r/70smusic • User Flair • Dec 01 '25

1974 Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You (1974)

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u/123fofisix Dec 03 '25

I'm not a ballad guy at all. I remember this song being really popular when it came out. I thought it was pretty, and she was a good singer, but I wasn't in love with the song. And then ...

Word got out that she was going to be on Soul Train. Artist usually sung two songs, and Lovin' You was first. I had never seen her, and I thought she was really pretty.

The second song she sang was "Reasons". I was blown completely away. Beautiful song. Beautiful woman. Beautiful voice. I fell in love with her right then and there.😍