"On November 8, 1947, born on this day, Minnie Riperton, US singer, (1975 US No.1 & UK No.2 with the Stevie Wonder produced single 'Loving You'). She died of cancer 12th July 1979.". She is also the mother of Maya Rudolph of SNL fame. At the end of the song, she calls out to Maya. She died right before Maya's seventh birthday.