description Roberta Flack - Killing Me Softly Overview
"Killing Me Softly" is a studio album by American singer Roberta Flack, released in 1973 on Atlantic Records. The album is anchored by its title track, "Killing Me Softly with His Song," written by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel, which became a major commercial success. Flack's interpretation of the song earned her a Grammy Award for Record of the Year. The record consists of soft soul and folk-pop covers, intended for listeners who favor understated, piano-driven arrangements and expressive, nuanced vocal performances.
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Who wrote the title track 'Killing Me Softly with His Song'?
The song was written by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel. It became a massive hit for Roberta Flack, famously winning the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1973.
What record label released Roberta Flack's 'Killing Me Softly' album?
The album was released in 1973 on Atlantic Records. It proved to be a massive commercial success, topping the Billboard 200 chart and solidifying her international fame.
Did the Fugees sample the title track from this Roberta Flack album?
Yes, the Fugees famously covered 'Killing Me Softly with His Song' on their 1996 album 'The Score'. Lauryn Hill's vocals on the track introduced the classic song to a new generation of hip-hop fans.
What musical instruments are prominent on the 'Killing Me Softly' album?
The original 1973 recording features a lush, soft-rock arrangement heavily utilizing acoustic guitar and piano. The iconic, breathy flute solo heard on the title track was performed by Ray Alonge.
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