About The Song
“Lovin’ You” is a song from Minnie Riperton’s second studio album, Perfect Angel (1974). It was co-written by Riperton and her husband, Richard Rudolph, and produced by Rudolph along with Stevie Wonder. The song was released as the fourth single from the album on January 18, 1975. It reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 5, 1975. The song peaked at #2 on the UK charts and climbed to #3 on the R&B chart.
“Lovin’ You” is a soulful serenade expressing Riperton’s profound love for her daughter, Maya Rudolph. It portrays themes of love, joy, and contentment, resonating with listeners worldwide. The song expresses the simplicity and beauty of love, with lyrics like “Lovin’ you is easy ’cause you’re beautiful”. Its melodic, high-pitched vocalizations, including the famous “Maya” at the end, became Riperton’s signature style.