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Its Been A Minute Since I've Listened 2 Minnie Riperton's "Petals" Album! What a compilation and her husband's commentary in the liner notes is an +++A plus. His stories with Stevie Wonder and her are something to hear. Not to mention the demo tape of "Seeing U This Way" and her live gig with George Benson's band doing a fast version of "Loving U". The whole package is something else. Its a wonder 2 me how her life/career wasn't discussed in biographies(same thing should be said about Donny Hathaway and Phyllis Hyman) I think brave SANE women like her should be portrayed. She still remains an enigma after 27 years since her death. | |
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She was (and remains) so underrated. Beats the pants off of Mariah Carey anyday. | |
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Harlepolis said: What a compilation and her husband's commentary in the liner notes is an +++A plus. His stories with Stevie Wonder and her are something to hear. Not to mention the demo tape of "Seeing U This Way" and her live gig with George Benson's band doing a fast version of "Loving U". The whole package is something else. Its a wonder 2 me how her life/career wasn't discussed in biographies(same thing should be said about Donny Hathaway and Phyllis Hyman) I think brave SANE women like her should be portrayed. She still remains an enigma after 27 years since her death. I was thinking of buying this collection, but I had mixed feelings about it because I'm not a big listener or fan of Minnie's work. But what a angelic voice and a very inspiring person! Check me out and add me on:
www.last.fm/user/brandosoul "Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for." -Bob Marley | |
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That used my EXACT sentiment about her, up untill my auntie gave me this collection as a b-day gift.
I became an addict eversince and I still can't stop beating myself over how I missed on such a body of work. She really embodies versatility in all kind of shapes and forms | |
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I'm gonna have to finally buy this compilation.I have another compilation,but it's only a single disc and not quite as extensive as 'Petals'. | |
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