I met Roberta in the late 60's when she was playing upstairs at Mr. Henry's in D.C. We sat at long tables on benches and it was very intimate. Before singing each song, she would sit quietly at the piano until the room quieted. It was magic. I went to a party thrown by Robert Shirley (the manager at Mr. Henry's) that Roberta attended and we sat and talked. She said that a young lady had come to Mr. Henry's and heard her sing and went right back to her father, who was a record producer, and told him he had to sign her right away and she had just signed. Almost everything she sang at the club has been recorded but I will always remember sitting in that small room at the club, listening to her pure voice during that magical time.
Thanks for sharing that magical time with us. This is the most incredible arrangement of the song Suzanne I've ever heard.....Roberta is a true Artist!
Your enthusiasm is contagious! Roberta Flack's performance in "Suzanne" truly is sensational and heavenly. It's wonderful to see such appreciation for this amazing artist. 🎶😊❤️
The Flip Wilson show was a gem, and discovering Roberta Flack's "Suzanne" on it must have been a treat. Her rendition is timeless, and it's wonderful that it left a lasting impression on you.
Saw Roberta Flack with Donny Hathaway when I was just a girl in Detroit at the beautiful Fischer Theatre. She was so great I rose to my feet ! I was so young my parents took me after I begged my father. GOD it was magic ! ! I will never forget it. So many greats were there. Joe Williams, Cannonball & Nat Adderley Jr., Les McCan. Parents... try to leave your children with beautiful memories.
Idris Muhammad's drumming in "Suzanne" by Roberta Flack is indeed remarkable. It's the rhythmic heartbeat of the song, enhancing its overall beauty and creating a mesmerizing musical journey. 🥁🎶
Music has a unique way of offering fresh perspectives. Roberta Flack's interpretation of 'Suzanne' must have shed new light on the song for you. It's amazing how different artists can bring out various emotions in the same lyrics. 🎶🌟
Roberta Flack is indeed an incredible teacher through her music. Her songs have a way of imparting valuable life lessons, and it's a privilege to be her lifelong student. 🎵📚🌟
Thank you! ❤️ Roberta Flack's rendition of "Suzanne" is a masterpiece, and your appreciation reflects the deep connection she establishes with her listeners. Her time and love in each performance are truly special. ❤️❤️
An incomparable, legendary and icon talent unequalled by few. She takes the story of Suzanne and injects the urbane and smoothness of her sultry voice of this story making it her own. Great performance of a classic song.
Roberta Flack's interpretation of 'Suzanne' is a masterclass in musical artistry. Her sultry and smooth voice breathes new life into the classic, creating a performance that stands as a testament to her incomparable talent
A lady of class!! Saw her perform in the summer of 1975 at red rocks amphitheater near Denver. She captivated us!!! We were like putty in her hands. Her soothing and lush voice just filled that place with so much love and serenity!!! It was a night I will always cherish.
Your long-standing connection with 'Suzanne' and Roberta Flack's rendition is truly heartwarming. It's a song that stands the test of time. You're very welcome!
Roberta Flack is such an amazing talent. Cohen's 'Suzanne' is one of my favorite recordings by Ms. Flack. I listen to it often. My favorite song by her is 'The First Time..." and I believe Ms. Flack's rendition is one of the most beautiful love songs ever recorded. She does not fit into one kind of genre of music: she isn't pop, adult contemporary, r&b, soul, jazz...but she is all of these. I love that. I have so much love and respect for her. Thank you, Miss Roberta Flack
No one brings this song to LIFE quite like Roberta Flack. Sadly, the songwriter has left the building. There are but a handful of scribes who carved these sad-lovely ideas of being a writer into my psyche. Leonard Cohen was one of them. T'is true, I hardly knew ye. And yet I feel this urgent need to say: THANK YOU, Lenny. lmr
In 2020, Roberta Flack won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She did survive a stroke in 2018. The American songstress left the stage, but not the building. :)
@@lauraowens3956 i was referring to Mr. Cohen (leaving the building). So glad Ms. Flack is still breathing air! She remains & always will be a LEGEND ....for real.
This has to be the most magnificent interpretation of this song I have ever heard/seen. What an absolute masterpiece!!!! Thank you, so much, H. Memo Rhein!!!
It’s Just Something About This Rendition Of “Suzanne” That Puts Me Into A Trance The Way Ms. Flack Is Able To Become One With The Song Sends Me Into A Total Frenzy, She Makes The Song Believable, And You Can Tell She Was Having A Great Time Along With The Band, They Are Riding The Groove And The Way Her Vocals Soar Above The Music, It’s Enchanting
I'm right there with you! Roberta Flack's rendition of "Suzanne" is a musical trance. Her emotional connection and the band's groove create a magical atmosphere that's truly enchanting. 🎤🎼
To this day ,December 29 ,2021,Roberta Flack s version of the Bee Gees ,To Love Somebody is to me one of the most emotional songs ever.I cry almost Everytime I hear her singing it.I stumbled upon it on Melbourne easy listening radio. And was hooked..An amazing tune by Miss Flack..
I've been a Roberta Flack since the 70's. Grammy Song of the Year winner 2 years in-a-row. Only U2 has that same distinction. Did you know she entered Howard University at age 15? Like Al Jarreau, she spent years teaching. Who says, "Those, who can't do, teach." HA!
This song is so much deeper than her explanation, but she sings it and plays so beautifully, I'm not even mad at her for not understanding her song. Truly a timeless beauty.
What a wonderful trip down memory lane! Singing 'Suzanne' in your junior high choir must have been a special moment. Music has a way of creating lasting memories.
It's a joy to share the beauty of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway's music. Their singing together is a treasure, and their talent shines brilliantly in every note. Thank you for appreciating their exceptional artistry! 😊🎶❤️
Her voice give.s me chill's her voice is pure and wonderful .Her last album off Beatles songs is fabulous her voice in top form still a great artist and talent .
Velvet....pure....smooth....has nuances and hesitations, then comes in full....with sound so sublime...its' breathtaking......intimate....clear: clean.....tea and oranges????????
One of the purest voices-transports you to a good place. What an exciting gift that you had to see her in NYC in the beginning if her career. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story...
i m here cause an amazing songwriter for Films in LA told me my song "Gloria's pace" (its on my account channel here btw!) reminds her of Suzanne. this is the first time I hear it, its really magical, the same magic I ve tried to portray for my Gloria character. Robera's interpretation is fantastic, I m honored to carry your very same name Roberta
This is the most beautiful interpretation of Leonard Cohen's idyllic song "Suzanne", written and composed for a dancer. But, I guess, it was composed for a sweet and sensitive voice like that of the wonderful Roberta Flack. Thank you, Roberta! Respectfully, your admirer from Germany, Titus Botas.
magnifique interprétation j'ai découvert Roberta flak par donny hathaway, et vue un beau documentaire sur la chaine arte une sacrée musicienne et une femme de convictions et caractères fabuleuse femme de la trempe Angela Davis..
L'interprétation de "Suzanne" par Roberta Flack est en effet magnifique. Il est fascinant de voir comment la musique peut nous amener à découvrir des artistes incroyables comme elle. La connexion de Donny Hathaway à sa musique ajoute une autre couche de richesse à leur art. 🎶✨
Wow, this live version is gorgeous! I prefer it over the studio version that is available .... The musicians are adding a very deep funky element here, and Roberta sounds like she is really feeling it! I wish they would make this available as a recording. I saw that the video itself is available though.
I have always loved and admired Roberta Flack for her singing, piano and heart. Regarding Leonard Cohen's song about Suzanne Verdal... Leoanard Cohen as I understand it wrote this song about a deeply spiritual woman who held the mirror of unconditional love to all including him. Suzanne Verdal was the opposite of self-obsessed. She is a woman who holds the mirror of unconditional love available to all, showing Leonard and others this is existent for all. Regarding lack of attention to others in pain, she was the one in pain being ignored. While this song inspired by her exquisite being and consistent generosity was making others famous and lucrative, she was living homeless in a truck for six years with a broken back. A very accomplished dancer full of heart and soul, her broken back truncated her career at a young adult age. She never gives up hope and contiunes to work to heal the back for decades, remains a deeply loving person. It was she who continued to beam love but was not helped by others benefiting from a song about her soul. Because of her this song has touched a multitude of millions.
No words can explain this phenomenon ❤❤❤
A great version of an amazing Leonard Cohen masterpiece. Roberta Flack is sensational here.
I met Roberta in the late 60's when she was playing upstairs at Mr. Henry's in D.C. We sat at long tables on benches and it was very intimate. Before singing each song, she would sit quietly at the piano until the room quieted. It was magic. I went to a party thrown by Robert Shirley (the manager at Mr. Henry's) that Roberta attended and we sat and talked. She said that a young lady had come to Mr. Henry's and heard her sing and went right back to her father, who was a record producer, and told him he had to sign her right away and she had just signed. Almost everything she sang at the club has been recorded but I will always remember sitting in that small room at the club, listening to her pure voice during that magical time.
@Sharper4949 Thank you for sharing a great memory. You brought a tear to my eye.
Thanks for sharing that magical time with us. This is the most incredible arrangement of the song Suzanne I've ever heard.....Roberta is a true Artist!
"Pure"is the perfect description her pipes:ntocned, celestial, translucent, the Waterford of vocals
Sharper4949 WOW, what great memories you must have.
Those are the kinds of stories I cherish. Thank you!
This is what adult music supposed to sound like . Love. And the band is 🏆. MS Roberta Flack 🌹💗🌹💓
Yes, Watchmen
SENSATIONAL AWESOME HEAVENLY BEAUTIFUL AMAZING WONDERFUL!!!!!
Your enthusiasm is contagious! Roberta Flack's performance in "Suzanne" truly is sensational and heavenly. It's wonderful to see such appreciation for this amazing artist. 🎶😊❤️
I first heard this song on the flip Wilson show in the 70s. This is Roberta at her best.
The Flip Wilson show was a gem, and discovering Roberta Flack's "Suzanne" on it must have been a treat. Her rendition is timeless, and it's wonderful that it left a lasting impression on you.
Absolutely beautiful. One of the best gifts from my husband.
Saw Roberta Flack with Donny Hathaway when I was just a girl in Detroit at the beautiful Fischer Theatre. She was so great I rose to my feet ! I was so young my parents took me after I begged my father. GOD it was magic ! ! I will never forget it. So many greats were there. Joe Williams, Cannonball & Nat Adderley Jr., Les McCan. Parents... try to leave your children with beautiful memories.
The lifetime Diva thanks Roberta from SA
Oh Lord, the beautiful and amazing Roberta. She touched this small thing floating in the universe.
Indeed, Roberta's music has the power to make even the tiniest speck in the cosmos feel special. She's a true musical gift to us all. 🌟🎵
This song needs to be sung simply and savored quietly ..... ❤
The great band add most inspiration to the song with the genuine Idris Muhammad on drums...
Idris Muhammad's drumming in "Suzanne" by Roberta Flack is indeed remarkable. It's the rhythmic heartbeat of the song, enhancing its overall beauty and creating a mesmerizing musical journey. 🥁🎶
I must have heard LC sing this a 1000 times, but I never understood it till hearing this. Brilliant interpretaion by Roberta Flack.
Music has a unique way of offering fresh perspectives. Roberta Flack's interpretation of 'Suzanne' must have shed new light on the song for you. It's amazing how different artists can bring out various emotions in the same lyrics. 🎶🌟
Roberta Flack and her wonderful band at her best. So much love ❤️ 😍
Since "First Take," Roberta has always been one of my favorite teachers. A student for life....
Roberta Flack is indeed an incredible teacher through her music. Her songs have a way of imparting valuable life lessons, and it's a privilege to be her lifelong student. 🎵📚🌟
This was the last song my dad listened, half year ago, 1 day before he died.. Now this bring memories
Thank You Roberta❤ for your time and Love❤❤❤❤❤ John Barnett
Thank you! ❤️ Roberta Flack's rendition of "Suzanne" is a masterpiece, and your appreciation reflects the deep connection she establishes with her listeners. Her time and love in each performance are truly special. ❤️❤️
An incomparable, legendary and icon talent unequalled by few. She takes the story of Suzanne and injects the urbane and smoothness of her sultry voice of this story making it her own. Great performance of a classic song.
Roberta Flack's interpretation of 'Suzanne' is a masterclass in musical artistry. Her sultry and smooth voice breathes new life into the classic, creating a performance that stands as a testament to her incomparable talent
I am obsessed with this version and have been sharing it with everyone I know!!
Roberta Flack's rendition of "Suzanne" is truly captivating, and it's fantastic that you're spreading the love for this timeless classic! 🌟🎵
She's still alive don't forget and reading all what you've written
Go, Roberta, go!
I didn't know there was a live recording of her singing one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Tears are flowing down my face as I type!
So achingly hauntingly beautiful...Damn
A lady of class!! Saw her perform in the summer of 1975 at red rocks amphitheater near Denver. She captivated us!!! We were like putty in her hands. Her soothing and lush voice just filled that place with so much love and serenity!!! It was a night I will always cherish.
I was at that concert too…Red Rocks is a very special place.
This is one of the songs I remember that made me first fall in love with Roberta! And even today it still works its magic. Thank you, Roberta!!
I know this song for 55 years. This is by far the best rendition ever! Thank you.
A suggestion. Google the following: 'Nina Simone - Suzanne - Live in Rome 1969'
and then select Vimeo from the options presented.
hello penny
Your long-standing connection with 'Suzanne' and Roberta Flack's rendition is truly heartwarming. It's a song that stands the test of time. You're very welcome!
First I'm hearing her sing this son. Absolutely magical.
My favorite female singer of all time.
Beautiful song. Love you Queen-But to be fair, Suzanne is not vain. Instead she is a humble soul who sees beauty in the world that others miss.
YES! My exact thought!
Roberta Flack is such an amazing talent. Cohen's 'Suzanne' is one of my favorite recordings by Ms. Flack. I listen to it often. My favorite song by her is 'The First Time..." and I believe Ms. Flack's rendition is one of the most beautiful love songs ever recorded. She does not fit into one kind of genre of music: she isn't pop, adult contemporary, r&b, soul, jazz...but she is all of these. I love that. I have so much love and respect for her.
Thank you, Miss Roberta Flack
This is outstanding, the musical arrangement is genius.
No one brings this song to LIFE quite like Roberta Flack. Sadly, the songwriter has left the building. There are but a handful of scribes who carved these sad-lovely ideas of being a writer into my psyche. Leonard Cohen was one of them. T'is true, I hardly knew ye. And yet I feel this urgent need to say: THANK YOU, Lenny. lmr
In 2020, Roberta Flack won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She did survive a stroke in 2018. The American songstress left the stage, but not the building. :)
@@bl7817 I hope to one day visit. Thus far, that's only been in my mind. Much like "Suzanne."
@@lauraowens3956 i was referring to Mr. Cohen (leaving the building). So glad Ms. Flack is still breathing air! She remains & always will be a LEGEND ....for real.
This has to be the most magnificent interpretation of this song I have ever heard/seen. What an absolute masterpiece!!!! Thank you, so much, H. Memo Rhein!!!
same
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This is an amazing version of Leonard Cohen. Her playing is sublime. And THAT VOICE. ❤
GREAT ! !
I love how she's so into the song as she lifts her arms now and then.
Genius woman. Recognize this.
An exquisite and tasteful beauty, with a passionate, wistful voice that embroiders anything she sings with silken strands of emotion...
Poetically put!
It’s Just Something About This Rendition Of “Suzanne” That Puts Me Into A Trance The Way Ms. Flack Is Able To Become One With The Song Sends Me Into A Total Frenzy, She Makes The Song Believable, And You Can Tell She Was Having A Great Time Along With The Band, They Are Riding The Groove And The Way Her Vocals Soar Above The Music, It’s Enchanting
I'm right there with you! Roberta Flack's rendition of "Suzanne" is a musical trance. Her emotional connection and the band's groove create a magical atmosphere that's truly enchanting. 🎤🎼
To this day ,December 29 ,2021,Roberta Flack s version of the Bee Gees ,To Love Somebody is to me one of the most emotional songs ever.I cry almost Everytime I hear her singing it.I stumbled upon it on Melbourne easy listening radio. And was hooked..An amazing tune by Miss Flack..
I've been a Roberta Flack since the 70's. Grammy Song of the Year winner 2 years in-a-row. Only U2 has that same distinction. Did you know she entered Howard University at age 15? Like Al Jarreau, she spent years teaching. Who says, "Those, who can't do, teach." HA!
Miss Nina wouldn’t have been mad at this! Roberta Flack is fabulous!
Waiting for a Nina comment her version is Something else
hello kimberly
Vintage Roberta. Rich velvety voice filled with emotions. Very overpowering meaningful statement.
This song still wrapped around my head 🗣️💕
It's a beautiful earworm, isn't it? "Suzanne" by Roberta Flack has a way of staying with you, and it's a lovely feeling. 🎤💗
This song is so much deeper than her explanation, but she sings it and plays so beautifully, I'm not even mad at her for not understanding her song. Truly a timeless beauty.
right.
Just soaking to some my Roberta's favorite songs:, Sister Jones, Suzanne, Killing me softly, The first time.... she is just killing me softly
The BEST rendition of this tune.......LOVE her!!
very nice cover of Suzanne a song of Léonard Cohen superb !
I had forgotten how much I love this woman.
I met Roberta in the late 60's when she was playing upstairs at Mr. Henry's in D.C.
Everyone is just groovin!
I sang this in choir when I was in junior high back in the mid 70's
What a wonderful trip down memory lane! Singing 'Suzanne' in your junior high choir must have been a special moment. Music has a way of creating lasting memories.
Beautiful 💎 gems Suzanne thanks for sharing Love Roberta flack Donny Hathaway singing together 😊. excellent. Just saying.
It's a joy to share the beauty of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway's music. Their singing together is a treasure, and their talent shines brilliantly in every note. Thank you for appreciating their exceptional artistry! 😊🎶❤️
this is what I know as music ..............................
Beautiful song, Beautiful voice and Tight Band!!
I'm glad you appreciate the beauty of this song. Roberta Flack and her talented band really shine in 'Suzanne.
The First time I ever I ever song your face.
The most Beautiful love song ever.
This is wonderful. Free. Wonderful god energy.
A true Master pianist.
Her voice give.s me chill's her voice is pure and wonderful .Her last album off Beatles songs is fabulous her voice in top form still a great artist and talent .
Velvet....pure....smooth....has nuances and hesitations, then comes in full....with sound so sublime...its' breathtaking......intimate....clear: clean.....tea and oranges????????
hello colsome
This is PERFECTION
one of my favorite Leonard Cohen's songs alongside (priests)thanks,R.I.P.Leonard
One of the most fantastic interpretations & vocal performances EVER ! Masterful.
Breathtaking....
Dearest beloved song ❣️
A great artist magnificent feeling a pleasure to listen to.
Listening to Roberta Flack sing "Suzanne" is like taking a musical journey filled with beautiful feelings.
One of the purest voices-transports you to a good place. What an exciting gift that you had to see her in NYC in the beginning if her career. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story...
Music like this keeps you alive
the irony.
Time to touch your heart and mind. 💕
Amazing song and amazingly done. Tears.
Ms. Flack.....past. perfect perfection...
When a beautiful woman sings Cohens song...its a whole new dimension...
J"ADORE CETTE VOIX !!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Never tire of listening to this stunning song...and the killer arrangement is a stratospheric accompaniment to her exquisite voice,
i m here cause an amazing songwriter for Films in LA told me my song "Gloria's pace" (its on my account channel here btw!) reminds her of Suzanne. this is the first time I hear it, its really magical, the same magic I ve tried to portray for my Gloria character. Robera's interpretation is fantastic, I m honored to carry your very same name Roberta
Can we take a moment to appreciate the drummer here ?
Idris Muhammad!
Mind blowing!
I love this song. It's on my 2020 quarantine list.
hugs!
wonderful - best suzanne version ever
Beautiful song!
Brilliant performance! Brava!
This is extraordinary.
love love love her!!!
I WAS NAMED AFTER THIS LOVELY LADY! ROBERTA
This is the most beautiful interpretation of Leonard Cohen's idyllic song "Suzanne", written and composed for a dancer. But, I guess, it was composed for a sweet and sensitive voice like that of the wonderful Roberta Flack. Thank you, Roberta!
Respectfully, your admirer from Germany, Titus Botas.
magnifique interprétation j'ai découvert Roberta flak par donny hathaway, et vue un beau documentaire sur la chaine arte une sacrée musicienne et une femme de convictions et caractères fabuleuse femme de la trempe Angela Davis..
L'interprétation de "Suzanne" par Roberta Flack est en effet magnifique. Il est fascinant de voir comment la musique peut nous amener à découvrir des artistes incroyables comme elle. La connexion de Donny Hathaway à sa musique ajoute une autre couche de richesse à leur art. 🎶✨
Wow, this live version is gorgeous! I prefer it over the studio version that is available .... The musicians are adding a very deep funky element here, and Roberta sounds like she is really feeling it! I wish they would make this available as a recording. I saw that the video itself is available though.
teknoid l))l
I love both. I played this constantly in the mid 70s
Pure magic. Cerebral ecstasy.
How beautiful is this song?
I love 💕 those soft songs,they cheers-up the Soul
Absolutely! Songs like 'Suzanne' are like a gentle embrace for the soul. 🎵💖
Gut.
No one does this better
One of my favourites
FLAWLESS!
Thank you for sharing it :)
I have always loved and admired Roberta Flack for her singing, piano and heart. Regarding Leonard Cohen's song about Suzanne Verdal... Leoanard Cohen as I understand it wrote this song about a deeply spiritual woman who held the mirror of unconditional love to all including him. Suzanne Verdal was the opposite of self-obsessed. She is a woman who holds the mirror of unconditional love available to all, showing Leonard and others this is existent for all. Regarding lack of attention to others in pain, she was the one in pain being ignored. While this song inspired by her exquisite being and consistent generosity was making others famous and lucrative, she was living homeless in a truck for six years with a broken back. A very accomplished dancer full of heart and soul, her broken back truncated her career at a young adult age. She never gives up hope and contiunes to work to heal the back for decades, remains a deeply loving person. It was she who continued to beam love but was not helped by others benefiting from a song about her soul. Because of her this song has touched a multitude of millions.
Wow🙏🍀
beautiful version
thanks H.
Musical Perfection Incarnated
I still DJ this one
I am blown away. Love this Piece. Wow!!!!!!!!!
wonderful - najlepsza wersja suzanne kiedykolwiek