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Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway

Roberta Flack · 1980

36 min · 7 tracks · jazz · R&B · soul

Soulful duets blend rich harmonies with heartfelt lyrics, creating a timeless exploration of love and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional exploration of love
  • heartfelt duets for intimate moments
  • rich harmonies that invite connection
  • ideal for reflective listening sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • looking for standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1980, Roberta Flack was already an established artist known for her smooth blend of soul and jazz. This album marked her first collaboration with Donny Hathaway, following her commercial success with hits like 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and 'Killing Me Softly with His Song'. Their partnership was significant, as it showcased their vocal chemistry and deepened Flack's exploration of collaborative sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Nina Simone· Bill Withers· Aretha Franklin

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Only Heaven Can Wait (For Love) 4:03
  • 2 God Don’t Like Ugly 4:34
  • 3 You Are My Heaven 4:10
  • 4 Disguises 2:24
  • 5 Don’t Make Me Wait Too Long 7:45
  • 6 Back Together Again 9:45
  • 7 Stay With Me 3:47

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