Name: First Take
Brand: Roberta Flack

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

0603497837410

Colour

Clear

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Warner Music Group

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Standard:20

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Clear LP

Artist

Roberta Flack

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Atlantic

Roberta Flack is a renowned soul singer-songwriter born on February 10, 1937 in Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA. She is considered one of the best and most prestigious artists of the golden phase of soul music and has been a strong influence on artists like Erykah Badu. With an impressive career spanning since 1969, she has recorded 16 albums, both solo and in collaboration with other talented musicians.

Flack's soulful voice and powerful lyrics have captivated audiences worldwide. Her smash hit singles "Killing Me Softly," "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," and "Feel Like Makin' Love" are some of her most iconic songs that have left a lasting impact on the music industry.

In addition to her solo work, Flack has also collaborated with notable artists such as Donny Hathaway and Peabo Bryson, recording two albums with each of them. She has contributed to soundtracks including "Bustin Loose" (1981) and performed the title song for the movie "Making Love" (1982), written by Burt Bacharach. Notably, she released a duet with Maxi Priest titled "Set The Night To Music" in 1991.

Throughout her career, Flack has worked with esteemed producers such as Joel Dorn, Arif Mardin, Ralph MacDonald, Eugene McDaniels, Joe Ferla, Joseph Brooks

Atlantic is a renowned US record label that was founded in 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun, Herb Abramson, and Miriam Abramson. Over the years, it has grown into one of the leading companies in the music industry, known for its commitment to artistry and quality. In 1967, Atlantic was purchased by Warner Bros. film studio and operated alongside ATCO Records as separate entities. The label continued to expand its influence when it acquired Elektra in 1970, forming the Warner-Elektra-Atlantic alliance.
Today, Atlantic remains a part of the Warner Music Group and forms the Atlantic Music Group along with Elektra, Rhino Records (2), Lava, and EastWest Records America. The label's iconic Saul Bass designed W logo was introduced in 1975. With a rich history spanning decades and an impressive roster of artists, Atlantic continues to be a powerhouse in the music industry.
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Roberta Flack, debut album, released on June 20, 1969. After a track from this album, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face", was included by Clint Eastwood in his 1971 film, Play Misty for Me, with the song becoming a number 1 hit in the United States, the album reached number 1 on the Billboard album chart and Billboard R&amp;B album chart. In the 2020 edition of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list, the album was ranked number 451.

First Take

Music GB