Killing Me Softly
Roberta Flack · 1973
40 min · 8 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul
Soulful melodies intertwine with emotive lyrics, creating an intimate experience that resonates deeply with listeners.
Why this album works
'Killing Me Softly' topped the Billboard 200 chart for five weeks and earned Flack a Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1974. Its title track became one of her signature songs, influencing countless artists and securing its place in popular music history.
- Best for
- intimate emotional reflections long, immersive listening sessions contemplative late-night vibes
- Context
- Released on August 1, 1973, 'Killing Me Softly' was Roberta Flack's third studio album following her breakthrough hit 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' in 1972. This album solidified her status as a leading voice in soul and adult contemporary music, showcasing her unique ability to convey emotion through song.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Coltrane· Bob Dylan· Miles Davis· Thelonious Monk· Charles Mingus· Ella Fitzgerald· Herbie Hancock· Barbra Streisand
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Killing Me Softly With His Song Standout 4:46
- 2 Jesse Standout 4:00
- 3 No Tears (In the End) Standout 4:56
- 4 I’m the Girl 4:52
- 5 River 5:00
- 6 Conversation Love 3:38
- 7 When You Smile 3:42
- 8 Suzanne 9:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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