Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional exploration
  • heartfelt harmonies for connection
  • for intimate gatherings
  • soulful melodies for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Nina Simone· Bill Withers· Aretha Franklin

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 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 3:39
  • 7 Where Is the Love 2:46
  • 8 When Love Has Grown 3:26
  • 9 Come Ye Disconsolate 4:52
  • 10 Mood 7:03

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