I'm the One cover

I'm the One

Roberta Flack · 1982

35 min · 9 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul

Smooth vocal melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a soothing blend of jazz and soul.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo soothing flow
  • smooth vocal melodies for relaxation
  • for intimate gatherings
  • ideal for reflective moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek standalone anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 1, 1982, 'I'm the One' was Roberta Flack's first album after a hiatus following her 1979 release 'Blue Lights in the Basement'. At this point in her career, Flack was transitioning from her earlier commercial successes to explore more mature themes in her music, aiming to maintain relevance in the evolving adult contemporary scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Nina Simone· Bill Withers· Aretha Franklin

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I'm the One 4:05
  • 2 'til the Morning Comes 3:48
  • 3 Love And Let Love 4:35
  • 4 Never Loved Before 4:00
  • 5 In the Name of Love 3:58
  • 6 Ordinary Man 4:28
  • 7 Making Love 3:44
  • 8 Happiness 3:25
  • 9 My Love for You 3:21

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