description Roberta Flack - First Take Overview
First Take is the debut album by Roberta Flack, released on Atlantic Records in 1969. It was recorded over approximately ten hours at Atlantic Recording Studios in New York. The album includes "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1972 after its use in the film Play Misty for Me and won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
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How long did it take to record Roberta Flack's debut album "First Take"?
The 1969 Atlantic Records debut was reportedly recorded in a single, marathon ten-hour session. Flack sat at the piano and recorded most of the tracks live in the studio with minimal overdubs.
What is the most famous song on Roberta Flack's "First Take" album?
The album features "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," a song written by Ewan MacColl. Although recorded in 1969, it became a massive number one hit three years later after being featured in Clint Eastwood's film "Play Misty for Me."
Did Roberta Flack win a Grammy Award for the "First Take" album?
Yes, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1973. Roberta Flack was also named Best New Artist at the Grammys the very same year.
Who played bass on Roberta Flack's "First Take"?
The legendary jazz bassist Ron Carter played acoustic bass on the album, contributing to its sophisticated, moody sound. Flack's own classically trained piano playing forms the rhythmic and harmonic foundation of the record.
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