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It’s So Nice (To See Old Friends)Minnie Riperton

Released: May 24, 1974

Songwriter: Minnie Riperton Richard “Dick” Rudolph

Producer: Stevie Wonder

[Verse 1]
It's so nice to see old friends
'Cause we've all gotten very much higher
It's so nice when you come around again
Sit and laugh, have a smoke by the fire

[Chorus]
I know it won't be long
I know it won't be long
I know it won't be long
Before we're one

[Verse 2]
It's so nice to see you again
Though the world be a little bit colder
Still it's fun, we should meet here again
Stay a while, rest your head on my shoulder

[Chorus]
I know it won't be long
I know it won't be long
I know it won't be long
Before we're one

[Harmonizing]

[Verse 3]
It's so nice to see old friends
Yes, we've all gotten very much higher
It's so nice when you come around again
Sit and laugh, have a smoke by the fire

[Chorus]
I know it won't be long
Yes, I know it won't be long
I know it won't be long
Before we're one

[Harmonizing]

Minnie Riperton

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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