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Roberta Flack

Born: 1937. Living in: United States
Roberta Cleopatra Flack is an American singer and musician. She is best known for her classic #1 singles "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and "Feel Like Makin' Love", and for "Where Is the Love" and "The Closer I Get to You", two of her many duets with Donny Hathaway.

Flack was the first, and remains the only, solo artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year on two consecutive years: "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" won at the 1973 Grammys as did "Killing Me Softly with His Song" at the 1974 Grammys.

Individual Folios

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Paris Rutherford : Killing Me Softly with His Song

Create a smooth, sophisticated moment onstage with this setting of the 1974 #1 hit by Roberta Flack. Opening with a fresh and vibrant contemporary intro, the tune relaxes into a gentle bossa nova groove featuring the familiar lines of the female solo with rich vocal back-up harmonies. Available separately: SATB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:55.

Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Composer: Charles Fox | Lyricist: Norman Gimbel Performed By: Roberta Flack

Mark Brymer : Will You Love Me Tomorrow?

This ballad by Carole King which rocketed to the top of the charts in 1961 takes on a whole new meaning when seen in the context of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, the Broadway musical chronicling her life and early career. The song has been recorded by many artists, including this 1972 version by Roberta Flack. Poignant and touching!

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Carole King Performed By: Roberta Flack