ARE THEY SINGING TO US? ROBERTA FLACK FT. DONNY HATHAWAY - THE CLOSER I GET TO YOU (REACTION)

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  • @womanonthinice1276
    @womanonthinice1276 2 роки тому +82

    These were the artist that made these songs so wonderful. One of the most romantic songs I have heard. Roberta and Donny, thank you!!!

  • @gxl5892
    @gxl5892 2 роки тому +97

    I love your reactions as a couple and seeing the love you have for each other.

  • @beeseewill2407
    @beeseewill2407 2 роки тому +73

    These two are magic,pure magic.Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway are a natural blend.
    This song is so beautiful, so heartfelt.RIP Donny Hathaway.

  • @stellaandes9622
    @stellaandes9622 2 роки тому +44

    Seeing you two expressing your love makes me miss my husband who died nearly four years ago. We were married 49 years when he died, and we'd been through a lot of challenges. We also went through a lot of adventures.

  • @linzirainbow6577
    @linzirainbow6577 2 роки тому +39

    An absolutely beautiful song and an all time classic, sung by two stunning vocalists. The vocals of Roberta and Donny is forever a winning combination and one of my all time favourites. They create magic.

  • @craigblakes5499
    @craigblakes5499 2 роки тому +32

    My favorite slow jam of all time...rest in Heaven Donny Hathaway.. this song right here, I'm glad y'all did this one, it fits y'all perfectly

  • @Ritaholden1
    @Ritaholden1 2 роки тому +12

    Roberta Flack has such a beautiful voice .She blends so we'll with Donnie's voice. Beautiful beautiful song. Such a great classic.

  • @lindaeasley5606
    @lindaeasley5606 2 роки тому +30

    Their duet Where is The Love? was #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the year 1972. It also won them a Grammy for Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group in 1973.
    Donny passed away in 1979 ,a year after this song was a hit

  • @Niecy70
    @Niecy70 2 роки тому +10

    One of the greatest songs ever sung❤️

  • @dlpowers3898
    @dlpowers3898 2 роки тому +8

    They sang so beautifully together! Donny left us far too soon and struggled with mental issues 'til the end when he fell to his death from his NY hotel suite which was ruled to be suicide. thanks for sharing Shawn & Mel :)

  • @PC-ub4tv
    @PC-ub4tv Рік тому +3

    Best Duo Ever!!!!

  • @troyjohnson220
    @troyjohnson220 Рік тому +7

    We need to see more couples in the community that genuinely love each other and naturally express that love. It's a beautiful thing to behold. Very inspirational. Thank you.

  • @TheBooey1650
    @TheBooey1650 2 роки тому +15

    A perfect pairing of beautiful voices. Love this song and it is so romantic. RIP Donny...sing with the angels.

  • @thomascerulli8013
    @thomascerulli8013 2 роки тому +7

    This song has always been a magical and beautiful gift.
    RIP to the great Donny Hathaway taken way too soon ❤️🙏💜

  • @ajruther67
    @ajruther67 2 роки тому +22

    LOVE Roberta Flack! Where is the Love and Killing Me Softly are her other 2 big hits.

  • @patrickmurchison9145
    @patrickmurchison9145 2 роки тому +16

    Duets by Roberta & Donny were incredible and life changing!!! "Back Together Again" is a MUST HEAR duet from this duo!!!
    One of my favorite Roberta Flack songs it "Making Love," from the movie of the same name!!!

  • @Lolo-zs2eo
    @Lolo-zs2eo 2 роки тому +30

    Checkout "Killing Me Softly" (covered by the Fugees), "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", or Tonight I Celebrate My Love". All beautiful songs.

    • @richelliott9320
      @richelliott9320 2 роки тому +3

      Absolutely. Such great songs

    • @pfcampos7041
      @pfcampos7041 2 роки тому +3

      I think Roberta Flacks version is the best. Perhaps that is just nostalgia working on me...

  • @bakercarl8518
    @bakercarl8518 2 роки тому +18

    One of the all time great duets. Excuse me while I call someone to tell them I love them.

  • @eixor
    @eixor 2 роки тому +16

    One of my favorite love songs!!

  • @ajruther67
    @ajruther67 2 роки тому +8

    Your love for each other is what most people hope for!

  • @marinamartinez6886
    @marinamartinez6886 2 роки тому +7

    They made a beautiful duo. 👍👍👍

  • @scottarooni
    @scottarooni 2 роки тому +6

    Roberta Flack does duet with Peabo Bryson called "Tonight I Celebrate My Love" (1983) which is another very romantic song.

  • @Juan_E_Dewitt
    @Juan_E_Dewitt 2 роки тому +3

    You two are heartwarming

  • @Deej496
    @Deej496 2 роки тому +8

    You two give me goose bumps by your affectionate gestures towards each other...

  • @Topgooner01
    @Topgooner01 2 роки тому +25

    So love Roberta Flack's voice....but if you want to listen an amazing love song, try, Peaches & Herb singing "Reunited"....Classic love song!!

  • @LadyGator1983
    @LadyGator1983 2 роки тому +16

    Another song that I grew up listening to. I haven't heard this song in forever! They just don't make music like this anymore!

  • @stephenpreble2446
    @stephenpreble2446 2 роки тому +21

    Love your connection/love for each other. Music enhances that!

  • @susanjohnson6967
    @susanjohnson6967 2 роки тому +9

    I am so happy you reacted to Roberta flack and Donnie Hathaway he was amazing unfortunately he committed suicide in the late 70s if you can will you react to Wildflower by skylark there lead singer just died Feb his name was Donnie Gerard he again was amazing and they love you guys Thankyou

  • @naudianeels1328
    @naudianeels1328 2 роки тому +3

    Love Roberta Flack! Check out where is the love..💗💗💗

  • @julielovelace7189
    @julielovelace7189 2 роки тому +2

    Roberta Flack..... First time ever I saw your face 1972.
    Live version is a MUST

  • @freda9809
    @freda9809 2 роки тому +11

    One of my favorite duets. I remember listening to this as a little girl.

  • @reneec121
    @reneec121 2 роки тому +2

    This is the same Donny Hathaway from a Song for You. That one had Shawn in tears. Together or separately they r fire. Donny also made This Christmas. U know, 🎶hang all the mistletoe, Im gonna get to know u better🎶

  • @valerievelarde62
    @valerievelarde62 Рік тому +1

    Yup, they sure don't make songs like this no more, but You guys keep this music Alive!!❤️ I haven't heard this in a long long time, gonna DL it!!!💕💖💞 Thank You, Great reaction!!🥰

  • @rhondanelson7218
    @rhondanelson7218 2 роки тому +2

    Power duo. You are my love is my favorite. RIP Donny. Gone too soon.

  • @sallyh5413
    @sallyh5413 2 роки тому +14

    I grew up listening to this, one of my mom's favorites. Thank you!💖

  • @harrisonspencer46
    @harrisonspencer46 2 роки тому +5

    Music is icing on the cake.

  • @richardcogbill6791
    @richardcogbill6791 2 роки тому +7

    This is such a great song back then and still today. Roberta's and Donny's voice so good together.
    You must react to their other duet...."Where is the Love".

  • @stacymoore9836
    @stacymoore9836 2 роки тому +12

    I was a senior in high school in 1979 when this song came out. Unfortunately donny Hathaway took his own life. Such a loss. So talented

    • @lisacox3750
      @lisacox3750 Рік тому +3

      Please tell the whole story. Donny was diagnosed with schizophrenia years before. People didn't understand schizophrenia back then and he wasn't always taking his medication. It wasn't like he wanted to die.

    • @stacymoore9836
      @stacymoore9836 Рік тому +1

      @@lisacox3750I was not aware of that

    • @monilaninetynine3811
      @monilaninetynine3811 5 місяців тому

      The real story has to do with the experiments being done on Donny's brain that had 0 to do with Schizophrenia. Btw, Donny didn't unalive himself. There's no way he could have removed that safety glass without specific tools not available to a hotel guest.

  • @holsensaldias5530
    @holsensaldias5530 2 роки тому +5

    Para mi Roberta flack es una diva del soul de los 70, tenía solo 12 años cuando escuché el éxito killing me sofly en 1973 en una radio am en Santiago de Chile. Pero mi favorita es no more tears un the ende.su dulce voz hace vibrar cada fibra de mi corazón, un estilo romántico que estremece a cualquiera. Gracias por existir Roberta, en los ochenta pude verla en un programa de TV en Chile como invitada estelar. Viva el soul

  • @pdoll96
    @pdoll96 2 роки тому +16

    Aw I love witnessing your love through this song 💕

    • @naudianeels1328
      @naudianeels1328 2 роки тому +2

      Me too! I honestly thought they were gonna start making love right there!! Lol 😂💗😂

  • @caryriggs5719
    @caryriggs5719 2 роки тому +4

    Roberta Flack won the Grammy back to back 1972 and 73 for first time ever I saw your face and killing me softly. Great artist, many songs with Donny Hathaway as well. A underrated gem is her duet with Maxi Priest. "Set the night to music" it's just fabulous

  • @stacymoore9836
    @stacymoore9836 2 роки тому +5

    It’s so sad that music isn’t made like this anymore.

  • @gerib4234
    @gerib4234 2 роки тому +6

    I've always loved this song. Thanks for the beautiful reaction! Please react to " Love Is The Answer"
    You'll love it as much as this song 💖

  • @nolansteiner4771
    @nolansteiner4771 2 роки тому +9

    great song, thanks for reacting. One of my all time favorite songs by Roberta Flack is the studio version of 'First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.' Try that out when u get a moment. Powerful & subtle ballad.

  • @rog2849
    @rog2849 2 роки тому +4

    timeless beautiful music

  • @tommyboulden2125
    @tommyboulden2125 2 роки тому +2

    Slow dancing to this the best. They are one of my favorite duets

  • @all.day.day-dreamer
    @all.day.day-dreamer 2 роки тому +1

    made me tear up seeing him kiss her hand and watching closing her eyes. So much love in this reaction videos.

  • @robind.phillips2129
    @robind.phillips2129 2 роки тому +2

    My face hurts from smiling! Thanks for sharing.

  • @ChuckHackney
    @ChuckHackney 4 місяці тому +1

    Your reaction to this beautiful duo is priceless.

  • @skinsdan6831
    @skinsdan6831 2 роки тому +3

    We really need these types of songs back in our lives as today's artists don't give us this pure absolute quality,ive always absolutely loved the sound of Roberta Flacks voice and one of my favourite tunes of all time is The first time ever i saw your face,love her.❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @abevillanueva1974
    @abevillanueva1974 2 роки тому +2

    Lyric, Melody, Vocalists, musicians....= PERFECTION! Donny and Roberta emote through this tune a lot of ALOHA!! Many wedding and anniversary receptions played this back in the day!! And yes...you NEED to hear their other classic "Where is the Love"...

  • @jeanearle2350
    @jeanearle2350 2 роки тому +3

    One of my all time favorites. This was my husband and I's first dance when we got married... still rocking it with my best friend 20 years later in June. Its been a wonderful ride. Thanks for doing this one. Great memories for sure.

  • @chitownbear7733
    @chitownbear7733 2 роки тому +4

    I gotta say, it's always great seeing a great Black power couple like yourselves reacting to my fav duet artists in Roberta and Donnie...keep that game going yall

  • @kestrelle5345
    @kestrelle5345 2 роки тому +2

    Y'all have THE BEST Chemistry together.

  • @jjsteel43
    @jjsteel43 Рік тому +2

    One of the best duets during those days when great duets were being made

  • @JAMESMOORE-gq4vv
    @JAMESMOORE-gq4vv 2 роки тому +1

    The Stylistics YOU ARE EVERYTHING.

  • @iken6148
    @iken6148 10 місяців тому

    Mágica canción I CLOSER I GET TOU YOU , Roberta Flack y Donny Hataway ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤2024

  • @Drfiggy
    @Drfiggy 2 роки тому +1

    One of the best duets in the history of music!

  • @eugeneklechevsky3607
    @eugeneklechevsky3607 2 роки тому +2

    I wonder how many of us were conceived to this song.....

  • @dankendall1205
    @dankendall1205 2 роки тому +1

    I wish I can go back in time what a wonderful time

  • @rabrab3
    @rabrab3 2 роки тому +3

    Performance magic!! One of the best duos ever. Check put Where is the Love!!

  • @kingkbtv
    @kingkbtv 2 роки тому +2

    The connection between them two was a head of its time you can just feel the romantic emotion natural love

  • @stephenulmer3781
    @stephenulmer3781 2 роки тому +6

    Gorgeous song! Great reaction ❤☺😁

  • @cbreez40
    @cbreez40 2 роки тому +7

    Do you remember the television show Martin, there's a episode where Hina is singing this song with Keith Washington..it's hysterical..check out Mr Hathaway daughter Layla she's amazing

  • @aprilecrider6989
    @aprilecrider6989 2 роки тому +2

    Love them on this song !!!

  • @Mr17051963
    @Mr17051963 2 роки тому +1

    Remembering the times when we did slow dances at the parties and clubs.
    This is one of the best! Good old days!

  • @Sober2003
    @Sober2003 2 роки тому +2

    My favorite favorite duet singers and they do a bunch! Donnie is my number one favorite! And I do love Roberta also! But Donnie Hathaway is pretty close to heaven for me! You need to do some of his videos! That man was taken from us too soon! 😇💜❤️

  • @michaelway7936
    @michaelway7936 2 роки тому +1

    Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell/ Ashford and Simpson/ Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway among others had music that can make couples feel warm and comfortable with each other

  • @sonyawasmer2344
    @sonyawasmer2344 2 роки тому +1

    My favorite love song of all time!

  • @victorespinoza6210
    @victorespinoza6210 2 роки тому +3

    Y'all are so real and authentic. I recently discovered your channel and love some of the music choices. Can't wait to see more reactions to old school soul music 🎶

  • @lilyj9924
    @lilyj9924 2 роки тому +2

    ❤ THIS OLD SKOOL SLOW JAM , VERY ROMANTIC 🍷🍷💏 💃💃, & ❤ YOUR REACTION💏 , ✌ OUT FROM CALI

  • @TheBlack-my5yf
    @TheBlack-my5yf 2 роки тому +5

    Also check out their version of "You've Got a Friend," made popular by James Taylor.

  • @mcbeezee2120
    @mcbeezee2120 2 роки тому

    Roberta Flack. One of THE most beautiful voices on the planet.

  • @LaPotraBellaca
    @LaPotraBellaca 2 роки тому +4

    This was played at a lot of weddings

  • @johnlewis195
    @johnlewis195 8 місяців тому +2

    RIP Donny....The best Male singer ever Lived

  • @stevemariman8769
    @stevemariman8769 2 роки тому +1

    60s-70s-80s R&B is real romance, for sure! Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing" and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway "Where Is the Love?" and this one (TCIGTY), Peaches & Herb "Reunited" some great slow jams!

  • @TJPoppy
    @TJPoppy Рік тому +1

    I was a little girl when I would hear this song, not understanding a word but Donny’s voice melted my heart it evoque feeling of longing and bliss. RIP Donny I’m sorry 😢💐

  • @anitaharper2146
    @anitaharper2146 2 роки тому +1

    Love your reaction videos and wonderful relationship! Stay blessed.

  • @ealanmontgomery2304
    @ealanmontgomery2304 2 роки тому +1

    Roberts Flack and Donny Hathaway were magic together!!

  • @rayboish
    @rayboish 2 місяці тому

    ❤Glad you appreciate this song. This was our first dance at our wedding !! And we are still going strong !!
    Great voices of Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack.

  • @wendyt7958
    @wendyt7958 2 роки тому +1

    Donny Hathaway had such a pure voice. Such a tragic life. Gone too soon

  • @alanlantz5131
    @alanlantz5131 2 роки тому +7

    I look forward to your jaw-dropping reaction to Bruce Hornsby and the Range- The Way It Is

  • @joelliebler5690
    @joelliebler5690 2 роки тому +2

    Unforgettable tune by 2 legendary artists. So sad about Donny

  • @RedRubyG
    @RedRubyG 2 роки тому +2

    Man I remember this being played at the neighbourhood weekend dances, such good memories………❤️🇨🇦

  • @mrshifter9582
    @mrshifter9582 Рік тому

    Close your eyes and listen, it's poetry, utterly beautiful. I have it in my record collection, never get tired of listening to it. 🙏

  • @ked7426
    @ked7426 2 роки тому +3

    Sweet song for a sweet couple 😊

  • @slappyslapstick4045
    @slappyslapstick4045 2 роки тому +3

    Howard University's Finest!!!

  • @richelliott9320
    @richelliott9320 2 роки тому +1

    This song is in my top tier of great songs. I can listen to it over and over

  • @richelliott9320
    @richelliott9320 2 роки тому +1

    I remember this one so well from back in the day. They were fantastic!

  • @tommyboulden2125
    @tommyboulden2125 2 роки тому +2

    You guys are great! Keep digging

  • @annabinksy1694
    @annabinksy1694 2 роки тому +1

    Ohhhh🔥🔥🔥I forgot all about this one. Close your eyes and get into the ZONE!!!

  • @jaemyrick5277
    @jaemyrick5277 3 місяці тому

    Shawn and Mel . You two are bringing tears in my eyes. Making me smile.
    The sweet things you say to one another on this reaction. To marry your best friend, is a beautiful things. A BEAUTIFUL THING. ❤❤❤
    Peace & Love. My favorite Couple.

  • @CamiColette
    @CamiColette 2 роки тому +2

    Love this duet it’s such a timeless classic. Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway made and amazing duo. Not sure if you’ve reacted to it yet but Billy Preston and Syreeta Wright have an amazing duet “With you I’m born again “. Please give it a listen, I know you both will love it!

  • @denisejacob2032
    @denisejacob2032 2 роки тому +2

    Perfect duet ❤️ Beautiful lyrics

  • @glendamiller9366
    @glendamiller9366 2 роки тому

    I love this song it was played several times at my wedding in 1978.

  • @mickeykwong322
    @mickeykwong322 Рік тому

    Love seeing your reaction to this beautiful duet. This songs takes me back to 6th grade slow dancing with this girl name Amy. I’ll never forget that moment.

  • @nathans3241
    @nathans3241 2 роки тому

    Music from the 60's and 70's is the best.

  • @ldent8290
    @ldent8290 9 місяців тому

    I fell in love with this song as a child. It still moves me

  • @mrshifter9582
    @mrshifter9582 Рік тому +1

    Donny was up there with stevie wonder, what a talent.

  • @nicolehill4812
    @nicolehill4812 2 роки тому

    Makes me cry to know love exist like this.