Songs I Like

[hardrockminer]

Here's a song from a guy who had a few hits back in the day.  The lead singer's godfather was Les Paul.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEp_IAfyldo

[hardrockminer]

This guy had a few hits, beginning in the early 70's.  This one was one of his early ones, around 1972.  I used to sing this while travelling the trans canada to relieve the boredom.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtVBCG6ThDk

[hardrockminer]

He is still around and still singing.  This was one of his earliest songs, produced when he was still part of a group.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA5509mcQd8

[Steve G.]

January 18, 1975, Mini Ripperton's hit single "Lovin' You". debuted at #80 on the Billboard Hot 100.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uukmn2juvLc


Weekly charts
Chart (1975)   Peak
position
Australia (Kent Music Report)[27]   5
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[28]   7
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[29]   3
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[30]   5
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[31]   25
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[32]   9
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[33]   6
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[34]   11
UK Singles (OCC)[35]   2
US Billboard Hot 100[36]   1
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[37]   4
US Hot Soul Singles (Billboard)[38]   3


Certifications
Region   Certification   Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[44]   Silver   250,000^
United States (RIAA)[45]   Gold   1,000,000^




Mini Ripperton's Vocal voice dynamic:

Vocal Type:Soprano
Vocal Range: 4 Octaves 2 note and a semi-tone D3-F#7
Whistle Register: Yes
Vocal Strengths: A technical singer, who was operatically trained. Amazing control allowed for effortlessly sustained notes in all parts of the range and brilliant command of dynamics. In combination with this, Minnie possessed a fluidity and a dexterity that made it possible for melisma to be used throughout the registers.

The lowest notes were of medium weight, and of a darker colouring to the rest of the voice. But it was a few notes above this, in her mid-range, that the Diva began to exhibit the mastery that flows throughout the rest of range- being easy, carefree and full of character. Though not often as appreciated as her higher notes, this part was the most emotive and expressive. From sensual and alluring [Inside My Love] to being tinged with Indignance and annoyance [Take A Little Trip], it was here that Minnie sounded most human, unimpeded by the ethereal and unearthly quality her higher range would often impart to the lyric.

[hardrockminer]

Have you ever felt like your life is a mess and you want to start over but don't know what to do?  This song captures that feeling but it appears there is no answer.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUgwM1Ky228

[hardrockminer]

It's Martin Luthor King Day in the US...also the inauguration of the new president.  In honour of the day I thought this song might be appropriate.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRVPLPFoJL0

[hardrockminer]

Here is a song that was a huge hit back in the 70's and was revived last night.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS9OO0S5w2k

[fffCycles]

Started my relationship with my current wife in Las Vegas and we played the slots and ended up mostly playing the YMCA game for two days and dancing around like the drunken fools we were.  What a lot of fun, won pretty good too !

[Steve G.]

R.I.P. Garth Hudson, January 21, 2025, 87,,,,,,The last remaining founding member of the Canadian Band, The Band.

https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/garth-hudson-founding-member-of-the-band-dead-at-87-he-was-always-all-about/article_983498e8-d7fc-11ef-ac3c-4b6836c7f137.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jREUrbGGrgM  The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8vLWDRkQWI   Up On Cripple Creek

[hardrockminer]

At this moment I'm staring at a 3 alarm house fire across the street.  House completely consumed.  Not sure if anyone is inside but odds are good there was.  I banged on the house door and could feel that it was hot. 

It brings to mine this song.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzHtePuz13U