Songs Written by Minnie RipertonTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Minnie Julia Riperton (November 8, 1947 – July 12, 1979) was an American soul singer and songwriter best known for her 1974 single "Lovin' You", her five-octave vocal range, and her use of the whistle register. Born in 1947, Riperton grew up in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side. As a child, she studied music, drama and dance at Chicago's Abraham Lincoln Center. In her teen years, she sang lead vocals for the Chicago-based girl group The Gems. Her... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Minnie Riperton first charted in 1975 with Lovin' You.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 9 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.