise , Here we go , Les fleurs , Expecting , Love and it's glory , Young, willing and able and Memory lane

   
  
  
                             


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnie_Riperton 
Background information
Birth nameMinnie Julia Riperton
Also known asAndrea Davis
BornNovember 8, 1947
ChicagoIllinois
DiedJuly 12, 1979 (aged 31)
Los AngelesCalifornia
GenresSoulR&B
OccupationsSinger-songwriter
Years active1962–1979
LabelsChess, GRT, EpicCapitol

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