Roberta Flack - Discography (1969-2006)

Roberta Flack - Discography (1969-2006)

Roberta Flack is an American soul singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the 1970s with her distinctive blend of jazz, pop, and R&B. She is best known for her hit songs "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", "Killing Me Softly with His Song", and "Feel Like Makin' Love", as well as her duets with Donny Hathaway and Peabo Bryson. Flack has recorded 16 studio albums, four live albums, two soundtrack albums, and seven compilation albums in her career, spanning from 1969 to 2006. This article provides an overview of her discography, highlighting some of her most notable and successful works.

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Studio Albums

Flack's debut album, First Take, was released in 1969 by Atlantic Records. It featured a mix of covers and original songs, including her version of Leonard Cohen's "Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye" and Eugene McDaniels' "Compared to What". The album initially received little attention, until Clint Eastwood used Flack's rendition of "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" in his 1971 film Play Misty for Me. The song became a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1973. The album also reached number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA.

Flack followed up her breakthrough success with Chapter Two in 1970, which featured more original songs by McDaniels, as well as covers of Joni Mitchell's "Conversation" and Bob Dylan's "Just Like a Woman". The album reached number 33 on the Billboard 200 and number four on the R&B Albums chart. In 1971, she released Quiet Fire, which showcased her softer and more introspective side. The album included her version of Jimmy Webb's "See You Then" and Roberta Martin's "I'm the Girl", as well as the self-penned "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow". The album peaked at number 18 on the Billboard 200 and number four on the R&B Albums chart.

In 1972, Flack collaborated with fellow soul singer Donny Hathaway on a duet album titled Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway. The album featured their interpretations of classics such as Carole King's "You've Got a Friend", James Taylor's "Fire and Rain", and Stevie Wonder's "You Are My Heaven". The album also spawned two hit singles: "Where Is the Love", which reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1973, and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", which reached number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was a commercial and critical success, reaching number three on the Billboard 200 and number two on the R&B Albums chart.

Flack's next solo album, Killing Me Softly, was released in 1973 and became her most successful work to date. The album featured her iconic cover of Lori Lieberman's "Killing Me Softly with His Song", which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for five weeks and won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1974. The album also included her versions of Jimmy Cliff's "Many Rivers to Cross", Marvin Gaye's "I Can See Clearly Now", and Ewan MacColl's "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face". The album was a smash hit, reaching number three on the Billboard 200 and number two on the R&B Albums chart. It was also certified double platinum by the RIAA and gold by Music Canada.

In 1975, Flack released Feel Like Makin' Love, which continued her streak of success. The title track, written by McDaniels, became another number one hit for Flack on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1976. The album also featured her covers of Van Morrison's "Crazy Love", Stevie Wonder's "Mr. Magic", and The Beatles' "And I Love Him". The album reached number 24 on the Billboard 200 and number five on the R&B Albums chart. It was also certified gold by the RIAA.

Flack's subsequent albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s were less successful than her previous works, but still produced some notable songs. In 1977, she released Blue Lights in the Basement, which featured her duet with Michael Jackson on "When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)" and her solo hit "The Closer I Get to You", which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1979. The album reached number eight on the Billboard 200 and number five on the R&B Albums chart. It was also certified gold by the RIAA. In 1978, she released Roberta Flack, which included her cover of Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry" and her duet with Peabo Bryson on "If Ever I See You Again". The album reached number 74 on the Billboard 200 and number 37 on the R&B Albums chart. It was also certified silver by the BPI. In 1980, she released Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway, which was her second duet album with Hathaway, who died before the album was completed. The album featured their hit single "Back Together Again", which reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the R&B Singles chart. The album also included their version of Paul McCartney's "The Long and Winding Road" and Flack's solo rendition of Hathaway's "Someday We'll All Be Free". The album reached number 25 on the Billboard 200 and number four on the R&B Albums chart. It was also certified gold by the RIAA.

In 1982, Flack released I'm the One, which marked a change in her musical direction. The album featured more contemporary and upbeat songs, such as "I'm the One", "In the Name of Love", and "Making Love", which was also the theme song of the movie of the same name. The album reached number 59 on the Billboard 200 and number 16 on the R&B Albums chart. In 1983, she released Born to Love, which was her second duet album with Bryson. The album featured their hit single "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love", which reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the R&B Singles chart. The album also included their versions of Roberta Flack's "You're Lookin' Like Love to Me" and Peabo Bryson's "Maybe". The album reached number 25 on the Billboard 200 and number eight on the R&B Albums chart. It was also certified gold by the RIAA and silver by the BPI.

Flack's later albums in the late 1980s and early 1990s were less successful than her earlier works, but still showcased her vocal talent and versatility. In 1988, she released Oasis, which featured her collaborations with Marcus Miller, Michael Omartian, Jerry Hey, Andy Goldmark, Barry Miles, and others. The album included her singles "Uh-Uh Ooh-Ooh Look Out (Here It Comes)", which reached number one on the Dance Club Songs chart, and "Oasis", which reached number seven on the Adult Contemporary chart. The album reached number 159 on the Billboard 200 and number 24 on the R&B Albums chart. In 1991, she released Set the Night to Music, which featured her duet with Maxi Priest on the title track, which reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Adult Contemporary chart. The album also featured her covers of Van Morrison's "Have I Told You Lately" and Simply Red's "Holding Back the Years". The album reached number 110 on the Billboard 200. In 1992, she released Stop the World, which was only released in Japan. The album included her versions of Sting's "Fragile" and U2's "One". In 1994, she released RobertaThe Christmas Album, which featured her versions of holiday classics such as "The Christmas Song", "Silent Night", and "The Little Drummer Boy". The album also included her duet with Peabo Bryson on "As Long As There's Christmas", which was also the theme song of the animated movie Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. The album reached number 50 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Live Albums

Flack has also released four live albums in her career, which captured her performances in various venues and occasions. In 1972, she released Roberta Flack Live, which was recorded at the Troubadour in Los Angeles and the Greek Theater in Berkeley. The album featured her renditions of songs such as "Reverend Lee", "Go Up Moses", and "Bridge over Troubled Water". The album reached number 64 on the Billboard 200 and number nine on the R&B Albums chart. In 1978, she released Roberta Flack in Concert, which was recorded at the Atlantic Recording Studios in New York. The album featured her versions of songs such as "Feel Like Makin' Love", "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", and "Killing Me Softly with His Song". The album reached number 187 on the Billboard 200. In 1996, she released Roberta Flack Live & More, which was recorded at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York. The album featured her collaborations with Peabo Bryson, Maxi Priest, and David Sanborn on songs such as "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love", "Set the Night to Music", and "The Closer I Get to You". The album also included two new studio tracks: "My Romance" and "You'll Be in My Heart". The album reached number 55 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. In 2006, she released Live at Montreux 1991/1992, which was recorded at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. The album featured her performances of songs such as "Summertime", "Killing Me Softly with His Song", and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face". The album also included a bonus DVD with video footage of her concerts.

Soundtrack Albums

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