Soul Train

Season 9 Episode 1

A Tribute to Minnie Riperton with Stevie Wonder & Wintley Phipps

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A Tribute to Minnie Riperton with Stevie Wonder & Wintley Phipps
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This Soul Train episode is dedicated to the late Minnie Riperton who passed away on July 12, 1979.

Minnie Riperton - "Loving You" (from Soul Train #121, 28-Dec-1974).

Minnie Riperton - "Lover and Friend" and "Memory Lane" (Mike Douglas Show clips)

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Stevie Wonder talks about Minnie Riperton, then does a medley of "Perfect Angel" and "Loving You."

Wintley Phipps - "I Give You My Life" and "Sing a Song of Love."moreless
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  • Extraordinary -- Please air it again!

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    By goldenswalker, Feb 11, 2008
    I recently watched this episode of Soul Train and was blown away. From the incredible vocals of Minnie Riperton to the classic Stevie Wonder, it was an extraordinary show. Minnie Riperton's vocal range is spectacular. I've never heard Wintley Phipps before and if anyone could tell me where I could purchase the two songs he performed, "I Give You My Light" and "Sing a Song of Love," I will be eternally grateful. I was crying at 3:00 in the morning when he performed his tribute to Minnie Riperton. Nearly 30 years later this show is still extraordinary! Please air it again!moreless

  • Thank You!

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    By epfan, Dec 16, 2007
    Over the years, I have heard so much about this rare episode and I have always wanted to see it. Well, imagine my surprise when I found out that it was being rebroadcast! I'm glad that I finally saw this episode about Minnie Riperton. I almost cried during Whitby Phelps' performances: they were so moving and were so into the spirit of remembering Minnie. Stevie had some nice words as well, so that was great to see the Wonder of wonders here. But it was all over for me when the clips of Minnie singing "Memory Lane" came on. I cried, I actually cried! Soul TRain did a wonderful, wonderful job with this show and hope that the old shows keep coming.moreless

  • soul train's special tribute to minnie riperton featuring stevie wonder and wintly phipps.

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    By ani_raina, Aug 03, 2007
    yes, this is a very fitting tribute to minnie. i think she would have wanted it that way. stevie wonder did a nice rendition of "lovin' you" (without the hi octave of course!)and wintly's voice was very deep and rich, his songs kind of made me cry...also flashbacks from minnie performing on soul train and another show. the s.t. dancers dancing to her songs willingly was a plus, oh, and two broadway dancers (one of them was Lorraine Johnson(?)was dancing in honor to minnie's song, "the simple things." all in all?.. a tribute minnie (r.i.p.) will rejoice to. la la lamoreless
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Don Cornelius

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Cheryl Song

Cheryl Song

80's Main Dancer Asian Long beautiful hair.. starred in many videos and movies, You can see her on vh1 classics in a George Clin
Derek "Foxtails" Fleming

Derek "Foxtails" Fleming

Dancer (1979-92)
Crystal McCarey

Crystal McCarey

Dancer (1976-1988)
Donna Allen

Donna Allen

Dancer (1978-1981)
Pennye Ford

Pennye Ford

Dancer (1978-1980)
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Minnie Riperton

Minnie Riperton

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Wintley Phipps

Wintley Phipps

Himself

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Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder

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