Abraham Laboriel Sr, Greg Phillinganes, Harvey Mason Sr, Lee Ritenour, Lenny Castro, Michael Boddicker, Minnie Riperton, Patrice Rushen, Paul Jackson Jr, Paulinho Da Costa, Stephanie Spruill, The Waters, Tom Scott
Love Lives Forever is the sixth and final studio album by American soul singer Minnie Riperton. Released posthumously in 1980, it was co-produced by her husband Richard Rudolph and released on her then-label Capitol Records. It consists of tracks Riperton recorded in vocal sessions prior to her death, and music recorded after her death.
All of Riperton’s vocals were stripped from earlier, original music tracks, and the backing tracks were completely redone. Completed with new musicians, vocalists and arrangements. Producer Quincy Jones described the project as “keeping the bridge, but moving the water”.
The back cover of the vinyl album featured a quote about Riperton from each artist who participated, and their signature (a thumbprint for Stevie Wonder). Wonder’s quote inspired the album title: “I miss you because I cannot touch you…but then again, I guess that I can because you’re touching me…so, Love lives forever”
Tracks
1 Here We Go (Art Phillips, Minnie Riperton, Richard Rudolph) 6:49
2 I’m In Love Again (Minnie Riperton, Richard Rudolph) 4:06
3 Strange Affair (Marlo Henderson, Minnie Riperton, Richard Rudolph) 7:46
4 Island In The Sun (Minnie Riperton, Richard Rudolph) 4:41
5 Give Me Time (Leonard Caston, Lila Hurtado) 4:20
6 You Take My Breath Away (Minnie Riperton, Richard Rudolph, Randy Waldman) 4:23
7 The Song Of Life (La-La-La) (Judy Weider, Leonard Caston, Minnie Riperton, Richard Rudolph) 4:10
Musicians
Bass |
Abraham Laboriel Sr |
Drums |
Harvey Mason Sr |
Guitar |
Lee Ritenour |
Guitar |
Paul Jackson Jr |
Keyboards |
Greg Phillinganes |
Synthesizer |
Greg Phillinganes |
Harp |
Gayle Levant |
Percussion |
Lenny Castro |
Percussion |
Paulinho Da Costa |
Background Vocals |
Julia Tillman Waters |
Background Vocals |
Maxine Willard Waters |
Background Vocals |
Stephanie Spruill |
Other Musicians
1 Here We Go
Sax |
Tom Scott |
Background Vocals |
Peabo Bryson |
Background Vocals |
Roberta Flack |
2 I’m In Love Again
Flute |
Hubert Laws |
Background Vocals |
Michael Jackson |
3 Strange Affair
Synthesizer |
Michael Boddicker |
4 Island In The Sun
5 Give Me Time
Harmonica |
Stevie Wonder |
Violin |
Gerry Vinci |
6 You Take My Breath Away
Background Vocals |
George Benson |
7 The Song Of Life (La-La-La)
Piano |
Patrice Rushen |
Background Vocals |
Patrice Rushen |
Liner Notes
Producer – Johnny Pate, Richard Rudolph
Producer (Vocals) – Leonard Caston
Producer (Executive) – Cecil Hale
Arranged By – Johnny Pate
Concertmaster – Gerald Vinci
Conductor – Johnny Pate
Orchestrated By – Johnny Pate
Copyist – Eric Niam
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Mixed By – Bob Mockler, Johnny Pate, Richard Rudolph
Mixed By – Gary Olazabal (Track 3)
Recorded By – Bob Mockler
Art Direction – Roy Kohara
Design – Phil Shima
Photography – Charles Bush
Mixed At Hollywood Sound Recorders
Mastered At A&M Studios
Recorded At Hollywood Sound Recorders
Phonographic Copyright Capitol Records Inc
Copyright Capitol Records Inc