Feel Like Makin' Love cover

Feel Like Makin' Love

Roberta Flack · 1975

46 min · 9 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul

Soulful melodies and jazz-infused rhythms intertwine with Flack's emotive vocals, creating an intimate listening experience.

Why this album works

Best for
intimate moments of connection wave-like emotional pacing soulful late-night reflections
Context
Released in 1975, 'Feel Like Makin' Love' marked Roberta Flack's transition into a period of heightened commercial success, following her Grammy-winning album 'Killing Me Softly'. At this point, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in adult contemporary music, embracing both a broader pop audience and her jazz roots.
If you like
jazz, R&B, soul

Feel Like Makin' Love is an album by Roberta Flack, released in 1975. Soulful melodies and jazz-infused rhythms intertwine with Flack's emotive vocals, creating an intimate listening experience. 'Feel Like Makin' Love' became a significant hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning critical acclaim for its sophisticated sound. The title track has since been regarded as one of Flack's signature songs, influencing countless artists in the soul and R&B genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Feel Like Makin' Love sound like?

Soulful melodies and jazz-infused rhythms intertwine with Flack's emotive vocals, creating an intimate listening experience. Rooted in jazz and R&B.

What makes Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack notable?

'Feel Like Makin' Love' became a significant hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning critical acclaim for its sophisticated sound. The title track has since been regarded as one of Flack's signature songs, influencing countless artists in the soul and R&B genres. Released in 1975, 'Feel Like Makin' Love' marked Roberta Flack's transition into a period of heightened commercial success, following her Grammy-winning album 'Killing Me Softly'. At this point, she was solidifying her status as a leading figure in adult contemporary music, embracing both a broader pop audience and her jazz roots.

Who is Feel Like Makin' Love for?

Feel Like Makin' Love works well if you're into intimate moments of connection, wave-like emotional pacing and soulful late-night reflections.

How many songs are on Feel Like Makin' Love?

Feel Like Makin' Love has 9 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·46:46

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Feelin’ That Glow 5:51
  • 2 I Wanted It Too 2:51
  • 3 I Can See the Sun in Late December Standout 12:48
  • 4 Some Gospel According to Matthew 2:37
  • 5 Feel Like Makin’ Love Standout 2:55
  • 6 Mr. Magic Standout 3:58
  • 7 Early Ev’ry Midnite 5:54
  • 8 Old Heartbreak Top Ten 4:23
  • 9 She’s Not Blind 5:23

Release Date

January 1, 1975

Genre

jazz, soul

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

46 min 46 sec