Well Leon Ware was 1 of 3 writers of the song.... So he IS AN ORIGINAL along with Minnie and her husband... It took years before he debuted as a singer because of his great songwriting. Remember Quincy Jones then Marvin Gaye followed by Minnie recorded some of his best compositions. Quincy Jones took "Body Heat" and 3 other Leon Ware songs for his "Body Heat" album . Quincy took "If I Ever Lose This Heaven"... Vocals by Leon Ware(songwriter),,Minnie Riperton,Al Jarreau Marvin was given 1 song but recorded 10 songs written by Leon for the "I Want You" album . I Want You Come Live With Me After The Dance All written or co written by Leon Ware , a great singer/songwriter.. There was a special connection between Leon Ware and Minnie... Probably(just my humble opinion)why he uses a faster tempo as not to contend with her vocal masterpiece why still paying homage to the first version of the song.
@@1970sBestMusicI was going to respond/elaborate, but after reading your assertion; you revealed the best explanation to the question of “who did it better.” I hope that all read your comment. Blessings!
Minnie’s version is more intimate, sensual and has a feel to it that makes it one-of-a-kind, raising it to excellence, something you’d dance with your lover. His version is more of a dance tune for the clubs.
Both are very enjoyable but in so different ways, which is fascinating imo. I like the vocals & rich orchestration of both but I'd say Minnie's recording gets the prize on this one. 😊
Both are great vocalists, but Minnie Riperton's version is more intimate, soul-stirring, thought-provoking & heartfelt. She's giving me something I can feel. Rest in heavenly peace, beautiful songbird. Amen.
R.I.P to both of these amazing legendary artist. Mrs. Minnie Ripperton of course had the powerful vocals and could hit those high notes like nobody's business. Mr. Leon Ware must be appreciated for his amazing writing skills of these beautiful songs. 🎶 🎵 💐 🌹
These comparisons are done in fun (good-spirited). In Chicago we used to have a DJ named Herb Kent who would do Battle of the Best with local celebrities e.g., news anchors. Herb would pick and artist e.g., Michael Jackson and the local celebrity would pick the other artist (e.g., Prince). Not all competition is bad....most of the time competition is friendly.
Minnie wins, hands down. The original, 5 octave, plus the whistle register.......no competition. Thank You, Mike D., for bringing us Minnie. She is so missed.
The Incredible most famous 1st soprano Minnie Riperton! One of the most beautiful voice I ever heard! The Most High Bless her with such a beautiful voice! ❤❤
I like both. Leon's is discofied. I immediately started dancing upon hearing it. The base player added that stank to it. I never heard Leon's version. I was only familiar with Minnie's.
The Beautiful Iconic Legendary Gifted and Talented Songbird Queen, Mrs. Minnie (Riperton) Rudolph!! Continue To Rest In Paradise! Perfect Angel!😇❤❤❤🥰💯👑🏆💃👠💋🌟🔥🎤🎵🎧🎙🎼🎹💽😇🎉🎉🙏🙏🕊🕊
Minnie Riperton noby is greater or better , dnt care ... She makes me feel amazing as ah 🖤 princess of ah Goddess like Minnie 💕 My ppl dnt u ever 4 get tht or her beautiful sound It's like Gods Music 🎵 if u no wht I mean
Minnie Ripperton's voice is hauntingly beautiful. Tears form in my eyes as I listen to one of the most beautiful, talented singers to grace the earth. Gone, but never forgotten! ❤️😪
NO ONE CAN DO IT BETTER THAN MINNIE RIPERTON!! 😍 Even though both are really stellar, I'm a bit biased. I love Minnie Riperton's music why back to the Rotary Connection!! God planned and took her too soon according to my biased azz, but right on time for him. Fun comparison, thank you for the vid! 💖😇
Seeing as though Bro Leon wrote, "Inside My Love", his version is beautiful. Sister Minnie killed the original! Beautiful tribute to both artists. May God be forever pleased with them both. 🕊🕊
Minnie et Léon ont été des grands artistes comme on en trouve plus de nos jours. La version de Minnie est plus profonde parce que la sensibilité est féminine. La version de Léon est plus brute parce que nous sentons l'énergie masculine donc impossible de faire une comparaison entre les deux versions. Celle de Minnie nous fait rêver, nous emporte dans un univers de plénitude alors que celle de Léon apporte une joie après une journée de travail et nous éloigne de nos tourments du quotidien bref la joie tout simplement. ❤❤
Minnie was soul Leon's version was disco.. Soul Music is timeless Disco was just a fad.. I can't front thou, that hook on Leon's version touches a special place in my spirit.
Disco lives on and has ever since it was declared dead...it became "electronica or dance music." Disco was not fad, only the top 40 nonsense was, but the Black and otherwise serious disco music lives on and still sounds good.
I LOVE THEM BOTH , EVEN THOUGH HE WROTE THIS BEAUTY , I WOULD PLAY MINNIE'S , VERSION FIRST THEN I'LL HIT UP , LEON'S👍🏾😃👍🏾😃LE'MEE SAY THIS , MINNIE IS MY BABY , BUT WHEN MARVIN GAYE , DID LEON'S , " COMFORT/COME LIVE WITH ME ANGEL " , HONEY , NOBODY COULD TOUCH MARVIN'S VERSION🤗😍🤗😍
MY Minnie Julia Riperton Of Course! She IS & WILL ALWAYS Be MY FAVORITE Singer❤️Simply INCOMPERABLE🪽GOD NEEDED A PERFECT ANGEL To Lead His Heavenly Choir 🕊️
Wow!!!! First off, I didn’t realize this may have been the first version of this song. I appreciate the fact that we the viewers were given a chance to hear both versions. With that being said, I am going to have to go with Minnie Ripperton’s version of this song. ❤❤❤
💯Minnie Minnie Minnie Minnie!!!!....🎶🎶her version is a🙆🏽♀️mood....how she held that note for LOVE.....the drumming on this song is incredible!!..this song is an experience!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾....my forever perfect angel!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️....please don't side by side her with anyone..Minnie Riperton is and will always be her own lane💎
What an amazing song. I actually heard Minnie's version first and only heard Leon's performance of his song 5 years ago. Really fascinating to know and listen to the history of this song and the connection that they both shared with Marvin Gaye too.
@@ronaldburns3083 73 here never heard of Charles Stepney, ill throw one at you . Baby Huey and the babysitters. We're also a great Chicago band . Of course Ramsey is a legend
Leon wrote the song. I'd like to think he was genius to tap Minnie to sing it, but I don't know who gave her dibs on the tune. Yet I do know she did that thang, made it a lover's paradise! I can Sunday cruise to Leon's version. Respect to them both.
I ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ BOTH versions . One is sexy mid/uptempo version the other with Minnie's vocals & Rotary Connection was a more lush , sensuous, sexy Ballad. Also Leon Ware said himself that the song didn't have to only be romantic, it can be spiritual as well , example,stay inside God's love Such.an amazing song
Remember, Minnie and Leon Ware had collaborated on other singles like "Loving You" and "Instant Love". Besides, "Inside My Love" was Leon Ware's composition. Minnie brought out the grown and sexy and sensuality that Leon had envisioned with "Inside My Love".
If I wanted to dance, Leon for sure. I've never heard his version before and I like it. Minnie's can't be surpassed, though. Her voice captures the essence of love, both romantic and spiritual.
Minne definitely Dam she just exotic And those lyrics are just that It proves that you don't have to be vulgar to get your point across RIP 🙏 Minnie There will never be one like you
I must say, I never heard Leon Ware's version before today. Hell, I didn't even know it existed. As a fan of 70's soul and all the dope vocals and Instrumentation that came from that era... Leon's version is quite funky ad something to boogie to, but That's Minnie Rippleton! Nuff Said!😮
Minnie’s version is pure gold ❤ and they banned playing her record bc it was too suggestive true story. Then we have the disco version so it worked for the dance floor aka the hustle😂😂😂 Minnie for the win🎉RIP Minnie aka Maya Rudolph’s mom❤❤❤
Leon Ware (RIP) was an amazing writer & producer. He released his vocal versions of songs he wrote for Marvin Gaye , and Minnie Riperton on his albums. His songwriting was also the secret sauce in Zhane's "Hey Mr. Dee Jay" as well as "Sumtthin Sumthin" by Maxwell.
Love both them! Leon and my uncle Wah Wah Watson did Maxwell’s first CD Urban Hang Suite and Marvin’s I Want You!! RIP to Minnie, Wah Wah Watson and Leon!!!!!!!
Minnie Riperton hands down
Minnie most definitely. The best. Voice, music, orchestration , everything..❤
Exactly who can touch an angel! 🕊
Most definitely Minnie Riperton. Original of course. Hitting that high pitch, nobody could do that but her.
Well Leon Ware was 1 of 3 writers of the song....
So he IS AN ORIGINAL along with Minnie and her husband...
It took years before he debuted as a singer because of his great songwriting.
Remember Quincy Jones then Marvin Gaye followed by Minnie recorded some of his best compositions.
Quincy Jones took "Body Heat" and 3 other Leon Ware songs for his "Body Heat" album .
Quincy took "If I Ever Lose This Heaven"... Vocals by Leon Ware(songwriter),,Minnie Riperton,Al Jarreau
Marvin was given 1 song but recorded 10 songs written by Leon for the "I Want You" album .
I Want You
Come Live With Me
After The Dance
All written or co written by Leon Ware , a great singer/songwriter..
There was a special connection between Leon Ware and Minnie...
Probably(just my humble opinion)why he uses a faster tempo as not to contend with her vocal masterpiece why still paying homage to the first version of the song.
@@1970sBestMusic Great information, thank You.
@@sidesauce You young right? 🤣🤣🤨 Minnie had technique and Soul. There's a difference.....
@@sidesaucePretty sure they both weren’t even Born to hit the “high” notes Dunce 🧢
@@1970sBestMusicI was going to respond/elaborate, but after reading your assertion; you revealed the best explanation to the question of “who did it better.” I hope that all read your comment. Blessings!
I like both, but there just is NO COMPARISON AT ALL. Minnie went FULL BEAST MODE on that track.
One slow the others disco or dance both are good mr waer was a good song writer 🔥
@@ryanssongrs Minni had to have a white man to be fulfilled... the downfall of black folks
Sister Minnie's version evokes emotions and memories.
Minnie’s version is more intimate, sensual and has a feel to it that makes it one-of-a-kind, raising it to excellence, something you’d dance with your lover. His version is more of a dance tune for the clubs.
And it didn’t get played in the club.
Both are very enjoyable but in so different ways, which is fascinating imo. I like the vocals & rich orchestration of both but I'd say Minnie's recording gets the prize on this one. 😊
Of course I'll take the original; however, I do like his. I didn't know it was a remake of Minnie's. It sounds like it's own song.
Minnie All The Way!!
Minnie. ❤ RlP Song Bird
RIP to both legends, and thank you Leon for writing this masterpiece!
I totally agree this man is god and she is a goddess they both killed it !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Minnie all day
Leoon had a mastery of groove and sound they were both stellar late artist. The best.
Both are great vocalists, but Minnie Riperton's version is more intimate, soul-stirring, thought-provoking & heartfelt. She's giving me something I can feel. Rest in heavenly peace, beautiful songbird. Amen.
Minnie is the best vocalist.
....She passed in the same week that my Granny did back in 1979, I was devestated by both transitions.
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No one better just different expressions each one beautiful. I woman love man we compliment each other.
Well said
R.I.P to both of these amazing legendary artist. Mrs. Minnie Ripperton of course had the powerful vocals and could hit those high notes like nobody's business. Mr. Leon Ware must be appreciated for his amazing writing skills of these beautiful songs. 🎶 🎵 💐 🌹
I wish we could just enjoy the music without comparing them. Just sit back relax and enjoy.
you can
These comparisons are done in fun (good-spirited). In Chicago we used to have a DJ named Herb Kent who would do Battle of the Best with local celebrities e.g., news anchors. Herb would pick and artist e.g., Michael Jackson and the local celebrity would pick the other artist (e.g., Prince). Not all competition is bad....most of the time competition is friendly.
@@v.a.993I remember that. I always looked forward to hearing it. All in fun, not mean spirited
Well...the title got me here!
Minnie, did her thing!
Minnie wins, hands down. The original, 5 octave, plus the whistle register.......no competition. Thank You, Mike D., for bringing us Minnie. She is so missed.
The Incredible most famous 1st soprano Minnie Riperton! One of the most beautiful voice I ever heard! The Most High Bless her with such a beautiful voice! ❤❤
Minnie has a voice and vibe, like no other, but I like Leon's. They both sound nice.
I like both. Leon's is discofied. I immediately started dancing upon hearing it. The base player added that stank to it. I never heard Leon's version. I was only familiar with Minnie's.
Same here
Minnie is just Minnie….but Leon(the writer)
OMG…all of the great songs that he’s written(Marvin Gaye) his music is hypnotic❤
The incomparable Minnie Riperton- man, was 70s music off the charts.
The 70's was like a fantasy dream...
The Music Of The 1970's was non partial; it has shaped my life even now in 2024!!!!!!
Amen!!!!!
Leons version sounds dated where Minnie transcends time and space. He sounds off singing these lyrics. Thanks for sharing! 👍
Minnie
Haven’t listened to Minnie in years - thanks for the memories. 👍
The Beautiful Iconic Legendary Gifted and Talented Songbird Queen, Mrs. Minnie (Riperton) Rudolph!! Continue To Rest In Paradise! Perfect Angel!😇❤❤❤🥰💯👑🏆💃👠💋🌟🔥🎤🎵🎧🎙🎼🎹💽😇🎉🎉🙏🙏🕊🕊
🌈Minnie Julia Riperton......The Perfect Angel 🙏🏾
Minnie Riperton noby is greater or better , dnt care ... She makes me feel amazing as ah 🖤 princess of ah Goddess like Minnie 💕 My ppl dnt u ever 4 get tht or her beautiful sound
It's like Gods Music 🎵 if u no wht I mean
Minnie Ripperton's voice is hauntingly beautiful. Tears form in my eyes as I listen to one of the most beautiful, talented singers to grace the earth. Gone, but never forgotten! ❤️😪
Both are just great!
NO ONE CAN DO IT BETTER THAN MINNIE RIPERTON!! 😍 Even though both are really stellar, I'm a bit biased. I love Minnie Riperton's music why back to the Rotary Connection!! God planned and took her too soon according to my biased azz, but right on time for him. Fun comparison, thank you for the vid! 💖😇
way too soon for my arse, too
@@StaceyMichaels😂 it chaps my arse also!!😂
Minnie yes but i like Leon too. It has a feel good, care free vibe to it. I could groove on both of these❤
2 great renditions!
Love for both minnie got that my mom introduced me to her. The first song i heard from her was loving you.
Actually both are splendid❤
Minnie hands down!! No comparison....
Minnie all the way. And I really like Leon.
I like Leon Ware
Minnie. But Leon’s is pretty good - and appropriate for the time to boot.
Key statement, "for it's time". Minnie's is Timeless.
This song is soooo beautiful! Minnie Ripperton all day!
Breaks my ear drum. I like Lou Rawls😂
The vote goes to Minnie Riperton. R.I.P., by unanimous decision !!!❤
Backshots to Minnie songs were the best!
😂😂😂
I only knew about Minnie’s version coming up. But Mr Wares is unique! He wrote for a lot of artists including Marvin Gaye but I like Minnie!😊❤
WOOW, I like BOTH. It's Interesting 2 feel the different ways these 2 Artist express the song.
Seeing as though Bro Leon wrote, "Inside My Love", his version is beautiful. Sister Minnie killed the original! Beautiful tribute to both artists. May God be forever pleased with them both. 🕊🕊
Minnie et Léon ont été des grands artistes comme on en trouve plus de nos jours. La version de Minnie est plus profonde parce que la sensibilité est féminine. La version de Léon est plus brute parce que nous sentons l'énergie masculine donc impossible de faire une comparaison entre les deux versions. Celle de Minnie nous fait rêver, nous emporte dans un univers de plénitude alors que celle de Léon apporte une joie après une journée de travail et nous éloigne de nos tourments du quotidien bref la joie tout simplement. ❤❤
Salute my brother good to c a video drop God b🙌
Minnie Riperton 4 sure!
Hands down Minnie all day long and Twice on Sunday no R&B singer could hit the high notes like her RIP .
Minnie was soul Leon's version was disco.. Soul Music is timeless Disco was just a fad.. I can't front thou, that hook on Leon's version touches a special place in my spirit.
Disco lives on and has ever since it was declared dead...it became "electronica or dance music." Disco was not fad, only the top 40 nonsense was, but the Black and otherwise serious disco music lives on and still sounds good.
I LOVE THEM BOTH , EVEN THOUGH HE WROTE THIS BEAUTY , I WOULD PLAY MINNIE'S , VERSION FIRST THEN I'LL HIT UP , LEON'S👍🏾😃👍🏾😃LE'MEE SAY THIS , MINNIE IS MY BABY , BUT WHEN MARVIN GAYE , DID LEON'S , " COMFORT/COME LIVE WITH ME ANGEL " , HONEY , NOBODY COULD TOUCH MARVIN'S VERSION🤗😍🤗😍
MY Minnie Julia Riperton Of Course! She IS & WILL ALWAYS Be MY FAVORITE Singer❤️Simply INCOMPERABLE🪽GOD NEEDED A PERFECT ANGEL To Lead His Heavenly Choir 🕊️
Wow!!!! First off, I didn’t realize this may have been the first version of this song. I appreciate the fact that we the viewers were given a chance to hear both versions. With that being said, I am going to have to go with Minnie Ripperton’s version of this song. ❤❤❤
💯Minnie Minnie Minnie Minnie!!!!....🎶🎶her version is a🙆🏽♀️mood....how she held that note for LOVE.....the drumming on this song is incredible!!..this song is an experience!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾....my forever perfect angel!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️....please don't side by side her with anyone..Minnie Riperton is and will always be her own lane💎
The incomparable Minnie Riperton. Truly one of the all time greats.
I had never heard of Leon Ware, but knew of Minnie Riperton (I grew with her music). But I have to give it to Leon Ware; wow!
Definitely Minnie she had such a beautiful voice R.I.P. in Heaven.
I loved her music beautiful voice but our love was my favorite ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 rip to both musicians!
Truly I didn't even have to listen to the other version just saying this is my favorite Minnie song RIP we got you
You forgot the one from Love Jones soundtrack!😃 Her is Bousarad or something. That version is bangin. ( year 1997 album release)
I was about to mention Trina Broussard. No disrespect to Minnie's, her song is lovely, but I prefer Trina's cover. Trina is an underrated talent.
I like them both ❤️
What an amazing song. I actually heard Minnie's version first and only heard Leon's performance of his song 5 years ago. Really fascinating to know and listen to the history of this song and the connection that they both shared with Marvin
Gaye too.
Minnie, 10 toes down!!!!!!!! This Music Of The 1970's has shaped my life because I was there. Old School - No Fool.
Both Great RIP No one can out do that beautiful soprano that Minnie had
I grew up seeing the rotary connection I saw her live so many times as a teenager before she went solo There's nobody better than mini.
@weyjx 70 yo here, Rotary connection, CHARLES STEPNEY , RAMSEY LOUIS.
@@ronaldburns3083 73 here never heard of Charles Stepney, ill throw one at you . Baby Huey and the babysitters. We're also a great Chicago band . Of course Ramsey is a legend
Leon wrote the song. I'd like to think he was genius to tap Minnie to sing it, but I don't know who gave her dibs on the tune. Yet I do know she did that thang, made it a lover's paradise! I can Sunday cruise to Leon's version. Respect to them both.
Minnie!!!! I couldn't get thru his disco version.
Both tracks are great.
I can appreciate his version to dance and enjoy. Minnie Rippletond.’s version i can fell it and relate , so naturally.
I ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ BOTH versions . One is sexy mid/uptempo version the other with Minnie's vocals & Rotary Connection was a more lush , sensuous, sexy Ballad. Also Leon Ware said himself that the song didn't have to only be romantic, it can be spiritual as well , example,stay inside God's love Such.an amazing song
Minnie Riperton
Both versions are classics. It’s worth noting that Leon cowrote the song w Minnie and Richard.
I grew up on both these GODS and i say they both rocked the hell outta this song And Leon wrote the song !!!
There is absolutely NO comparison! ! ! Minnie Riperton was an I C O N ! ! !
Minnie hands down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Remember, Minnie and Leon Ware had collaborated on other singles like "Loving You" and "Instant Love".
Besides, "Inside My Love" was Leon Ware's composition. Minnie brought out the grown and sexy and sensuality that Leon had envisioned with "Inside My Love".
Minnie Riperton is the GOAT period! Leon Ware has a beautiful voice, but Minnie Ripwrton wins!❤
If I wanted to dance, Leon for sure. I've never heard his version before and I like it.
Minnie's can't be surpassed, though. Her voice captures the essence of love, both romantic and spiritual.
Both artist did their best and I enjoy both versions.
1love JJS2U ❤
I NEVER HEARD any version but Queen Minnie's 👑🥰❤
Minne definitely
Dam she just exotic
And those lyrics are just that
It proves that you don't have to be vulgar to get your point across
RIP 🙏 Minnie
There will never be one like you
Minnie ... no question. 😊
MINNIE DID THE DAMN THING R.I.P....MINNIE YOUR VOICE IS TRULY MISSED....!!!!
Instead of trying to “debate” who’s better, let’s just take a moment to appreciate and enjoy these differing iterations of black excellence.
I must say, I never heard Leon Ware's version before today. Hell, I didn't even know it existed. As a fan of 70's soul and all the dope vocals and Instrumentation that came from that era... Leon's version is quite funky ad something to boogie to, but That's Minnie Rippleton! Nuff Said!😮
Minnie Minnie no question.
Minnie’s version is pure gold ❤ and they banned playing her record bc it was too suggestive true story. Then we have the disco version so it worked for the dance floor aka the hustle😂😂😂 Minnie for the win🎉RIP Minnie aka Maya Rudolph’s mom❤❤❤
Both did it good in there on version!!!
The Woman🌹
Both versions are classics, but Minnie's top notch 🖤🤎🖤🤎🖤🤎
Minnie. No contest. No one will ever top the original version of this song.
Leon Ware (RIP) was an amazing writer & producer. He released his vocal versions of songs he wrote for Marvin Gaye , and Minnie Riperton on his albums. His songwriting was also the secret sauce in Zhane's "Hey Mr. Dee Jay" as well as "Sumtthin Sumthin" by Maxwell.
Both were great.
Nothing well EVER compare to Minnie period. But this was a very nice interpretation. I loved hearing a more forceful, masculine interpretation ❤
No one but Minnie Riperton 💓
Minnie all day!! She put me in the bedroom, laid me down, and took me away!!! Classic!!! I bet many babies were made to this!!😊❤
Both dope versions Minnie for me but I can dance to leon
Much respect to Mr. Ware but Ms. Ripperton’s version is classic and takes me back to my childhood because my mom always played this song.
I like both for various reasons! Mini's version was more intimate and personal making it my favorite 😍
Minnie will always come out on top
Now you know there's no comparing Ms. Minnie to no one ever!!
Love both them! Leon and my uncle Wah Wah Watson did Maxwell’s first CD Urban Hang Suite and Marvin’s I Want You!! RIP to Minnie, Wah Wah Watson and Leon!!!!!!!
Salute 🫡