Roberta Flack - First Time Ever I Saw Your Face [REACTION!]
Вставка
- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- #RobertaFlack #FirstTimeEverISawYourFace #LIVE
☕️ 🤗 To help support my channel .. ⬇️ (every "coffee tip" makes my smile brighter😬)
ko-fi.com/roguerxyce
Check out the Original Video HERE: • Roberta Flack - First ...
✨⬇️ FOLLOW MY SOCIALS ⬇️✨
Instagram (for my adventures): / roguerxyce
Twitter (for my mind): / roguerxyce
Background Beats: TedDIGTL
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS
tell your lover you see the sun in their eyes .. see what happens 😂
![Another emotional one .. and we're still waiting 😢| Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come [REACTION]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/hhqFs4545O4/mqdefault.jpg)
![Daily Throwback | Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody [REACTION!] He SANG THAT! 🙌🏽](/img/n.gif)
Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly is also an absolute wonder. I think you'd love it.
Great song. But do you know what his song was?????? She wrote that song about the song american pie
Indeed
Roberta didn't write Killing Me Softly. Music by Charles Fox & Lyrics by Norman Gimbel. The lyrics were written in collaboration with Lori Lieberman who was inspired to write a poem after a Don McLean performance in late 1971. Lieberman released her version of the song in 1972, but it was not a big hit. She says the song of Don McLean's that really touched her the most during that show was "Empty Chairs" which is also an amazing tune.
ua-cam.com/video/FGXHDcK_Vl0/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Annephelides
I read more on the song that I had not ever found before. Apparently Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel were also Lori Lieberman's managers and had her in a terrible contract, and gave her no writing credit at all for the song. And even in the 1990's tried to say she had little to do with the song and it wasn't about Don McLean at all, but they had given interviews in the 70's saying the exact opposite. They really screwed Lori over and instead of just releasing her from her contract they sued her for $25,000 up front and $250,000 of any of her future earnings. These two guys were real A-holes especially Gimbel who was 24 years older than the 19 year old Lori and started an affair with her while he was married. Lori probably should have gotten at least 3/4's of the lyric credit and 1/3 of the publishing for the song, but she was young and impressionable and didn't know how to protect herself from music vultures.
Don McLean got the last laugh over Fox and Gimbal. They threatened to sue him if he didn’t stop saying the song was about him. He responded with a 1973 interview of Fox and Gimbal saying the song was indeed about him. They shut up after that.
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written and Roberta sings it beautifully . Classic song.
This song played in my head every time I held one of my babies. They were born such precious little night owls.We slow danced all night.
This was nice and all, but it was live. The studio version - the one that held the number 1 spot for so long, was more powerful and beautiful. In this live version, she speeded it up for TV. Give a listen to the slower, more emotional, loving radio version. Absolutely wonderful!
I do so much agree with you Chris on that. Wasn't that on her album, 'First Take'? I met up with her music, when I was in college. I spent most of my free time, in the listening library with those earphones on. Wow! What an epic experience that was. How about 'Sad Young Men'? What do you think about that one. It made me cry.
...just posted a comment on the slight tempo change, I personally prefer the studio version.
Dammit dude... came here JUST to say the exact same thing. This song hit right when I was getting into puberty [ 11... early bloomer... ask the school nurse ;-) ] and the school dances were filled with guys running to the bathrooms after a minute of slow dancing. LOL Like Eddie Murphy asked: "Remember when you were in school and your hoohah got got hard for nothing?" And to paraphrase him from "48 Hours"... "I'm going through puberty... my hoohaw gets hard when the wind blows."
Yes... Rogue... this song is one of THE most beautiful songs, but listen and/or react to the studio version! Slow and wonderful.
Celine Dion gives a brilliant, amazing and saddest version of this song which is perfectly fit to her voice. 💗💖
Yes yes yes... the studio version is it. The mood is SO intimate you're afraid to breathe for three minutes. An incredible record.
I'm 52 and she still gives me goosebumps when I hear her sing!! Incredible voice!!!
You and me both
It’s painfully beautiful. Her voice and that song were made for each other.
The song was written in 1957 by the English folk-singer, Ewan MacColl, for Peggy Seeger, also a well-known folk-singer and the half-sister of Pete Seeger. Ewan MacColl was father of the pop singer, Kirsty MacColl.
❤
Thank you.
Made me remember the first time ever I heard this song... Oh my heart!!!
Anyone else notice the subtlety of her piano accompaniment? She wasn't playing the melody in lockstep with her vocals, but instead played a beautiful, subtle, free-flowing counterpoint to the base melody. That speaks to me of genius! ☮️👼🌹
Her right hand fills are breathtaking
Her voice. It’s SO beautiful. One of my favorite songs. The studio version is something you really need to watch.
Roberta Flack : the very definition of perfect pitch. And perfect diction. A miracle of nature.
I was a waitress at Mr Henry’s on Capitol Hill. Washington DC, when Roberta Flack performed there. She was simply an appreciated performer, not yet a star. Those were the days 🥰. Thanks for playing, allowing me to indulge in sweet reminiscences.
There isn't a single song on any Roberta Flack albums from the 1970s that will not absolutely bowl you over. I have them all, they were staples of the soundtrack of my childhood, and I couldn't be more grateful to my mother for having them in heavy rotation, alongside Joni Mitchell, and other 70s greats. I don't understand why she isn't more revered. She will break you, and you will ask for it again and again.
I totally agree with you. Her voice is pure and golden and she leaves me wanting to hear more.
Tell the people!
I will add on ANY Roberta Flack album, truthfully.
She has gems on every album.
💜💫✨🤌🏾🔥
Simply one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded.
She had a magnificent voice. Killing me softly is also a fabulous song she sings
Every loving couple has "their" song and this is that song for my lovely wife and I. We were married for 43 years until I lost her in 2018.
So sorry for your loss.
@@mayrad8771 Thank you very much!!
What a beautiful wedding song. So sorry for your loss.
I am sorry with all my heart. You will see her again, forever.
Blessings to you sir. I’m so sorry for the loss of your love.
This song was written in 1957 by Ewan Mccoll to Peggy Seeger. It was the era of the folk singer. Roberta Flack's wonderful voice made it even better.
Related to Pete Seeger? He's from my hometown!
A beautiful song from a great singer.
Great vocalists used their voices as an instrument with the incredible acoustic/string instruments back in the day. Roberta, along with Linda Ronstadt, Karen Carpenter, Barbra, emote music like no other!!
Aaaaaah, one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite vocalists. Just quality.
Roberta Flack has a Legendary song that will last through the years. Gorgeous voice.❤
Roberta Flack has such beautiful voice. She worked with many people and even helped Luther Vandross to be a solo artist. You would love Roberta Flack ft. Donny Hathaway "The Closer I Get to You".
Written by Ewan MacColl in 1957. Beautiful ...
kirsty maccolls father
Written with and for his lover at the time Peggy Seeger (Pete's sister) whom he later married. One of his children from his first marriage was as you said Kirsty Maccoll which to me showed that talent ran deep in that family.
@@erict956 Best version is by Peggy Seeger.
@@erict956 Kirsty was from Ewan's second marriage.
impressive, charming, I love her tone of voice ... and Roberta's too
😂🙏🏽
Roberta truly made this song her own! All other versions sound flat and no feeling. What an angelic voice!
Your smile expresses how I feel towards this song. Her voice is pure beauty of the soul. That is what your smile expresses.
I was lucky that the radio was filled with great singers in my 20sand 30s , I have really enjoyed your channel and reaction .thumbs up to you 👍..
🙏🏽
You are just as nice to look at as the song is to listen too
Roberta Flack is a wonderful musician. Her first album First Take is brilliant really.
She was incredible.
So beautiful, so powerful ❤
She was trained as an opera singer ... This entire CD is jaw-dropping.
"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" is a 1957 folk song written by Scottish political singer/songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who later became his wife. At the time, the couple were lovers, although MacColl was still married to his second wife, Jean Newlove. Seeger sang the song when the duo performed in folk clubs around Britain. Other popular Folk songs written by Mac Coll included Dirty old Town and the Shoals of Herring.
No one can sing this better her voice is so beautiful
This was sung in a Clint Eastwood film. Play Misty For Me. Beautiful
Every time I hear this song I’m with Clint Eastwood walking along that beautiful beach ❤️
@@Sandybeaches07 Eastwood told the producers that if this song wasn't in the movie, he wouldn't be in the movie. The movie was "Play Misty for Me"
Roberta Flack has always been my go-to music whenever my young heart was broken. Her soothing voice can, will & did heal me. I believe it could heal the world. She holds a special place in music & in a whole lot of spirits. I loved the purity of your reaction. So organic & appreciative of Miss Flack's unique artistry. Consider me a new subscriber. Snatch JOY!
Please try “Killing Me Softly”, written about the great Don McLean. And while you’re at it try Don’s masterpiece he wrote about Vincent Van Gogh “Vincent”. Two of the most beautiful songs ever!
YES!! Warning--bring tissues for Vincent.
starry starry night, so much better than american pie
Also, Don't make me wait too long.
Vincent is my favorite!
I was stationed overseas when this song came out, I had such a crush on Roberta! Beautiful song, gorgeous lady.
Great reaction young lady!
This songs makes me cry every time I hear it! NO ONE has done it as well as the great Roberta Flack.❣️
RogueRxyce,
Every time I hear this song my emotions get the better of me, In a good way. 😁😁
This beautiful song was written by James Henry Miller, better known by his stage name Ewan MacColl, who was a folk singer-songwriter, folk song collector, labour activist, and actor. Born: 25 January 1915, Broughton, Salford, United Kingdom
Died: 22 October 1989, Brompton, London
Wasn't he Kirsty McColls dad?
@@lovescatsthing Yes! Kirsty Anna MacColl was an English singer and songwriter, the daughter of folk singer Ewan MacColl. She recorded several pop hits in the 1980s and 1990s, including "There's a Guy Works Down the Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis" and cover versions of Billy Bragg's "A New England" and the Kinks' "Days".
Kirsty Anna MacColl died on December 18, 2000
Definitely the best version of this song ever recorded. Not even the Gordon Lightfoot version from a few years earlier can match what Roberta Flack does with this. You're right, she doesn't go for the high notes or pushes her voice. Singers used to understand that their job was to sell the song, not use the song as a vehicle to show themselves off. Roberta's vocals are soft and understated and it's easy to hear how beautiful her voice is, but she allows the melody to carry the song. She honours the beauty and romance of the song by holding back, knowing it doesn't need pushing. Her intent is to make us feel carried away in the moment and she does it perfectly. Like Bobby Hatfield with Unchained Melody, this is Roberta's song. Highly recommended is to check out her also performing Killing Me Softly, another song that she 'owns' that has been covered in recent years.
If I may recommend a few ...
Etta James' At Last
Etta James' I'd Rather Go Blind
Fanny's cover of Ain't That Peculiar, one of the first all-woman bands and they rocked!
For something very different, The Hu Band's Wolf Totem. A Mongolian rock band using traditional instruments and ancient throat singing
I agree
Roberta Flack's version is superb. Would recommend checking out the Stereophonics version if you haven't heard it.
I can't say the same about the original version by Peggy Seeger though, it sounds horrendous.
Sorry, but Johnny Cash blew this theory out of the water.
The Hu!!🙌🏽🙌🏽🔥🔥
@@goldenstatemunicipal7735 I don't know about that, but Johnny's cover was a huge part of me getting through my older brother's passing. Also his cover of "In My Life".
Any want to be singer today would do well to listen to her. Listen how she holds her notes. She does not stutter them. She is a wonderful singer.
They think they need to do far more than they really do, or should. Like they think they need to out Whitney Whitney or out Mariah Mariah
Flashback ... my bestie and I in 1977, seniors, driving to a party, this song came on, we were mesmerized, then the melancholy set in...we went home. 😫😫😫😂😂😂
Simply the greatest love song ever. I like the studio version best.
Roberta is one of those artists that you just wish we got more from. An immense talent.
Love love love this song!!! Beautiful song….lullaby I sang to my kiddos and my grandchildren. You can listen to it for adult love, then when you learn unconditional love of your children a different meaning! Listen to it again about your child now.
You amuse me. 😊 I know how you feel and I'm 74.and This song still does it to me😍
This was breathtakingly beautiful sung by Roberta!
First, you hooked me. I just subscribed! 😊 This is one of my all time favorites since my new bride and I started our life together in 1973. Thanks for this love! 😊🌸
🙌🏽 thank you!
Roberta had a golden voice. By the way..a wonderful and kind person as well
Her voice is so soft and smooth it makes warm butter jealous.
Every time I hear her sing it brings tears to my eyes!
Thank you for reacting to this song. The most beautiful love song ever.1❤
The original album version of this song is quite a bit slower, and has no orchestra behind it. It's just the piano, a bass, a drum set, and Roberta's voice. It's very sparse and much longer, and the radio stations hated it. But it was amazingly beautiful, even more than this version. Roberta's voice was strong and full of emotion. It was like listening to a goddess with longing in her heart. If you get some spare time, you should listen to it. Make sure you have lots of tissue, and be sure to leave a LOT of time afterwards to be simply stunned by what you have heard.
Oh, I just posted the same thing before I saw this. The studio version is a slow burner, with an amazing cello part that almost sounds like a synth sometimes. The dynamics and her having plenty of time to really use her voice, it's superior in every way.
agreed-her voice doesn't need anything -
Amen to that.
absolutely bang on right. you have voice like that .. why do you need the orchestra?
The original studio recording of this song is a masterpiece.
Roberta Flack was one of the artists whose albums my mother would play when I was a kid. She would play a stack, and then flip them over. I remember Robert Flack's records. Just gorgeous songs.
PLEASE!! EVA CASSIDY "AUTUMN LEAVES?"...
OR "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW?"
ACTUALLY...ANYTHING SHE SINGS IS GOLD, PURE GOLD!! LISTEN!! PLEASE???
Roberta Flack is the best female singer of all time in my opinion.....simply beautiful.........
I remember my mother playing this song many times when I was a child, even at 10 years old or so I knew it was something extremely special! Roberta Flack just makes one of the most beautiful songs ever written so much better with her beautiful rich voice! In two words, Impossibly beautiful!
Thanks for reacting to this beautiful song! As I mentioned when I requested it, this song reminds me of my beautiful wife of 50 years. It came out around the time we got married. We celebrated our 50th anniversary and the renewal of our vows on Zoom last year. And our daughters surprised us by using it during the celebration. Thanks again!🤗 ❤
Such a beautiful sentiment to you both. Congratulations and thank you for sharing. It's always good to hear of love and longevity.
@@informedsrthankful2438 Thanks so much! And you're welcome!❤
This woman has such a tremendous catalog as a solo artist and when she collaborated with the great Donnie Hathaway. Sadly, she had a stoke and no longer performs, but what a gift she left for all to hear, learn, and enjoy. That deep touch your soul kind of music.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written & one of the beautiful voices to ever sing it ~~~ still chills me to the very bone, after all these years!!! Killing me softly is another amazing Roberta Flack song you would also love 🥰
I was a teenager when this song came out, and I became spellbound whenever it played. ‘The First Time’ was commonly played at school dances and while you held a lovely girl in your arms - you never wanted it to end. A truly splendid piece of music artistry and I enjoyed your reaction to it.
ROBERTA FLACK "KILLING ME SOFTLY",, "FEEL LIKE MAKIN' LOVE",, "WHERE IS THE LOVE" & "THE CLOSER I GET TO YOU"..CLASSICS..TRUTH!!
Roberta Flack’s vocals are so mesmerizing and the song is so beautiful. I have loved her music since I was young and listen to it quite frequently. In answer to you question yes I have been that deeply in love since 1983 and we just celebrated our 40th anniversary on March 15th and are we are still going as strong as we were 40 years ago. I wish that everyone could feel this kind of love because it is a love that is priceless. Love all your reactions I have seen. Thank you for enjoying the amazing music of the 60 and 70 eras when it was raw talent with no auto tune with just instruments and their amazing vocals.
Roberta Flack is one of my all time faves!!! Ind I LOVE your reactionn!
Roberta Flack simply put - top tier singer.
60 year old Kentucky country boy here and I keep two Roberta Flack songs on my playlist. She is that good.
This always makes me tear up because it is sooo beautiful.
This song is so very special! And No One sings it better!
You picked another classic with this one. If i remember correctly it was used in the 70s Clint Eastwood film " Play misty for me". Have a listen to Gordon Lightfoot, " If you could read my mind".
Up the hammers😉 and yes you're correct!
@@dirkdiggler0372 Cheers. 👍🏻😂⚒
I first heard this song performed by Peter, Paul and Mary a decade prior to this and that's still my favorite version, but Roberta does it beautifully as well.
I agree. I love Peter, Paul & Mary's version as well as Mary's solo version.
Even the demons come out to hear her angelic voice.
😂 facts!
I'm pretty sure Roberta earned her place in heaven... just by this performance alone.
Her voice is so enchanting and beautiful. A gorgeous song. A legend from the 70s along with Carole King and Joni Mitchell my favorite female artist from that time
Roberta Flack is a national treasure. World wide actually. 😁♥️♥️♥️✌
This is most assuredly the most gorgeous song ever ever😊
This & Killing Me Softly will always be Roberta's songs, no matter who else covers them.
I guess you aren't aware of the fact that Roberta's The First Time and Killing Me Softly are covers too.
@@Marco-ns7ihYes. But Ms. Flack made them her own. And others may come before and after but her versions are THE versions. 🤌🏾
In the town I live they would play this song late at night when the day was done and the party was over and I would drift off to dreamland.
nice 😄😴
There is a beautiful song with Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack called "Where is the love"
Pure magic.
Haven’t heard this in a loooong time. Loved it back in the day. Thanks!
An Angel right there her voice is smoother than silk. When I was a baby they played this kind of music and just leave it on it was the only thing that would put me to sleep I especially remember the song
this is a fantastic song I have not heard in years reminds me of young love strong love
A favorite of mine in the slowed down version #1 💝 Ewan MacColl lyrics 🎼with Roberta 🗣️🎹 vocals and Piano 🙌
Beautiful woman beautiful voice, memories of childhood 🥰
Just Wow beautiful , beautiful
Ah Rogue, Maybe one of the most beautiful love songs of all time, we all loved Roberta from this breakout song.
This song is soooooo beautiful. Makes me cry every time!
The first time I ever saw Rogues face, I felt I'd stumbled across some beautiful poetry, the flash of her eyes, much like fleeting clouds in the sky and her smile as soft and sweet as welcoming as a morning sunrise, which makes think that anAngel of God has come to grace us with her beauty and charm ;)
you, yourself, sound like a poet haha thank you 😊🙏🏽
@@RogueRxyce well, I'm trying to do something different besides just raving about your voice or 'how beautiful' you are. You give good reactions and so deserve something better than standard reactions
Loved loved loved this song. love your reactions
Timeless what a tune what a singer
I don't know what that shadow was either, but Roberta Flack has a beautiful voice, & her piano playing was fantastic
ROSE ROYCE "IM GOING DOWN"..A TRUE SOUL CLASSIC.
I can't even imagine a song of this quality in the top 40 today.
One of the most beautiful songs ever written!
One of the most beautiful love songs ever recorded.
Yes love like that it's a powerful feeling, I can still remember every moment of meeting that person it just hit me like a thunderbolt.
What a voice… ❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful song. I have Roberta Flack in a playlist of her own 🥰🥰 I love her voice and all the duets she has done.
Love FROM PORTUGAL. I LIKE YOU.
I agree. Killing Me Softly is peak Roberta. Love this one too. What a voice and beauty in her delivery.