Brilliant singer and a classically trained pianist. The kind of talent Roberta had isn't appreciated by the pop music industry anymore. She didn't write this or was even the first to perform it, but she owned it.
“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” was written by Ewan MacColl in 1957 for his lover Peggy Seeger. She would later become his wife. The song was covered by a number of folk artists in the 1960’s. Roberta Flacks 1972 cover was by far the best and most successful cover of this beautiful song. Her gorgeous voice and emotional sensitivity are perfect! You look absolutely stunning today!!!
Nice history of the song, thanks, didn't know all that. As for the stunning today part, with the Empress, every day is a stunning day, it's just a matter of what level of stunning we get to see from video to video. Will agree though, this level of stunning is a real treat for the eyes (she seems like a real sweetie too, love the expressions)
His daughter Kirsty, R.I.P., was awesome in her own right, I would like to see Empress react to his song Sweet Thames Flow Softly, sung by Christy Moore, Sinead O'Connor and I believe it is Ewans son sitting in as well on that, not sure. But while we're on Christy Moore check out Viva la Quince Brigada or Black is the Colour. Sinead, She Moved Through the Fair. Kirsty of course, Fairytale of New York City or I am partial to the chip shop song
Hey, first! Cool. Believe it or not, Joy, this live version is faster than the studio track. Roberta comes from the time long before autotune. A true vocalist...
This song, by this beautiful woman, is IMHO, one of the best songs ever performed and recorded. No lip sync. No autotune. Just a stunning performance!! Great choice. Lovely reaction. ✌️
Thank you Empress! This song was released in 69 and always reminds me of my wife of 50 years. We married in 1970, and it means a lot to us. We renewed our vows last year on Zoom and used this beautiful song for celebration. Thanks again!❤
I’m 61. And have heard a plethora of music over the decades. This song - I still consider the most beautiful song that I’ve ever heard in my life. Hands down.
I can't believe I forgot how great this song is until I saw your reaction. Roberta Flack recorded a masterpiece with this one and her talent is extraordinary. I love your reactions they are so genuine and worth every second.
I love Love LOVE Roberta Flack. Such an amazing voice. Hers is THE definitive version of this song (this is not originally her song and a LOT of other people have performed it.) No one else comes even close. The songs she recorded with Donny Hathaway are simply amazing. You should react to her singing Where Is The Love with Donny Hathaway!
As expected there are some comments that refer to the urban legend that after giving birth Roberta Flack looked at her newborn child and then wrote this song. When her child was born the song was already more than 15 years old. Ewan McColl wrote the song for his girlfriend (later his wife) Peggy Seeger who sang the original version in 1957. The song has been covered during the 60s by several artists, for example The Kingston Trio and Peter, Paul & Mary. Another popular urban legend is that Roberta Flack attended a performance by Don McLean whose song inspired her to write Killing me softly. Also not true. Lori Lieberman attended Don's performance and she (co-)wrote Killing me softly and sang the original version one year before Roberta's cover.
Any that plays a song or cries in their wedding is ignorant or just retarded. That same person will likely turn on you in the future. Fools gold. That's a song that is appropriate for the love you have for your children when they are born and little kids. All romantic love is extinguished eventually.
You're looking fabulous Empress! 💕 Roberta Flack definitely was an amazing performer, and I'm even more impressed that she sang like that while playing the piano! 😳
She's a National Treasure. She also became a DJ in future years. She's also done her interpretations of other people's music like "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" by The Shirelles, written by Carole King & her former Husband Gerry Coffin. It made history by being the first Song by a Girlband to go to Number One.
My beautiful Empress thing song makes me think of you immediately and Im happy to see you react to it. You look so lovely ofcourse as always 💗 ❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🥰
Beautiful song,beautiful lady if I'm not mistaken she won the Grammy award for best song of the year two years in a row with this song and killing me softly. Almost won third in row for duet with Donnie Hathaway.
This was beyond wonderful, Empress! It's been years since I've heard this song. It was a joy to hear it again. And your reaction to it was unparalleled. Really took me back. Thank you for this. Here's to your next reaction. 🙏🙂💜
@@EMPRESSJOYJEAN - Music is like math a universal language yet unlike math it has nothing to do with logic, just pure emotion! Also you are most welcome! On reflection there might be a little bit of math in there but without the good stuff it means nothing!
You're a sweetheart Joy. You should really listen to her studio recording of the song. For this, she won all kind of awards. This performance here was rushed through the song due to time constraints on T.V. It is much slower and more meaningful on the studio version. Heartfelt. Keep up the great journey you're on. Take care. 💓
No it was a cover but the man who did was married to a poet and she helped with the lyrics, or it was based on something she said or wrote about her meeting him for the first time . So poetic is quite right
Great reaction. One of the truly great vocal performances, in terms of emotional impact, of all time. I was lucky to have seen her live back in the 1970's. Song has been covered/performed by others many times, but no one else comes close.
She is a beautiful woman and put a lot of feeling into the song. A man named Matt Cardle did a cover of this song on The X Factor. It is the only cover of the song that I liked as much as the original.
Looove Ur BEAUTIFUL Reeaction!!! to this Classic song but there are many songs from this artist or similar U must listen to...Alberto loves Ur page love from MEXICO!!!
What I love about you folks is that you make a person fall in love with the song all over again. It's very easy for someone of my Generation to take this Music for Granted because I grew up on it, yet having you guys hear it for the first time and be so moved makes me proud to know that I grew up on this. No Autotune, No TH-cam, Music Videos (Not that there's anything wrong with that). No Idol, Popstars, "Talent" Franchise, or The Voice.
So impressed you really listened to the lyrics and how she pronounced every word - not everyone does that. Such a beautiful, simple English song with such strong words: eye, hand, mouth, sun, moon, etc., sung by such a great artist!
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Brilliant singer and a classically trained pianist. The kind of talent Roberta had isn't appreciated by the pop music industry anymore. She didn't write this or was even the first to perform it, but she owned it.
Yes, she did amazing, she owned it! @David Levin
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Her song killing me softly is amazing
“The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” was written by Ewan MacColl in 1957 for his lover Peggy Seeger. She would later become his wife. The song was covered by a number of folk artists in the 1960’s. Roberta Flacks 1972 cover was by far the best and most successful cover of this beautiful song. Her gorgeous voice and emotional sensitivity are perfect! You look absolutely stunning today!!!
Thank you @Scott Craft
Nice history of the song, thanks, didn't know all that. As for the stunning today part, with the Empress, every day is a stunning day, it's just a matter of what level of stunning we get to see from video to video. Will agree though, this level of stunning is a real treat for the eyes (she seems like a real sweetie too, love the expressions)
His daughter Kirsty, R.I.P., was awesome in her own right, I would like to see Empress react to his song Sweet Thames Flow Softly, sung by Christy Moore, Sinead O'Connor and I believe it is Ewans son sitting in as well on that, not sure. But while we're on Christy Moore check out Viva la Quince Brigada or Black is the Colour.
Sinead, She Moved Through the Fair. Kirsty of course, Fairytale of New York City or I am partial to the chip shop song
Hey, first! Cool. Believe it or not, Joy, this live version is faster than the studio track. Roberta comes from the time long before autotune. A true vocalist...
The studio version is incredible.
This song is by far the most moving love song ever written, 2 words to describe it, Impossibly beautiful!!
This gets me emotional every time I hear it. Brings me back to my bride and I starting our life together over 48 years ago. Thanks my friend. 😊🌹🌹🌹
This song, by this beautiful woman, is IMHO, one of the best songs ever performed and recorded. No lip sync. No autotune. Just a stunning performance!! Great choice. Lovely reaction. ✌️
Thank you Empress! This song was released in 69 and always reminds me of my wife of 50 years. We married in 1970, and it means a lot to us. We renewed our vows last year on Zoom and used this beautiful song for celebration. Thanks again!❤
Wow! That's so beautiful. My greetings to your wife @Milton Slocum
@@EMPRESSJOYJEAN Thanks Empress!🤗
A stunning piece of music. Roberta's voice is so emotive and soulful. Perfection.
I love this song so much. It really touches my heart
WOW.....A great song too.
I’m 61. And have heard a plethora of music over the decades. This song - I still consider the most beautiful song that I’ve ever heard in my life. Hands down.
Empress, this song sounds like the way you look - classy, elegant, expressive, and beautiful.
I can't believe I forgot how great this song is until I saw your reaction. Roberta Flack recorded a masterpiece with this one and her talent is extraordinary. I love your reactions they are so genuine and worth every second.
Thank you @Jeffrey Ulibarri
Absolutely love this record, a beautiful song by a beautiful woman singing from her heart ♥
I love Love LOVE Roberta Flack. Such an amazing voice. Hers is THE definitive version of this song (this is not originally her song and a LOT of other people have performed it.) No one else comes even close. The songs she recorded with Donny Hathaway are simply amazing. You should react to her singing Where Is The Love with Donny Hathaway!
A gorgeous song,a gorgeous reaction,and a gorgeous lady 🙂😇
As expected there are some comments that refer to the urban legend that after giving birth Roberta Flack looked at her newborn child and then wrote this song. When her child was born the song was already more than 15 years old.
Ewan McColl wrote the song for his girlfriend (later his wife) Peggy Seeger who sang the original version in 1957. The song has been covered during the 60s by several artists, for example The Kingston Trio and Peter, Paul & Mary.
Another popular urban legend is that Roberta Flack attended a performance by Don McLean whose song inspired her to write Killing me softly. Also not true. Lori Lieberman attended Don's performance and she (co-)wrote Killing me softly and sang the original version one year before Roberta's cover.
this was our wedding song, it's so beautiful...
Sure, you must have had a beautiful wedding @Jenny Purcell
@@EMPRESSJOYJEAN thank you, we did, it was amazing.
And now you are divorced.
Any that plays a song or cries in their wedding is ignorant or just retarded. That same person will likely turn on you in the future. Fools gold. That's a song that is appropriate for the love you have for your children when they are born and little kids. All romantic love is extinguished eventually.
Empress the first time ever I saw your face 💕🌷
Beautiful Song, beautiful reaction ,and beautiful woman. Thanks
One of my favorite love songs of all time. Superb lyrics, melody and execution!
Best love song ever, especially when by Roberta.. live…
You're looking fabulous Empress! 💕
Roberta Flack definitely was an amazing performer, and I'm even more impressed that she sang like that while playing the piano! 😳
It's such a beautiful, heartfelt song. One of those that reach deep inside.
Oh my God.. the song that I sing to the love of my life! Thank you for highlighting it! 😎
She's a National Treasure. She also became a DJ in future years. She's also done her interpretations of other people's music like "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" by The Shirelles, written by Carole King & her former Husband Gerry Coffin. It made history by being the first Song by a Girlband to go to Number One.
Empress this song is as beautiful as you are.....thanks so much for this....
Utterly amazing. Such peaks and valleys. Delicious.
I can still hear the vinyl crack to this song, beautiful.
Now you know why people have been requesting you hear this. We wanted to see your face hearing this - 🔥
Universal love song.
You're right @Timothy Peterson
A magnificent song,...sang magnificently !!
I saw her live in DC...She is an amazing artist! You'd like "Jesse" too ! So sensual yet innocent and beautiful.
Beautiful...she always was a quality vocalist.
A moving song, full of raw feelings. Not many of these songs about.
My beautiful Empress thing song makes me think of you immediately and Im happy to see you react to it. You look so lovely ofcourse as always 💗 ❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🥰
The most beautiful love song. ❤
What an incredible voice ,great song
What an amazing musician and singer.
Hard to believe that her fantastic recording of this song is nearly 50 years old. She is still with us at 84.
Roberta is a favorite of mine. Also listen to her signature song Killing Me Softly
Fantastic lady with a beautiful voice
Absolutely love Roberta Flack!!!
If the angels in heaven don't sound like her I'm going to be disappointed
One of the all time classics
Gotta love it
oh so beautiful song a lovely voice
EMPRESS,
Every time I hear this song my emotions get the better of me, In a good way. 😁😁
I love getting to gather and sharing this with you.
Beautiful song,beautiful lady if I'm not mistaken she won the Grammy award for best song of the year two years in a row with this song and killing me softly. Almost won third in row for duet with Donnie Hathaway.
Thank you @Fred Marinovich
It's good she won awards with this song. Well deserved!
Killing Me Softly is her other biggest hit. try the studio version
Hauntingly emotional.
I dedicate the this song to you...
You know sometimes you can't say the right words at the right time/, then someone puts it in a song my dear.
Impresionante canción con una de las voces más importantes de la historia
Classic thanks
Looking extra beutiful Empress!!!
♥️😊♥️😊♥️
One of the great female singers. Her and Karen Carpenter, among a few others, are at the top of the list.
The most beautiful woman on TH-cam reacting to one of the most beautiful songs ever wrttien.
This was beyond wonderful, Empress! It's been years since I've heard this song. It was a joy to hear it again. And your reaction to it was unparalleled. Really took me back. Thank you for this. Here's to your next reaction. 🙏🙂💜
Wow!!! That was amazing!! Thank you, Empress!
I love the honesty of your emotions!
Thank you @Nemo Says
@@EMPRESSJOYJEAN - Music is like math a universal language yet unlike math it has nothing to do with logic, just pure emotion!
Also you are most welcome!
On reflection there might be a little bit of math in there but without the good stuff it means nothing!
Great song. I once had a chat with the bloke who wrote it.
Not sure I've heard this song before, however it sounds familiar, great voice which I can see you enjoyed very much!!
One of my favorites
Amazing song. I walked down the Isle to this
Aww...so sweet @kirsty laird
A simply beautiful song ❤
Truly beautiful @Wendy Ward
I only play this song when I'm cutting onions..😪
You're a sweetheart Joy.
You should really listen to her studio recording of the song. For this, she won all kind of awards. This performance here was rushed through the song due to time constraints on T.V.
It is much slower and more meaningful on the studio version. Heartfelt.
Keep up the great journey you're on.
Take care. 💓
Beautiful written
beautiful song and you look beautiful like always.
If you play it at .75 speed, it sounds closer to the original studio recording by Roberta.
Check out her duets with Donny Hathaway! Two of the most moving voices ever!
An angel
Beautiful song ! Almost as beautiful as you
No it was a cover but the man who did was married to a poet and she helped with the lyrics, or it was based on something she said or wrote about her meeting him for the first time . So poetic is quite right
You cannot NOT be in love to sing a song like this with that much emotion in your voice.
I love this song! Roberta Flack has a very beautiful voice. Nobody can sing this song the way she can. This song is just as beautiful as you are!!
Killing me softly,should be your next Roberta Flacks reaction 😷🇨🇦
Roberta Flack is a legend and a true Diva. She reminds me of Leona Lewis though. Would love to see you react to one of her songs. "Trouble" maybe.
Roberta is just perfection with the voice of angel
Your reactions are so beautiful...
Great reaction. One of the truly great vocal performances, in terms of emotional impact, of all time. I was lucky to have seen her live back in the 1970's. Song has been covered/performed by others many times, but no one else comes close.
She is a beautiful woman and put a lot of feeling into the song. A man named Matt Cardle did a cover of this song on The X Factor. It is the only cover of the song that I liked as much as the original.
I take it you haven't heard/ or don't like George Michael's version which for me is stunning. It was one his album "songs from the last century".
Enjoyed your reaction, thanks 😊
You are gorgeous. Thanks for the vibes.
An amazing song sung by a Lady with a stellar voice! Grandeur!
Looove Ur BEAUTIFUL Reeaction!!! to this Classic song but there are many songs from this artist or similar U must listen to...Alberto loves Ur page love from MEXICO!!!
What I love about you folks is that you make a person fall in love with the song all over again. It's very easy for someone of my Generation to take this Music for Granted because I grew up on it, yet having you guys hear it for the first time and be so moved makes me proud to know that I grew up on this. No Autotune, No TH-cam, Music Videos (Not that there's anything wrong with that). No Idol, Popstars, "Talent" Franchise, or The Voice.
So impressed you really listened to the lyrics and how she pronounced every word - not everyone does that. Such a beautiful, simple English song with such strong words: eye, hand, mouth, sun, moon, etc., sung by such a great artist!
Hi Ms. Empress, Beautiful Song and Performance by my fellow Tar Heel (we are both from North Carolina).. ♠W.G.
Great song..
One of my favorite songs ever. She song it with perfection 💜
RIP Roberta
Why?. she's not dead
One of the most beautiful songs ever written.
One of the most beautiful voices ever to grace this earth. Like Karen Carpenter, when you hear her voice, you stop and listen---and drink it in.
Empress I have never heard this version - loved it Thankyou !
This was probably her best & most beautiful performance of this song.
Still my favourite female vocalist