Minnie Riperton - Come To My Garden
Review by Minnie S
Minnie Riperton's 1970 release, Come To My Garden, is a stunning work of art that showcases the singer's incredible vocal range and songwriting prowess. The album, which was produced by Charles Stepney, features an intricate blend of jazz, folk, and soul music that is both melodic and sophisticated.
The opening track, "Les Fleurs," sets the tone for the rest of the album with its lush instrumentation and Riperton's soaring vocals. The album's other standout tracks include "Completeness," "Rainy Day In Centerville," and "Expecting." Each song on the album is meticulously crafted, with Riperton's voice serving as the centerpiece of the arrangements.
Come To My Garden is a deeply personal album that showcases Riperton's ability to convey emotion through her music. The album's lyrics touch on themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, and Riperton's delivery is both vulnerable and powerful.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Expecting (Cont.) | ||
| Whenever, Wherever | 3:33 | |
| Only When I'm Dreaming | 3:29 | |
| Rainy Day In Centerville | 5:24 | |
| Close Your Eyes And Remember | 3:38 | |
| Raindy Day In Centerville | ||
| Oh, By The Way | 3:01 | |
| Rainy Day In Centreville | 5:22 | |
| Les Fleurs | 3:19 | |
| Come To My Garden | 3:19 | |
| Rainy Day in Centerville | 5:25 | |
| Close Your Eyes (And Remember) | 3:40 | |
| Close Your Eyes and Remember | 3:45 | |
| Oh By the Way | 2:58 | |
| Whenever-Wherever | ||
| Memory Band | 4:11 | |
| Only When I'm Dreaming | 3:31 | |
| Oh, By the Way | 3:7 | |
| Expecting (Concl.) | ||
| Oh By The Way | 2:58 | |
| Whenever Wherever | 3:31 | |
| Les Fleur | 3:16 | |
| Completeness | 3:36 | |
| Oh, by the Way | 03:05 | |
| Rainy Day in Centreville | 5:22 | |
| Expecting | 3:58 | |
| Come to My Garden | 3:22 |
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Catalog Numbers
- 3.44-404-003
- JXS 7011
- 302 066 311 2
- CMHLP 550
- GRT 30001
- 8098-7011
- CMRCD 550
- AIRAC-1244
- CDBM 080
- TFCK-87512
- NOTLP254
Labels
- Janus Records
- Varèse Sarabande
- Castle Music
- GRT
- Castle Music, Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.
- Air Mail Archive
- TKO Magnum Music
- Flavour of Sound
- Not Now Music
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Reissue
- CD
- Remastered
- White Label
- Monarch Pressing
- 8-Track Cartridge
- Pitman Pressing
- Ivy Duo-Pak™
- Gatefold Sleeve
- Promo
- Gatefold
- Paper Sleeve
- Green Translucent
- 180g
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Ter Mar Studios |
| Remastered At | DigiPrep |
| Record Company | GRT Record Group |
| Pressed By | Monarch Record Mfg. Co. |
| Made By | Shorewood Packaging |
| Mastered At | Ter Mar Studios |
| Distributed By | GRT Record Group |
| Licensed From | Synergie Logistics Ltd. |
| Produced For | GRT Corporation |
| Manufactured By | Flavour Of Sound Ltd |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Janus Records |
| Copyright (c) | Not Now Music Limited |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Backing Vocals | Elsa Harris, Kitty Hayward |
| Design | Dick Fowler |
| Engineer | Gary Starr, Stu Black |
| Photography By | Harold Johnson |
| Piano | Ramsey Lewis |
| Leader | Ramsey Lewis |
| Producer | Charles Stepney |
| Arranged By | Charles Stepney |
| Supervised By | Dick LaPalm |
| Vocals | Minnie Riperton |
| Accompanied By | The Ramsey Lewis Trio |
| Art Direction | Bill Pitzonka |
| Liner Notes | Bill Dahl |
| Conductor | Charles Stepney |
| Reissue Producer | Cary E. Mansfield |
| Remastered By | Dan Hersch |
| Written-By | Charles Stepney, Jon Stockin (tracks: 8), Richard Rudolph (tracks: 1, 3, 5 to 7), Rose Johnson (tracks: 2, 10), Alex Dino (tracks: 9) |
| Drums | Maurice White |
| Guitar | Phil Upchurch |
| Bass | Cleveland Eaton |
| Design Concept | Dick Fowler |
| Recording Supervisor | Dick LaPalm |
| Other | Dick Fowler |
| Photography | Harold Johnson |
| Mastered By | GS |
| Musical Assistance | Ramsey Lewis |
| Rhythm Section | Ramsey's Group |
| Sleeve Notes | Morry Roth |
| Artwork | Yumie Takei |
| Lead Vocals | Minnie Riperton |
Notes
- Recorded At Ter Mar Studios, Chicago, Illinois, November 24-26, 1969.
- Recorded November 24-26, 1969
- White label pressing of the 2002 reissue. No sleeve.
- (p) 1970 The copyright in this recordings is licensed to Sanctuary Records Group Ltd.
- (c) 2002 Sanctuary Music Group Ltd.
- 'The rhythm section of the orchestra is made up of Ramsey's group, courtesy of Cadet Records'.
- Ivy Duo-Pak™ gatefold-style jacket made by Shorewood Packaging.
- This version is the Monarch pressing variation and can be identified by the runout grooves. There is also a Pitman pressing variation.
- This version is the Pitman pressing variation and can be identified by the runout grooves. There is also a Monarch pressing variation.
- Released in a Ivy Duo-Pak™ gatefold-style jacket made by Ivy Hill Lithograph Corporation.
- Recorded At Ter Mar Studios, Chicago, Illinois, November 24-26, 1969
- The rhythm section of the orchestra is made up of Ramsey's group, courtesy of Cadet Records
- GRT Records, a GRT Record Group company, division of GRT Corporation, 1301 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, N.Y. 10019
- Mustard label variation with duration and centered tracklisting.
- One alternative version has the mustard labels with tracklisting left-aligned.
- Another alternative version wears the pinkish purple label design and lacked the durations.
- Recorded at Ter Mar Studios, Chicago, Illinois, November 24-26, 1969.
- Originally released in 1971.
- Recorded at Ter Mar Studios, Chicago, Illinois, November 24-26-1969.
- Remastered by Nick Watson at The Town House in 2002.
- 24 Bit Remaster 2006
- with OBI & insert
- Recorded on November 24-26, 1969. Originally released 1971. Reissue with beige/brown labels and a label variation of this version, which has labels with a different layout and fonts used.
- Recorded on November 24-26, 1969.
- Originally released 1971.
- Track 10 missing in this reissue
- Recorded at Ter Mar Studios, Illinois, November 24-26 1969.
- Ⓟ 1969 Original Janus Recordings.
- This compilation ℗ & © 2017 Not Now Music Limited
- 180g Green Vinyl [front sleeve]
- Made In The E.U. [back sleeve]
- Original album released on GRT Record Group (GRT 30001), 1971
- Red labels.
- No durations printed on the labels on this version.
- This release is identical to Minnie Riperton - Come To My Garden, except for the matrix engravings.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (A Side): JXS - 7011 - A
- Matrix / Runout (B Side): JXS - 7011 - B
- Barcode: 030206631128
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LN08
- Mould SID Code: IFPI JI10
- Matrix / Runout: 05/26/2016 02:40:00.AM #160661 302066311201
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A etched): GRT-S-30001-A STM 4817-ᴤ △15341 GS
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B etched): GRT-S-30001-B STM 4818-ᴤ GS △15341-X
- Matrix / Runout (Runout both sides stamped): MR (In a circle)
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): (GRTS 30001 A)
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): (GRTS 30001 B)
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, etched): GRTS 30001-A STM 4817-1 GS 3
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, etched): GRTS-30001 B G̶R̶T̶-̶S̶ ̶3̶0̶0̶0̶X̶ ̶B̶ STM 4818-1 GS
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, both sides, stamped): P
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, stamped): Ʌ
- Rights Society: BMI
- Barcode: 5 050159 155026
- Label Code: LC 6448
- Barcode: 4571136372423
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Runout): JXS 7011 A 1A FLICK
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Runout): JXS-7011-BX MAYFAIR.R.S AW
- Barcode: 5 099882 218028
- Barcode (EAN, Printed on obi): 4988061875125
- Barcode (Text): 5 060348 582540
- Barcode (Scanned): 5060348582540
- Matrix / Runout (Runout A, printed): 161296E1/A
- Matrix / Runout (Runout B, printed): 161296E2/A
- Rights Society: MCPS
- Matrix / Runout (Side A - MINI1010A): Runout
- Matrix / Runout (Side B - MINI1010B): Runout
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): JXS-7011-A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): JXS-7011-B
About Minnie Riperton
Minnie Riperton it was a American R&B/Soul singer, songwriter and recording artist.
Born: 8 November 1947 in Chicago, IL - died: 12 July 1979 (aged 31) in Los Angeles, CA.
Possessed a five-octave vocal range, enabling her to sing in 'whistle register', famously demonstrated on her 1974 hit 'Lovin' You'.
She was married to and is the mother of actress and comedienne , and thus the mother-in-law to film director .
Real Name
- Minnie Julia Riperton
Name Vars
- (Minnie Riperton)
- Karlin Minnie Riperton
- M Riperton
- M Ripperton
- M. Riperton
- M. Ripperton
- M. Rudolph
- M.Reperton
- M.Riperton
- M.Ripperton
- Mini R
- Minie Riperton
- Minie Ripperton
- Minne Riperton
- Minnie
- Minnie - Riterton
- Minnie Julia Riperton
- Minnie Piperton
- Minnie Reperton
- Minnie Ripper
- Minnie Ripperton
- Minnie Rippleton
- Minnie Ripreton
- Minnie Rirperton
- Minnin Ripperton
- R. Ripperton
- Riperton
- Riperton Minnie
- Riperton, Minnie
- Ripperton
- T. Ripperton
- The Ripe Tones
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Aliases
- Andrea Davis
Summary by Minnie S
Comments
Striking a dramatic move away from the psychedelic overtones of her day job as front woman for the experimental Rotary Connection, "Come To My Garden" marks the solo introduction of one the most criminally overlooked soul vocalists of our time. Granted, anyone can be impressed with her 5 octave vocal range and an ability to sing at whistle pitch, but that's not the whole story. Minnie Riperton was also one of the most sensual, seductive and damn sexy interpreters of a romantic song that ever lived. Her later works would fully realize the intense ability she had in making many of her songs sound like pre/post coital lullabies, lovers' pillow talk, intense confessions of undying passion. There have been many similar female soul voices since, but the overriding impression is that the likes of Mariah Carey, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Beyonce and Christina Aguilera were always performing to the mass audience; Minnie Riperton was singing softly to you,. like you were her world. To the inductee to Minnie Riperton's melodramatic world "Come To My Garden" is an unforgettable debut. Bringing in arranger and producer Charles Stepney to put together an elegant, flourishing backdrop of orchestral overtones, the album bears a heavy resemblance to Bacharach/David recordings of the time. Minnie's nimble backing vocals switch from powerfully soaring multi-tracked majesty to intimately restrained whispers in an instant. The opener "Les Fleurs" perfectly exemplifies this, with its subtle, sweet verse building momentum to the explosive operatic chorus and joyous horn ensemble. "Rainy Day In Centerville" by comparison is stark, a mysteriously lonely tale of lost love set to the quietest, almost apologetic rhythms. Minnie's voice remains center stage throughout the collection, skipping confidently through the octaves with unassuming ease, although there's never a hint of self confidence or over egging her undeniable vocal ability. If there is a minor reservation, it's that one or two of the arrangements carry a complexity which tends to muddy some of the melodies. The awe inspiring purity and virtuosity of Minnie Riperton's debut will deepen with every listen and guarantee that if this is your first time, you'll want more.
