foots2066 Fun facts: this song was a remake originally written in 1956. When she was asked about the emotional inspiration for the was she preformed the song she said she was feeling the loss of her pet cat who has killed days before the recording.
@@chomama1628 very true, of course it is still with us, I'm not sure what you don't agree with . What I meant by my remark was that the music was so good at that time that I presumed that would be the norm from there on in.
The Fugees did a good remake of this, but Roberta Flack is QUEEN!!! She has such a soulful voice and doesn't have to rely on a dozen different inflections to make you feel amazing
The 70s were the time before corporate assholes stepped in and started creating acts. People with amazing talent like Roberta Flack rose to the heights purely on their talent; they didn't have brands and handlers and promoters. Music today has few people with the merit of a Roberta Flack or Gladys Knight or Donna Summer ... but those with such talent can still be found in local places, sharing their gifted voices with their neighbors and communties.
Lori Lieberman did the first, more of a folk song. She knew the writers, she had wrote a poem after watching a Don McLean concert; the song Empty Chairs got to her This is the best cover, is a classic.
ROBERTA FLACK - Now listen to "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"' It will blow your mind. It didn't seem to go anywhere and I don't know why, till Clint Eastwood put it in a move, Play Misty for Me. Then it won an academy award. Next: GLEN CAMPBELL with these songs: "Gentle On My Mind" - "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" -- "William Tell Overture" - on a 12 string guitar. THANKS! Glen Campbell actually has the best version of "Good Vibrations"
Roberta Flack was a 1970's Phenom: 1973 Grammy Song of the Year - First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 1974 Grammy Song of the Year - Killing Me Softly With His Song Killing Me Softly With His Song was written about Don McLean. His songs American Pie and Vincent are classics. People cry when they hear Vincent; particularly if they know about the tortured life of artist Vincent Van Gogh.
So great to watch these young people enjoying the music of my time...... Absolutely beautiful song and singer .....Pure & simple.......🥰 Keep well all watching...🙏🏼💕🇬🇧
Originally written and recorded by Lori Lieberman recounting the existential experience she had when seeing Don McLean perform live and how his poignant music and lyrics seemed to pierce her soul. Roberta's #1 hit cover was the biggest hit that made it famous.
Hooooooo!! Brings me back to the late 1970's. Roberta Flack is a legend in the music industry.... mad respect for this icon. Beautiful voice... so soothing.
You just put a big ass smile on my face too. Been MANY moons since I've heard this. Used to roller skate to this song in the '70's. Damn I'm old!!!! LOL!!! Best of times! You should listen to some 60'- 70's Motown. A lot of amazing SINGERS!!!
Lori Lieberman who recorded the first version of this also co-wrote the lyrics for it with Norman Gimbel, and the music was by Charles Fox. She was inspired to write the lyrics after going to a Don McLean concert. People mistakenly think Roberta wrote it because it was her version that made it become a classic and is still the best.
"Killing Me Softly with His Song" is a song composed by Charles Fox with lyrics by Norman Gimbel. The lyrics were written in collaboration with Lori Lieberman after she was inspired by a Don McLean performance in late 1971. Killing Me Softly with His Song - Wikipedia
I'm glad you got to hear this classic original. This was Roberta's second #1 hit and her second Top 40 hit. The song was written by a song writer who went to see Neil Diamond in concert in the early 70's. Her first hit is considered an ultra classic ballad and love song. It is called The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. Both songs were big hits and stayed at #1 for a month solid. Btw, Neil Diamond had many hits in the 60's and into the 80's. He is a forgotten star today but has earned recognition for several #1 hits such as Song Sung Blue, America, Love On The Rocks and more. He also had many top 10 hits like Done Too Soon, Stones, Play Me and many more. His last hit was Headed For The Future in the early 80's. Reviewing any of his hits would be a plus! My favorite by Neil is called Walk On Water.
I LOVE the music of Roberta Flack. This song is actually the very first song of hers that I ever heard. Beautiful, haunting song that has really become a classic! When you're able, you should check out her beautiful rendition of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow," originally recorded in 1960 by the all black girl group, the Shirelles. (The Shirelle's sang it very upbeat, and peppy, but Roberta slowed it way down, and made it one of the most beautiful songs that has ever been recorded. Will bring you to tears.) Thank you for playing this beautiful song.
When I was born there were complications and mum and I were in hospital for weeks. This song was playing from the nurse station every day. So mum says it's our song and I have to play it on my phone everytime I visit! I'm 47 and mum is 87. Brings her so much joy!
Forty eight years ago back in 1972 singing live without autotuned, and she sounds like this. That is a testament to the artist of the 60's and 70's who really loved their craft. They put the time and effort to make music such as this. What a performance from a true lady of song. I was 18 years old, and a senior in high school when this came out. Now that I am 66 years old. She sounds good to me now as she did when I was a teenager. Priceless!
Killing Me Softly with His Song" is a song composed by Charles Fox with lyrics by Norman Gimbel. The lyrics were written in collaboration with Lori Lieberman after she was inspired by a Don McLean performance in late 1971.
I think it was some sort of a three way collaboration from Charles Fox, Norman Gimbel & Lori Lieberman together provided music and lyrics. The inspiration was from a late 1971 performance from Don McLean the artist that wrote and performed "Vincent".
I was a kid in the seventies when this came out. It was magical, sublime and uniquely beautiful. Now I'm fifty three. When I wanna revisit my youth . . . . this is one of the main songs I throw on!! BLESS that incredible talented woman and artist!
This song was written by Roberta after she saw Don McClean in concert, she couldn't believe how beautiful his lyrics were and how his words touched her, it's a beautiful song and nobody could sing this song better...
Lori Lieberman...was the original artist of the song in 1972... This song was written about her feelings for Don McLean... Roberta Flack sang it in 1973... Both ladies of amazing talent... Lori's song was used in my all time favorite move...To Sir with Love. With Sydney Poitier...check it out!!♥️♥️♥️
I can hear this song over and over again, as I have for almost 50 years now. The original will always remain the best. Thanks for covering this, and I'm happy you agree she did this tune better than anyone ever could.
"Killing Me Softly with His Song" is a song composed by Charles Fox with lyrics by Norman Gimbel. The lyrics were written in collaboration with Lori Lieberman after she was inspired by a Don McLean performance in late 1971. Lieberman released her version of the song in 1972, but it did not chart
My eyes always fill up with tears when I listen to Roberta Flack. I think to myself, 'no, no, not this time' and then wham, I can't talk for a little while. So beautiful. Otherworldly.
When I was a kid and this song came on the radio, everyone would immediately stop talking and listen. One of the greatest songs by one of the greatest artists of all time. Pure talent.
Love Roberta Flack. Her Voice is so sensual and touching. So happy to see you enjoy our time of music and even still today I love listening to all the good times. Loved your reaction and what soul you have. Deep and Genuine to your core☮️
R.FLACK was awesomely talented with a vocal that was flawless. Its said this song was inspired by her attendence of a concert by famed artist DON MCLEAN of AMERICAN PIE fame. Great song. Fun watching you react to a new old song you are discovering. Fantastic
Roberta Flack has that voice that is so pure and perfect....Karen Carpenter and Nat King Cole come to mind when you think about great singers like Roberta. It seems so smooth and effortless for her. It was pleasure watching this.
This song was the first "reaction" video; Lori Lieberman went to a concert where Don McLean ("American Pie" and "Vincent") stole her breath away with his depth and feeling for such a baby-faced young man. She wrote her reaction to his performance in the lyrics to this song. Amazing, huh? Don McLean inspired what is today an entire genre of TH-cam videos!
as an old guy that was living in Peru when this song was release, at the time there were not as many artists and songs on so many platforms as today. This... was... the... song... It was beautiful.
She got a unique quality to her voice that just reaches deep down inside you and does to you exactly what she is singing about. Dusty Springfield had that same quality to her voice but in a slightly different way. Amira Willighagen from the age of nine had that same ability to sing and touch so etching deep inside you, strumming your emotions with her voice, even when you dont even understand one of the 8 or 9 languages she sings in, it doesn't matter, it's the quality and sound of her voice. Rare talents indeed. Angelina Jordan's got it too. The genre of the music doesn't matter, the language doesn't matter. Magic.
My rough and super rugged older brother loved this song growing up , hes passed away now but ever time i hear this it makes me smile and think of him. ❤Thanks for playing it
If you ever go through a break-up, or are severely heartbroken, play some early Roberta Flack. Her voice will HEAL you (even in sad songs). Trust. Roberta is the deal deal!
"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" !!!!! Best Roberta Flack song EVER!!!
Absolutely. It's mesmerizing.
foots2066 beautiful song! 💕
Yes yes YES!!!!
React to the studio version!
foots2066 Fun facts: this song was a remake originally written in 1956. When she was asked about the emotional inspiration for the was she preformed the song she said she was feeling the loss of her pet cat who has killed days before the recording.
We were so lucky growing up with this music, it was the best of times, we took it for granted
Yvette Adshead no, we soaked it up and it still lives in us.
In a way we did at the time. But seeing other people discovering it is somehow a very joyful thing.
So true. It was a golden time for sure .
I didn’t take it for granted, I would listen to music for hours
@@chomama1628 very true, of course it is still with us, I'm not sure what you don't agree with . What I meant by my remark was that the music was so good at that time that I presumed that would be the norm from there on in.
The Fugees did a good remake of this, but Roberta Flack is QUEEN!!! She has such a soulful voice and doesn't have to rely on a dozen different inflections to make you feel amazing
The 70s were the time before corporate assholes stepped in and started creating acts. People with amazing talent like Roberta Flack rose to the heights purely on their talent; they didn't have brands and handlers and promoters. Music today has few people with the merit of a Roberta Flack or Gladys Knight or Donna Summer ... but those with such talent can still be found in local places, sharing their gifted voices with their neighbors and communties.
This version th-cam.com/video/oKOtzIo-uYw/w-d-xo.html
Roberta Flack also did a remake of this song originally recorded by Lori Lieberman
Several folks have covered this song. This is the best, hands down.
This isn’t the original
@@shineonyoucrazydiamond824 not the studio version, but Roberta Flack is the original singer.
@@jmrx12 Lori Lieberman co-wrote it and released a recording a year earlier th-cam.com/video/MGlGJp3IarQ/w-d-xo.html
Lori Lieberman did the first, more of a folk song.
She knew the writers, she had wrote a poem
after watching a Don McLean concert; the song Empty Chairs got to her
This is the best cover, is a classic.
Thanks to my older sisters for playing Ms. Roberta Flack around the house growing up and introducing me to this lovely lady's music.
Songs were stories, sung from the heart, pure vocals, and great musicians.
ROBERTA FLACK - Now listen to "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"' It will blow your mind. It didn't seem to go anywhere and I don't know why, till Clint Eastwood put it in a move, Play Misty for Me. Then it won an academy award. Next: GLEN CAMPBELL with these songs: "Gentle On My Mind" - "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" -- "William Tell Overture" - on a 12 string guitar. THANKS!
Glen Campbell actually has the best version of "Good Vibrations"
DAN HILL - "Sometimes When We Touch" I don't think I've suggested this one before, if so, sorry. Thanks.
Roberta Flack was a 1970's Phenom:
1973 Grammy Song of the Year - First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
1974 Grammy Song of the Year - Killing Me Softly With His Song
Killing Me Softly With His Song was written about Don McLean. His songs American Pie and Vincent are classics. People cry when they hear Vincent; particularly if they know about the tortured life of artist Vincent Van Gogh.
Agreed. FTIESYF is transplendent.
The most beautiful song ever.
Yes!
So great to watch these young people enjoying the music of my time......
Absolutely beautiful song and singer .....Pure & simple.......🥰
Keep well all watching...🙏🏼💕🇬🇧
She's singing about the fellow singer Don McLean the singer of Vincent and American Pie.
Originally written and recorded by Lori Lieberman recounting the existential experience she had when seeing Don McLean perform live and how his poignant music and lyrics seemed to pierce her soul. Roberta's #1 hit cover was the biggest hit that made it famous.
Roberta flack...'first time ever I saw your face'...beautiful please give it a go !
Hooooooo!! Brings me back to the late 1970's. Roberta Flack is a legend in the music industry.... mad respect for this icon. Beautiful voice... so soothing.
This is one of my favorite songs....This Lady has the most amazing voice.
You just put a big ass smile on my face too. Been MANY moons since I've heard this. Used to roller skate to this song in the '70's. Damn I'm old!!!! LOL!!! Best of times! You should listen to some 60'- 70's Motown. A lot of amazing SINGERS!!!
I miss those couples skates at the local roller rink when I was a teen! Good memories.
Language, Debbie.
When I watch you react to these wonderfull singers it brings tears to my eyes because you have missed so many.
LOVE Roberta and this is one of my favorites of hers.
Written & sung originally by Lori Lieberman who wrote it about her crush Don Mclean.
One of the first songs I remember hearing as a kid.....one of the most beautiful ever.....still and forever.
Beautiful song from a talented musician and Roberta Flack..
Heard it first as a kid and still love it as much today. So beautiful....so beautiful.
Roberta Flack sings like she is holding a conversation. So personal. The Flower 🌹
Roberta had such a beautiful voice. Great song.
Amazing song...and voice...loved it for the last 40+ years...
Beautiful lady, beautiful voice, beautiful song.
Lori Lieberman who recorded the first version of this also co-wrote the lyrics for it with Norman Gimbel, and the music was by Charles Fox. She was inspired to write the lyrics after going to a Don McLean concert. People mistakenly think Roberta wrote it because it was her version that made it become a classic and is still the best.
"Killing Me Softly with His Song" is a song composed by Charles Fox with lyrics by Norman Gimbel. The lyrics were written in collaboration with Lori Lieberman after she was inspired by a Don McLean performance in late 1971.
Killing Me Softly with His Song - Wikipedia
Great info
I'm glad you got to hear this classic original. This was Roberta's second #1 hit and her second Top 40 hit. The song was written by a song writer who went to see Neil Diamond in concert in the early 70's. Her first hit is considered an ultra classic ballad and love song. It is called The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. Both songs were big hits and stayed at #1 for a month solid. Btw, Neil Diamond had many hits in the 60's and into the 80's. He is a forgotten star today but has earned recognition for several #1 hits such as Song Sung Blue, America, Love On The Rocks and more. He also had many top 10 hits like Done Too Soon, Stones, Play Me and many more. His last hit was Headed For The Future in the early 80's. Reviewing any of his hits would be a plus! My favorite by Neil is called Walk On Water.
Check her duet with Donny Hathaway called “the closer I get to you” it’s a beautiful ballad you will enjoy
One of the greatest ballads ever written !
Oooh Robert THANK YOU for reminding me of this, I love that song!!!
Yes, and definitely the song Where Is The Love has amazing soul.
My favorite.
Robert Santana I love that song.
My eyes are closed listening to R.F.. Her voice so beautiful....i miss the 70's
Roberta Flack - amazing voice and song
I like watching his reactions, they are so genuine!
The LEGENDARY Iconic Ms Roberta Flack ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Original and perfect. She sang from her soul, absolutely beautiful. None can compare.
This came out when I was 12 (1973), and is still one of my favorite songs ever!
Roberta Flack had an amazing voice. amazing singer and song.
As many have mentioned before, ""The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face"" is a MUST!
Roberta cannot be beat. Everytime I hear her sing I get chills from her voice, so pure, so clear. ♥️
Sensational! Roberta F.
I LOVE the music of Roberta Flack. This song is actually the very first song of hers that I ever heard. Beautiful, haunting song that has really become a classic! When you're able, you should check out her beautiful rendition of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow," originally recorded in 1960 by the all black girl group, the Shirelles. (The Shirelle's sang it very upbeat, and peppy, but Roberta slowed it way down, and made it one of the most beautiful songs that has ever been recorded. Will bring you to tears.) Thank you for playing this beautiful song.
Ever have one of those old songs just pop into your head? I woke up today with Roberta Flack.
When I was born there were complications and mum and I were in hospital for weeks. This song was playing from the nurse station every day. So mum says it's our song and I have to play it on my phone everytime I visit! I'm 47 and mum is 87. Brings her so much joy!
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Live 1972 I think). Unforgettable.
Forty eight years ago back in 1972 singing live without autotuned, and she sounds like this. That is a testament to the artist of the 60's and 70's who really loved their craft. They put the time and effort to make music such as this. What a performance from a true lady of song. I was 18 years old, and a senior in high school when this came out. Now that I am 66 years old. She sounds good to me now as she did when I was a teenager. Priceless!
So many female singers of quality in 60s and 70s giants and legends for as long as man walks the earth!
One of my all time favorite songs.
They don't make them like that anymore honey, she is the original very beautiful singer
Roberta Flack is one of my favorite singer especially this song.Killing Me Softly
Killing Me Softly with His Song" is a song composed by Charles Fox with lyrics by Norman Gimbel. The lyrics were written in collaboration with Lori Lieberman after she was inspired by a Don McLean performance in late 1971.
I think it was some sort of a three way collaboration from Charles Fox, Norman Gimbel & Lori Lieberman together provided music and lyrics. The inspiration was from a late 1971 performance from Don McLean the artist that wrote and performed "Vincent".
I have been listening to Roberta since '73 and she still gives me goose bumps...
I saw her in concert and she was perfect. The sound was just like in a studio. I cried for just a minute.
Fantastic love this tuneeeee Amazing 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
She is an amazing talent. Both as a song writer but also as a singer. I think that she has one of the purest voices i have ever heard.
I usually don’t even listen to this type of music. But this song hypnotizes me. Absolutely love it.
Legendary song from a great voice
Roberta Flacks sone " The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" was in the thriller movie "Play Misty for Me."
I saw that movie at the drive in. I miss drive ins.
She is a legend and a music teacher. she is a treasure who has inspired so many . wow!
GREAT SONGS...take me back to the 70's...
Love this song .
I was a kid in the seventies when this came out. It was magical, sublime and uniquely beautiful. Now I'm fifty three. When I wanna revisit my youth . . . . this is one of the main songs I throw on!! BLESS that incredible talented woman and artist!
This song was written by Roberta after she saw Don McClean in concert, she couldn't believe how beautiful his lyrics were and how his words touched her, it's a beautiful song and nobody could sing this song better...
Your listening to pure talent JV. Roberta is legendary,
Lori Lieberman...was the original artist of the song in 1972... This song was written about her feelings for Don McLean... Roberta Flack sang it in 1973... Both ladies of amazing talent... Lori's song was used in my all time favorite move...To Sir with Love. With Sydney Poitier...check it out!!♥️♥️♥️
I can hear this song over and over again, as I have for almost 50 years now. The original will always remain the best. Thanks for covering this, and I'm happy you agree she did this tune better than anyone ever could.
This song always makes me stop to listen and enjoy. Her voice is amongst the best of any singer. Exquisite. Other worldly.
It’s Roberta’s! Fugee’s?! Pshaw! Try the live version of her First Time I Ever Saw Your Face! Such talent!! And yes PURE voice!
lauryn hill couldn't lick Roberta's boot
Roberta = Pure Class....miss this kind of class in music
She’s amazing. I was in 7th grade. Loved this song....
She is so beautiful Her voice is so soothing ❤
A top notch tune ... Her voice is steely clear and not overpowering... Perfect on this song.
Beautiful song
This is the best version of this song 💙🎤🎶💜. Roberta's voice is like velvet, just love her 🎶💜🎶
"Killing Me Softly with His Song" is a song composed by Charles Fox with lyrics by Norman Gimbel. The lyrics were written in collaboration with Lori Lieberman after she was inspired by a Don McLean performance in late 1971. Lieberman released her version of the song in 1972, but it did not chart
Such a beautiful voice. Very soothing.
I just smiled because of your reaction! Nice reaction vid! Thx!
Glad to be 65 when I hear Roberta. I always have loved her. I grew up with some greats.
We had the chance to hear pure voices back in the day. I love to see people experience these artists for the first time.
My eyes always fill up with tears when I listen to Roberta Flack. I think to myself, 'no, no, not this time' and then wham, I can't talk for a little while. So beautiful. Otherworldly.
When I was a kid and this song came on the radio, everyone would immediately stop talking and listen. One of the greatest songs by one of the greatest artists of all time. Pure talent.
Roberta Flack with Donny Hathaway singing "Where is the love". Donny Hathaway was so soulful! Beautiful voice as well!
Love Roberta Flack. Her Voice is so sensual and touching. So happy to see you enjoy our time of music and even still today I love listening to all the good times. Loved your reaction and what soul you have. Deep and Genuine to your core☮️
Beautiful voice!
Love, love, love this soft song. It's one of my mom's fave songs from the 1970s. I love the Fugeees's version, but the original is sooooo heavenly.
She's classy... Beautiful voice,,____ no autotune
I remember when it came out on the radio.❤Still sounds awesome!! I agree with you.😃🎶
So glad you liked this song. It was a HUGE hit on the top 40 radio, back when the radio was fun.
There they are! Do ya see’em?? GOOSEBUMPS ❣️❣️❣️❣️
Unreal talent.. Wow..
R.FLACK was awesomely talented with a vocal that was flawless. Its said this song was inspired by her attendence of a concert by famed artist DON MCLEAN of AMERICAN PIE fame. Great song. Fun watching you react to a new old song you are discovering. Fantastic
Roberta Flack has that voice that is so pure and perfect....Karen Carpenter and Nat King Cole come to mind when you think about great singers like Roberta. It seems so smooth and effortless for her. It was pleasure watching this.
This song was the first "reaction" video; Lori Lieberman went to a concert where Don McLean ("American Pie" and "Vincent") stole her breath away with his depth and feeling for such a baby-faced young man. She wrote her reaction to his performance in the lyrics to this song.
Amazing, huh? Don McLean inspired what is today an entire genre of TH-cam videos!
Roberta Flack also sang backing vocals on the Fugees version...Check out her duets with Donny Hathaway like "Where is the Love"
Great voice and always a favorite of mine since I was a little child
as an old guy that was living in Peru when this song was release, at the time there were not as many artists and songs on so many platforms as today. This... was... the... song... It was beautiful.
What a song! Brings back many happy memories. Good choice!
She got a unique quality to her voice that just reaches deep down inside you and does to you exactly what she is singing about. Dusty Springfield had that same quality to her voice but in a slightly different way.
Amira Willighagen from the age of nine had that same ability to sing and touch so etching deep inside you, strumming your emotions with her voice, even when you dont even understand one of the 8 or 9 languages she sings in, it doesn't matter, it's the quality and sound of her voice. Rare talents indeed. Angelina Jordan's got it too. The genre of the music doesn't matter, the language doesn't matter. Magic.
No auto tune. That’s live. Real talent. That’s the original
Everything came together on this one. She was so good.
My rough and super rugged older brother loved this song growing up , hes passed away now but ever time i hear this it makes me smile and think of him. ❤Thanks for playing it
If you ever go through a break-up, or are severely heartbroken, play some early Roberta Flack. Her voice will HEAL you (even in sad songs). Trust. Roberta is the deal deal!
With voices like hers - no one will ever compare with a remake ❤ almost 50 years later - she still can stop me in my tracks and make me listen 😊❤🎶