This is one of the most beautiful love songs ever written. Roberta Flack is such an amazing singer. Thanks for reacting to this Angela!
@TheGreatGig73
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely !
@sphericalintegration
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Although I prefer the studio version to this one, it is still stellar.
@Maya-bu2rf
2 жыл бұрын
She sang the most romantic songs. We were so lucky in the 70's to have such great music
@elkalabaw7665
2 жыл бұрын
this song was in "play misty for me" where clint eastwood punched that crazy lady.
@TheCosmicStarmen
Жыл бұрын
Something tells me she did this in the first take
@Frankincensedjb123
2 жыл бұрын
Good lord, this one just rips the heart from your chest. What a voice. What a performance. What a talent. Love. Love. Love.
@Lfg117
Жыл бұрын
Tears. I closed my eyes when I listened. As a boy, age 9-11, that was just another great song on the radio. Now that I'm old, I treasure all the old school brothers & sisters who overcame oppression & whose music changed the world. Roberta Flack is a gift to humanity.
@sonjaistheone4614
7 ай бұрын
She was my dad's favorite female singer and that is literally what he would do when he would listen to her album. He would sit with his eyes closed! I think Dionne Warwick was next in line for his favorite female singers!
@fjmugwump
Ай бұрын
Roberta Flack is a TRUE GIFT FROM GOD! First, God gave us WOMEN. Then topped it with Roberta! 👍❤️
@davidashe6532
Жыл бұрын
I first heard this song when I was a child, around the mid 60s. It just enters your space, gets your full attention, saturates you with peace and beautiful harmony. It never gets old, It's just magical.
@liquidationkingla5706
2 жыл бұрын
This song is one of the most beautiful songs ever sang. Roberta's voice has this haunting voice that hangs in the air, hugging ever inch of you passions and imagination... Love this song...
@raymcnulty5252
2 жыл бұрын
Roberta Flack is such a total class act. Beautiful voice with a beautiful soul. I'm so glad I was a child of the 60's and got to grow up listening to classics like this.
@Rob-fs8vq
2 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs ever! Written by the Salford born, English working class Communist Ewan McColl, for his then wife Peggy Seeger. He was also the father of the late, great Kirsty McColl.
@stevegans3517
2 жыл бұрын
No one could sing like Roberta.
@Retromolarman
2 жыл бұрын
She just sings so effortlessly. So beautifully. Like an angel.
@remmymafia3889
Жыл бұрын
Total perfection from this incredible artist. Came out in '71, and was on the soundtrack for the movie 'Play Misty For Me', which starred Clint Eastwood totally out of character, as a late night radio DJ. Roberta Flack is soooooo good with this song, as she was with another monster hit in '73. (Killing Me Softly) Hall of Fame first ballot, for all time great American artists.
@josephconner3742
2 ай бұрын
I think the song is from the play Jesus Christ superstar .
@johnbattles1002
2 жыл бұрын
Roberta was in the moment, in the song, in our hearts. Mesmerizing and hypnotic performance!
@gordonjohnson556
2 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated voices ever Check out probably her biggest hit Killing me softly You will love it
@chriscaspian2280
2 жыл бұрын
Thats another classic from this very talented lady.
@stephenlutz3907
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Angela: Oh yes...the lovely, pure, magic of this woman's voice is always a blessing to the soul. Interesting that she switched the lyrics/verses around in this version, but I don't care. She could sing it backwards and it would still move me. Thank you for reacting to this classic! 👍👍❤❤
@georgerohlinger5837
Жыл бұрын
I noticed the lyric change also! But doesn't matter.. pure talent, live performance
@yougotmossed3592
Жыл бұрын
Glad you found Roberta Flack. This is an incredibly beautiful song!!!
@mickh2991
2 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant performance. To sound that good live just shows her talent.
@ChicagoDB
2 жыл бұрын
This is the song that beat out Gilbert O’Sullivan’s “Alone Again Naturally” for “Song of the Year”…
@chrisalldis3375
2 жыл бұрын
It just goes to show us of the quality songs back then.
@malcolmross8427
2 жыл бұрын
...and so it should! Well deserved Roberta!
@LOAFEMB
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! I didn’t know that. Thank you 🙏
@TheJohnnywbred
2 жыл бұрын
That was a great song as well 🙌🙌
@elkalabaw7665
2 жыл бұрын
this is the song taken from the movie where clint eastwood punched that crazy lady.
@rcinsley
2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful reaction. You began with an expression of respect for an artist who came highly recommended...but as she sang, the warmest smile began to shine all the way from your soul. By the time she got to the second verse, your face caught up with your heart, and it was like the sun dawning. You understood what it was like for all of us...the first time...the first time ever we heard Roberta's golden voice.
@larryfried7742
4 ай бұрын
Roberta is just so darn talented. She's like a primal force. Love her!
@davidhubbert9445
5 ай бұрын
Not a dry eye in the house after that what a beautiful tune and equally beautiful person ❤❤❤,
@MisterWondrous
2 жыл бұрын
Possibly my favorite love song. Listen to the studio version too. Such beautiful chords, words, voice, everything. She was born in the mountains of North Carolina, in a place where many gifted souls are spawned, and live.
@charlesmarkley220
2 жыл бұрын
56 years old today. Such a beautiful voice. Still grabs my heart. Such a pleasure.
@iluvmusicals21
2 жыл бұрын
🌞Happy Birthday!
@vickymoffatt2163
2 жыл бұрын
Yes and many more
@dennytaylor1005
2 жыл бұрын
Incredible voice. This is another of those artist who came from a time where autotune was not needed. This is indeed a great song...but I admit, when the Clint Eastwood movie "Play Misty For Me" came out and this was the song used....that is the image I have. (It was a movie about a stalker.)
@joanstrater3047
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song, beautiful artist. I remember when it first came out, I had never heard anything like it before. Great reaction!
@daz_n
2 жыл бұрын
A great quote I once read, went something like 'You spend your whole life with the world revolving around you and then once your child is born, your world begins to revolve around them' ❤
@kevinwaters5872
2 жыл бұрын
Roberta’s pitch is sooo perfect. One of the great singers. She sings like a dream.
@joannevincent2035
2 жыл бұрын
This image of Roberta at the piano lovingly singing from the heart is soooo moving. What expression, timbre, phrasing - spectacular!
@myopicseer
2 жыл бұрын
I love this song, the lyrics and R Flack's version. So incredible.
@BrendanAshton
2 жыл бұрын
This song was written by Ewan MacColl for his wife Peggy Seeger. Ewan’s daughter is now best known for the duet with the Pogues on the song Fairytale of New York. Peggy survives them both and is still touring aged 90.
@ChuckHackney
Жыл бұрын
What A wonderful background story of this simply divine tune.
@nancycastello697
2 жыл бұрын
This song was in the Movie "Play Misty for me". I played this at my husband of 40 years memorial. So beautiful!
@dougallen8305
10 ай бұрын
One of the most beautiful songs have written and sung. Her voice was something special too. What a memory.
@patticriss2238
2 жыл бұрын
This version is my very favorite. She makes you feel it. So moving. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.
@patriciaellis4848
Жыл бұрын
She is a classically trained muscian who had a string of hit records as a solo artist and duets with Donny Hathaway in the 70'. Her music was the soundtrack of my childhood.
@rbodee
2 жыл бұрын
One of the greats!
@srtdetonator5272
Жыл бұрын
This was a time in life when everyone still loved one another. Still to this day get goose bumps listening to this, so many good memories of a better time in life.
@waltzawaydreaming1801
2 жыл бұрын
I love watching for that moment when it is clear that the music, the lyrics, or the voice has touched your soul
@benji.B-side
Жыл бұрын
As a young teen, I got a 'Best of' LP by Roberta Flack. She blew my mind, her voice is a one-off special, with its own unique tone and smoothness. Her songs have filled my soul with beauty!
@itscrazyal
2 жыл бұрын
I am a 6'5" white guy who loves The Ramones & Punk Rock, so i am not in Roberta's demographic lol, but whenever i want to spend some quiet, special time with my wife, with the lights down low, Roberta is my go to
@corinaperez226
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my God! She sounds amazing live! I forgot how beautiful she is. Gorgeous performance.
@j20tower
2 жыл бұрын
She’s an amazing artist. Beautiful song. I can listen to her forever. Please react to her song “Where Is The Love” which she sings with Donny Hathaway. Thank you for playing this masterpiece
@keimahane
2 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite songs, listening to her in the 70's was amazing and still brings tears as I hear her today.
@scoobysnacks
Жыл бұрын
No one can sing this song like the beautiful Roberta Flack. Many have tried but hers will always be the best.
@Harvestersz
2 жыл бұрын
How good is that voice!?!?!? An absolutely amazing performance.
@garrymoore2161
2 жыл бұрын
The lyrics are pure poetry to your first (and hopefully only) real love. I have heard countless covers but no one, NO ONE does it better than Roberta.
@Marco-ns7ih
Жыл бұрын
Roberta's cover is better than the original. The best covers are by Mary Travers (solo) and by Peter, Paul & Mary.
@davids2096
2 жыл бұрын
Great song sung with all her heart! I remember this song from the movie Play Misty For Me with Clint Eastwood! He played a radio DJ! Goodbye for now!
@lapared1970
2 жыл бұрын
Beauty all over, beauty in Roberta, beauty in her voice, beauty in her song and huge talent.....this is the real beauty side of human kind....🌷
@chrisoakley5830
2 жыл бұрын
I've always felt her voice was so captivating. Every song she sings sounds like a classic!
@scottydc8
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend for playing this song. It is truly one of the most beautiful songs ever, and it brings tears to my eyes every time. I know you will find your true love some day and feel everything she sings of. All the best. Rick
@jerrycoolbaugh4962
2 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking voice and ideal…
@savethehoneybee
Жыл бұрын
yeah. Just pure beautiful. Something so perfectly crafted.
@bombasticbushkin4985
Жыл бұрын
Roberta Flack, one of the greatest talented voices of all time. Effortless, timeless, and infinite.
@ronaldlane1597
Жыл бұрын
And just think this is live, she's playing the piano and singing so perfectly. Simply Amazing!
@martinarnold6767
2 жыл бұрын
A great.... Killing me softly right up there too.
@mikejohnson9118
2 жыл бұрын
To sing this perfectly and fully while live? Is truly wonderful. Most performers can only sing that well in a controlled studio.
@lourenzi8820
2 жыл бұрын
By far, Killing Me Softly, is her greatest and one if the best songs ever.
@thomastimlin1724
2 жыл бұрын
Flack did not write the song but brought it to greater heights and prominence then the original. From Wikipedia: "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" is a 1957 folk song written by British political singer/songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who later became his wife. At the time, the couple were lovers, although MacColl was still married to his second wife, Jean Newlove. Seeger sang the song when the duo performed in folk clubs around Britain. 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[1] and Song of the Year. Billboard ranked it as the number one Hot 100 single of the year for 1972. I think of this song everytime I think of both my children the day they were each born.
@robertstoner8244
2 жыл бұрын
Such a loving caring ❤️💕 song. One of the best ever written. And her voice touches your soul
@Thebian100
Жыл бұрын
I can remember even as a child I was mesmerized by Roberta's performances. My admiration has only grown.
@BruceAlmty
2 жыл бұрын
Her enunciation is magnificent ... The firsT ... Time ....
@user-ky6vw5up9m
Жыл бұрын
The muse of the song, Peggy Seeger, is an artist and still performs occasionally.
@paulsullivan1650
2 жыл бұрын
THE GREATEST FEMALE VOCALIST I'VE EVER HEARD IN MY LIFE! I MEAN TO ME, LISTENING TO ROBERTA FLACK IS LIKE NO OTHER MUSICAL EXPERIENCE. HER INCREDIBLY GORGEOUS VOICE IS THE PERFECT BLEND OF SWEETNESS & SOUL. THE TONE IS LIKE NO OTHER, BEFORE OR SINCE. I GUESS THE ONLY WAY I COULD DESCRIBE IT TO ANYONE WHO'S NEVER HEARD HER SING, IS LIKE A WARM KNIFE SLICING THROUGH A STICK OF SWEET BUTTER....
@davehess1019
2 жыл бұрын
this beautiful song chokes me up every time
@rickeyjay7164
2 жыл бұрын
Great reaction. Is her voice so beautiful and moving or what??? I hadn’t seen/heard this live version so thanks. I’m sure you’re hearing about “Killing Me Softly” which is beautiful and a must but I’d like to add “Jesse” which is so hauntingly gorgeous - and I’m curious whiff your take on it might be. She truly has one of the most beautiful gifts of voice!
@goonerbeau
2 жыл бұрын
A truly beautiful record. 'The First Time...." has a sort of theatrical understatement - like a stage whisper allowing for solemn words. The song is presented by Roberta Flack like pure poetry, which cannot fail to move you somewhere, somehow.
@noelmatthews242
Жыл бұрын
The profound beauty, honesty , sensitivity and unfathomable depth of a womans love t rising up from her soul and poured onto paper. Then in a beautiful joining of souls passed on to another woman l who has this amazing gift of being able to take the deep crys of anothers soul and interpret them to the world in song without loosing or corrupting it's beauty has the rarest of giftsunderstands in taking perfect another women learner the secret
@themajicman745
2 жыл бұрын
BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO!!!!
@bostonvair
2 жыл бұрын
This song, as sung by Roberta Flack is just mesmerizing. I was about 10 years old when this song was a hit (I believe it was around 1972, if memory serves). I knew nothing of the kinds of feelings she describes in this song, but still, it gave me goosebumps the way she sung it. And in performances like this, she sings it live with the same perfection. Now, I understand the feelings. If you haven't reacted to it yet, you might want to react to "Killing Me Softly" also by the great Ms. Flack.
@falcon215
2 жыл бұрын
Possibly THE most beautifully voice on the planet.
@brianbrantley4067
Жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful and sincere songs, and performed by such an amazing vocalist. Roberto Flack’s voice is perfection at its finest.
@elmarkothegreat
2 жыл бұрын
one of my top 5 songs of all time such perfect lyrics and Roberta sang it perfectly
@leonwhitted5662
2 жыл бұрын
DC'S own Roberta Flack discovered teaching music at Cardosa High School in Washington DC. That powerful angelic voice is pure seventies soul. Whether singing with Donny Hathaway or Pebo Bryson she is a timeless classic.
@todayanderson6933
3 ай бұрын
She's Magnificent !!!
@cablebrain9691
26 күн бұрын
That song always gets to me.
@crosstiespike
7 ай бұрын
I'm seventy-seven and Roberta still gives me chills with this song. A all time favorite. Thanks.
@mikeburnett1211
2 жыл бұрын
Magic, Simply Love
@keymack2477
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song from an amazing artist, and an even better reaction from you, Angela!! I am sure you will experience the joy one day of looking into the face of your child for the first time! You will never forget it and you will never stop looking!! Would you consider ever doing a song comparison reaction? Both BJ Thomas and Blue Swede did very different versions of the song "Hooked On A Feeling" and it would be awesome to see what you thought of the two of them, in one video or two!! Peace out!
@robertgarcia3031
2 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful ever. What a voice Roberta has. Perfection
@loadedorygun
2 жыл бұрын
Heard a lot of songs in my life. Still can’t think of one more piercingly beautiful. And this one is sped up a bit for the benefit of live performance. The studio version is so incredibly slowly paced, and she lingers over each and every word. Magical.
@Joseph-ds8wi
2 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful song ❤
@kimmarievan-ever6599
Жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful love songs ever written and sung by the incomparable Miss Roberta Flack..what a voice..🇬🇧💞✝️🙏👍
@davidwhite3181
2 жыл бұрын
Soulful, Jazzy...just down right beautiful! One of best voices of all time. She is also a very good piano player.
@americanaforever6725
2 жыл бұрын
Roberta’s hauntingly beautiful voice would send me into a dream as a kid
@fjmugwump
Ай бұрын
PERFECTION! 👍❤️ I have always LOVED this song! And Roberta “owns” it! Sung live while she played the piano. I wore out my tape of this song until it was stolen from my car.👎🏻 God gave us WOMEN and topped the gift by giving us Roberta Flack!
@jchampboston
2 жыл бұрын
My all-time favorite song… That’s all I wanna say
@andysott
Жыл бұрын
love, love, LOVE Roberta Flacks voice!!!!!!
@nickfiorenza5930
2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful song. Remember this song, when it was played on the radio stations. Fell in love, with song. When I got married, this was our wedding song. Every time we listen, to this beautiful song, we both cry. What a voice
@Sober2003
2 жыл бұрын
My favorite female artist!❤❤❤❤
@jamesharper3933
2 жыл бұрын
This song was featured in the 1971 Clint Eastwood movie Play Misty For Me. It is in my opinion the ultimate love song.
@kshadejr
Жыл бұрын
I'm a product of the 50's, 60's and 70's and we old folks love our much so much because music from that era told a story, expressed feelings of love and warmth. Even the faster pace songs from that period expressed feelings of excitement and love.
@betelcourt
Жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite songs. She is such a great singer. I would go to a multi level parking garage and put in her CD. Then I would turn the volume all the way up. The song reverberated through the whole parking garage. It is unbelievable.
@iam2tall4most54
2 жыл бұрын
Roberta Flack is “My” Godmother of SOUL every note I her of her’s is a God Send!
@jeffvomero1242
2 жыл бұрын
One word........AMAZING....
@mmichaeldonavon
2 жыл бұрын
You are right, it was beautiful. So beautiful. Once again I have tears in my eyes talking to you about this song. I love it.
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