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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. 
Riperton grew up on Chicago's South Side. As a child, she studied music, drama, and dance at Chicago's Lincoln Center. In her teen years, she sang lead vocals for the Chicago-based girl group, The Gems. Her early affiliation with the legendary Chicago-based Chess Records afforded her the opportunity to sing backup for various established artists such as Etta James, Fontella Bass, Ramsey Lewis, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, and Muddy Waters. While at Chess, Riperton also sang lead for the experimental rock/soul group Rotary Connection, from 1967 to 1971. In 1969 Riperton, along with Rotary Connection, played in the first Catholic Rock Mass at the Liturgical Conference National Convention, Milwaukee Arena, Milwaukee, WI, produced by James F. Colaianni. Riperton reached the apex of her career with her number-one hit single, "Lovin' You," on April 4, 1975. The single was the last release from her 1974 gold album entitled Perfect Angel.
In January 1976, Riperton was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a radical mastectomy. By the time of diagnosis, the cancer had metastasized and she was given about six months to live. Despite the grim prognosis, she continued recording and touring. Riperton was one of the first celebrities to go public with her breast cancer diagnosis, but did not disclose she was terminally ill. In 1977, she became a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society. In 1978, Riperton also received the American Cancer Society's Courage Award which was presented to her at the White House by President Jimmy Carter. She died at age 31 on July 12, 1979. 

Track Listing “Perfect Angel (1974)”:
01. Reasons 3:27 Riperton* , Rudolph*
02. It's So Nice (To See Old Friends) 4:45 Riperton* , Rudolph*
03. Take A Little Trip 4:09 Wonder* , Wright*
04. Seeing You This Way 2:45 Riperton* , Rudolph*
05. The Edge Of A Dream 4:22 Riperton* , Rudolph*
06. Perfect Angel 3:43 Stevie Wonder
07. Every Time He Comes Around 3:55 Riperton* , Rudolph*
08. Lovin' You 3:44 Riperton* , Rudolph*
09. Our Lives 5:59 Riperton* , Rudolph*

Track Listing “Adventures In Paradise (1975)”:
10. Baby, This Love I Have 4:11 Ware* , Riperton* , Rudolph*
11. Feelin' That Your Feelin's Right 4:22 Ware* , Riperton* , Rudolph*
12. When It Comes Down To It 3:20 Riperton* , Rudolph*
13. Minnie's Lament 4:13 Riperton* , Rudolph*
14. Love And It's Glory 5:13 Brown* , Riperton* , Rudolph*
15. Adventures In Paradise 3:14 Sample* , Riperton* , Rudolph*
16. Inside My Love 4:49 Ware* , Riperton* , Rudolph*
17. Alone In Brewster Bay 4:26 Riperton* , Rudolph*
18. Simple Things 3:41 Riperton* , Rudolph*
19. Don't Let Anyone Bring You 3:00 Riperton* , Rudolph*

Extra Informatie:
Aantal Discs: 1xCD
Genre: Soul, R&B
Format: MP3 @ 320kbit
Year of Release: 1974 & 1975 (Remastered 2004)
Speelduur: 77 minuten
Cover: Front, Back en Insides zijn in de RARs verwerkt