FMM: Exist-entialist

And the Minnie Riperton Friday Magic Madness series continues.

Much as I'm a fan of a majority of her songs, this is on the top of the list:

There's something so endearing about "Never Existed Before." It can be the lyrics that are beautifully written. Or it can be the melody that's so soothing. Or it can be Minnie's voice. Or it can be all of them.

I'm so glad this song exists.

FMM: Loving it

No, this isn't a McDonald's post.

One realisation made last week was the fact that there aren't enough Minnie Riperton songs in my Friday Magic Madness repertoire.

Last week's entry was actually the first!

Time to rectify that. Let me put out more of Minnie's songs, starting with her iconic, classic, fantastic, boombastic and intergalactic hit:

"Loving you" set the standard in so many ways. This is where "whistle tone" gained prominence. And if you ask anyone about this son, that unforgettable whistle tone is what people will tell you first.

I'll never tire of listening to this song.

It's something you'll fall in love with each time.

FMM: Girl on Fire

No, this isn’t a post about Alicia Keys. That’s too recent a song to be a Friday Magic Madness song.

This is about another kind of “fire.’

“Light my Fire” is one of the most popular songs from The Doors. But I was today-year’s-old when I discovered that there’s another version of that classic ditty!

There’s a Minnie Riperton and Jose Felciano version!

Recorded and released I. 1979, their approach to the song is very different. It’s more sultry and seductive, which fits well with Minnie’s vocals.

This version is Fire!