Why music legend Roberta Flack declined Clint Eastwood's request to use her classic ballad in his movie: 'I said no'

Eastwood wanted to feature Flack's 1969 recording of "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" in his 1971 directorial debut ...

How Roberta Flack's 'Killing Me Softly' Became a No. 1 Hit 53 Years Ago

Roberta Flack’s ‘Killing Me Softly with His Song’ spent five weeks at No. 1 in 1973, won Grammys and later became a worldwide ...

53 Years Ago Today, One of the Most Haunting Ballads Ever Written Was Ruling the Charts

One of the most haunting ballads ever recorded was dominating the Billboard Hot 100 exactly 53 years ago today. The song ...
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Roberta Flack Spotlighted in New OWN Documentary for Women’s History Month

The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) is set to present a new two-hour documentary highlighting the life of the Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and artist, Roberta Flack. Airing as a special OWN Spotlight ...

OWN to pay tribute to Roberta Flack for Women's History Month

The Oprah Winfrey Network is paying homage to the late Roberta Flack. It's set to air a documentary about her life and legacy as part of its Women's History Month celebration. OWN Spotlight: Roberta, ...
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TEST SPINS | Roberta Flack: ‘Killing Me Softly’

I was sitting in my room doing work on Feb. 24 when my phone lit up with a notification: “Roberta Flack, enduring songstress, dies at the age of 88.” My heart dropped; for me, Roberta Flack is one of ...
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Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer with an intimate style, dies at 88

Roberta Flack, the award-winning singer behind “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” died on Monday at 88 years old. Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical ...