Minnie

by Minnie Riperton

Minnie cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 9 May 1979
  • Label: Capitol
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:59
  • Community rating: 3.31/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released just months before her tragic passing, 'Minnie' is a lush, immaculately produced testament to her unparalleled vocal abilities. Minnie Riperton glides effortlessly through sophisticated pop-soul and light disco arrangements, utilizing her legendary whistle register with exquisite restraint. The album serves as a poignant, incredibly beautiful final chapter to her celebrated career.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Memory Lane (4:25)
  2. Lover And Friend (4:18)
  3. Return To Forever (4:08)
  4. Dancin' And Actin' Crazy (6:00)
  5. Love Hurts (3:37)
  6. Never Existed Before (4:19)
  7. I'm A Woman (3:58)
  8. Light My Fire (5:11)

Credits

  • Abraham Laboriel - bass
  • Jeremy Lubbock - concept by, conductor, electric piano, synthesizer, piano [acoustic piano]
  • Harvey Mason - drums
  • Mitch Holder - electric guitar
  • Randy Waldman - electric piano, written-by, arranged by [rhythm], piano, synthesizer [synthesized bass], synthesizer [mini moog]
  • Peter Sheils - other [agent]
  • Crystal Saunders - other [hair, wardrobe]
  • Franklyn Walsh - other [make up]

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