ROBERTA FLACK is a force of nature beyond description!!!! WE LOVE YOU ROBERTA FLACK!!!! LUTHER VANDROSS is missed, and will never be replaced!!! I love LUTHER'S work with the group CHANGE! BOTH LUTHER and ROBERTA are timeless icons! THANK YOU REELBLACK for sharing this archive.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should be ashamed of themselves for not inducting Ms. Roberta flack for her 50 + years and the music industry but they're quick to put Eminem in the Hall of Fame and not her.
Crazy how many artists are not in there. Ms. Flack is definitely deserving not only for her singing, but her musicianship, songwriting, mentorship, and producing.
I wish you guys had Peabo Bryson solo performance from this concert,They release their live album from the same year-Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson Live and More
This was before that never to much Luther amazing to see him before his debut album and the amazingly talented Peabo sounding like his records this was a great find.🙂
And this is where Roberta would let Luther go after this performance. He was getting too comfortable as a backup singer, and BOOM! Six months later _Never Too Much_ dropped and the rest is history. #RIPLutherVandross
She said she didn’t “fire” him, but rather advised and encouraged him that it was time for him to go solo after hearing his demos of “Never Too Much” and “A House is Not a Home”. She was the one who helped him get a record deal.
1st Time watching i was a kid when this was out I Miss Donny hathaway But Peabo Bryson did Great I LOve You Roberta Flack Awesome concert God bless Y'all i'm a watch it Again Again Again & Again
So refreshing to see a legendary artist like Roberta Flack focus on musicality during a live performance. And Luther gave us a lil something-something on Feel Like Makin’ Love ❤️
Yes. And she wears her natural hair in many styles. Love it. 🤗 Don’t forget Patrice Rushen and Valerie Simpson. And Aretha wore natural hairstyles sometimes also. She didn’t always wear wigs. Sometimes she wore her natural Afro or a press and curl.
Thank u...I too have the double live LP from this tour. Ms Flack is an exceptional singer/musician & has had some of the baddest musicians & singers working with her...not only Luther but Marcus, Mtume, Deniece etc. A true Legend ♥️🙏🏿
My Gram was a huge fan of Ms. Flack, as well as Peabo Bryson. I remember her going to see this tour when they came here to Cleveland at the Front Row. After the concert she bought the live album. It is still one of my absolute favorite live albums and that was the album that made me a fan of Roberta Flack back in 1980 when I was 7. Now, having seen this live performance here on video (and having seen her in concert myself before), I have much respect for and the way she puts together a show. Love to see her direct the band. I also love to hear the care she puts into her vocals and just the lyrics of her music in general. Ms. Flack really doesn’t get enough flowers and deserves them all.
@@detroitbuffalo lol this is a younger Marcus still trying to find his style he was trying to emulate Jaco too...if u listen to his work with Lenny White in the late 70s and with Miles Davis early 80s this is exactly how he sounded ..he said he was in Roberta Flacks band around 1979-1980 thats how he met Luthor and they both got fired around the same time Roberta said Marcus and Luthor both were too good to be in her band and a year later Marcus was playing with Miles Davis in, 1981
@@Jason5818UI You've got to listen to that double album that Peabo and Roberta did at that time, which is basically this same concert. Marcus was in the band and he sounded nothing like this. He sounded exactly how he sounded on the early GRP records (Tom Browne, Bobby Broom, etc ).
I remember when I couldn't wait to go get her album, First Take. I would lay in my bed at night and just listen to her voice and the words amazing. It was a different time in America I loved every minute.
Ah! To be 10 years old again. Mommy had this on Cassette and vinyl. This was the first time I heard of Donny Hathaway. And I could not wrap my head around the fact he was gone when they pumped You Are My Heaven on the radio. I was sad and just loved his voice with Roberta. They seemed meant to be. Did y'all see LUTHER?😭❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow!!Brings back so many memories.I was 9 years old when I heard the death of Mr.Donny Hathaway.I grew up in Washington dc and attened church were our Youth Pastor was a student at Howard University.He had known Mr.Donny Hathaway during this time.I recall the day he announced his passing on the microphone.As a kid my comprehension at that time was Mr.Donny Hathaway had fallen.I didnt realize it was in deed suicide(deliberate).So very tragic and sad.
Somebody screwed up with the title graphics on the first song. The title of the song is: "God Don't Like Ugly" - NOT angry! And the closing credits listed everyone EXCEPT the band members and backup vocalists!
This takes me back to a period where ... I know they are smiling at me wherever they are, rest in peace Montseng, I love you sis, rest in peace grandma, forever in my heart 🇿🇦
Wonderful!!! I have the live album performed by Peabo and Roberta in Gary, Indiana. I wish that was on video! Dig in the vault for that concert. You won't be sorry! The duo of Roberta and Peabo could not be matched. Peabo knocked every song he did out of the park. You had to listen to his singing style. Mesmerizing! Luther's voice as background singer on "Creep in My Dreams and Only Heaven Can Wait" on that particular mentioned album could not be missed. Roberta was one of the best composers, musicians, and vocalists. That's real talent. Thanks for the 'load'.
There is an audio version of that concert on TH-cam but no video. Wish there were. Don’t know if there is a televised version. I keep saying THAT was the show they should have televised.
My NUMBER ONE FAVORITE…I could tell y’all some stories about wishing to go to one of concerts…I was like 10!!! When I went to college and found out she pledged Delta at Howard, I was determined to pledge…I love me some Roberta Flack!!!
With the release of her documentary, they REALLY should consider: Releasing ALL of her concerts on DVD /Streaming. Making sure all of her music is available on DVD/Vinyl/streaming
ROBERTA FLACK is a force of nature beyond description!!!! WE LOVE YOU ROBERTA FLACK!!!! LUTHER VANDROSS is missed, and will never be replaced!!! I love LUTHER'S work with the group CHANGE! BOTH LUTHER and ROBERTA are timeless icons! THANK YOU REELBLACK for sharing this archive.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should be ashamed of themselves for not inducting Ms. Roberta flack for her 50 + years and the music industry but they're quick to put Eminem in the Hall of Fame and not her.
Crazy how many artists are not in there. Ms. Flack is definitely deserving not only for her singing, but her musicianship, songwriting, mentorship, and producing.
Agreed!
Goodness, Peabo Bryson and Luther Vandross on the same stage!
Wow I just said the same thing and scrolled down and saw your comment
🎉❤Righttt!..
💥#Magnificent plus …
Beautiful Music🎶🎵..lifts my Soul 💋🎤
Wish I was back in the 80's with the maturity of today. I would have make different choices. Great times and might be even the best times ever....
Visit Miami
Only Heaven Can Wait with Luther, also sang it with Donny And Peabo WOW!!!!! Just to have Luther and Peabo on the same stage !!!!!!
Give Peabo Bryson his flowers!
Y e s!!!! And feel the 🔥🔥🔥
No one has a voice like Roberta. Blessings on you.
This was an Arts & Entertainment special. Filmed at the Ontario Place stage in the round, which I was so happy to be in the audience.
I know the great Luther gets the eyeballs but y’all ain’t right not putting Peabo in the title. Underrated, much?
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I wish you guys had Peabo Bryson solo performance from this concert,They release their live album from the same year-Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson Live and More
Donny Hathaway would have died the year before (1979). Wouldn't it have been cool to have seen him singing in 1980 with Flack?
Oh yes, they made a classic album together!
"Killing Me Softly with His Song" took this 60+ y.o. Canadian man back to my high school years. Great slow dance! She is amazing as always!
BIG THANK YOU♥️ for sharing this GREAT concert, ROBERTA, PEABO and one and only Mr. LUTHER VANDROSS ALL ICONS...
Also, Brenda White singing backgrounds with Luther. She features as a background singer on Luther's solo albums.
This was before that never to much Luther amazing to see him before his debut album and the amazingly talented Peabo sounding like his records this was a great find.🙂
And this is where Roberta would let Luther go after this performance. He was getting too comfortable as a backup singer, and BOOM! Six months later _Never Too Much_ dropped and the rest is history. #RIPLutherVandross
It was really Dionbe Warwick who pushed him into going as a solo artist
This generation dont know nothing about that roberta flack. Im only 32 yo i feel like i been listen to all these legends for over 50 years
Roberta Flack and Luther Vandross! Enuf said!
I heard Roberta Flack “fired” Luther because she knew he he should he was ready, even tho he wasn’t confident to go solo
She said she didn’t “fire” him, but rather advised and encouraged him that it was time for him to go solo after hearing his demos of “Never Too Much” and “A House is Not a Home”. She was the one who helped him get a record deal.
I love her Voice ❤
Roberta's resonance is just phenomenal!
Dope Is An Understatement
My birth year! Let's go
1980
1st Time watching i was a kid when this was out I Miss Donny hathaway But Peabo Bryson did Great I LOve You Roberta Flack Awesome concert God bless Y'all i'm a watch it Again Again Again & Again
What a spectacular and beautiful concert! Roberta has been my Idol since varsity days in the 70s!!
So refreshing to see a legendary artist like Roberta Flack focus on musicality during a live performance. And Luther gave us a lil something-something on Feel Like Makin’ Love ❤️
The first Black female I've seen with a natural hair style...before now!
Yes. And she wears her natural hair in many styles. Love it. 🤗
Don’t forget Patrice Rushen and Valerie Simpson. And Aretha wore natural hairstyles sometimes also. She didn’t always wear wigs. Sometimes she wore her natural Afro or a press and curl.
Reelblack, thank you, thank you and THANK YOU!!!!
2:47 AM in Brittany, France and Reelblack brings me (and not just me, hopefully all over the world) bunch of JOY n JUICE right now! 🦸♀🕺🤸♀❣
Old School Classic Love it
🌹Free flowing vocals and musicianship!!! Bring it back-never is to late!!
Never seen and heard this! Thanks for the sharing👌
I can't think of any female with a prettier voice.....and I've been Alive for 65 years....
OMG! The Dynamic Duo! I'm here for it!
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Fantastic! Luther the man!!!! Thanks 😊
George was awesome on that guitar!!!
OMG!!!!!!
I'm about to cry! Love them both so much..
Thank u...I too have the double live LP from this tour. Ms Flack is an exceptional singer/musician & has had some of the baddest musicians & singers working with her...not only Luther but Marcus, Mtume, Deniece etc. A true Legend ♥️🙏🏿
Peabo bryson such perfect placed voice!!! But I think here luther was just one of her background vocals at the moment.
My Gram was a huge fan of Ms. Flack, as well as Peabo Bryson. I remember her going to see this tour when they came here to Cleveland at the Front Row. After the concert she bought the live album. It is still one of my absolute favorite live albums and that was the album that made me a fan of Roberta Flack back in 1980 when I was 7.
Now, having seen this live performance here on video (and having seen her in concert myself before), I have much respect for and the way she puts together a show. Love to see her direct the band. I also love to hear the care she puts into her vocals and just the lyrics of her music in general. Ms. Flack really doesn’t get enough flowers and deserves them all.
I was feeeeeeling this especially Back Together Again! ❤️. Rest in Peace Donny Hathaway and Luther Vandross.
Praying for total healing to a great performer and a great woman and the mighty name of Jesus Christ Roberta Flack better than the best poetry woman😊
BLESSED EVENING STAY SAFE
Bass player killing it❤️Luther Vandross 🎸as a back up singer!!!!!! 😳😳😳😳
im about 90% sure thats a young marcus miller ..bass legend
@@Jason5818UI That was before Marcus joined the band. That's not his style at all.
@@detroitbuffalo lol this is a younger Marcus still trying to find his style he was trying to emulate Jaco too...if u listen to his work with Lenny White in the late 70s and with Miles Davis early 80s this is exactly how he sounded ..he said he was in Roberta Flacks band around 1979-1980 thats how he met Luthor and they both got fired around the same time Roberta said Marcus and Luthor both were too good to be in her band and a year later Marcus was playing with Miles Davis in, 1981
@@Jason5818UI You've got to listen to that double album that Peabo and Roberta did at that time, which is basically this same concert. Marcus was in the band and he sounded nothing like this. He sounded exactly how he sounded on the early GRP records (Tom Browne, Bobby Broom, etc ).
@@detroitbuffalo ur right but im not sure why they didn't give credit to the musicians in this performance
Another home run! Thank you!
I remember when I couldn't wait to go get her album, First Take.
I would lay in my bed at night and just listen to her voice and the words amazing. It was a different time in America I loved every minute.
The wonderful Roberta Flak, powerfully offers us a fantastic show! Thank you, beautiful Lady!
Absolutely love Roberta. Hadn't heard this one before so thoroughly enjoying it.
Ah! To be 10 years old again. Mommy had this on Cassette and vinyl. This was the first time I heard of Donny Hathaway. And I could not wrap my head around the fact he was gone when they pumped You Are My Heaven on the radio. I was sad and just loved his voice with Roberta. They seemed meant to be. Did y'all see LUTHER?😭❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow!!Brings back so many memories.I was 9 years old when I heard the death of Mr.Donny Hathaway.I grew up in Washington dc and attened church were our Youth Pastor was a student at Howard University.He had known Mr.Donny Hathaway during this time.I recall the day he announced his passing on the microphone.As a kid my comprehension at that time was Mr.Donny Hathaway had fallen.I didnt realize it was in deed suicide(deliberate).So very tragic and sad.
Good sound, good restoration..thanks for the resurrection!
Get down!
Wow ! Excellent Video. of this concert !❤💛💙
Peabo!!! Love their duets!
Somebody screwed up with the title graphics on the first song. The title of the song is: "God Don't Like Ugly" - NOT angry! And the closing credits listed everyone EXCEPT the band members and backup vocalists!
This takes me back to a period where ... I know they are smiling at me wherever they are, rest in peace Montseng, I love you sis, rest in peace grandma, forever in my heart 🇿🇦
God don't like ugly and he has repaid all who done his child wrong. Thank you Lord. 👁
Thanks see much for this. Used to listen to my aunt’s Roberta Flack albums on the weekends when I was a kid. Such a smooth, sultry voice!
Wow LOVE This.
Enjoyed this video and what a wonderful way to start my day before work!!! Seeing Luther kill them backgrounds!!!! RIP!!!!!
Roberta is dynamic..
Y e s!!!👏👏👏
I love this video
Roberta Flack, she is amazingly beautiful 🥰🔥🔝👑✔️. Powerful Songs & you deliver well ❤️🔥✨
She had a beautiful voice 🥰
One WORD
DYNAMITE
Roberta flack is noooo joke!!!🤗🤗🤗
Right. She plays no games on the mic, on the keys, with that band. You see how she is directing them. Flawless. I forever stan. 🤗❤️💫✨🔥
Thank you, Reelblack for this sweet memories. Continue doing what you do!
Back together again expresses exactly how some relationships ride.
Yep. And also “Only Heaven Can Wait”
Thank you so much,I LOVE LOVE LOVE Roberta Flack,Peabo,And Luther in the background.NO ONE COMPARES,THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!
I really enjoyed this concert! My favorite song, "I Feel Like Making Love"
I love Roberta Flack voice, when I have anxiety, I play her on repeat.
is that Luther Vandros big time ass before the fame as a back round singer
Just wonderful 💕🌷
Penetrating tenderness, her songs really touch the soul and heart.
Outstanding performance!!❤
loveley voice and beautyfull songs?I never heard of her name?But I know now?Thanks Real Black for the vedio?
Wonderful!!! I have the live album performed by Peabo and Roberta in Gary, Indiana. I wish that was on video! Dig in the vault for that concert. You won't be sorry!
The duo of Roberta and Peabo could not be matched.
Peabo knocked every song he did out of the park. You had to listen to his singing style. Mesmerizing!
Luther's voice as background singer on "Creep in My Dreams and Only Heaven Can Wait" on that particular mentioned album could not be missed.
Roberta was one of the best composers, musicians, and vocalists. That's real talent. Thanks for the 'load'.
Rx I have that album but it was recorded in Merrillville, Indiana-The Star Plaza Theater
Wow! I’m from Gary, Indiana and I never knew that they recorded a live album here!! Learn something new every day🙌🏾Thanx for the info💕
@@jessemiddleton71 You are right.
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exactly
There is an audio version of that concert on TH-cam but no video. Wish there were. Don’t know if there is a televised version. I keep saying THAT was the show they should have televised.
Great youtube recommendation
My NUMBER ONE FAVORITE…I could tell y’all some stories about wishing to go to one of concerts…I was like 10!!! When I went to college and found out she pledged Delta at Howard, I was determined to pledge…I love me some Roberta Flack!!!
And she is such the definition of a DELTA Woman. 🤗❤️💫✨
Omg I was 4 years old when they performed this😱 this is so amazing to see now💕
Love this!
Roberta Flack is a great singer. I miss Donny Hathaway, he was a great singer too 😞🖤🖤♥️♥️🔥🔥🇧🇷
Sweet, thanks
Thanks for that one!!!!
I can Hear Luther Vandross in The Background Making Love to this Song.
The first time I saw your face was in my opinion one of the most romantic songs I've ever heard.
UAUUIUUU SHOWWW TOPPP LINDA MUSICA 🎵🎼🎶🎼🎵🎼🎵🎶🎼🎵🎶🎼👌🎶👏👏👏👌👍🏻❤
Love me some Peabo Bryson! I remember that fro. 😃
A perfect partnership! Can you get the VHS version of Roberta Flack in Concert? It aired on BET Jazz Central back in 2001-02
I'm surprised they didn't release this on DVD
With the release of her documentary, they REALLY should consider:
Releasing ALL of her concerts on DVD /Streaming.
Making sure all of her music is available on DVD/Vinyl/streaming
She know she BETTA direct that band. She is killin it. I love to see it. 🤗❤️💫✨
Wonderful. thanks for sharing! great collaboration.
I absolutely love this channel ❤️ 😍
Backing vocals: Brenda White, Luther Vandross, Yvonne Lewis. Epic singers. Think also Luther did the vocal arr. for this tour.
Luther singing background darn! Bowie was one of the first see his talents! I have one child from Luther music, the other two…. Prince!
@10:50 Killing Me Softly - 26:10 The 1st Time Ever I Saw Your Face
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Feel Like Making Love 🦋I was a kid my mom played this song. It takes me back everytime I hear it😿Thank U 4 mommy moment🙏💃🏾🥰
She was in her groove in that song. You can tell she really didn’t want to stop. 🤗😄
I wish this whole concert was on video. That way we could see Peabo’s portion AND the part with the rest of their duets.
Wow,I wish I had the words to describe how beautiful she is.
OK ... Am I the only one who didn't know Luther Vandross was singing with Roberta Flack?? He was a background singer!! WOWW .. Just WOW!!
10:51 *_Killing Me Softly_*
Nice