The Best of Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack · 1981
43 min · 11 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul
A smooth blend of soulful vocals and tender melodies that encapsulate Flack's emotional depth.
The Best of Roberta Flack is an album by Roberta Flack, released in 1981. A smooth blend of soulful vocals and tender melodies that encapsulate Flack's emotional depth. 'The Best of Roberta Flack' is significant for its chart performance, reaching No. 40 on the Billboard 200 and highlighting Flack's influence on the soft rock and soul genres. It features some of her most critically acclaimed songs, which have been covered by numerous artists, showcasing her lasting impact on contemporary music. Additionally, this compilation helped introduce her work to a new generation during the rise of adult contemporary radio. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Best of Roberta Flack sound like?
A smooth blend of soulful vocals and tender melodies that encapsulate Flack's emotional depth. Rooted in jazz and R&B.
What makes The Best of Roberta Flack by Roberta Flack notable?
'The Best of Roberta Flack' is significant for its chart performance, reaching No. 40 on the Billboard 200 and highlighting Flack's influence on the soft rock and soul genres. It features some of her most critically acclaimed songs, which have been covered by numerous artists, showcasing her lasting impact on contemporary music. Additionally, this compilation helped introduce her work to a new generation during the rise of adult contemporary radio. By the time 'The Best of Roberta Flack' was released in 1981, Flack had already established herself as a prominent figure in adult contemporary music. This compilation came after her commercial peak, notably following the success of her hit singles in the early 1970s, such as 'Killing Me Softly With His Song'. The album served to solidify her legacy and introduce her timeless classics to new audiences.
How many songs are on The Best of Roberta Flack?
The Best of Roberta Flack has 11 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Killing Me Softly With His Song Standout 4:48
- 2 The Closer I Get to You Standout 4:38
- 3 You’ve Got a Friend 3:25
- 4 Feel Like Makin’ Love Standout 2:55
- 5 Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow 4:03
- 6 Where Is the Love 2:44
- 7 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 4:18
- 8 Back Together Again 4:45
- 9 You Are My Heaven 4:12
- 10 If Ever I See You Again 3:33
- 11 Jesse 3:58
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