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I'm the One

Roberta Flack · 1982

35 min · 9 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul

Smooth vocal melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a soothing blend of jazz and soul.

I'm the One is an album by Roberta Flack, released in 1982. Smooth vocal melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a soothing blend of jazz and soul. 'I'm the One' features Flack's signature style, yet faced challenges in chart performance. Though it did not achieve the same level of commercial success as her previous hits, it marked a period of artistic exploration that influenced subsequent artists in the adult contemporary genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does I'm the One sound like?

Smooth vocal melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a soothing blend of jazz and soul. Rooted in jazz and R&B.

What makes I'm the One by Roberta Flack notable?

'I'm the One' features Flack's signature style, yet faced challenges in chart performance. Though it did not achieve the same level of commercial success as her previous hits, it marked a period of artistic exploration that influenced subsequent artists in the adult contemporary genre. Released on May 1, 1982, 'I'm the One' was Roberta Flack's first album after a hiatus following her 1979 release 'Blue Lights in the Basement'. At this point in her career, Flack was transitioning from her earlier commercial successes to explore more mature themes in her music, aiming to maintain relevance in the evolving adult contemporary scene.

How many songs are on I'm the One?

I'm the One has 9 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·35:28

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I'm the One Standout 4:05
  • 2 'til the Morning Comes 3:48
  • 3 Love And Let Love 4:35
  • 4 Never Loved Before Standout 4:00
  • 5 In the Name of Love 3:58
  • 6 Ordinary Man 4:28
  • 7 Making Love Standout 3:44
  • 8 Happiness 3:25
  • 9 My Love for You 3:21

Release Date

May 1, 1982

Genre

jazz, soul

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

35 min 28 sec