Born to Love
Roberta Flack · 1983
36 min · 9 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul
Smooth melodies entwined with soulful vocals create a romantic atmosphere throughout the album.
Why this album works
- Best for
- romantic evening ambiance smooth, soothing listening experience intimate moments of reflection
- Context
- Released in 1983, 'Born to Love' came during Roberta Flack's period of artistic transition, following her commercial peak in the 1970s. At this point, she was exploring more adult contemporary and pop-oriented sounds after a series of successful albums, including her hit collaborations with Donny Hathaway.
- If you like
- jazz, R&B, soul
Born to Love is an album by Roberta Flack, released in 1983. Smooth melodies entwined with soulful vocals create a romantic atmosphere throughout the album. The album features the hit single 'Tonight, I Celebrate My Love,' which reached the top of the Adult Contemporary charts, solidifying Flack's reputation in the genre. It also marked a significant collaboration with Peabo Bryson, showcasing the blending of their soulful styles and further influencing R&B duets of the era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Born to Love sound like?
Smooth melodies entwined with soulful vocals create a romantic atmosphere throughout the album. Rooted in jazz and R&B.
What makes Born to Love by Roberta Flack notable?
The album features the hit single 'Tonight, I Celebrate My Love,' which reached the top of the Adult Contemporary charts, solidifying Flack's reputation in the genre. It also marked a significant collaboration with Peabo Bryson, showcasing the blending of their soulful styles and further influencing R&B duets of the era. Released in 1983, 'Born to Love' came during Roberta Flack's period of artistic transition, following her commercial peak in the 1970s. At this point, she was exploring more adult contemporary and pop-oriented sounds after a series of successful albums, including her hit collaborations with Donny Hathaway.
Who is Born to Love for?
Born to Love works well if you're into romantic evening ambiance, smooth, soothing listening experience and intimate moments of reflection.
How many songs are on Born to Love?
Born to Love has 9 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tonight, I Celebrate My Love Standout 3:31
- 2 Blame It on Me 4:15
- 3 Heaven Above Me Standout 4:37
- 4 Born to Love Standout 4:29
- 5 Maybe 3:21
- 6 I Just Came Here to Dance 4:03
- 7 Comin’ Alive 3:36
- 8 You’re Lookin’ Like Love to Me 4:03
- 9 Can We Find Love Again 4:31
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