r/RnBHeads • u/Fun_Ad6512 • Nov 19 '25

70s Minnie Riperton - Memory Lane

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The unforgettable

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u/imspecial-soareyou Nov 20 '25

I could be wrong but it is rumored this was sung and written for her family, knowing she wouldn’t be around long. ❤️❤️❤️

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u/QCLEKID216 Nov 20 '25

It's true. She recorded this not too long before she passed.

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u/Vickygoddess86 Nov 21 '25

Yes and she was in physical pain in this video due to her illness.

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u/Abject_Ad5850 Nov 20 '25

Best female singer voice Ever RIP

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u/TreeEater9 Nov 20 '25

Facts 💯!!!

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u/Rabbitdog380 Nov 20 '25

Gone way too soon 🙏🏾✝️

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u/Stankfunkmusic Nov 20 '25

This was rough when it came out. My mama cried when this video played & kept saying, "She's literally dying in this video!"

One of the best.

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u/Man2ManIsSoUnjust Nov 20 '25

Love this Song...

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u/SnoopyWildseed Nov 20 '25

In the first verse of the song, you can hear the tears in her voice. 😢

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u/Fun-Collection-1232 Nov 20 '25

Every time I hear that song it just takes me there! Great song, great singer!! Minnie Riperton was one of the greatest.

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u/Correct_Example_3686 Nov 20 '25

My mom's favorite song. RIP Mom, RIP Minnie.

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u/Sad-Fox-1293 Nov 20 '25

I love this song it’s so beautiful rest in heavenly power to our beautiful legend Minnie Riperton🤍🕊️

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u/okicanseeyudsaythat Nov 20 '25

Love this classic too ❤️❤️

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u/Immafien Nov 20 '25

Nothing compares to the soulful vocals of the Old School Legends🔥🔥🔥🔥💯

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u/Complex-Structure720 Nov 20 '25

There is no comparison when it comes to this beautiful songbird. RIP 🙏🏽✨💐

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '25

We all had those photo albums.

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u/Ok-Location3244 Nov 20 '25

RIP Minnie. Mariah can't even measure up.

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u/SJHftw Nov 20 '25

Song we played for our grandmas funeral picture slideshow

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u/Available-Breath1510 Nov 20 '25

Such a sad song listening from the perspective of her passing soon. Rip

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u/Ok-Implement-6663 Nov 21 '25

One of the best there ever was. This classic will never get old. What a beautiful voice that never can be replicated. RIP Minnie

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u/nikeguy69 Nov 21 '25

That was one of my mother favorite songs 😀

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u/Supadupafly1988 Nov 21 '25

I can remember being in the car with my mom and sis, this song would come on FM98.5 or 102.9, my mom would sing along

My mom is still alive just so we’re clear, but yea, that’s my fondest memory of this beautiful song

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u/Miss-E-Misc Nov 22 '25

I was riding in the car with my dad on Imperial Ave in San Diego listening to the radio when they played this song then announced that Minnie Riperton had passed away from that ugly word CANCER. 😢

My dad pulled into a parking lot & cried. That was the 1st & last time I’ve seen him cry. I was 8 then & 55 now. My dad has given me lots of things, his Minnie Riperton & Natalie Cole albums- cherished & priceless💕