Roberta Flack (February 10, 1937 – February 24, 2025) was an American soul singer and pianist who released twelve albums between 1969 and 1988 on Atlantic, including two joint efforts with singer Donny Hathaway. Her best-known songs include “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” “Feel Like Makin’ […]
Donny Hathaway (1945–1979) was an American soul singer, composer, and arranger who recorded for Atco between 1970 and 1973. His debut Everything Is Everything features “The Ghetto,” co-written with Leroy Hutson, while Donny Hathaway (1971) includes covers of “A Song for You” and “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.” He scored a signature hit with […]
Blue Lights in the Basement is an album by American vocalist/songwriter Roberta Flack, released in 1977 on Atlantic. Tracklist: A1. “Why Don’t You Move in With Me” (4:51) A2. “The Closer I Get to You” (4:39) A3. “Fine, Fine Day” (4:49) A4. “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter” (4:23) A5. “25th of Last December” (4:31) B1. […]
Young, Gifted and Black is the 13th studio album by American soul singer Aretha Franklin, released in 1972 on Atlantic. Tracklist: A1. “Oh Me Oh My (I’m a Fool for You Baby)” (3:39) A2. “Day Dreaming” (3:58) A3. “Rock Steady” (3:12) A4. “Young, Gifted and Black” (3:32) A5. “All the King’s Horses” (3:53) A6. “A […]
