MY HUSBAND COULDN'T HOLD BACK HIS TEARS!!! MINNIE RIPERTON - LOVIN' YOU (REACTION)

[@shawnstephens1251]

Minnie never got the chance to grow old, but she sure is a beautiful singer.

[@mamaasaiz]

Minnie had a most wonderful instrument.

[@shawnstephens1251]

@@mamaasaiz She sure did. This song was very popular when I was teenager so it has a special place with me.

[@kenperk9854]

Her Huband stayed by her side to the end. They were one of the first interracial couples in the music biz.

[@natinatoscano7381]

Legends never die, Minnie's daughter Maya Rudolph was mentioning how her daughter will never get to spend time with her grandma, but with these clips, I would feel so proud and comforting to have a grandma to sing and look like that.What a great legacy for her grandchildren.

[@Aurabora54321]

This is such an ode to love from an amazing talent, in a time of great change. This poetic, sensitive song expresses an innocent, sweet sense of 70s love. It's so vulnerable and expressive, yet strong at the same time...need more of this sweetness now!

[@toddforhetz]

I wish our society didn't make we men feel embarrassed to show emotion.......never apologize for having feelings. ♥

[@chrisoakley5830]

She was hitting those high notes long before we ever heard of Mariah.

[@suchisthismystery2814]

And no one sings high notes so effortlessly and with feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeling like Minnie. Plus, unlike those who came after her, Minnie can enunciate even in her very highest registers. The incomparable unsurpassable Angel of Soul ❤

[@jimhaggard7436]

Mariah admitted to listening to Minnie growing up to expand her vocal range into the whistle register. Both super talented, but Minnie did it first.

[@suchisthismystery2814]

@@jimhaggard7436 And Minnie did it better.

[@cecemoore6121]

@@suchisthismystery2814.... that part!

[@suchisthismystery2814]

@@cecemoore6121 "That part" ? Sorry, I don't understand.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

This song brings tears to my eyes too. Especially when she sings her daughter's name at the end, "Maya, Maya, Maya"..her daughter Maya Rudolph, a famous actress comedian now, but just a little girl back then.

[@angelwings7930]

Oh my gosh. I didn’t know that. How sweet of her to put Maya in the song.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

@@angelwings7930 I know, so sweet! I only learned about it recently, after hearing the song for 40 years :-) I just never noticed it.

[@GinMae]

OMG - thanks, Jennifer - I had NO idea that Maya Rudolph was Minnie's daughter - I love her -- One of my favorite roles is hers in "Idiocracy" (sadly, that seems now more realistic than satire) --

[@jenniferfoster1692]

@@GinMae Yes, Maya is great! She can sing too! She loves Prince and has/had a Prince-approved cover band called Princess, and performed with him at a few events, too. She grew up with some iconic musicians around the house, too. Yes, it seems like Idiocracy has arrived in real life, ugh. I love her in Bridesmaids, too, but she's always great in everything she does.

[@howrued1500]

Yes!! And what’s really a shame is their little house in Gainesville, FL sat unnoticed for decades! Lots of history in that home!♥️

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Born in 1947, Riperton grew up in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood on the South Side. As a child, she studied music, drama and dance at Chicago's Abraham Lincoln Center.[7] In her teen years, she sang lead vocals for the Chicago-based girl group the Gems. Her early affiliation with the Chicago-based Chess Records afforded her the opportunity to sing backing vocals for various established artists such as Etta James, Fontella Bass, Ramsey Lewis, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry and Muddy Waters. While at Chess, Riperton also sang lead for the experimental rock/soul group Rotary Connection, from 1967 to 1971. On April 5, 1975, Riperton reached the apex of her career with her No. 1 single "Lovin' You". The single was the last release from her 1974 gold album titled Perfect Angel. In January 1976, Riperton was diagnosed with breast cancer, and in April, she underwent a radical mastectomy.[4][8] By the time of diagnosis, the cancer had metastasized and she was given about six months to live. Despite the grim prognosis, she continued recording and touring. She was one of the first celebrities to go public with a breast cancer diagnosis, but she did not disclose that she was terminally ill. In 1977, she became a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society. In 1978, she received the American Cancer Society's Courage Award, which was presented to her at the White House by President Jimmy Carter. Riperton died of breast cancer on July 12, 1979, at the age of 31.

[@nicolehill4812]

Baby's Breathe in her hair. Husband on guitar. She left us a couple years later from cancer. She is missed no doubt about it.

[@CarlaThomas-u6j]

Huge Hit and talent back in the day!! So sad she never got to grow old. Beautiful voice of an angel😇😇😇❤️🎵🎼🎶🎹

[@FireMedicMoody390]

Bro!! Your reaction to her voice is EXACTLY how you're supposed to feel. She didn't sing with her voice. She sang with her HEART. And that "Maya, Maya, Maya" at the end was for her little girl... Saturday Night Live's Maya Rudolph.

[@boskip2846]

This is the song every man wants his lady to sing to him. RIP Minnie

[@p.j.morris]

She passed at at 31 from cancer she was amazing. it's ok Shawn crying is a beautiful emotion never be afraid to show your tender side. awesome reaction.

[@barbaramelville337]

Very 😢😢😢😢😢 rip Minnie riperton

[@adriennewashington3360]

One of greatest female singers ever.. Ur Ur greatly missed by the world. R.P.I.

[@liquidationkingla5706]

This song is so sweet and to add to it at the end she repeats her daughters name Maya; what is so sad is she was dealing with cancer and would die from it.... Her daughter is a pretty well known star name Maya Rudolph who is known for her comedy...

[@akastarchild]

And her daughter grew up and became Maya Rudolf of SNL and was in the Bride's Maid movie.

[@timtravasos2742]

Wow. I did not know that Maya Rudolph was her daughter.

[@StevesFunhouse]

@@akastarchild Well, Liquidation King LA DID say that Maya Rudolph was her daughter and, she didn't "grow up and became" her, she was always her (ribbing you) but I get your point. Anyway, that is what Minnie is singing at the end of the song, "Maya , Maya ... Maya, Maya, Maya, Maya ... Doot nnn Doo Doo Dee Doo ... WHistle Register ... Ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh-uh-ahh". Minnie was married to Richard Rudolph (Final Fantasy and about 30 other films) when they had Maya.

[@christinerenee]

You are a lucky woman!!! Now THATS a real man!!!!! Keep on allowing us to share your joy

[@kennethkauzlaric8948]

RIP Minnie. I'm glad people are still discovering her music.

[@MsJasperr]

have you seen the video of her last performance of this? so sad and so beautiful

[@martinvalentine5596]

Amen rest in peace

[@timmistorey5989]

She is so beautiful there's nothing more beautiful than a woman in her natural self. 💕

[@lucyf9452]

WOW...they just don't write songs like this anymore. So nice to hear a female sing to men like this; I think men need to hear this love. Go ahead Shawn and bring up the tears; I love your humanity.

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

It's about loving, showing your love and telling others you love them. 😘

[@ajruther67]

Illiness and Death: On August 24, 1976, Riperton revealed on The Tonight Show that she had undergone a mastectomy due to breast cancer.[4] At the time of her diagnosis, Riperton found out her cancer had already spread to the lymphatic system, and she was given about six months to live.[4] She continued touring in 1977 and 1978, and she became the national spokeswoman for the American Cancer Society's 1978-79 campaign.[4] During the recording of her final album, Minnie, her cancer progressed to the point that she was in a great deal of pain.[4] Extreme lymphedema immobilized her right arm in early 1979. In her final singing appearances on television (most notably on the Mike Douglas Show), her right arm remained in a fixed position during her performances.[4] Near her death, in concert, she changed the end of "Lovin' You", "Maya, Maya, Maya" to "Maya, Maya, Ringo, Maya." Ringo was her nickname for her son, Marc. By mid-June, Riperton was confined to bed. She entered Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on July 10. On Thursday, July 12 at 10:00 am, she died in the arms of her husband. That Sunday, following a funeral service attended by more than five hundred mourners, Riperton was interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. Her epitaph is the opening line of her most famous song: "Lovin' you is easy 'cause you're beautiful".

[@akapam57]

I remembered when she was on Johnny Carson. I cried. She could not move her arm.

[@ajruther67]

@@akapam57 I never saw that performance but I have heard about it

[@kmac4458]

Who are you? Her Doctor?

[@suzie4417]

Thankful for telling Minnie’s Journey. I knew she suffered and was heartbroken 💔 when she died 😢. I used to listen to this album first thing in the morning to make my day beautiful. I still shed a tear when first hearing a Minnie song then tears become smile because of her voice & messages. RIP beautiful Minnie, I see your face whenever I see Maya’s ❤

[@beautyRest1]

Thank you for letting us know. I read a lot about her and her family! She had a strong bond with her husband! Beautiful soul!!

[@Roh_Echt]

Don't you wish you were around in the 70s to listen to this and more on the radio? Yes, the radio. It was the one and only thing you had so you could escape to other places or just to bring you joy. Minnie is beautiful.

[@neilmorrison7356]

In the Uk the top 30 used to be played on A Sunday night on BBC Radio 1 used to record the songs onto cassette by holding the cassette player close to the radio.

[@Roh_Echt]

@@neilmorrison7356 LOL...memories, right? I did that also, before I got a stereo of my own. Then it was recording albums onto cassette so you could play your albums in the car stereo. Quality was lacking though.

[@bccolli4191]

So true…as a kid I used to take my cassette recorder out to the family car to record songs on the radio!

[@michellewhitt7670]

I was born in 1969 so I got to hear her first hand, my mom played this song every Saturday morning cleaning the house😍

[@pmccachren]

Yes, I was in HS then. I am now 65.

[@ConstantGardener-q9q]

We love you because you are such a lovely couple. Beautiful tears of love

[@lssimon.7143]

Rip Minnie i was just a child when you were hitting those note.i watch my Aunt cried when she learned of your passing.

[@56music64]

when u r deeply in love, this song captures that child like, not a care in the world feeling you have, like floating on a cloud all day. R.I.P. Minnie, gone way too soon

[@karnsfan]

Minnie had a voice like no one else. She had a daughter who went on to become a regular on Saturday Night Live, Maya Rudolph.

[@Chris-rh9ej]

Maya has a lot more credits to her name than just snl

[@josephtorres383]

If you listen to the end of the song you can hear her say her name she says Maya, Maya, Maya.

[@suedyment511]

Shawn your just fine because Real Men Cry and it's great to see the Love You Have For Your Wife ♥️

[@carlstiles3840]

She had a wonderful voice.

[@ericgerena6042]

Awesome beautiful song by Minnie Riperton. The bearded gentleman playing the guitar is a famous record producer Richard Rudolph.They had 2 children, a boy and a girl. They had been married for 9 years before she died in 1979 at the young age of 31 from breast cancer.👍👍❤️😢😥

[@bakercarl8518]

The earth has a empty space. Thankful for the music.

[@jameskendell8288]

I never witness my father cry until one day after this Singer died of cancer a few months or years right after she did this Song & another beautiful song called I believe "back down memory lane" 🌼🌺 Please listen to it soon. God gives Men & women tear glands to show Love, mercy & relieve pain of life. Dude or anyone is okay to cry!

[@roxannerica5812]

Brings tears to my eyes too. Such an angelic voice gone too soon. She was 31 when she lost her battle with breast cancer. I remember my mother crying when she heard the news

[@robinjordan3922]

Wow. This reaction made me cry. This is a perfect example of the power of music! loved it. Thank you and Thank you to Minnie for her soulful sweet beauty!

[@brendaparker3825]

R.I.P. sweet Lady. Your music will live on!!

[@jeffreybrooks4061]

Man them 70s love songs is where its at they still the best live to Minnie she was awesome beautiful soul

[@kimcutts6153]

What a reaction guys. Wasn't that just beautiful? Stop saying Man Up. You cried, you manned up. ❤

[@B4NKST4Z]

From sounding and looking like a Angel to become a Angel .🙌🏽

[@AntonioSanchez-td6bk]

She was number one in 1974 with this song. Unfortunately, breast cancer took her away in 1979 at the age of 31. His album "Perfect Angel", which included this song was produced by Stevie Wonder. Saludos.

[@dalecooper4904]

Your not the only one who had tears from Minnie Riperton I was reminded of my late wife I knew there would be a reaction when she hit that high note and you gave it

[@sylviafarese8837]

I remember when this came out way back. I was out shopping and a young girl in next aisle sang that part everyone does which is her high note. 2022 and her song is still known.

[@paulecrosby2006]

Gorgeous lady, gorgeous record ♥

[@susanjohnston8267]

Gypsophila or commonly known as baby's breath, I think that is what Minnie has in her hair whilst she sings this little ripper of a song. Her innocent tone makes you double take what she is saying in her lyrics. Which only generates an honest expression. A lot of brides use the flower in their hair. It was especially prominent during the 70/80/90s.

[@sm3084]

Your husband’s reaction is priceless. This just shows how deeply he feels and loves. You both are the power couple! God bless!!!!

[@robinbowles5731]

Shawn made ME cry...well played, handsome, well played.

[@FUBAR1986]

This is gotta be one of the most angelic songs ever

[@brianjacob9084]

Purest example of the beauty of femininity I've probably ever seen, tears right through you Shawn, Me too.

[@kennyosborne3839]

Poor Minnie died soon after with cancer, Her voice was her legacy to the world. You guys were excellent reactors to this

[@mrgmusicclass]

She died very young. Her voice was ABSURD. Amazing.

[@williamkleinline4182]

Real men are the ones who are man enough to allow their feelings to show like this. Minnie has the power to bring anyone to tears.

[@josephvanchierijr.2486]

We lost this beautiful angel way too early to cancer. Her voice was the best I have ever heard.

[@doloresvargas6450]

She was unique and one-of -a kind.She had so much love in her heart .The angels are calling her.Tony

[@jerrybourland3346]

You guys are special!

[@douglasswicegood4420]

She was beautiful and one of the best singers ever! Gone much to soon leaving a beautiful family. R.I.P. Minnie Riperton, we love you.

[@TheDivayenta]

Minnie wrote this for her sweet baby girl who was Maya Rudolph! That’s Maya’s Dad on guitar.

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

Then they changed a few words so it would appeal to lovers. ‘Making love to you’ - 😆

[@ednoponen2943]

Wow! I knew this is a great performance; it was all over the radio but I don't believe I've ever seen her before. You are right, she's beautiful, as is the song.

[@jessileerichy]

I rarely see Shawn speechless!!! Beautiful song and singing!

[@jimmypadgett1106]

Love this song one of my favorites. Take me back to a simpler place and time. I hope you become to love this soft soulful ballad from yesteryear.

[@josephpedroza632]

Minnie is my favorite singer... broke my heart when she passed... I fell in love with her voice. It is so angelic.

[@victorduffany7723]

A song to her baby girl who is now a successful comedic actor today. Such a beautiful song.

[@sabrinamarkos7099]

I remember when Minnie released this album, everyone was amazed🤩 by her high octave range. When she passed away at 31 from cancer, all her fans were devastated 😥. She was such a beautiful soul🙏🏾👵🏿💕🕊

[@Phat23a]

I grew up in the late '50s and thru the '60s. Amazingly talented singers and songwriters would blast out of the radio everyday, everyday, everyday. We were so spoiled and didn't know it.

[@smith041958]

I have not heard this song since its release in 1975. It played every morning on the radio. I absolutely loved the song and her voice.

[@karencoleman6442]

This is really good that You guys chose Minnie Riperton. She had an angelic voice that reach an high octave range few singers can hit. Thanks for posting the beautiful songstress Minnie Riperton.

[@amontaineaurore4700]

Minnie Riperton songs: Memory Lane, Inside My Love, Baby I'm Trying to Show you that I Love You, and on and on. She has a big catalog of incredible, beautiful songs.

[@julie.1081]

I remember all of them!

[@charlesjonessr3684]

Here We Go feat. Peabo Bryson

[@joannevincent2035]

Minnie uses the whistle register, the highest possible vocal register, in this song. Another fine vocal example is in the aria "Queen of the Night" from Mozart's opera "The Magic Flute". kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6allnWgprCGfbM

[@LoveTheVideo]

I went to the link you gave…. And WOW!!… I was stunned, enchanted. That was gorgeous. So glad I read your post. Thanks!

[@54nomore]

A lovely soul who was taken from us way to soon. She left us with a jewel of a song that captivated audiences from around the world. Her voice was unlike any artist I have ever heard. And when she hit those high notes... It's to die for. Rest In Peace Minnie. And thanks for the memories.

[@LadyZar2010]

Yeah...she popped. FACTS OF LIFE with SOMETIMES...Great tune

[@reneetercero1966]

I so love that her husband is behind her playing the guitar and stood by her til she past, RIP

[@tammymativa6131]

Never...ever...will we see another Minnie....such an impact she left....incredible.. The beautiful Minnie Riperton...

[@crystalpistey-lyhne3406]

I ❣️ Minnies Angelic Voice( I 💜 Mayas impersonations!)🤣😭🥰🎶💜

[@sandyr-w6906]

I honostly never heard this song before, I never even heard of this singer. But if this song brings Shawn to tears, then I am willing to give it a listen before I read the comments.

[@breckrichardson390]

Maya Rudolph's mom.

[@andrewgarcia2576]

Beautiful voice Beautiful Soul!! RIP sister. 👍🏻👍🏻✌✌

[@levil4012]

This and “for the love of u” by the Isley bros are two of THE MOST beautiful songs EVER MADE!! Bro I’m right there with ya, Minnie was like no other

[@p.j.morris633]

The flower's are baby's breath in her hair. i have loved Minnie for yrs. i love her angelic voice. Sadly she passed away on July 12, 1979 at age 31 from breast cancer which i am currently fighting as well. Awesome reaction love from Memphis Tn.

[@colibri1]

This was such a huge hit in the mid-seventies, all over the radio. And there are other live performances on the internet where she actually sings even higher than she does in this. She had a supernatural voice.

[@davepeterschmidt5818]

This is one of those rare songs where you know for sure that there is no one else on the face of the earth who could sing it like that. What a remarkable voice. And perfect instincts to inject genuine emotion and beauty without oversinging. Just beautiful.

[@brandimodrak461]

I this on 8 track. I will be 50years old on 7 30 72 ,and I grew up listening to all different types of music. Music was played in my home growing up and at my grandparents, and my great parents houses. Much love to you and your family 💕Brandi Modrak 💕❤

[@blanchegerena128]

Beautiful song . R.I.P Minnie. The guy in the video was her husband .👍👍❤

[@scottlang7271]

Love your reaction, Shawn. A beautiful song - especially those seemingly effortless high notes Minnie sang.

[@NeptuneLady1957]

The flowers in her hair, babies breath, at lot of us started wearing it in our hair. Loved her ❤️❤️

[@luna7598]

The only thing I can think of when it comes to Minnie, is God needed that AMAZING angelic voice in heaven with him!! The Queen of the whistle register!! ❤️

[@richardjakubiszak1139]

Went to my first concert to see Seals and Croft in 1975. (Check out Diamond Girl, We May Never Pass This Way Again) Minnie Ripperton opened for them. I'd seen her on tv and liked this song. So I pictured her coming out with a white gown and a wreath of flowers on her head like Mother Nature. And she did. Sang this song first. Then out of nowhere, she and her band cut loose with a series of R&B jam session type songs that blew me and my friends away.

[@kimberlyjohnson7926]

Minnie was the bomb. This is in my music library. Mel I understand, this is one of those songs that will make u emotional

[@kenrunnels3891]

Dude I cried along with you my God Minnie could blow she gave her whole soul to us R.I.P. Queen

[@jamesmitchell3615]

Her voice was definitely a GIFT from God indeed, it's heavenly to say the least ❤

[@GrandmaZeppelin]

This was a beautiful reaction! Shawn, you are ALL man! The depth of your love for Mel is so evident!☮💜

[@knew3355]

Oh I hope Maya Rudolph sees this reaction. I’m sure it would make her heart smile to see that there are still new people learning about the greatness that was her mother.

[@JoyfulinLA]

I was a dancer on Soul Train when that song came out. I was standing just below her. She was effortless hitting those high notes. I was amazed with her voice. You could feel her beautiful sweet spirit. Beautiful simply beautiful!

[@ambrosewhite1359]

She had an 8 octave range. Another track she did was "Baby let's stick together" or something like that. It was released after she died in the late 70's aged 31

[@patrickmurchison9145]

Believe it or not, her LIVE version on The Midnight Special is even more mind-blowing...she hits HIGHER notes!!!! I don't think Shawn could take it!!! Only Minnie can bring tears to a brother's eyes. Ain't no shame in it!!!

[@christineirving4491pluviophile]

An angelic voice that was taken from us far too soon.

[@sweetjunegirl]

Makes me cry everytime i hear it. She had the voice of an angel. So sweet.

[@TheDeadmanRules]

Thanks for reacting to this song, it's awesome!

[@barbkennedy9382]

Minnie was an angelic treasure who loved her husband(playing guitar, Richard Rudolph) and kids more than life itself. Mother Nature herself... She did a few albums also cause she passed of cancer in 1979...a loss...RIP Thanks for reacting to her.

[@martyemmons8692]

Minnie Riperton on the video is why I clicked on this one. Of all the great vocalists, she has made a place for herself in my memory. She will never be forgotten.

[@annereidy7981]

Beautiful voice, love this song!

[@marskeins]

Queen queen of the whistle. This was such a beautiful song she made for her beautiful daughter. Minnie was taken too early. We still needed much more great music like this from her.

[@kurtrobertson495]

She makes all us feel that way . She has a great collection. Her voice is legendary

[@dennybabcock1410]

I was honored to see her live at the Spectrum in Philadelphia in 74. I have to say she hit that note live just like in the video. She was amazing, and I cried then just like I cry every time I hear this again.

[@JJ-wj6ur]

Her high pitch voice gave me goosebumps all over. Yes it her sweet voice touches your soul. 👏👏👏👏🙏❤❤❤❤👍🥰😘

[@TeressaJ1960]

I love how you guys get these songs! As a teenager in the 70s these songs drove us, shaped us, caressed us! I love your channel!

[@angido1413]

She was my favorite singer and I cried when she passed away; I also cried for her young family that she loved so much. I was in my teens, I still cry when I hear her songs to this day in my 50’s. Much love to you two!

[@robindew9072]

Minnie ... Gone way to soon. Such a beautiful strong voice. Can't help but get emotional during this song.