Well, you got me with this one! I lost my Mom to cancer when I was 23, and the only thing I have left is a cassette tape of her singing this song to me when I was a baby. I guess my Dad recorded it. She had such an amazing voice and was the most incredible person I've ever met! It's been a long time now, and I still miss her, and think of her every day!
Masterpiece. As a person who has been alive for a while now, and a once part-time musician, this is one of the most beautiful pieces ever recorded in my opinion. I can barely get through it without breaking up.
I loved this song when it first came out and love it even more now. Listening to it today brought me feelings I felt in the past and probably will never feel again.
This is a wonderful review. So so glad you have discovered the awesomeness that is Ms. Flack. Her voice and musicianship is amazing. I know many have told you about her other “hits”. But I am going to mention a few lesser known songs you should listen to: “Gone Away” “Do What You Gotta Do” “Just Like a Woman” “To Love Somebody” “Sunday & Sister Jones” “Conversation Love” “River” “Suzanne” “I Can See the Sun in Late December” “Mr. Magic” “Early Ev’ry Midnight” 🔥 “After You” “I’d Like to Be Baby to You” “Independent Woman” “Only Heaven Can Wait” “Don’t Make Me Wait Too Long” (listen to the Live version 🤗) “Loving You is Such an Easy Thing to Do” “Just When I Needed You” “Oasis” “You Know What It’s Like “ “It Might Be You” ANY duet with Donny Hathaway or Peabo Bryson
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face is a 1957 folk song written by British political singer and songwriter.Evan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who later became his wife. During the 1960s it was recorded by various folk singers and became a major international hit for Roberta Flack in 1972, winning Grammy Awards for record of the year. Billboard ranked it as the Number one Hot 100 single of the year for 1972. Thanks Mia! For an amazing Roberta Flack video! 🙂
Ewan MacColl. His daughter was Kirsty MacColl who sang with Shane McGowen & the Pogues on "Fairytail In New York" also written by Ewan MacColl. His daughter died tragically on Christmas. It was a boating accident. He wrote some great Irish songs.
Roberta Flack taught school in Washington, DC right along with my Grandmother. Roberta if you are watching I'm one of Mrs. Saunders Boys. Grandmom is no longer here but we are successful and living good. Charles Rabaut Jr. High School. That's taking it way back.
Her voice has always moved my whole being....her voice fills my soul and heart and every fiber of being until I feel like I could float away with the clouds. Whew. Roberta Flack's voice is one of my all time favorites!
Your first relationship where you actually let a girl into your heart and before the world hardens your heart through cynicism, this is how totally in love feels. After Play Misty For Me bought this from 69 obscurity to 72 stardom and Grammy, I was a tender-hearted 16 year old boy whose soul melted every time she came in the radio.
HEYYY MIAAA... ...GEORGE MICHAEL... ...who I know you haven't reacted to... YET! ...did an ABSOLUTELY. UNBELIEVABLY. BEAUTIFUL. STUNNING. GORGEOUS. cover of this song!! His voice is angelic, and his live performance will GET YOU IN THE FEELS.
I've heard this song a million times since high school, and Roberta's voice wounds me every single time. I fall in love with her every single time. Her delicate approach is so powerful.
... there's just something about Roberta's voice ... since the first time I heard it all those years ago when I was a kid ... it still has the same reaction on me 50 years later.
It’s Not Often I Hear This From You !! & That’s Awesome You Noticed The Enhancements I’ve Been Making To The Page/Videos . We’re Definitely Growing , Learning & Getting Better 🙂
One of my all time favorite artists.. if I'm not mistaken, this song or one of hers, was featured in the Clint Eastwood thriller film "Play Misty for Me"??
Well Said Gary , I Feel Blessed To Have Been Able To Stumble Across Such A Remarkable Women , w Such An Exquisite Voice . Thank You For Such Great Feedback 🙂
Roberta was one of the best singers of all time! From WikiPedia: "Flack was the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in two consecutive years: "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" won in 1973 and "Killing Me Softly with His Song" won in 1974." Here's a good version of "Killing Me Softly" th-cam.com/video/Dx1XtKbEtfE/w-d-xo.html and I urge you to add it to the list of upcoming reactions.
Many people believe the urban legend that Roberta Flack was inspired to write this song after seeing her newborn child for the first time. In fact the song was already more than a decade old at that time. Roberta Flack didn't write it and didn't sing the original version. The song is not about motherhood. BTW, Roberta's so-called "original" version of Killing Me Softly is a cover too.
Love your channel…your reactions….are genuine and I(we) can feel it!! 🙏🏻☮️❤️ If you have a chance…react to Roberta Flack…..”Making Love” one of my favorites by her
@@DoIttMiaaaa another group I believe you will love is Chicago(1970’s-1980’s) “Make me smile” “I’ve Been Searching so long” “Wishing you were here” all great songs with amazing instruments 🎸 🥁
You have to react to her biggest hit Killing Me Softly but you probably know it. One of most beautiful voices from the last 5 years belongs to a boy from New Zealand Marlon Williams. He even has a little cameo in Star Is Born because Bradley Cooper was so impressed by him. He also recorded his own version of The first time ever I saw your face which is stunningly beautiful. Check him out you won't regres it
Does the song bring warmth or pain? you ask. It's about about love so the answer is "both" for such is her nature. From Shakespeare in Love: "Thomas Kent": Tell me how you love her, Will. William Shakespeare: Like a sickness - and its cure, together. "Thomas Kent": Oh, yes. Like rain and sun. Like cold and heat.
Really ? Oh Wow , I Was Under Them Impression She Was Singing About A Past Lover 🥴 I Guess I Was Extremely Off 🤦🏽♀️ Thank You For Taking The Time Out To Leave This Comment Jack , Appreciate Cha !!
That is one of the urban legends about Roberta Flack. In fact the song was already more than fifteen years old at the time that Roberta's child was born. Roberta didn't write the song. Her version is one of the many covers.
@@DoIttMiaaaa The song is definitelay not about a baby nor about a past lover. The writer of the song (Ewan McColl) wrote it for his girlfriend (Peggy Seeger) who also sang the original version. That was in 1957.
Ewan McColl wrote this song for Peggy Seeger, whom he was in love with. He claimed to hate every version of it except hers. IMO, it was just jealousy on his part. He couldn't stand the idea that anyone but Peggy Seeger would sing it. It's too bad that he couldn't acknowledge that Roberta Flack's rendition was perfect. I can't imagine someone doing it better than she did. More good songs by Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly with His Song, Where Is the Love, Feel Like Makin' Love, and The Closer I Get to You.
Roberta was smoother than Aretha. Her voice makes you want to be in love, real love. For real. I hear this song and want to hold, kiss my girl and tell her why she is important.
I love that song when she sang it back then but when Céline Dion took that song a made a new cover of it I love that version even better Celine sings it soooo flawlessly it’s simply the perfect interpretation here’s her version of Roberta flack song it’s pure perfection th-cam.com/video/jnXNt4fJqj4/w-d-xo.html&feature=sharea
![Roberta Flack - First Time Ever I Saw Your Face [REACTION!]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/pbrDHsRt5bM/mqdefault.jpg)
One of the greatest songs ever-sung by a phenomenal singer! ❤
I Would Definitely Have To Agree w You On This One ❤️✨
Agreed! Phenomenal. 👍
Well, you got me with this one! I lost my Mom to cancer when I was 23, and the only thing I have left is a cassette tape of her singing this song to me when I was a baby. I guess my Dad recorded it. She had such an amazing voice and was the most incredible person I've ever met! It's been a long time now, and I still miss her, and think of her every day!
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Sublime song, arragement and performance. It doesn't get any better than this. Roberta was/is magic.
One of the most beautiful songs ever. Roberta Flack was so amazing❤been on my playlist for decades! 😊
Killing me Softly is another beautiful song by Roberta Flack
One of the most indescribably beautiful songs and voices...EVER.
I Agree Daniel 🙂
I was in my cousins wedding when this came out , I was 12 , bride and groom danced to this - I've loved it ever since
Wow , Such A Beautiful Story To Go Along w Such A Beautiful Song . Thank You For Sharing That w Us David 🙂
One of the greatest female singers ever❤
One of the greatest songs from the 70's and one of the best ever. She does NC proud. This young lady from Black Mountain, NC
Roberta Flack’s voice reduces me to tears instantly. That voice, the emotion, the poise. 🩷😢
Masterpiece. As a person who has been alive for a while now, and a once part-time musician, this is one of the most beautiful pieces ever recorded in my opinion. I can barely get through it without breaking up.
I loved this song when it first came out and love it even more now. Listening to it today brought me feelings I felt in the past and probably will never feel again.
Oh yeah...I remember who I was with and that era of time...one of my all time Favorite songs ever.
Simply one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded by a remarkable artist. This song is pure love.
This is a wonderful review. So so glad you have discovered the awesomeness that is Ms. Flack. Her voice and musicianship is amazing.
I know many have told you about her other “hits”. But I am going to mention a few lesser known songs you should listen to:
“Gone Away”
“Do What You Gotta Do”
“Just Like a Woman”
“To Love Somebody”
“Sunday & Sister Jones”
“Conversation Love”
“River”
“Suzanne”
“I Can See the Sun in Late December”
“Mr. Magic”
“Early Ev’ry Midnight” 🔥
“After You”
“I’d Like to Be Baby to You”
“Independent Woman”
“Only Heaven Can Wait”
“Don’t Make Me Wait Too Long” (listen to the Live version 🤗)
“Loving You is Such an Easy Thing to Do”
“Just When I Needed You”
“Oasis”
“You Know What It’s Like “
“It Might Be You”
ANY duet with Donny Hathaway or Peabo Bryson
That's the voice of an angel on earth!
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face is a 1957 folk song written by British political singer and
songwriter.Evan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who later became his wife. During the 1960s it
was recorded by various folk singers and became a major international hit for Roberta Flack
in 1972, winning Grammy Awards for record of the year. Billboard ranked it as the Number one
Hot 100 single of the year for 1972. Thanks Mia! For an amazing Roberta Flack video! 🙂
Ewan MacColl. His daughter was Kirsty MacColl who sang with Shane McGowen & the Pogues on "Fairytail In New York" also written by Ewan MacColl. His daughter died tragically on Christmas. It was a boating accident. He wrote some great Irish songs.
Roberta recorded this on a 1969 album but no DJs or record exec's recognized THE TREASURE.
Roberta Flack taught school in Washington, DC right along with my Grandmother. Roberta if you are watching I'm one of Mrs. Saunders Boys. Grandmom is no longer here but we are successful and living good. Charles Rabaut Jr. High School. That's taking it way back.
I went there too but Ms. Flack had already left the school but Ms. Saunders sounds familiar.
She didn’t write it, but she owned it
Nobody before or since comes close to roberta
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Back then you had to "Bring it" without technology help. Dive deep young Queen. 70's music was awesome!!!
It’s such a beautiful song. Anyone who gets to feel what she sang is blessed indeed.
I recognize your spirit. I love what your doing for us and yourself aswell.❤
Beautiful song and angelic voice! Love this song!
She was breathtaking.
"It's a pure message."
Thank you for saying that out loud, because it needed to be said!
My older sister's used to sing Roberta Flacks songs
Roberta Flack was the first time i realized that love came in all colors.
I'm so glad I was a young woman during the times of such great music. I'm also glad that young people can hear it and appreciate it.
was big hit, touching n a modern classic, roberta saung it so lovely
The sound of an angel from heaven.
One of my favorite singers.
Her voice has always moved my whole being....her voice fills my soul and heart and every fiber of being until I feel like I could float away with the clouds. Whew. Roberta Flack's voice is one of my all time favorites!
So soulful, so heartfelt, so melancholic ... i have many memories from moments with this song
What is such a man who could write such a divine expression of humanity.
How?
Its music like this that keeps me going.
Your first relationship where you actually let a girl into your heart and before the world hardens your heart through cynicism, this is how totally in love feels. After Play Misty For Me bought this from 69 obscurity to 72 stardom and Grammy, I was a tender-hearted 16 year old boy whose soul melted every time she came in the radio.
Thank you for sharing a beautiful song
Thank You Robert , I Appreciate You !!
Roberta Flack so very smooth
HEYYY MIAAA...
...GEORGE MICHAEL...
...who I know you haven't reacted to... YET!
...did an ABSOLUTELY. UNBELIEVABLY. BEAUTIFUL. STUNNING. GORGEOUS. cover of this song!!
His voice is angelic, and his live performance will GET YOU IN THE FEELS.
Yes that is most definently true
so true the live version its amazing th-cam.com/video/WSIUX7eLMFA/w-d-xo.html
The most pure love song ❤
Just respect..and true talent..
Made me cry!
I really love Roberta Flack and Gladys Knight I love this song
Beautiful!!
I've heard this song a million times since high school, and Roberta's voice wounds me every single time. I fall in love with her every single time. Her delicate approach is so powerful.
Just a beautiful song.
listen to this song after you have a child. whole nother vibe.
I had a crush on Roberta Flack when I first saw her and heard her music.
Very underrated beautiful voice
... there's just something about Roberta's voice ... since the first time I heard it all those years ago when I was a kid ... it still has the same reaction on me 50 years later.
she is magic!
I REMEMBER WHEN THIS CAME OUT I WAS 9 MAYBE? I LOVED HER LOL!!!!
when we are moved by music, sadness generally comes from the echo in the place that was meant to be filled with love.
i loooove me some roberta flack.
Love at Her Very Beautiful Best
This song is fire 🔥 absolutely so soothing
Great Great personal reaction from you. Feel your pain.
Don't know much about this but I like the song . Another beautiful voice . The changes in your intro and outro look professional 👏
It’s Not Often I Hear This From You !! & That’s Awesome You Noticed The Enhancements I’ve Been Making To The Page/Videos . We’re Definitely Growing , Learning & Getting Better 🙂
one of the most beautiful love songs ever written. you should listen to Roberta and Donnie Hathaway sing "The Closer I get to you".
Beautiful song🧡 Mia always remember those past relationships that moved you, they are a part of who you are.
Wow , This Was Very Well Said Tammy . I Didn’t Really Think Abt It Like That Bt You’re Definitely Right 🙂
@@DoIttMiaaaa yep, every little thing becomes a part of you. Good or bad let's hope we learn something from every aspect of our life 🧡💛💜💙
A Masterpiece ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
You did a great reaction.🙏💙
what a beautiful song and reaction . keep it up. much love and peace
Awe , Thank You Blair 🙂 I Appreciate The Love & Continued Support !!
@@DoIttMiaaaa your so welcome Miaaaa , and thank you for making our days better .
Clint Eastwood put this in his first ever film he directed (Play Misty for me) about a male DJ being stalked by a fan, and she became a star.
One of my all time favorite artists.. if I'm not mistaken, this song or one of hers, was featured in the Clint Eastwood thriller film "Play Misty for Me"??
That is true, her cover of The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face was in that movie.
The first of time you look into the face of your newborn child❤
try "where is the love" with Roberta, and Donny Hathaway,...you can't miss with either!
No disrespect to the artists of this era; however, I feel blessed to have been in the remarkable era of music this lady represents!
Well Said Gary , I Feel Blessed To Have Been Able To Stumble Across Such A Remarkable Women , w Such An Exquisite Voice .
Thank You For Such Great Feedback 🙂
Roberta was one of the best singers of all time! From WikiPedia: "Flack was the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in two consecutive years: "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" won in 1973 and "Killing Me Softly with His Song" won in 1974." Here's a good version of "Killing Me Softly" th-cam.com/video/Dx1XtKbEtfE/w-d-xo.html and I urge you to add it to the list of upcoming reactions.
If you don't have pain with love, then it isn't love.
The best version ever !
Many people believe the urban legend that Roberta Flack was inspired to write this song after seeing her newborn child for the first time. In fact the song was already more than a decade old at that time. Roberta Flack didn't write it and didn't sing the original version. The song is not about motherhood.
BTW, Roberta's so-called "original" version of Killing Me Softly is a cover too.
The pain part of the song is the fact that this thing happens to you once in a lifetime......
Love your channel…your reactions….are genuine and I(we) can feel it!! 🙏🏻☮️❤️
If you have a chance…react to Roberta Flack…..”Making Love” one of my favorites by her
Awe ☺️ Thank You Michael , This Feedback Is Awesome . Means A Lot !!
& Perfect , I’ll Add It To My Reaction List 🙂 Thank You !!
@@DoIttMiaaaa another group I believe you will love is Chicago(1970’s-1980’s) “Make me smile” “I’ve Been Searching so long” “Wishing you were here” all great songs with amazing instruments 🎸 🥁
Hi Ms. Mia, My fellow Tar Heel is a great singer; try "The Closer I Get To You" & "Killing Me Softly"..
That is before Ms. Lauren did it.. ♠W.G.
You have to react to her biggest hit Killing Me Softly but you probably know it. One of most beautiful voices from the last 5 years belongs to a boy from New Zealand Marlon Williams. He even has a little cameo in Star Is Born because Bradley Cooper was so impressed by him. He also recorded his own version of The first time ever I saw your face which is stunningly beautiful. Check him out you won't regres it
James Henry Miller...(Ewan MacColl)
touch of divinity.
I wonder if she's reviewed Roberta Flack's awesome hit "Killing Me Softly"?
Does the song bring warmth or pain? you ask. It's about about love so the answer is "both" for such is her nature. From Shakespeare in Love:
"Thomas Kent": Tell me how you love her, Will.
William Shakespeare: Like a sickness - and its cure, together.
"Thomas Kent": Oh, yes. Like rain and sun. Like cold and heat.
That's when Black people made good music. One of the best songs ever by one of the best voices ever. No Autotune there!
I think she is talking about her baby. And this the way she felt when she see the baby
Really ? Oh Wow , I Was Under Them Impression She Was Singing About A Past Lover 🥴 I Guess I Was Extremely Off 🤦🏽♀️
Thank You For Taking The Time Out To Leave This Comment Jack , Appreciate Cha !!
That is one of the urban legends about Roberta Flack. In fact the song was already more than fifteen years old at the time that Roberta's child was born.
Roberta didn't write the song. Her version is one of the many covers.
@@DoIttMiaaaa The song is definitelay not about a baby nor about a past lover. The writer of the song (Ewan McColl) wrote it for his girlfriend (Peggy Seeger) who also sang the original version. That was in 1957.
There is a cover of this song that is beautiful as well by Luke Evans. Check it out. Great Reaction
try 'killing me softly', big hit she wrote n sang
She didn't write Killing me softly and her version is a cover.
Ewan McColl wrote this song for Peggy Seeger, whom he was in love with. He claimed to hate every version of it except hers. IMO, it was just jealousy on his part. He couldn't stand the idea that anyone but Peggy Seeger would sing it. It's too bad that he couldn't acknowledge that Roberta Flack's rendition was perfect. I can't imagine someone doing it better than she did.
More good songs by Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly with His Song, Where Is the Love, Feel Like Makin' Love, and The Closer I Get to You.
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You need to listen to her song Feel Like Making Love oh and she had a song from 1982 called making love
Hi Mia
Please listen to " Love will lead you back. By Taylor Dayne. " Don't go by " by DREAM BOY.
Dimash "SOS" song...
Bee Fees " Too Much Heaven"
You are gorgeous 😘🥰
Roberta was smoother than Aretha. Her voice makes you want to be in love, real love. For real. I hear this song and want to hold, kiss my girl and tell her why she is important.
"OLD MAN" BY NEIL YOUNG !!!
A beautiful woman
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Please do "Torn" by Creed!
Your reactions are great!
You are 🔥 🤘🤘🤘
I am pretty sure this is what Angels sound like?
She’s got a set of pipes on her, doesn’t she?
Heck Yeah She Does Paul Lol !!
if you really want to hear some Sangin, not singing, but sangin, you HAVE to react to the live version of Dr. Feelgood by Aretha Franklin!!!
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Have you over listened to SCARS IN HEAVEN, by Casting Crowns
I love that song when she sang it back then but when Céline Dion took that song a made a new cover of it I love that version even better Celine sings it soooo flawlessly it’s simply the perfect interpretation here’s her version of Roberta flack song it’s pure perfection th-cam.com/video/jnXNt4fJqj4/w-d-xo.html&feature=sharea
Please react to the closed I get to you by Roberta Flack.