On December 1, 2017, Universal Music Enterprises remastered and re-issued Perfect Angel as Perfect Angel: Deluxe Edition, in commemoration of Riperton's 70th birthday. [10] This alternate 7" single version was released on the 2017 re-issue of the album, as Perfect Angel: Deluxe Edition. As with the rest of the album, the piano backing is played by Wonder. 12 More Awesome Reggae Covers Of Classic Songs", "Meghan Trainor Tops Hot 100 With 'All About That Bass, "Adult Contemporary - Lovin' You - Minnie Riperton", "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs - Lovin' You - Minnie Riperton", Ultratop.be – Minnie Riperton – Lovin' You", Dutchcharts.nl – Minnie Riperton – Lovin' You", Charts.nz – Minnie Riperton – Lovin' You", "Minnie Riperton Chart History (Hot 100)", "Minnie Riperton Chart History (Adult Contemporary)", "Minnie Riperton Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)", "Top 100 Hits of 1975/Top 100 Songs of 1975", "Billboard Hot 100 60th Anniversary Interactive Chart", "British single certifications – Minnie Riperton – Loving You", "American single certifications – Riperton, Minnie – Lovin' You", Recording Industry Association of America, "The Orb - The Orb's Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld", "The History of Ambient House 1988-95 Part 1", "Review: The Orb, Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld", "The Orb - A Huge Ever Growing Pulsating Brain That Rules from the Centre of the Ultraworld", "BBC - Radio 1 - Keeping It Peel - 03/12/1989 The Orb", "SoulBounce's Class Of 1991: Shanice 'Inner Child, "Shanice Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)", "Miles Davis - The Complete On the Corner Sessions", "Miles Davis: The Complete On The Corner Sessions", Baghdad Batteries (Orbsessions Volume III), Auntie Aubrey's Excursions Beyond the Call of Duty, Auntie Aubrey's Excursions Beyond the Call of Duty Part 2, The Orb's Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld: Patterns and Textures, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lovin%27_You&oldid=1016306411, Song recordings produced by Narada Michael Walden, Singlechart usages for Billboardadultcontemporary, Singlechart usages for Billboardrandbhiphop, Certification Table Entry usages for United Kingdom, Pages using certification Table Entry with shipments figures, Certification Table Entry usages for United States, Pages using certification Table Entry with shipments footnote, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz release group identifiers, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "I Love Your Smile" (Driza Bone Single Remix) – 3:50, "I Love Your Smile" (Driza Bone Club Remix) – 4:21, Drums and programming by Narada Michael Walden, Keyboards and programming by Louis Biancaniello, Produced by Narada Michael Walden for Perfection Light Productions. [22] Marcus J. Moore of Pitchfork described "Lovin' You" as "remarkably affectionate" and a "sweet, acoustic lullaby that Riperton delivers wistfully". OVEN LOVIN was built on the belief that food should be special, and we carry that belief into everything we do. [2], "Lovin' You" was originally published in the key of A major in common time with a tempo of 72 beats per minute. [45] "A Huge Ever Growing Pulsating Brain..." consisted of various sound effects that were built around, and formed an ambient backdrop for, musical samples of Minnie Ripertons's "Lovin' You". She’s clearly singing out Maya maya maya at the very ending… 30 on the September 26, 1980 issue, after seven weeks it reached and peaked at no. Instead of searching for his archives, Eddie Van Halen decided to write new music from scratch. It was written by Samuel Barnes, Scott La Rock, Makeba Riddick, Jean-Claude Oliver, Lawrence Parker, and produced by Poke & Tone.It was released on August 16, 2005, as the second and final single from the album. [61] People described the cover as "cherubic",[62] while Wilson & Alroy's felt it was lacking adequate emotion, though they noted that Shanice was able to handle the technical difficulties of the song.[56]. Hello friends! The deluxe edition contained two alternate versions of "Lovin' You" in addition to the original. [8], Richard Rudolph began composing "Lovin' You" in 1971, while he and Riperton were living in Chicago. He noted the "elegant tapestry of babbling brooks, crashing waves, crickets, chants, roosters, church bells, and various other modes of white noise" that was created to form a musical backdrop for the sample of Riperton's "Lovin' You". [58], Tim Greggs of AllMusic was impressed with Shanice's voice, and compared her vocal abilities to that of Mariah Carey and Minnie Riperton. Additionally, it reached number two on the UK Singles chart, and number three on the Billboard R&B chart. The single was reissued using vocals from a similar-sounding singer, so that only the copies from the single's first-week release contained Riperton's vocal samples; as a result, these copies are considered valuable. Massivo (Featuring Tracy) released a cover of "Loving You" which charted in the UK in May 1990, reached #25 and remained on the UK chart for 11 weeks. [9], In 1989, English electronic music group The Orb released the song, "A Huge Ever Growing Pulsating Brain That Rules from the Centre of the Ultraworld (Loving You)", as a single on their own label WAU! The first was a 7-inch single version that contained an Arp string synth overdub,[10] as well as a countdown by Rudolph that was not present on the original version. "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin '" also reached no. [20], Ed Hogan of AllMusic noted that Riperton's work is known for its simplicity, and that "Lovin' You" was consistent with this feature, stating that the song's "simple declaration of love" is enhanced by the "sparse, airy backdrop of chimey electric piano" in combination with "gentle acoustic guitar". Epic initially refused, because they had planned to market Riperton as an R&B singer. For other uses, see, The Orb: A Huge Ever Growing Pulsating Brain That Rules from the Centre of the Ultraworld, Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1975, A Huge Ever Growing Pulsating Brain That Rules from the Centre of the Ultraworld, The Orb's Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld, https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1975-01-18, "Classic Tracks: Minnie Riperton's 'Lovin' You, "Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You - RIAA Gold Certification", "The Late Minnie 'Lovin' You' Riperton's 70th birthday to be celebrated with special release", "Minnie Riperton - Lovin' You - Song Review", "How Maya Rudolph Became the Master of Impressions", "Minnie Riperton's Atlantic Crossing With 'Lovin' You, "One Hit Wonders Throughout The Ages: The Songs You Love And The Artists You Never Knew", "Shock On! [19] Ten weeks after entering the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, the song peaked at number three, on March 29, 1975. [44][50] Peel, the legendary DJ of BBC Radio 1, broadcast the live version on December 19, 1989, giving both the band and the song exposure to a much wider audience. History. Since its release more than 40 years ago, “Lovin’ You” has been covered by big names, such as Ariana Grande and Olivia Newton-John, showing the mark that Riperton’s greatest hit has made on other artists in the late 20th and early 21st century. [3], "Lovin' You" was ranked number forty-six on Billboard's Top 50 Love Songs of All Time. [17], In the US, "Lovin' You" made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100 on January 18, 1975; twelve weeks later, on April 5, 1975, it peaked at number one. [43], The single version was recorded live at Cortina D'Ampezzo on October 15, 1989 and released in November 1989;[42][44] it managed to reach number 78 on the UK Singles Chart despite being almost 20 minutes in length. She said that it was kept in the song since it "seemed to work", and was included on the song's final version. In the US, it ranked number 13 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1975. [47] Brian Boyd of The Irish Times described the song as a breakthrough and landmark moment, which "went on to influence many a band, but none who could ever come near their idiosyncratic capabilities". [49], Within a week of the single's release, The Orb was invited by John Peel to record a live version of the song at the BBC's Maida Vale Studios (Studio 3) on December 3, 1989. [46] The song is considered to be a definitive example of ambient house. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on April 5, 1975. The song was one of the band's few singles to chart in the UK in the 1970s, though peaking only at No. "I Was Made for Lovin' You" is a song by American hard rock band Kiss, originally released on their 1979 album, Dynasty. [14] Riperton stated that during the recording of the song's demo, the bird chirping was recorded accidentally. [23] Stevie Chick of The Guardian noted the song's "smartly spare production", with "dizzy electric piano" and "gentle acoustic guitar". It was written by Riperton and Richard Rudolph, produced by Rudolph and Stevie Wonder, and released as the album's fourth single on January 18, 1975.. Rudolph recalled: "We found ourselves performing in Portland one night during a huge blizzard. [15][16], The song is especially known for Riperton's use of the high whistle register in the song's bridge, and for the chirping songbirds heard throughout. [9][14] Rudolph played acoustic guitar for the track. We also love Dublin. [47][48], The initial single release was subtitled "Loving You",[42] and contained samples taken directly from Riperton's recording. Here at Lovin Dublin we love good food. We will be offering brunch service Thursdays through Mondays, 9am-3pm during the week and 8am-3pm on the weekends. We are SO EXCITED to welcome everyone back starting Thursday April 8th. Our Story; Menu; Pre-order Menu; Catering; Contact; Reopening Thursday April 8th!! It was written by Riperton and Richard Rudolph, produced by Rudolph and Stevie Wonder, and released as the album's fourth single on January 18, 1975. "Can't Stop Lovin' You" is a song by American hard rock band Van Halen. On April 8, 1975, "Lovin' You" was certified Gold in the United States by the RIAA for sales in excess of 1,000,000 units. programmers alike. [24], 7" Single (1987) BR 45216 [Netherlands][5]. With expenses mounting up we can really use a good sale when we get one and if you’ve been waiting a while to stock up on your drinks then now is the time!!! It remained on the R&B chart for a total of seventeen weeks. [9][10] For the same reason, Wonder only agreed to be a producer for the project as co-producer along with Rudolph, resulting in the production company Scorbu Productions being created specifically for the project. This article is about the song by Minnie Riperton. [2][9] After the single became popular, an alternate single version was created which added effects from an Arp string synth, likely in an effort to increase the complexity and depth of the otherwise simple-sounding song. [2], The song was released on March 14, 1975 as the fourth single from Perfect Angel. #1 in Canada, #14 in USA & #61 in UK in 1979. [44][51][46] The version that was played live on BBC Radio 1 included samples of Riperton's voice,[44] and was ranked at number 10 on John Peel's year-end Festive Fifty for 1990, listed as "Loving You (Session)". LOVIN' OVEN. 15 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, on the Radio & Records Airplay chart the song debuted at no. A B E I gotta fiiind. A remake of Shanice's original cover was also included on her album Every Woman Dreams (2006). The second alternate version included backing by Stevie Wonder's Wonderlove band, whereas the original "hit single" version had included only Riperton, Rudolph, and Wonder on vocals, guitar, and keyboards, respectively. [10], Rudolph and Riperton wanted Epic to release "Lovin' You" as a single, after seeing the song's effect on people while on tour to promote the album. It was released as the A-side of their first single from the album, with "Hard Times" as the B-side. [44] However, The Orb had not licensed the samples they had used of Riperton's vocals, and were forced to remove them. In a documentary dedicated to the song and the story behind it, Richard Rudolph explained the song-writing process: We went back home, and we were just sitting around in the house in Florida and I was playing it… she just started to sing, and it just came right out of our lives. [59] Larry Flick from Billboard called it a "shimmering rendition", adding, "Her youth gives the song a lovely, innocent quality that should prove refreshing and irresistible to top 40 and urban radio [9], "Lovin' You" was one of the first songs to top the US Billboard Hot 100 without the help of a percussion instrument. "[60] Cashbox noted it as a "quality" cut from the Inner Child album. / [Intro] / E D E (x3) / [Verse 1] / E D E D E Hot summer night.....fell like a net. [53][54] It reached number 59 on the US Billboard R&B chart, and peaked at number 54 on the UK Singles chart. Although a lofty one, our mission is to make Dublin a better city and help Dubliners find the really good stuff that surrounds them on a daily basis. The song remained on the Hot 100 for a total of eighteen weeks. [21] Classic Pop said that the song showcased Riperton's voice, being "virtually a capella" with no percussion and sparse instrumentation. RIP Minnie Riperton, luv from the other side. Riperton's vocals span from C♯4 to F♯6. When Epic asked Riperton whom she wanted to produce the album, she named Stevie Wonder. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on April 5, 1975. Menu. Riperton developed the final melody, while Rudolph wrote the lyrics and the bridge. The couple later moved to Florida, where work on the song continued after their daughter Maya was born in 1972. The most well-known song from Minnie Riperton’s album Perfect Angel and her entire discography to date, “Lovin’ You” is a Soul serenade that describes the songstress’ immense love for her child, actress, and comedienne Maya Rudolph. [6] With "Lovin' You", Riperton became the first female artist on the Epic label with a debut song that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. "Lovin' You" has been covered in a variety of genres including jazz, reggae, pop, rock, electronica, indie rock, R&B, soul, and hip hop. It was released in 1995 as the third single from their tenth album Balance.The song emerged after producer Bruce Fairbairn asked for a more pop-oriented song. Lovin' You Lyrics: Lovin' you is easy cause you're beautiful / Makin' love with you is all I wanna do / Lovin' you is more than just a dream come true / And everything that I do is out of lovin' you This page was last edited on 6 April 2021, at 13:32. ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. [8] It went on to become the album's most successful track, and Riperton's biggest hit. "Lovin' You" is a song recorded by American singer Minnie Riperton from her second studio album Perfect Angel (1974). Track also provides Shanice with an opportunity to flex her formidable vocal range. He felt that Riperton's "effortless" vocals not only showed off her five-octave range, but also revealed "the sound of Riperton luxuriating in joy". Also certified Silver in the UK by BPI on May 1,.! 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