How Roberta Flack helped Lori Lieberman finally stake her claim to ‘Killing Me Softly’
One singer made “Killing Me Softly” iconic, while the other was left out of its history. Later in life, they came together.
Roberta Flack exposed Killing Me Softly With His Song to the world – songwriter
US singer Roberta Flack used “her artistry, her talent, her innovation and her heart” to expose the song Killing Me Softly With His Song to the world, the writer of the track has said.The soul star, who worked with musicians including Miles Davis and Donny Hathaway,
Killing Me Softly With His Song singer Roberta Flack dies aged 88
Grammy-winning US singer Roberta Flack has died aged 88, her publicist has confirmed. She was known for songs including The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, originally by Ewan MacColl, and Killing Me Softly With His Song,
Roberta Flack's 10 best songs remembered, from 'Killing Me Softly' to 'Where is the Love'
With a voice both smoky and silken, Roberta Flack carved a distinguished impression. The singer behind timeless ballads "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "The Closer I Get to You," died Monday at the age of 88.
A timeline of Roberta Flack’s career in 10 essential songs
Roberta Flack used her upbringing as a classically trained pianist to redefine the textural and emotional terms of modern soul music. The singer, who died Monday at 88, was a master interpreter and an intuitive duet partner;
Roberta Flack’s 10 Greatest Musical Moments
A look back at 10 great songs recorded by Roberta Flack, with 'Killing Me Softly' and 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' just as starting points.
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer of '70s hit 'Killing Me Softly,' dies at 88
Roberta Flack, a staple on the R&B charts throughout the '70s and '80s, has died at 88. She suffered from ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Oprah Winfrey hails Roberta Flack for creating ‘soundtrack to our lives’
Oprah Winfrey has thanked Roberta Flack for creating “the soundtrack to our lives” after the soul singer’s death at the age ...
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Ravyn Lenae Covers Roberta Flack's 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' for Spotify Singles
The original version of “Killing Me Softly” was recorded by Lori Lieberman in 1971 for her self-titled album. Lieberman said the song was inspired by seeing Don McLean perform “Empty Chairs ...
The Long, Weird Story Behind ‘Killing Me Softly with His Song'
One night in L.A., a 19-year-old songwriter named Lori Lieberman went to see him live at the Troubadour. When she heard him ...