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Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack (born February 10, 1937) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is notable for jazz, soul, R&B, and folk music. Roberta Flack is best known for her Hot 100 #1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Feel Like Makin' Love", as well as "Where Is the Love" and "The Closer I Get to You", two of her many duets with Donny Hathaway. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" won the 1973 Grammy Record of the Year and "Killing Me Softly with His Song" won the same award at the Grammy Awards of 1974. She and U2 are the only artists to win the award in consecutive years.
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Retrospective: The Music of Mad Men [Original Series Soundtrack] [2015]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face | 5:20 |
X-Men: Days of Future Past [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] [2014]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face | 5:19 |
Never My Love: The Anthology [2013]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I ( Who Have Nothing) | 5:03 |
| I (Who Have Nothing) | 5:04 |
| You've Got a Friend | 3:25 |
| Baby I Love You | 3:28 |
| Be Real Black for Me | 3:34 |
| Where Is the Love | 2:46 |
| Come Ye Disconsolate | 4:53 |
| The Closer I Get to You | 4:40 |
| Back Together Again | 9:48 |
Atlantic Soul Legends: 20 Original Albums from the Iconic Atlantic Label [2012]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tryin' Times | 3:12 |
Let It Be Roberta: Roberta Flack Sings the Beatles [2012]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| In My Life | 4:09 |
| Hey Jude | 3:11 |
| We Can Work It Out | 4:02 |
| Let It Be | 4:16 |
| Oh Darling | 4:39 |
| I Should Have Known Better | 3:15 |
| The Long & Winding Road | 4:09 |
| Come Together | 4:39 |
| Isn't It A Pity | 3:41 |
| If I Fell | 3:24 |
| And I Love Him | 3:51 |
| Here, There And Everywhere | 6:20 |
| Here, There, and Everywhere | 6:16 |
Let It Be Roberta: Roberta Flack Sings the Beatles [Amazon Exclusive] [2012]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| In My Life | 4:11 |
| Hey Jude | 3:13 |
| We Can Work It Out | 4:04 |
| Let It Be | 4:17 |
| Oh Darling | 4:41 |
| I Should Have Known Better | 3:16 |
| The Long & Winding Road | 4:10 |
| Come Together | 4:41 |
| Isn't It a Pity | 3:43 |
| If I Fell | 3:26 |
| And I Love Him | 3:52 |
| Here, There, and Everywhere | 6:22 |
| I'm Looking Through You | 2:59 |
S.O.U.L. [2012]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The Closer I Get to You | 4:15 |
| I Can See the Sun in Late December | 13:42 |
| Killing Me Softly with His Song | 4:46 |
| Feel Like Makin' Love | 4:53 |
| The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face | 4:00 |
| Suzanne | 9:25 |
Love Songs [2011]
Atlantic Records: The Time Capsule [2009]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Killing Me Softly | 4:47 |
| The Closer I Get to You | 4:37 |
Alan Jones Presents Songs of Love and Inspiration [2008]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tonight I Celebrate My Love for You | 3:31 |
At Her Best: Live [2008]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The Closer I Get to You | 3:48 |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | 6:59 |
| Feel Like Makin' Love | 5:04 |
| Reverend Lee | 8:39 |
| The Thrill Is Gone | 5:11 |
| Jesse | 3:39 |
| Killing Me Softly with His Song | 5:13 |
| The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face | 4:15 |
At Her Best: Live [DVD] [2008]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The Closer I Get to You | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | |
| Feel Like Makin' Love | |
| Reverend Lee | |
| The Thrill Is Gone | |
| Jesse | |
| Killing Me Softly with His Song | |
| The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face |
Atlantic R&B Box Set [2006]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face | 4:21 |
| You've Got a Friend | 3:26 |
| Killing Me Softly with His Song | 4:49 |
| Where Is the Love? | 2:46 |
| Feel Like Makin' Love | 2:57 |
Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974, Vol. 7: 1967-1969 [2006]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face | 4:21 |
Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974, Vol. 8: 1970-1974 [2006]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| You've Got a Friend | 3:26 |
| Killing Me Softly with His Song | 4:49 |
| Where Is the Love? | 2:46 |
| Feel Like Makin' Love | 2:57 |
Rhino Hi-Five: Roberta Flack, Vol. 2 [2006]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Just Like a Woman | 6:14 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Water | 7:13 |
| Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow [Single/LP Version] | 4:07 |
The Soul of Roberta Flack: In Concert [2006]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Closer I Get To You | |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | |
| Feel Like Makin' Love | |
| Reverend Lee | |
| Thrill Is Gone | |
| Jesse | |
| Killing Me Softly With His Song |
The Very Best of Roberta Flack [2006]
Best of Peabo Bryson [EMI] [2005]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tonight I Celebrate My Love | 3:31 |
| I Just Came Here to Dance | 4:02 |
Black Is Beautiful [DVD] [2005]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The Closer I Get to You | 3:45 |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | 6:55 |
| Jesse | 3:38 |
| Killing Me Softly with His Song | 4:59 |
| Heavently Spirit [Instrumental] | 2:30 |
Pair of Fives: Roberta Flack/Dionne Warwick [2005]
Prime Concerts: In Concert with Edmonton Symphony [2005]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Killing Me Softly | |
| Jesse | |
| Suzanne | |
| Reverend Lee |
Rhino Hi-Five: Roberta Flack [2005]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Feel Like Makin' Love | 2:56 |
| The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face | 5:22 |
| Killing Me Softly with His Song | 4:49 |
| I'm the One | 4:05 |
| Where Is the Love | 2:46 |
Almost There! A Collection of the Greatest Original Number 2 Hits [Box Set] [2004]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tonight I Celebrate My Love | 3:29 |
Very Best of George Benson: The Greatest Hits of All [2004]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| You Are the Love of My Life | 2:53 |
Almost There! CD1: A Collection Of The Greatest Original No. 2 Hits [2003]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tonight I Celebrate My Love | 3:31 |
Holiday [2003]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The Christmas Song | 3:54 |
| We Three Kings of Orient Are | 6:08 |
| The Little Drummer Boy | 5:56 |
| O Come All Ye Faithful | 4:35 |
The Very Best of George Benson: The Greatest Hits of All [2003]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| You Are the Love of My Life | 2:53 |
TV Guide Presents: Five Decades of Great Love Song [2002]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tonight I Celebrate My Love | 3:30 |
Say It Loud! A Celebration of Black Music in America [Box Set] [2001]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Be Real Black for Me | 3:34 |
Heart Beats: Now & Forever - Timeless Wedding Songs [1999]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tonight I Celebrate My Love | 3:31 |
De Pre Historie: De Jaren 80, Vol. 2 (1983) [1998]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tonight I Celebrate My Love for You | 3:30 |
Christmas Album [1997]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The Christmas Song | 3:54 |
| We Three Kings of Orient Are | 6:08 |
| The Little Drummer Boy | 5:57 |
| O Come All Ye Faithful | 4:34 |
Roberta [1995]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Let's Stay Together | 4:57 |
| Sweet Georgia Brown | 5:15 |
| Thrill Is Gone | 5:45 |
| The Thrill Is Gone | 5:44 |
| It Might Be You | 10:02 |
| In A Sentimental Mood | 3:08 |
| Looking For Another Pure Love | 4:51 |
| Prelude To A Kiss (Intro) | 0:43 |
| Prelude To A Kiss | 4:28 |
| Angel Eyes | 6:36 |
| Tenderly | 3:49 |
| Cottage For Sale | 4:38 |
| Isn't It Romantic? | 3:43 |
| My Romance | 5:39 |
Softly with These Songs: The Best of Roberta Flack [1993]
Tonight I Celebrate My Love [1992]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tonight I Celebrate My Love | 3:31 |
| I Just Came Here to Dance | 4:02 |
Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 [Box] [1991]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face | 5:22 |
| You've Got a Friend | 3:23 |
| Killing Me Softly with His Song | 4:49 |
| Where Is the Love? | 2:46 |
| Feel Like Makin' Love | 2:53 |
Set the Night to Music [1991]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Set the Night To Music | 5:24 |
| Set the Night to Music (With Maxi Priest) | 5:23 |
| When Someone Tears Your Heart in Two | 4:06 |
| You Make Me Feel Brand New | 5:02 |
| Unforgettable | 5:00 |
| Summertime | 4:23 |
| My Foolish Heart | 4:42 |
| Always | 4:36 |
A Donny Hathaway Collection [1990]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Back Together Again | 4:50 |
| Where Is the Love? | 2:43 |
| Where is the Love | 2:46 |
| The Closer I Get to You | 4:41 |
| You've Got a Friend | 3:24 |
Oasis [1988]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Oasis | 6:10 |
| All Caught Up in Love | 4:07 |
| Shock to My System | 4:24 |
| You Who Brought Me Love | 4:00 |
| Something Magic | 4:05 |
| And So It Goes | 3:36 |
| You Know What It's Like | 4:45 |
| And So It Goes (Reprise) | 1:00 |
| My Someone to Love | 5:52 |
The Golden Age of Black Music: 1970-1975 [1988]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face | 4:20 |
| Killing Me Softly With His Song | 4:49 |
| Feel Like Makin' Love | 2:57 |
Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974, Vol. 6 (1966-1969) [1985]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face |
Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974, Vol. 7 (1967-1969) [1985]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| You've Got a Friend | |
| Killing Me Softly With His Song | |
| Feel Like Makin' Love |
Collection [1984]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tonight I Celebrate My Love | 3:31 |
| Tonight, I Celebrate My Love | 3:31 |
| I Just Came Here to Dance | 4:04 |
Born to Love [1983]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tonight I Celebrate My Love | 3:29 |
| Tonight, I Celebrate My Love | 3:31 |
| Maybe | 3:19 |
| I Just Came Here to Dance | 4:01 |
| Comin' Alive | 3:35 |
Born to Love [Bonus Tracks] [1983]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tonight, I Celebrate My Love | 3:30 |
| Maybe | 3:21 |
| I Just Came Here to Dance | 4:03 |
| Comin' Alive | 3:36 |
I'm the One [1982]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I'm the One | 4:06 |
| 'Till the Morning Comes | 3:45 |
| Till the Morning Comes | 3:54 |
| In the Name of Love | 4:00 |
| Making Love | 3:44 |
Live & More [1980]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Feel the Fire | 8:26 |
| More Than Everything | 4:06 |
| Back Together Again | 6:26 |
| Killing Me Softly With His Song | 5:51 |
The Best of Roberta Flack [1980]
Roberta Flack Featuring Donnie Hathaway [1979]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Only Heaven Can Wait (For Love) | 4:04 |
| You Are My Heaven | 4:12 |
| Don't Make Me Wait Too Long | 7:48 |
| Back Together Again | 9:48 |
The Best of Donny Hathaway [1978]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| You've Got a Friend | 3:25 |
| Where Is the Love | 2:46 |
| Where Is the Love? |
Blue Lights in the Basement [1977]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| The Closer I Get to You | 4:41 |
| This Time I'll Be Sweeter | 4:27 |
| After You | 3:54 |
Feel Like Makin' Love [1975]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I Can See the Sun in Late December | 12:48 |
| Feel Like Makin' Love | 2:55 |
| Mister Magic | 3:55 |
First Take/Chapter Two [1975]
In Concert: Recorded with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra [1975]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Jesse [DVD] | |
| Suzanne [DVD] | |
| Reverend Lee [DVD] |
Killing Me Softly [1973]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Killing Me Softly With His Song | 4:49 |
| Jesse | 4:03 |
| When You Smile | 3:44 |
| Suzanne | 9:45 |
Superstars of the 70's [Warner] [1973]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Where Is the Love? | |
| The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face |
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway [1972]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| I (Who Have Nothing) | 5:03 |
| You've Got a Friend | 3:25 |
| Baby I Love You | 3:28 |
| Be Real Black for Me | 3:34 |
| Where Is the Love | 2:46 |
| Come Ye Disconsolate | 4:53 |
Quiet Fire [1971]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Bridge over Troubled Water | 7:13 |
| Sunday and Sister Jones | 4:48 |
| See You Then | 3:40 |
| Will You Love Me Tomorrow | 3:59 |
| To Love Somebody | 6:41 |
| Let Them Talk | 3:50 |
| Sweet Bitter Love | 6:06 |
Chapter Two [1970]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Reverend Lee | 4:32 |
| Do What You Gotta Do | 4:10 |
| Just Like a Woman | 6:15 |
| Let It Be Me | 5:00 |
| Gone Away | 5:16 |
| Until It's Time for You to Go | 4:59 |
| The Impossible Dream | 4:42 |
| Business Goes on as Usual | 3:30 |
First Take [1969]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Compared to What | 5:16 |
| Angelitos Negros | 6:56 |
| Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye | 4:08 |
| The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face | 5:22 |
| Tryin' Times | 5:08 |
| Ballad of the Sad Young Men | 7:00 |
Audio with a G: Sounds of a Jersey Boy - The Music of Bob Gaudio [1957]
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| When Someone Tears Your Heart in Two | 4:07 |
The Greatest Love Songs of the ‘70s
| Song | Duration |
|---|---|
| Killing Me Softly With His Song | 4:45 |
| The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face | 5:22 |
| Where Is the Love | 2:45 |
| The Closer I Get to You | 4:42 |
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