Perhaps this is the most beautiful love song of all time, beautifully, tenderly and emotionally sung. It touches my heart. Bravo, Roberta!❤🌹🌹👋👋❣

@anny1_232

Жыл бұрын

It is! No doubt in my mind.

@anthonyagudo208

2 ай бұрын

Amen

This song moves me to tears...It's so beautiful.

@russellsolsky8694

Жыл бұрын

I agree

@ronaldgandolfini3225

Жыл бұрын

I like the way she refers to the song meaning as a mother Aardvark seeing her baby for the first time in the 1975 version, it's sweet .

@meob2259

7 ай бұрын

Just amazing it's all you can say

I remember exactly where I was when I first heard this song. I was driving home from work after finishing the swing shift at General Telephone in So Cal. I had to pull over to the side of the road because I couldn't see the road through the tears in my eyes

@SuperAnimelover100

4 ай бұрын

Lost for words but I understand ya.

@mikecrafton

2 ай бұрын

Me too.

Such an incredible, pitch-perfect voice, singing such a beautiful song. I doesn't get any better than this. I've been around a while, and I think this is probably the most beautiful voice I've ever heard.

@Mozart2Muse

4 ай бұрын

It IS the most beautiful voice you (and I) have ever heard!

Just learned something new and profound about this song today, after decades of repeatedly drowning in the song. Roberta mentioned that the song is about how mother embraces her newborn child... Now the lyrics makes perfect sense. And yes, that is how I felt when my children were born. I can always tell my sons to listen to this song if they want to know how I felt as a father watching them being born.

@Marco-ns7ih

6 ай бұрын

That's not true. Roberta didn't mention anything, she was just singing her cover. Ewan McColl wrote the song and his girlfriend Peggy Seeger did the original; this was in 1957. It is about Ewan and Peggy's love for each other and there is no connection at all with motherhood.

@sang-jinri7491

6 ай бұрын

@@Marco-ns7ih Flack mentions in the beginning of this video just before starting to sing the song, (paraphrasing) "...of many images rendered listening to the song, her favorite image is the one where a mother sings to her newborn..."

@Marco-ns7ih

6 ай бұрын

@@sang-jinri7491 Yes, I know what she tells the audience before starting to sing. She tells some story that she made up to make people believe that she wrote the song and that her version is the original. Her cover was released for the first time in 1969, this was the album version. The same cover was released again in 1972, this was the single version. Later she did live performances. At that time the song that was definitely not written by her and that was definitely not about motherhood was already 15-18 years old because the original is a 1957 song about love between a man and a woman. For some reason people like to believe this fairy tale. Many people believe also the fairy tale that she wrote and originally performed Killing Me Softly With His Song. That is a cover too. She has always refused to say the name of Lori Lieberman who is the artist who wrote the lyrics and originally performed Killing Me Softly.

@sang-jinri7491

6 ай бұрын

@@Marco-ns7ih I see your point, but I don't ever recall her telling / alluding anyone (inclusive of the audience in this particular performance) to that she wrote the song. The first time I heard this song on the radio was in the early 90's, and from the start I was aware that she did the cover, not as the original performer or as the writer of the song. (the same goes with KMSWHS) Perhaps I was studious enough to research on the song writers? But I know many are aware of the songwriters since the dawn of the internet age. And I don't ever get the sense that she is even slightly portraying to be the writer. But then, maybe I am just focusing on the song, and I don't spend much time reading her interview transcripts. BTW her cover version is the one I enjoy the most, and doing the cover version is an art form of its own.

@Marco-ns7ih

6 ай бұрын

@@sang-jinri7491 She doesn't litterally say: "It's my song" or something like that. You're right about that. But she suggests. First the story about motherhood and her newborn baby, then "very appropriate for my situation (....) the first time etc". I think that this was the start of the urban legend. If she would have said "this is my original version of the song that I wrote", she would have been caught lying which would harm her career. She is much too intelligent to do so. I don't say it's a bad cover. It's a good cover, in fact I like it more than Peggy Seeger's original. My favourite version though is Peter, Paul & Mary's cover. Maybe you have seen a video of a live performance of The Fugees doing their cover (yuk) of Killing Me Softly. After a few minutes Roberta Flack enters the stage and the excited audience loves it. They love to see cover artist Lauryn Hill and "original" artist Roberta Flack singing together. But it is not Roberta's song, Lauryn Hill and Roberta Flack are just two cover artists singing together but (almost) everyone thinks that it is Roberta's song. Her version of Jesse is a cover too, the original was done by Janis Ian.

Performances like this were the gift she gave. Flawless and peerless every time.

Ladies and gentlemen, This is what you call talent.!! Pure brilliance. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

I never knew until today, after all this time, that this song was about a mother holding her newborn child for the very first time. It is beautiful. I thought it was a love song to Roberta's husband. It's beautiful, no matter who it is to.

The studio version is way more hypnotic and captivating. The slower pace is perfect for this song.

I would play this song for my son Eddie ❤RIP my love 💕

'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" has a sort of theatrical understatement - like a stage whisper allowing for solemn words. The song is presented by Roberta Flack like pure poetry, which cannot fail to move you somewhere, somehow.

@mikecrafton

2 ай бұрын

Yes, yes, yes.

The beauty of this song ! Roberta, the lyrics, the instrumentation (especially in the studio version !) You can listen to this with your headphones on laying in bed with your eyes closed or with your beloved husband or wife. It’s a precious moment not to be passed up or taken for granted! Don’t miss it ! Peace !!!!!!

Magnificent one of the most beautiful songs. Ever,❤

Just stunning. Her rendition and her powerful voice are made for this song.

This has to be the most beautiful love song ever written and performed like no other, the lyrics melt my heart.

The emotional expression in her voice has no peer.

❤❤❤ How i felt ( and still) about each of my 3 Sons. Has always been my song for them. Only Roberta sings it best ❤️

My God... what a gift she is to all of us.

Sang from her soul, simply beautiful !

the voice of an angel!!!!!

I SAW HER IN 1975 AT THE SAN JOSE CENTER OF PERFORMING ARTS AND SHE SANG THIS SONG AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS !!! I LIKE ARETHA , GLADYS , DIANA ETC BUT ROBERTA IS HEAD AND SHOULDER ABOVE ALL OF THEM !!! I TOOK MY DATE AND MY SISTER AND HER DATE AND IT WAS A MAGICAL NIGHT I WILL NEVER FORGET !!! "YOU ARE EVERY SING AND EVERY SING IS YOU " !!!

First time ever I heard your voice, I fell in love, till the end of time.

@eduardomandiola7138

11 ай бұрын

That makes two of us.

1973....standing outside home room in highschool, waiting for the bell to start the day....what else can i say......i guess i can say its been 50 years....this is why they call it soul music. i remember someone that used to also stand outside her homeroom every day. her face, her hair, her smile, her dark eyes.... she never gets old. its just striking the memories this song evokes.... besides standing there... there was the sound of this song. i'm thinking a teacher had the radio on, before classes....and it was perfect. oh, and yes, i remember the triplets....the nerdy triplets on the other side of the hallway. always early too. ha.

This Lady's singing touches my soul. She is so talented and intoxicating.

My absolute favorite song ever! My soul loves this soooo much!

Did you know this was the official song of of an Air Force squadron of Thud pilots in Nam they would play it on a loop for hours and hours. That says something.

This song is for everyone who holds their child for that first tim3

@AIVideoworks

2 жыл бұрын

A rather beautiful way of thinking about it.

@catherinepuntonwilson57

2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to have my family play this at my going home to heaven celebration dedicated to my boys from their mother the way I felt when I first saw their face when they were born and ever since

This woman is mesmerizing.

Beautiful.

loving this. brings back beautiful memories of my childhood with my folks. oh how i miss them…

One of the Best Love songs ever .

Simply BEAUTIFUL...

What a beautiful voice.

That's when I was born Roberta.... Thank you ❤️

What a voice. Just breathtaking.

What a voice!!!!!!

This is the most Beautiful song I'll always remember in my Lifetime ❤️❤️

Beautifull ❤️

Great singer and most amazing, beautiful song I ever hear

I’m going to have my family play this dedicated to my boys from me their mother the way I felt the first time I saw their face when they were born and ever since

Absolutely beautiful....I felt that each time my babies were placed in my arms for the first time, 🤗🤗

I dedicate this song to my beautiful wife. You complete me!!

Beautiful, hermoso

This song makes me think of all the people I loved or liked who have passed over just like Fleetwood Macs - Albatross

every time i play this song it kills me every time. love it!

Voz extraordinaria, belleza hecha música, poesía emotiva. Gracias.

WOW ! That was incredible to say the least , her voice is enough to put you in a state of euphoria . So beautiful there's no other vocalist anything like her !!!

@BrendaDick-dc9ef

10 ай бұрын

I agree!

@BrendaDick-dc9ef

10 ай бұрын

Gode gave her a gift of genuine beautiful ,soulful voice. Straight from the heart and soul of her very being.god was showing out when he created this one, letting his glory shine.

So beautiful. Gives me goose bumps.

I've always loved this song

Amazing...what a Beautfiul voice....

Beautifully sang no lie❤

What a voice!!

ein lied das sehr tief geht

Clint Eastwood used this song with her permission in the early 70s movie Play Misty for me. The song gained traction from the exposure. It climbed the charts and made her a star.

I dedicate this song to my pet ardvark.

@rosieblake8455

8 ай бұрын

thought I was the only one who heard that for a minute

Awww, She's Great!!!

Only love is Real. thanks Roberta

Can't wait to see your face Grace🌷

Thank-you for doing one of my all time favourites.

Wow!!!!thank you

Há muitos prazeres na vida. Um deles é ouvir e ver Roberta Flack cantar. Ela é linda demais !!!!!!!!!!!!!

She is pure Godly, beauty with God's gift

all my pain just left! Beautiful

God I love her.

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So beautiful 😍❤

She was beautifull!!!!!

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

💖💫❤️

The Englsh composer sat on this for 10 years!

Amazing no covers beat the original

@ThefightingCelt

Жыл бұрын

This is not the original . Folk singer, Ewan McColl ( father of Kirsty McColl ) wrote this love song, dedicated to Peggy Seeger. He actually hated Roberta Flack's version.

@neoberi2611

Жыл бұрын

​@@ThefightingCelt both mccoll and Seeger weren't fans of this version and mccoll hated all the covers but loved the royalties. How strange.

Moving to tears indeed. But not about seeing your child for the first time. Personally, I never kiss my childs on their mouths, let alone that I would “lay down” with them. Clearly, this song refers to a deep and strong love between adults!

@Marco-ns7ih

6 ай бұрын

Indeed. For some reason people like to believe the fairy tale that seeing her newborn child for the first time inspired her to write this song. The song was in fact written and originally performed in 1957, years before Roberta's cover.

Wow! ❤😂😢 Shalom Shalom from US Navy Base Sasebo Nagasaki Japan 🇯🇵

That song I would like to sing it to someone that I saw and the first time I just melt for him it was 35 years ago I still think about him it just weird what can I do ?

💕

@bryancmcdonald3978

2 жыл бұрын

🐔? ✊ 🤔

❤❤❤❤

❤️

Did I understand correctly: Aardvark ?

Why do people think Aretha is the best? Roberta, Gladys, Barbra, Whitney, Celine and Mariah, anyone? WTF?

@BGK2223

6 ай бұрын

Many great singers! Each with one or more songs that are best only when they do it!

So beautiful. Onlyone that could beat her or even compare is Gladys Knight

did she say .. a mother aardvark?

💝🎵

Singing for the old rich white man will always taint this amazing talent.

Quero vê a letrarem portugues

Absolutely the best eye dripping music…I made love to an awesome woman when this hit hit the streets

Who wrote this song?

@Marco-ns7ih

Жыл бұрын

Ewan McColl wrote this song for his girlfriend (who became his wife later) Peggy Seeger who also sang the original version in 1957.

Could be sung to (or about) the birth of your child…

What is so impressive about a mother aardvark? Honest question

What a beautifull song !!!!And the voice Roberta's !!Roberta i love you!!!