You'd be surprised how difficult it is to sing the way she did. Perfect pitch and incredible breath control. She floated those notes and made it seem easy, especially the lower/quieter notes. Trust me - what she did was perfection.

@luvtocmoon

3 жыл бұрын

100 % agree and the tempo and the long notes holding them perfectly it blows me away every time I hear it. The way she emote the song was so deep it makes me cry every time I hear it

@sunrae7680

3 жыл бұрын

We know.

@susanbird8964

3 жыл бұрын

And THAT'S Why, Tim don't Get It. 100 Yrs from Now, WAY past the New Trend, this Will B Listened to. Not a thing about Whn it came out.

@jerryfiore5818

3 жыл бұрын

Growing up, I learned that Dionne Warwick sounded good, but didn't sing correctly. I was told there was a difference in having a great voice and using it properly, and if I wanted to hear real singing to listen to Roberta Flack. I've been a fan since 1976, when I was 12!

@lindafunicello3574

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Perfection.

This isn't for a funeral or dance. This is for a wedding or for some serious romancing. This is LOVE. Perfection.

@ecnoto

3 жыл бұрын

Facts. And not for church either.. This is the REAL thing and still gives me goose bumps.

@greeneyes1967

3 жыл бұрын

Very True Beth, this was my wedding song. The most romantic song I have ever heard.

@17witchie

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't it also be for remembering a lifetime of love?

@beth7215

3 жыл бұрын

@@17witchie Had never thought of it that way before. Thats pretty deep. I can see that though

@brynneholt1990

3 жыл бұрын

I want to see a figure skating, ice dancing, or aerial hoop routine to this song.

One day you two will understand her words. Someone will come along and knock you off your feet. This is a love song and poem to her beloved.

@bigpawpaw

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@clippylady9837

3 жыл бұрын

True, true, true! Lost my beloved husband of 42 yrs recently, this is such an incredible song! We loved Roberta, Barry white, al green, all Motown sounds. Just touch the heart 💗, soul, gives me goosebumps. While the words brought tears 😭 to my eyes, I’m so grateful to have had my soulmate, the time we had together, thank you God. Although, you never get enough time. I’d give all I have, to have him back for a day. I’ll love you till I die, and love you for all eternity....when we will be reunited, ... and it will feel so good ... 🥰. Victoria

@ciaranward4685

3 жыл бұрын

It was written by Ewan McColl for his lover, Peggy Seager

@reganapparel

3 жыл бұрын

@@ciaranward4685 Yep 1957.

@jameswest8280

2 жыл бұрын

TFW you love someone so much that you can't hold them tight enough.

Im a lifelong metalhead and guitarist. I went into a record store once and bought a Slayer and a Roberta Flack album. Dude behind the counter couldn't understand. This woman has the perfect voice.

Her two other hits you cannot leave out: Killing Me Softly, and Tonight I Celebrate My Love for You (with Peabo Bryson)

@StephanieJeanne

3 жыл бұрын

The original Killing Me Softly! Yes!! 👍

@prideflagg2311

3 жыл бұрын

Her duets with Donny Hathaway were incredible, Where is the Love? Back Together, and The Closer I Get to You. Please react

@prideflagg2311

3 жыл бұрын

Her duets with Donny Hathaway were incredible, Where is the Love? Back Together, and The Closer I Get to You. Please react

@susanbird8964

3 жыл бұрын

Harpo's Blues.

@susanbird8964

3 жыл бұрын

@@StephanieJeanne ❤️

She was a master vocalist. She soars and takes us with her. 👍♥️

@HappyValleyDreamin

3 жыл бұрын

You just get lost in that gorgeous voice of hers💕

@laminage

3 жыл бұрын

@@HappyValleyDreamin The Song was actually an Old British Folk Song that has been interpreted by alot of folks. Also this was the Song that Leona Lewis of The X Factor (UK) recorded after she became successful. If you can listen to her version. It was also performed on American Idol

@HappyValleyDreamin

3 жыл бұрын

@@laminage wow! I didn’t know that. Thanks for the info 💕

@vilebrequin6923

3 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@swami19581

3 жыл бұрын

@@HappyValleyDreamin en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_First_Time_Ever_I_Saw_Your_Face

This what you call a "Beautiful song", with the emphasis on beautiful!

Guarantee you guys will fall for “The Closer I Get To You” by Roberta and Donny Hathaway. “Pulling closer, sweet is the gravity...” Killer smooth with no filler.

Roberta Flack is my idol. She influenced me and inspired me to become a musician and composer. I’ve been listening to her since I was really young. This song was in a movie. She’s a graduate of Howard University and has an amazing career. I believe she’s almost 80 years old today and although she’s slow down some, she does still perform❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@georganngentry9914

3 жыл бұрын

Play Misty was the movie.

@marinamartinez6886

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, as Misty for Me by Clint Eastwood. It's a beautiful scene.

@DCjiggaman

3 жыл бұрын

She was discovered in Mr. Henry's Jazz Club in Washington, DC

@cherylgoggans8587

3 жыл бұрын

@@DCjiggaman yes and she was a junior high music teacher in D.C. at the same time

This woman has an incredible voice, so smooth & powerful. Definitely one of the great vocalists ❣️

@sheilameyers152

3 жыл бұрын

She’s a former music teacher....precious!

@missgmoma

3 жыл бұрын

@@sheilameyers152 oh wow, I didn’t know that. Thanks for the info, I love when people share their knowledge on here ✌🏻💯🤗

@pthesmith

3 жыл бұрын

I saw her in concert at the Montrose Jazz Festival in Boston. The microphone was nearly 2ft from her face, but her voice was strong and clear as a bell. So much power and control! I was blown away.

@missgmoma

3 жыл бұрын

@@pthesmith what a wonderful experience. That’s definitely a sign of true talent when an artist doesn’t need a gimmick like so many these days seem to have. I’m glad you got to see her & I know you’ll always treasure that memory 🤗

@kathrynstafford7099

3 жыл бұрын

I was a young teen and bought her album in the 70s. Lay on the carpeted floor next to the stereo speaker and shut my eyes and listen to her.

Robert Flack is a singer’s singer young squires. What she did is impossible to replicate. Anyone can blast. This is mastery.

@PS-dn3tz

Жыл бұрын

Roberta, not Robert..

One of the most emotive vocals ever. I get goosebumps as soon as she comes in.

So underrated this song is. I get the chills hearing her. A classic that just stands the test of time.

@ElectroAnnie

3 жыл бұрын

Chills, every time!

@lisaannbarriner9633

3 жыл бұрын

Amen! It always gets me, it’s just that beautiful.

@stephanieyee9784

3 жыл бұрын

So do I.

@rhondaduran2651

3 жыл бұрын

It makes one cry if you really pay attention

@terrybenthall6192

3 жыл бұрын

Music that talks to the soul.

A worthwhile goal? To be the person that someone would sincerely mean those lyrics about. Every day.

@juliemcdaniel499

3 жыл бұрын

The part alot of ppl miss in life 2 BE.

@aowyn_

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yes Jan

@susanbird8964

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You

@ElectroAnnie

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@Rubylove48

3 жыл бұрын

Lovely comment.

A stunningly beautiful piece of music. Roberta's voice is just wonderful.

Once you guys fall in love...really in love this song will make perfect sense.

This song came out in the early 70’s, was a big hit then and still considered a classic.

@Dunitagin93

3 жыл бұрын

Oops-thanks for the correction-it was the early ‘70’s...one of the most romantic, iconic songs of the time-Roberta had the ‘Midas touch’, adding pure gold to everything she sang. Can’t speak for everyone at the time-but this was pure romance. Having the one you loved givin’ the gaze while this played in the background...

"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" won at the 1973 Grammys

I just love how she takes her time with this song, creates a beautiful setting.

This song was featured in the 1971 Clint Eastwood movie Play Misty For Me, it was recorded for her debut album First Take. There were going to redo the song for the movie, but Clint heard the song, and told Roberta not to touch it. The song was a big hit in 1972, spending 6 weeks at #1, and was top single of the year. It also won the Grammy Award for Record and Song of the Year in 1973. Incidentally Roberta won Record of the Year the next year 1974 with Killing Me Softly, which also won song of the year.

So emotional to listen to, I kept thinking about when I first held my son, he was born 11 weeks premature and was incubated for weeks before I could briefly hold him. This song sums up that moment that I first held him 🥰

@elizabethstoffel1016

3 жыл бұрын

Diana Ross sang this song in concert with images of her baby’s face in the background. It's hard to explain the depth of that love when you see a baby's face for the first time.

@kathycuster8219

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Each of my children!

@ladyschatze9159

3 жыл бұрын

Yes......exactly 💯👍🏾

@IrishKack

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making me cry. Beautiful sentiment and so true.

@merrywalsh2809

3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Powerful. Thanks for sharing that.

yall can't imagine what it was like to hear this beautiful voice coming out of the radio back in the day-

@susanbird8964

3 жыл бұрын

💙

@sharonfreeman2598

3 жыл бұрын

Yes....

Singing doesn't always have to be screamed at you. Go with the flow. Listen to the melody and flawless vocals. Only she can crush this song.

This is baby making music. She is an incredible vocalist. Try “ Killing Me Softly.” OMG.

Oh this song still makes me weep, and still gives me chills up and down my body, all these decades later... God bless you both for bringing so many old treasures back into our consciousness. I love your youthful energy. I love your respect. I love your curiosity. I LOVE your channel...🙏🙏🙏💕

I could listen to her sing anything, her voice is perfection. I’ve always loved this song, it’s like floating in the ocean letting the waves take you on a beautiful journey.

@Markogleby

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@rebeccajanemae

3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully put

@catonamushroom1019

3 жыл бұрын

We are all in church listening to her!

@brendatomlinson

3 жыл бұрын

A beautiful analogy

Her voice is perfect pitch in a WHISPER… incredible magic! This song is the most romantic, loving music EVER!

This song may be beyond their years. Not enough life lived yet to really enjoy it. I am glad they tried. 🙂

You can feel everything she’s singing.

@angelaarmstrong2497

3 жыл бұрын

Faaaaaaacts...

@susanbird8964

3 жыл бұрын

And, They Missed It.

@susanbird8964

3 жыл бұрын

@@angelaarmstrong2497 ❤️❤️💋❤️❤️

@susanbird8964

3 жыл бұрын

@Lesley Debelloy RIGHT

@Julieroo28

3 жыл бұрын

@@susanbird8964 Pretty much!

I feel one of the most beautiful love songs ever written I cry every time I hear it. Her voice is just so velvety love her

My favorite of hers was “Jesse.” At the end of it on the radio one day, the D J said, “If that song was any sexier, I’d give the turntable a hicky!”

@gurugossip7450

2 жыл бұрын

I have always loved First Time , Jesse is my next fab. The Twinssaid it sounded churchy, from them I believe it was a sign of respect. Roberta Flack sang sang as though she truly and deeply knew about great love and great loss. To listen to her is receiving a gift straight to your heart.

Her voice is absolute perfection .... and the way she uses it to convey that emotion of falling in love, is sublime. Gives me chills to this day.

@susanbird8964

3 жыл бұрын

Best Comment. And, Thank You, Roberta Flack.

''Killing Me Softly'' is what you wanna hear...!

@MsTexas73

3 жыл бұрын

Agree. Or even “Feel Like Making Love”.

@juliemcdaniel499

3 жыл бұрын

They already did it

@shirleytdull

3 жыл бұрын

@@juliemcdaniel499 not with Roberts singing

@katiestarlight6580

3 жыл бұрын

yes !!

@MsTexas73

3 жыл бұрын

@@juliemcdaniel499 They did the Fugees version. I don't recall them doing the Roberta Flack original.

I walked down the Isle to get married to this song....perfect song to use In the st Lucian sun 🤌

@alisonmondesir6706

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the shout out to St Lucia. We appreciate it

@rhondaduran2651

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 💞

I was lucky enough to see this wonderful lady in concert. Blew me away, she was amazing.

"..I felt the earth move in my hand like the trembling heart of a captive bird.." Chills.

The quality of her voice is superb. Perfection.

Guys, you made my night with this one. That dates from around 1972. I was in 8th grade, and was dating my first girlfriend, and this was the song I associate with that. Just hearing it, rolls back the decades...... :-)

@conniep6215

3 жыл бұрын

1969 is when it was released.

@HammockQueen

3 жыл бұрын

@Rhonda Bothelio First Take is the debut album by the American soul singer Roberta Flack. It was released in 1969 on Atlantic Records. After a track from this album, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" was included by Clint Eastwood in his 1971 film Play Misty for Me with the song becoming a #1 hit in the United States, the album reached #1 on the Billboard album chart and Billboard R&B album chart. In the 2020 Edition of Rolling Stone's Top 500 Albums Of All Time, it was ranked number 451. [3]- from Wiki

@conniep6215

3 жыл бұрын

@@HammockQueen it is also stated that Clint Eastwood heard this version on the radio and called her to ask to use it in Play Misty For Me. Because of the exposure this song received because of the movie, a shorter version was included on her next album and that album was also a Grammy winner in 1973.

No! It's a beautiful love song. She's telling her love how she feels about him. You have to listen to all the words she's saying to him. So sincere. This is the best version .

When you meet “that” person, the one person who fits these words, don’t let them go.

This song may be kind of difficult to stick with because of how excruciatingly slow it goes, however, IFFF you’ve EVER had the fortune to experience “that” ULTIMATE, ONE & ONLY , Romeo & Juliet LOVE in your life, then you’ll reeeally get this song and tears WILL come out of your eyes before it’s over.....REGARDLESS of whether this starts out with getting on your nerves by moving too slow. By the end.. it’s perfect 🌹

@musicsansnotes

3 жыл бұрын

💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

@ElectroAnnie

3 жыл бұрын

I don't even notice the slowness much anymore. It's just something to savor. But I can see how young people or first time listeners might feel like it drags on.

@inbutnotoftheworld2237

3 жыл бұрын

So proud of these 2 not disappointing and totally "getting it," especially for first time hearing.

Whenever I hear this song I think of my older,tough, rugged, hard rock loving brother who happen to really love this song. He's gone now, and now I really love this song♥️

Her vocal restraint and control is truly beyond comparison! Not many singers have skills like that and rely heavily on the technology we have today to make them sound half as good, if that. Great reaction gentleman!!! ❤️

Her song, Killing Me Softly, from 1974, was a favorite. That voice is phenomenal!

You need to listen to her sing “Where Is The Love?” With Donny Hathaway. You will love it! I promise!

@brandyhoskins2007

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite song ever about cheating !

@sheilabarrett3316

3 жыл бұрын

I just suggested that!

@ganczha

3 жыл бұрын

Her duets are the bomb!! Gorgeous harmonies!

@charlottelinder4868

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite song

She has a hauntingly beautiful voice, another beautiful voice similar is Eva Cassidy autumn leaves 🙏🏻

@talltulip

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, Eva Cassidy is amazing! Such a stunning talent. R.I.P.

@dianem1358

3 жыл бұрын

I love Eva Cassidy (R.I.P.)

@user-ii3vn8tn3q

3 жыл бұрын

Ooo Eva Cassidy... autumn Leaves... sighs...

@annettefarrell2093

3 жыл бұрын

Love Eva Cassidy. RIP sweet lady

@melindawiggins7410

3 жыл бұрын

Eva Cassidy r.i.p. autumn 🍂

Roberta Flack is a treasure, you need to listen to her, her talent is astounding.

Perfect control, enunciation, pitch, breath control. What a beautiful voice. An epic love song.

Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway - Back Together Again

@mandarinlearner

3 жыл бұрын

Also Where Is the Love

@fkd1963

3 жыл бұрын

The closer I get to you

@Renee_nf094e

3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite songs, EVERRRR!🙌🏾

@jacquelinepayne4737

3 жыл бұрын

@@fkd1963 Another baby making song 🎵 🎶

@kimme2852

3 жыл бұрын

ANY ROBERTA AND DONNY !!

Relax boys. Just close your eyes and go with it.

@susanbird8964

3 жыл бұрын

😆😡

@lyndapage3514

3 жыл бұрын

It seems torturous for them. 😅 Plus they seem tired so even more so.

@jacquelinepayne4737

3 жыл бұрын

They’ve never been “in love”.

@Aumacsnigrand

3 жыл бұрын

It might have been a little uncomfortable listening to such a sensual, intimate song for 2 young men who were pretty sheltered growing up. I kind of got the feeling that was the case, anyway.

@jazzysam9590

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacquelinepayne4737 True!

One of my all time favorites. Love Roberta. This song simultaneously makes your heart soar and breaks it!

She still gives me chills. Love this woman so much! ❤️❤️❤️

It was in the movie, Play Misty for Me. Clint Eastwood starred and it was also the first movie he ever directed. It’s a thriller. You were right Tim, it was 1971.

She was a concert pianist before she ever started performing

Roberta has that jazzy blues soothing voice that carries you to the world of tranquillity. Not many can do. They usually abandon you at the first sight of it.

From the movie Play Misty for Me. They played that song when Donna Mills and Clint Eastwood were making love. Killing Me Softly is also a fabulous song by Roberta Flack ❤️

ok now react to Killing Me Softly

@subwaygoddess1

3 жыл бұрын

I second that! Killing Me Softly!

@juliemcdaniel499

3 жыл бұрын

They already did it

@miriammontenbruck8022

3 жыл бұрын

@@juliemcdaniel499 but only the Fugees version, not the original....

@janethernandez724

3 жыл бұрын

@@miriammontenbruck8022 Yes, that is the one they meant to say, for the twins to hear her version of that song from 1973

There will never be another ROBERTA FLACK, like there can never be another EDITH PIAF!

@EchoBravo370

3 жыл бұрын

Edith Piaf. Now there is one to request.

@deejohnson4793

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting!

@vh6307

3 жыл бұрын

INDEED 👊🏾🙋🏾‍♀️👏🏾

@rowenabartlett7958

3 жыл бұрын

Edith what a woman..Pure French..please consider her..Love this wonderful song.

You need to hear "killing me softly" by Roberta Flack

There are no words, absolutely beautiful song by one of the greatest vocalists EVER!! So smooth & flowing, gives me butterflies 🦋🎶💙

I'd forgotten how slow that song was. Beautiful voice.

Y'all have to listen to her sing killing me softly she did it originally but I live Lauren Hill's version and Al b Sure did it too. Listen also to her sing with Donny Hathaway

@yvonnevanhek5199

3 жыл бұрын

I read ages ago that 'killing me softly with his song' is about how she felt for Burt Bacharach songs - beautiful song. Her and Donny Hathaway together are fabulous. Fred, you're right - it's a song from the 70's. Have a great day

@barijohnson9699

3 жыл бұрын

@@yvonnevanhek5199 I truly love her voice and Burt Bacharach to me is in a class all by himself his songs are timeless

@yvonnevanhek5199

3 жыл бұрын

@@barijohnson9699 I completely agree. I liked that she heard his music as being able to touch the soul though.

@MsWhoDatFan

3 жыл бұрын

Hi fellas, yes please react to "Killing Me Softly With His Song". Ms. Flack's version. It's so beautiful.

It was written by a married man for his lover. So gentle! The song has been covered by a bunch of ppl, but Roberta has such beautiful control of her voice that she’s the one we think of singing this.

Ahh Roberta . Just stunning . So smooth .

One of the most beautiful songs and her voice is PERFECT for it.

She has a beautiful voice. She has a great duet with Donnie Hathaway.

@dee_dee_place

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. "I (Who Have Nothing)". I put the link above... BEST DUET EVER!

@MsTexas73

3 жыл бұрын

@@dee_dee_place Yes! I love all of their duets.

@gizzy4002

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the closer I get to you! The original! I know Beyoncé, and Luther Vandross did it. But, Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway did it first! My dad had this record and played it all the time! I love that song, it’s a classic!

Roberta Flack sang "Killing Me Softly" you did the reaction of the Fugees hip-hop version of this song with Lauren Hill.

When she sang ‘my love’ the cello was superb

Still get goose bumps hearing this song

"Killing Me Softly", "Tonight I Celebrate My Love " with Peabo Bryson...anything she sang with Donny Hathaway. " The Closer I Get to You"....

Thanks for bringing out to the front this great song for this old man here, I first heard this song and Roberta Flack in a movie called "Play Misty for Me" (Clint Eastwood) in 1972. I spent 30 + years looking for this song, we did not have internet/google back then so you know how complicated it would be searching for someone or a song, I finally caught up to it in 2002. Love everything about this song and her singing, true piece of art even by today's standard . Thank you and Cheers

I wonder how many millions of babies were made to this song. One of the most beautiful love ballads ever recorded by an incredible vocalist who, herself, was pretty easy on the eyes. Released late '71, early '72. A huge number 1 song on the R&B, adult contemporary, and pop charts. A true "crossover" hit. I was a top 40 radio disc jockey back when this was out. You have to remember this was long before digital audio, so there was no such thing as compact discs or .mp3. Everything was on vinyl. And this song was recorded at such a low level, every pressing of the record was full of surface noise and scratches. It wasn't until the song was re-mastered for release on CD in the late '80s/early '90s that anybody ever heard it without all the noise. What a gorgeous recording. Check out her follow-up recording, "Killing Me Softly." Another timeless classic.

I remember hearing this when it first came out , I was high school. I had broke up with boyfriend. I used it to cry to. I graduated in 1977.

@Aumacsnigrand

3 жыл бұрын

I graduated in '77 too! This song still wrenches my heart.

@lisawhite3787

3 жыл бұрын

I too was a ‘77 graduate. Always reminds me of the love of my life. I cry when I hear it. It’s so perfect!

@wdfamily_027

3 жыл бұрын

76 here! I did cry many times too!

So romantic ❤️. Killing Me Softly is fabulous too.

This song gives you ALL the feels, just incredible and so beautiful. You know she was "IN LOVE"...

Wow celebrating my 68 birthday! You guys are the best! You always put a smile on my face and make me laugh. Your comments are right on target. This is a love song on many levels. ROBERTA captured and sang the emotion for us to enjoy!!!

Sometimes you have to wait a bit longer before commenting so that you will have a better idea what the songs 🎵 are about. Saw her live and she is incredible!!!

@susanbird8964

3 жыл бұрын

Missing key words in Lyrics. Staged. 'Cos of Th Reactions He got, whn he stopped it. Not Natural, Now. For th clips about Him.

Beautiful Voice singing one of the most beautiful love songs of all time.

"Where is the Love" by her and Donny Hathaway is a classic.

Roberta Flack. Queen. Icon. Such power & vulnerability in that beautiful voice... so happy the twins heard this! ❤️

Watch ‘ Play Misty for Me ‘. You two dudes keep rollin’ up on the 60’s so roll on-check it out....

@hollybronwyn8176

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. SUCH a great film.

@ElectroAnnie

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@SuperSuzyg

3 жыл бұрын

Clint Eastwood who acted and directed that film insisted that song be the theme song--even though film studio had to dish out a lot of $$ for the rights.

@vickyshoemaker9702

3 жыл бұрын

Play Misty for Me...I loved that movie. Filmed in Carmel and this song was perfect. Spent so much time in Carmel. Watching that movie in the theater with my mom. Roberta Flack wonderful.

@hollybronwyn8176

3 жыл бұрын

@@vickyshoemaker9702 Carmel has one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen. I lived up in Marin County but we went down that way quite a bit. lovely place!!

Beautiful song. Listened to it hundreds of times until I wore out my record. Just kick back and listen. Goosebumps.

I shed a tear when you said you'd never heard this song...such beauty (not just the music, but the love described) should be in everyone's life.

Her voice and style goes directly to your soul, chills, tears and happiness all day 1 time.

Originally released in 1969, believe she was a school teacher before her career took off. I'm sure there are a ton of people who played this song at their wedding back then...♡

Wow. First time hearing this song... What a beautiful love song, sung by such an amazing talent. You can feel the loving, melancholy longing. Not the most relatable song for a couple of young guys. You'll need to come back to this one in a few years, especially if you ever find "the one".

This is one of one of my all time favorite recordings. I am fortunate enough to say that I was in love this way once in my life and this recording, every word, every note sung by one of the greatest singers ever, is transcendent.

This song makes me cry every time. Her voice is so beautiful!

Thank you for discovering this gem of an artist whom I love for that smooth and beautiful voice!

Seems like this one went over your heads guys. You have to listen to the lyrics

@lesliebeacom4567

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. They can't shut up enough to actually listen to the song. Didn't even get that this is a love song!

@ethelberksteiner3450

3 жыл бұрын

They are not ready! They haven’t experienced enough!

@Ozziecatsmom

3 жыл бұрын

Ethel Berksteiner As a young teen when this came out I hadn't experienced much but it amazed me!

@Me-zm7cr

3 жыл бұрын

@@ethelberksteiner3450 This one literally takes time...

@MsWhoDatFan

3 жыл бұрын

Roberta Flack's music is a little mature for them. A "A" for effort.

This gave me chills. Roberta Flack's voice is one of my very first music memories. My mother grew up in DC and was lucky enough to see many of the R&B and Motown artists in the 60s. She wore those albums OUT when I was little. THANK GOD! I feel so blessed to have been exposed to different music genres as a little white girl growing up in the middle of nowhere in Ohio. It brings me joy watching you guys discover music I grew up with and loved, from Otis Redding to Dolly Parton to Pearl Jam and beyond.

When you listen carefully, the rhythms are of a heart beat, and that beautiful voice floating and swooping over it like an eagle... Magnificent.

This song came out in the early to mid 70s, I vaguely recall it as a child, but heard it through life, and in my 30s, and in a relationship, the depth of it really hit. I hope in years to come you both have someone like this song describes too. Her voice is like no other in purity and the lyrics are so simply stated, it's powerfully stunning. You can literally hear the longing in her voice hitting the high notes. Great music is forever.

@lesliebeacom4567

3 жыл бұрын

You put it beautifully. Unfortunately, I truly feel they didn't get that because they constantly talked over the song instead of listening to her gorgeous tone and the longing in her voice. They didn't even get that this is a love song! They blew it on this one.

@YRS51

3 жыл бұрын

They played this at the end of an episode of Mad Men. It kills you.

@stevenvarner9806

3 жыл бұрын

The song is from 1957, and many people covered it before Flack did this amazing cover. I particularly like the Gordon Lightfoot cover (it's on KZread).

The lyrics, too. This song is so powerful and her voice.... Loved it then, love it now.

Such a beautiful, beautiful song. I can't listen to this without welling up. The singer, feeling so much love for the one she is singing to....incredible! ❤❤❤

This is one of the most beautiful songs of all time - almost unique, somehow. It always makes me cry when I hear it.

One of the best songs ever.

The song, her voice is so beautiful it brings me to tears every time.

Oh man, this song...

I've always thought of this song as a poem first and a song second. But her voice is so beautiful, the poetry takes a step back