Minnie Riperton

Released: October 18, 1980

Songwriter: Minnie Riperton

Producer: Johnny Pate Richard “Dick” Rudolph

I'm in love again, this time I think that it's for real
I'm in love again, I think I know just how you fee
It's like waking early on christmas morning
And finding the toy of your dreams

And that's the way you make me feel
That's the way that it should be

I'm in love, this time I think that it's for sure
I'm in love again, it what I've lived my whole life for
You've given me such happiness, you've given me so much joy
You've changed my sadness into gladness
How could I ask for more

One of the most well-known vocalists to come out of the 1970s, singer-songwriter Minnie Riperton stands as a great influential figure for the Soul genre and many artists within this style of music.

Riperton began involving herself with the music industry in 1961 when, as a member of the Chicago-based girl-group The Gems, she worked as a backing vocalist for big artists of the time, such as Etta James. After releasing a few singles under Chess Records, The Gems disbanded, leaving 21-year-old Riperton to continue on as a solo artist, releasing “Lonely Girl” and “You Gave Me Soul” in 1966.

While recording under the alias “Andrea Davis,” she joined the group Rotary Connection as the lead vocalist in 1967, who released fifth full-lengths albums, before disbanding in 1974, giving Riperton the chance to fully invest herself in her solo career. In 1970, she released her first official album, Come to My Garden, which has since been called a masterpiece and the stepping stone for Riperton’s success. Following this release, she chose to devote her time to her children Marc and Maya Rudolph, and husband Richard Rudolph, in Florida.

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