Roberta Flack / England, UK – October 22, 1984 FM Broadcast Edition

This release features a live recording of Roberta Flack—known for hits like “Killing Me Softly With His Song” (which won three Grammy Awards: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance) and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”—sourced from a broadcast-quality recording. Whether it’s a soundboard or line feed, the audio quality is superb, capturing her October 22, 1984 performance in Sheffield, UK. Her rendition of “Killing Me Softly With His Song” is breathtaking. But that’s not all; the setlist is wonderful, featuring “Feel Like Makin’ Love” (written by Eugene McDaniels and famously covered by D’Angelo) and her 1982 hit “Making Love” (composed by Burt Bacharach). There is the mid-tempo dance track “I’m The One” with its pleasing guitar-strumming groove, and a duet on “The Closer I Get To You”—originally a hit with Donny Hathaway. While Hathaway isn’t present here, the male vocalist filling in does a fantastic job, making for a superb duet. It is also striking to hear Roberta sing “Carousel,” a song that was an outtake from Michael Jackson’s *Thriller* sessions. With other highlights including her breakout hit “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” this is truly a magnificent live recording. Live at City Hall, Sheffield, UK (October 22, 1984): 1. I Keep Forgettin’ 2. Killing Me Softly With His Song 3. Feel Like Makin’ Love 4. River 5. Jesse 6. The Closer I Get To You 7. I’m The One 8. Making Love 9. Carousel 10. The Water Is Wide 11. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face