Name: Roberta Flack: Original Album Series (Killing Me Softly With His Song) 5CD-New $29.99
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Roberta Cleopatra Flack (February 10, 1937 – February 24, 2025) was an American singer and pianist known for her emotive, genre-blending ballads that spanned R&B, jazz, folk, and pop and contributed to the birth of quiet storm. Her commercial success included the singles “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face“, “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love“. She became the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in consecutive years.

Video: Roberta Flack – Killing Me Softly With His Song – Charles Fox Norman Gimbel (1973)

Tracklist:

	First Take (1969)
1-1	Compared To What Written-By – Gene McDaniels*	5:15
1-2	Angelitos Negros Written-By – Manuel Alvarez Maciste	6:55
1-3	Our Ages Or Our Hearts Written-By – Donny Hathaway, Robert Ayers	6:09
1-4	I Told Jesus Arranged By – Roberta Flack Written-By – Traditional	6:08
1-5	Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye Written-By – Leonard Cohen	4:07
1-6	The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Written-By – Ewan MacColl	5:21
1-7	Tryin’ Times Written-By – Donny Hathaway, Leroy Hutson	5:07
1-8	Ballad Of The Sad Young Men Written-By – Frances Landesman, Thomas J. Wolf, Jr	7:03
	Quiet Fire (1971)
2-1	Go Up Moses Backing Vocals [Background Voices] – Arif Mardin, Jim Bailey, Joel Dorn, Ronald Bright, Sammy Turner Bass – Chuck Rainey Congas [Conga] – Ralph McDonald* Drums – Bernard Purdie Guitar – Hugh McCracken Organ – Richard Tee Percussion – Grady Tate Piano, Vocals – Roberta Flack Written-By – Joel Dorn, Jesse Jackson*, Roberta Flack	5:20
2-2	Bridge Over Troubled Water Arranged By [Cellos, String & Voice Arrangements By] – Eumir Deodato Backing Vocals [Background Voices] – Cissy Houston, George Ricci, Kermit Moore, The Newark Boys Chorus*, Seymour Barab, Ted Hoyle Piano, Vocals – Roberta Flack Written-By – Paul Simon	7:13
2-3	Sunday And Sister Jones Alto Saxophone [Alto Sax] – Joe Farrell Arranged By [Horn Arrangement By] – William Eaton Bass – Chuck Rainey Bassoon – Wally Kane Drums – Bernard Purdie Flute – Joe Farrell, Romeo Penqué* Guitar – Hugh McCracken Harmonica – Buddy Lucas Percussion – Ralph McDonald* Piano, Vocals – Roberta Flack Soprano Saxophone [Soprano Sax] – Romeo Penqué* Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax Obbligato] – Seldon Powell Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax] – Seldon Powell Written-By – Eugene McDaniels	5:01
2-4	See You Then Arranged By [String & Flute Arrangement By] – Arif Mardin Bass – Chuck Rainey Drums – Bernard Purdie Flute – Hubert Laws, Joe Farrell, Billy Slapin* Guitar – Hugh McCracken Harp – Corky Hale Percussion – Ralph McDonald* Piano, Vocals – Roberta Flack Written-By – Jim Webb*	3:40
2-5	Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow Arranged By [String Arrangement By] – William Eaton Bass – Ron Carter Piano, Vocals – Roberta Flack Written-By – Carole King & Gerry Goffin*	3:59
2-6	To Love Somebody Backing Vocals [Background Voices] – Eugene McDaniels, Hilda Harris, Joshie Armstead, Les McCann, Tasha Thomas Bass – Chuck Rainey Drums – Bernard Purdie Guitar – Hugh McCracken Organ – Richard Tee Piano, Vocals – Roberta Flack Written-By – Maurice, Robin & Barry Gibb	6:41
2-7	Let Them Talk Acoustic Bass – Terry Plumeri Drums – Grady Tate Electric Bass – Chuck Rainey Piano, Vocals – Roberta Flack Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax Obbligatos By] – Joe Farrell Tenor Saxophone [Tenor Sax] – Joe Farrell Vibraphone [Vibes] – David Carey Written-By – Sonny Thompson	3:50
2-8	Sweet Bitter Love Arranged By [String Arrangement By] – William Eaton Piano, Voice – Roberta Flack Written-By – Van McCoy	6:06
	Killing Me Softly (1973)
3-1	Killing Me Softly With His Song Written-By – Charles Fox Norman Gimbel	4:46
3-2	Jesse Arranged By [Strings] – Eumir Deodato Written-By – Janis Ian	4:00
3-3	No Tears (In The End) Arranged By [Horns] – Alfred Ellis* Written-By – MacDonald, Salter	4:56
3-4	I’m The Girl Arranged By [Cello] – Kermit Moore Written-By – James Sheldon*	4:52
3-5	River Arranged By [Horns] – William Eaton Written-By – Eugene McDaniels	5:00
3-6	Conversation Love Arranged By [Strings & Horns] – Don Sebesky Written-By – Seighman, Plumeri	3:38
3-7	When You Smile Arranged By [Horns] – William Eaton Written-By – MacDonald, Salter	3:42
3-8	Suzanne Arranged By [Strings] – Eumir Deodato Written-By – Leonard Cohen	9:45
	Feel Like Makin’ Love (1975)
4-1	Feelin’ That Glow Arranged By – L. Leon Pendarvis* Written-By – Bobby Fusco, Eugene McDaniels, L. Leon Pendarvis, Maurice McKinley, Sister Charlotte Laws	5:48
4-2	I Wanted It Too Arranged By – Antisia Music Written-By – Ralph MacDonald, William Salter	2:51
4-3	I Can See The Sun In Late December Arranged By – Harry Whittaker*, Rubina Flake Written-By – Stevie Wonder	12:48
4-4	Some Gospel According To Matthew Arranged By – Scharf/Dorough Ltd. Written-By – Stuart Scharf	2:37
4-5	Feel Like Makin’ Love Arranged By – L. Leon Pendarvis*, Rubina Flake Written-By – Eugene McDaniels	2:55
4-6	Mr. Magic Arranged By – Antisia Music Written-By – Ralph MacDonald, William Salter	3:55
4-7	Early Ev’ry Midnite Arranged By – L. Leon Pendarvis* Written-By – Eugene McDaniels, L. Leon Pendarvis*	5:54
4-8	Old Heartbreak Top Ten Arranged By – L. Leon Pendarvis* Written-By – Eugene McDaniels	4:22
4-9	She’s Not Blind Arranged By – Scharf/Dorough Ltd. Written-By – Stuart Scharf	5:24
	Blue Lights In The Basement (1977)
5-1	Why Don’t You Move In With Me Written-By – Eugene McDaniels	4:51
5-2	The Closer I Get To You Vocals – Donny Hathaway Written-By – J. Mtume*, Reggie Lucas	4:39
5-3	Fine, Fine Day Written-By – Rachel Perry	4:49
5-4	This Time I’ll Be Sweeter Written-By – Gwen Guthrie, Pat Grant*	4:23
5-5	25th Of Last December Written-By – Eugene McDaniels	4:31
5-6	After You Written-By – Michael Masser, Ronald Miller	3:55
5-7	I’d Like To Be Baby To You Written-By – Morgan Ames	4:37
5-8	Soul Deep Written-By – Wayne Carson*	2:22
5-9	Love Is The Healing Written-By – Eugene McDaniels	3:42
5-10	Where I’ll Find You Oboe, Soloist – Michael Kamen Written-By – David McHugh	3:10

Credits:

Arranged By [All Arrangements By] – Roberta Flack (tracks: 2-1 to 3-8)
Arranged By [Arranger] – Gary King (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Harry Whittaker* (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Hugh McCracken (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Leon Pendarvis (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), “The Band,” Michael Kamen* (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Roberta Flack (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10)
Arranged By [Horn Arrangements], Conductor [Horn Section Conducted By] – William Fischer* (tracks: 1-1, 1-4)
Arranged By [String Arrangements], Conductor [String Section Conducted By] – William Fischer* (tracks: 1-2 to 1-6, 1-8)
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals] – Brenda White (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Deniece Williams (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Eugene McDaniels(tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Gwen Guthrie (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Mtume* (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Jim Gilstrap (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Lani Groves(tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Leon Pendarvis (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Roberta* (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Ronnie Foster (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Zach Sanders* (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10)
Baritone Saxophone [Member Of Horn Section] – Seldon Powell (tracks: 1-1, 1-4)
Bass – Ron Carter (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8)
Bass Guitar – Anthony Jackson (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10)
Cello [Member Of String Section] – Charles McCracken (tracks: 1-2 to 1-6, 1-8), George Ricci (tracks: 1-2 to 1-6, 1-8)
Design [CD1], Cover [CD1] – Stanislaw Zagorski
Design [CD2], Cover [CD2] – Ira Friedlander
Design [CD5 Album Design] – Gazebo Group, Stewart Bosley
Drums – Allen Schwarzberger* (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Howard “Locksmith” King* (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Idris Muhammad (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Jimmy Wong (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Ray Lucas (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8), Steve Gadd (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10)
Electric Bass – Anthony Jackson (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Basil Fearrington (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Will Lee (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10)
Engineer [Additional Recording] – Bruce Tergesen (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8)
Engineer [Re-Mix Engineer] – Bob Liftin (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8, 3-2 to 3-8), Gene Paul (tracks: 3-1), Lew Hahn (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8)
Engineer [Recording] – Bob Liftin (tracks: 3-2 to 3-8), Brian Christian (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Gene Paul (tracks: 3-1), Joe Ferla (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Lew Hahn (tracks: 2-1 to 2-8), Mike Moran (7) (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Phil Schier (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Ralph Moss (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Ted Spencer (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), William Arit (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8)
Executive-Producer – Ahmet Ertegun (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10)
Guitar – David Spinozza (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Hugh McCracken (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Jeff Mironov (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), John Pizzarelli(tracks: 1-1 to 1-8), John Tropea (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Reggie Lucas (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10)
Keyboards – Don Grolnick (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Harry Whittaker* (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Leon Pendarvis (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Paul Griffin(tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Rob Mounsey (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Roberta* (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Ronnie Foster (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10)
Mastered By – Jack Adelman (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10)
Percussion – Crusher* (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Dave Carey* (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Gary King (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Mtume* (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Jimmy Maeulin* (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10)
Photography By [CD1 Cover Photo] – Ken Heinen
Photography By [CD2 Cover Photo & Liner Photo Of Roberta Flack & Joel Dorn] – Rod Bristow
Photography By [CD2 Liner Photo Of Roberta Flack] – Merrill A. Roberts, Jr.*
Photography By [CD3 Backliner Photo] – Burt Goldblatt
Photography By [CD3 Inside Photo] – David Redfern
Photography By [CD5 Back] – David Gahr
Photography By [CD5 Front] – John Pinderhughes
Piano, Vocals – Roberta Flack (tracks: 1-1 to 1-8)
Producer [CD3 Production Associate] – Jack Shaw
Producer [Produced By] – Eugene McDaniels (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Joe Ferla (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10), Joel Dorn (tracks: 1-1 to 3-8), Rubina Flake (tracks: 4-1 to 5-10)
Remix [Remixed By] – Joe Ferla (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10)
Sleeve Notes, Sleeve Notes [CD1] – Les McCann
Synthesizer – Ronnie Foster (tracks: 5-1 to 5-10)
Tenor Saxophone [Member Of Horn Section] – Frank Wess (tracks: 1-1, 1-4)
Trombone [Member Of Horn Section] – Benny Powell (tracks: 1-1, 1-4)
Trumpet [Member Of Horn Section] – Jimmy Nottingham (tracks: 1-1, 1-4), Joe Newman (tracks: 1-1, 1-4)
Viola [Member Of String Section] – Alfred Brown (tracks: 1-2 to 1-6, 1-8), Selwart Clarke (tracks: 1-2 to 1-6, 1-8), Theodore Israel (tracks: 1-2 to 1-6, 1-8)
Violin [Member Of String Section] – Emanuel Green (tracks: 1-2 to 1-6, 1-8), Gene Orloff (tracks: 1-2 to 1-6, 1-8)

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Weight	14 oz
Dimensions	8 × 8 × 3 in
Condition	New
Format	CD Box Set

Roberta Flack: Original Album Series (Killing Me Softly With His Song) 5CD-New $29.99

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