Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
Roberta Flack · 1972
43 min · 10 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul
Soulful harmonies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a lush tapestry of emotion and connection.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady emotional exploration heartfelt harmonies for connection for intimate gatherings
- Context
- In 1972, Roberta Flack was experiencing a rise in prominence following her breakout success with 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.' This collaboration with Donny Hathaway marked her first full-length album since that hit, showcasing her ability to blend genres like soul and jazz while solidifying her status as a leading voice in the adult contemporary scene.
- If you like
- jazz, R&B, soul
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway is an album by Roberta Flack, released in 1972. Soulful harmonies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a lush tapestry of emotion and connection. The album features the iconic track 'Where Is the Love,' which became a significant hit and is still celebrated for its poignant lyrical content. Its critical reception was overwhelmingly positive, helping to cement both artists' legacies as influential figures in soul music during the early 1970s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway sound like?
Soulful harmonies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating a lush tapestry of emotion and connection. Rooted in jazz and R&B.
What makes Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway by Roberta Flack notable?
The album features the iconic track 'Where Is the Love,' which became a significant hit and is still celebrated for its poignant lyrical content. Its critical reception was overwhelmingly positive, helping to cement both artists' legacies as influential figures in soul music during the early 1970s. In 1972, Roberta Flack was experiencing a rise in prominence following her breakout success with 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.' This collaboration with Donny Hathaway marked her first full-length album since that hit, showcasing her ability to blend genres like soul and jazz while solidifying her status as a leading voice in the adult contemporary scene.
Who is Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway for?
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway works well if you're into steady emotional exploration, heartfelt harmonies for connection and for intimate gatherings.
How many songs are on Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway?
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I (Who Have Nothing) 5:03
- 2 You've Got a Friend Standout 3:25
- 3 Baby I Love You 3:27
- 4 Be Real Black for Me 3:33
- 5 You've Lost That Loving Feeling 6:38
- 6 For All We Know Standout 3:39
- 7 Where Is the Love Standout 2:46
- 8 When Love Has Grown 3:26
- 9 Come Ye Disconsolate 4:52
- 10 Mood 7:03
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