Most know Minnie Riperton because of one part in one song. “Lovin’ You” was Riperton’s biggest hit, and she doesn’t sing that magic, piercing note until around the 3-minute mark.
Tainted Love: Gloria Jones and the Half-Life of a Hit | Lost Notes
Long before “Tainted Love” was an ‘80s anthem, it was a 1965 B-side by LA’s Gloria Jones. We trace the song’s journey from a warehouse floor to the annals of pop history.
Lost Notes, Season 4 - Ep 2: Mojo on Trial: The Seedy, Greedy World of Ruth Christie
Lost Notes details the darkly hilarious schemes of record-label magnate Ruth Christie, who instigated one of the most absurd court cases in music history.
Lost Notes Returns with the True Story of ‘Tainted Love’
‘Lost Notes’ returns for Season 4 with a special preview episode about the song “Tainted Love,” and its lesser-known origins as a forgotten ‘60s soul gem from LA.
Multi-talented New York based singer-songwriter Yaya Bey transforms romantic confusion into a lush and powerful sentiment on the song ‘made this on the spot,’ featuring composer and…
Private Playlist: Art-pop chanteuse Gel Set shares perfect picks for hot parties and cool winters
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Gel Set selects her most satisfying sounds for hot dancefloors and cold winter nights, from Tangerine Dream to Machine Girl.
Private Playlist: Lionel Boy conjures a soundtrack for his island-bound adolescence
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Lionel Boy constructs an elegy for his island-bound adolescence through songs by Morphine, Paula Fuga, and Thao & The Get Down Stay Down.
Private Playlist: Pianist Paul Cornish unpacks 5 crucial records from boundary-stretching musicians
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” pianist Paul Cornish picks his most transcendent, challenging, and inspiring favorites, from Joni Mitchell to Jason Moran.
Dick Rudolph, widower, writer, and composer, will be stopping by to speak on the new and most extensive Minnie Riperton collection to date, -Petals: The Minnie Riperton Collection- (The Right Stuff). Along with Rudolph will be Scott Galloway, the co-producer of the compilation. Tune in to Chocolate City for a two hour special interview and guest DJ session.
Private Playlist: The Growth Eternal drops into his favorite musical landscapes and environments
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” The Growth Eternal selects a cinematic assortment of songs which evoke landscapes and environments, from Steve Reich to Esperanza Spalding.
Private Playlist: Wallice extols the virtues of teenage mixtapes and moody sleepover soundtracks
For KCRW’s “Private Playlist,” Wallice recalls her favorite song on a teenage mixtape, spooking a sleepover with Radiohead, and coming around to Lana Del Rey.