Luther Vandross sang backup for Roberta Flack for some time. According to Luther's biography, Roberta "fired" him, saying that he was too good to be a career backup singer, and that it was time for him to do his own thing and shine...which he obviously did.
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer known for 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' and other intimate hits, dies at 88
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Luther Vandross sang backup for Roberta Flack for some time. According to Luther's biography, Roberta "fired" him, saying that he was too good to be a career backup singer, and that it was time for him to do his own thing and shine...which he obviously did.
R.I.P. Ms.Flack
This song would always lift my spirits.
This song would always lift my spirits.
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning 'Killing Me Softly' singer, dies at 88
Roberta Flack, whose tender vocals made her one of R&B's most beloved singers in a celebrated career that included the Grammy-winning hit 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,' has died at 88.
Prince and Roberta Flack during Artist Empowerment Coalition Luncheon Honoring the Nominees of the 45 Annual Grammy Awards at New York Hilton Hotel in New York, NY, United States.
Roberta Flack (winner of Album of the Year for 'Killing me Softly With His Song' and Isaac Hayes pose backstage at the 16th Annual Grammy Awards on March 2, 1974 at The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
An underappreciated Legend. Rest well Queen.
The District.
The District.
right after the iceman. damn. rip ms flack, a life well lived. 'you are my heaven' still hits hard.
After attending a final performance on Louis Armstrong on Broadway this past weekend,
And the news on the deaths of Jerry Butler, Roberta Flack, and now Chris Jasper,
WE as a People who have created practically every single genre of Music,
Have to come to facts that what passes for Black (Popular) Music these days,
Is nothing but straight-up TRASH!!!
NO ONE is picking up the Mantle for these Great Artists.
Ya Hear Me???
NO ONE!!!
And as a Music Aficionado, it's just Sad and Disgusting.
Just don't know what can be done anymore expect to play My old Vinyl/CDs,
And just reminisce.
And the news on the deaths of Jerry Butler, Roberta Flack, and now Chris Jasper,
WE as a People who have created practically every single genre of Music,
Have to come to facts that what passes for Black (Popular) Music these days,
Is nothing but straight-up TRASH!!!
NO ONE is picking up the Mantle for these Great Artists.
Ya Hear Me???
NO ONE!!!
And as a Music Aficionado, it's just Sad and Disgusting.
Just don't know what can be done anymore expect to play My old Vinyl/CDs,
And just reminisce.
She was a great singer and writer. But she wasn't an "entertainer".
Why are you saying she wasnt an entertainer?
I've ALWAYS loved that song, but can't help but laff when I hear it, because it was on Martin...... Rest Easy Ms. Flack, Thank you!
RIP to my Howard Bison Sister
Truly an American treasure whom all though legendary didn't quite get the flowers she deserved even though she had a blessed life.
Rest in Glory Softly legendary Roberta.
Rest in Glory Softly legendary Roberta.
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