Rotary Connection-Want You To Know

[TheyKnowNoShame]

i have a special place for songs/music that with simple words reach deep deep into the our soul/ and when a song like this is addressed to those gone missing(such as death) i wish with all my heart and soul they can hear this song as moves through my heart, and my eyes that moisten--yes to ALL, as best can be shared with others, it need not be one--no? My advice to all, remember if you get chance, before someone is gone that you feel this way--send to he or she, this song BEFORE they are gone.

[L78lancer]

She (Minnie) actually was in another group before Rotary Connection - The Starletts. She also recorded under the name Andrea Davis in the mid 60s. He was basically only a teenager, but unitl the itme of her passing he had been singing and recording for a long time. Thanks for posting and keeping her music alive!

Charles Stepney had a brief but amazng career also!

[shyphyre]

This is song is bittersweet in that it reminds me of early childhood. It reminds me of 1969/1970

[SupernalOne]

well I'll be blessed - somehow I never knew that Minnie Riperton had been in this band before her solo career - !

[hoopskmccann]

@SupernalOne Learn something new everyday it seems-and I'm pretty old but there is plenty to learn!

Glad you enjoyed the information and the music. Thanks for your comment.

Hoops

[labellavita4me]

this song always makes me sad..in a happy way. i always think of my Dad when i hear this :)

[hoopskmccann]

@labellavita4me It is amazing what music can mean to us. Hope the memory makes you feel good and not sad-think of the wonderful side of those good times with him. thanks for sharing.

Hoops

[DannyBkyn]

I have a solo version of this by Minnie Riperton on CD. But I've never heard this version - which hit #96 in Billboard the very first week of the 1970's. Thanks for the post. Gosh, I love YouTube!  By the way, for those who didn't know, Minnie Riperton is the mother of Maya Rudolph.

[CharlesBarry]

Dam, That song gives me chills ! ! !

[hoopskmccann]

@CharlesBarry Then you have excellent taste in music-it is a classic.

Thanks for the comment

Hoops

[ohnonothimagain]

hardly known outside of Chicago/Midwest until Minnie struck out on her own. I have all their CD's, and even their Christmas !! CD...

[hoopskmccann]

@ohnonothimagain Then you have very good taste in music. She had an incredible voice range that would bring chills down my spine when she sang. We are lucky to have heard her. And that Christmas cd is a real find! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Hoops

[voidforpurpose]

There was another version, less Motown/less jazzy, that reached closer to number 1 on the Pop charts around 1970, also... by who?

Anybody?

[hoopskmccann]

@voidforpurpose that year is this song-maybe the years and the AM radio distorted the sound?????

Hoops

[nycarl]

Great song! thanks for posting. do you have the album? A-muse is wonderful too. what a voice Minnie had!

[hoopskmccann]

@nycarl Yes, I agree A-Muse is great too-will work on getting that up some time. Thanks for the comment. Minnie was the best!

[theycouldance]

For a long time I felt like I was one of the few people who even knew about this song. I have always loved the way it builds on those wonderfully simple lyrics. I actually have a copy of the DJ copy shown.

[hoopskmccann]

I felt the same way for years myself-You have a classic copy there-thanks for the comment

Hoops

[MassiveNyro]

there's also a watered down cover by some band called Freelance hellraiser

[hoopskmccann]

I know! what a shame they coulde not keep the high standard this song set.Oh well, thanks for the comment.

Hoops

[powellkat]

Thank you for a lovely stroll down memory lane.

[hoopskmccann]

So glad you liked it enough to comment. thank you. This is a beautiful song,isn't it.

Hoops

[jazman49]

Whoever wrote in the slideshow presentation that the picture of Maurice White is Charles Stepney needs to do their homework.

[hoopskmccann]

Many thanks, Had bad information from web site where I got pic. Always appreciate the help.

It has been corrected

Hoops

[nnwahler]

As a single it peaked at #96 in early 1970.....injustice for you.

[hoopskmccann]

You said a mouthful-thanks for the comment

[stlblair]

looks like a slam dunk, HOOPS! ;-)

[hoopskmccann]

Thanks -been waiting for someone to pull a pun like that...

[Termite58]

This was sent to me from jasbigj Curt Ripperton is the mother of Saturday Night Live alum, Maya Rudolph.

[hoopskmccann]

Good Trivia! Thanks for the info.

[jasbigj]

That's Minnie Ripperton, Curt.

[anitashelby]

Yeah, It Is a Beautiful Song! not only fantastic! I Just had to come back for another listen..

[hoopskmccann]

Come Back any time-love to have repeat views-let's me know my taste in music has not dwindled-You really made my day lettingme know the music I offered brought a smile to your face-goose bumps! Thanks. There will be more to come.

[DejaVuSu]

How beautiful......so very beautiful....5*

Love the lyrics....want you to know you made me smile..... :) :)

[hoopskmccann]

Knowing the music I shared brought you a smile makes it all worth while-Thanks for the sincere comment. Now I know why Curtis said you were a great person.

[DejaVuSu]

Ohhh you are very welcome for my comment & yes I meant it. Ahhh as for Curtis ~~ I think highly of him too!! He is a VERY good friend to me. :) :)

[anitashelby]

What a Fantastic Song!!! 5*s Love It! Thanks Anita

[hoopskmccann]

Glad I could share it with you-I was surprised it was not on Youtube since many other Rotary songs are. It is a very special song in my book.

thanks for the comment.

[southmarz]

I really dig it. Smooth as silk with a touch of gospel.Thanks for the great tune.

[hoopskmccann]

My pleasure to put it together and to have it appreciated. Thank you for the comment.

[Termite58]

Ahh man fantastic song and tune...man this is great.

[Termite58]

Had to listen to it twice...

[DejaVuSu]

Thanks C.....ditto!! ;) ;)

[hoopskmccann]

I never get tired of hearing it and seem to always pick up another octave by Minnie when I listen to it. She supposedly had a 5 octave range-what a shame she is no longer around. Thanks for your encouragement.