Roberta Flack - First Time Ever I Saw Your Face 1972

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  • čas přidán 28. 01. 2018
  • "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" is a 1957 folk song written by British political singer/songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who later became his wife. At the time, the couple were lovers, although MacColl was still married to Joan Littlewood. Seeger sang the song when the duo performed in folk clubs around Britain. During the 1960s, it was recorded by various folk singers and became a major international hit for Roberta Flack in 1972, winning Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Billboard ranked it as the no. 1 Hot 100 single of the year for 1972.
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    Lyrics:
    The first time, ever I saw your face
    I thought the sun rose in your eyes
    And the moon and the stars
    Were the gifts you gave
    To the dark, and the endless skies
    My Love
    And the first time, ever I kissed your mouth
    I felt the earth move in my hands
    Like the trembling heart
    Of a captive bird
    That was there, at my command
    My Love
    And the first time, ever I lay with you
    I felt your heart so close to mine
    And I knew our joy
    Would fill the earth
    And last, til the end of time
    My Love
    And last, 'til the end of time
    My love
    The first time, ever I saw
    Your face
    Your face
    Your fa-ace
    Your face
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  • @myhemirr
    @myhemirr Před 4 lety +6614

    This reminds me of the first time I ever saw my wife's face. She was 12 and I was 14. 5 years later we were married and that marriage lasted 53 years until God called her home May 1, 2018. I love you still Wanda and will as long as I live.

  • @iwuezeemmanuel6750
    @iwuezeemmanuel6750 Před měsícem +137

    Who is still here 2024!!!!

    • @l.voorwinden8978
      @l.voorwinden8978 Před měsícem

      Me!

    • @johnnybhoy4278
      @johnnybhoy4278 Před měsícem

      🖐️

    • @bryanwarm2471
      @bryanwarm2471 Před měsícem +2

      Here on 23 May 2024

    • @linafrandin8641
      @linafrandin8641 Před měsícem

      Still here, just about everyday. What a beautiful Lady, this and "Killing Me Softly"...no one like her. We love you Roberta Flack, always...

    • @yvonnewratten5855
      @yvonnewratten5855 Před měsícem +1

      Many thousands of people like this song and singer if not millions .even in april 2024!

  • @rickguerrero2282
    @rickguerrero2282 Před 2 měsíci +76

    One of the most beautiful songs ever written about how it feels to be smitten by love……sung by one of the most beautiful female voices of all time.

  • @stephenmccaffrey8406
    @stephenmccaffrey8406 Před měsícem +70

    I was 18,when I first hear this song. Now at 69,it as beautiful as ever.

    • @steven-dark
      @steven-dark Před měsícem +1

      Me too and it still makes me cry ... 50 years on !
      Am I ashamed at that? No.

    • @reinerdykeman
      @reinerdykeman Před 17 dny

      Good grief 🤦

    • @raymcnulty5252
      @raymcnulty5252 Před 14 dny +2

      12 years old for me, really miss our generation of music.

    • @steven-dark
      @steven-dark Před 14 dny

      @@raymcnulty5252 Me too. I was reminiscing only today of the great mix of music in the 70s - glam rock, punk, prog rock, new wave,disco and things seemed so much easier with less big government nanny state.

  • @karenhansen6768
    @karenhansen6768 Před 2 lety +2238

    I met my husband when I was 16,married him at 17,he played the guitar and sang this song to me on our honeymoon, he was taken from me the next day from a car accident, I'm 60 yrs.old and when I hear this song I still cry

    • @tinawhite5803
      @tinawhite5803 Před 2 lety +73

      💔

    • @me9884
      @me9884 Před 2 lety +102

      I am so sorry for your loss.

    • @aliehawhite8616
      @aliehawhite8616 Před 2 lety +81

      Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear this. Bless you 🤍

    • @roe6075
      @roe6075 Před 2 lety +51

      I'm so sorry 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @cathykline1286
      @cathykline1286 Před 2 lety +72

      I’m so sorry for you. My husband and I love this song too…I hope you have found love again.❤️

  • @liamhamilton8497
    @liamhamilton8497 Před 2 měsíci +70

    Here im sitting, listening to this masterpiece, crying over the strangers comments..

    • @steven-dark
      @steven-dark Před měsícem +2

      You are not alone. :)

    • @wordtreat
      @wordtreat Před 24 dny

      That's the deep beauty of this place.❤

  • @leesweather9894
    @leesweather9894 Před rokem +122

    Dear God. As a 52 year old male, I'm sitting here crying. Unbelievably moving.

    • @joycebroomfield8237
      @joycebroomfield8237 Před 3 měsíci +4

      This song is so emotional. May you find joy and happiness soon.

    • @carmengarza6250
      @carmengarza6250 Před 3 měsíci +4

      Me, too...

    • @steven-dark
      @steven-dark Před 3 měsíci +5

      You are not alone my friend. I'm 63 and lost the love of my life to cancer last year and I bawl every time I hear this.

    • @leesweather9894
      @leesweather9894 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@steven-dark Thank you Steven (from Minnesota). Peace my friend.

    • @steven-dark
      @steven-dark Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@leesweather9894 And to you

  • @cmcchung6807
    @cmcchung6807 Před 3 měsíci +94

    the first time i saw her face , today 49 years ago, she was 22 , i was 25....
    We are still very happy together today , being married for 46 years ....
    Praise the Lord....

    • @andjelikapersic6741
      @andjelikapersic6741 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Wish you all happinies of the world ...Amaze me to read this kind of comment... 🙏🥰🇩🇪

  • @ronfreeman5857
    @ronfreeman5857 Před 4 lety +2502

    Funny, how as you age, these songs become more beautiful...

    • @Jaydon05
      @Jaydon05 Před 4 lety +26

      Ron: Well said! I love this song!

    • @nell911ful
      @nell911ful Před 4 lety +37

      Amen, I have always loved it but it just becomes more beautiful as I age.

    • @johnypirelli1118
      @johnypirelli1118 Před 4 lety +26

      I’m in tears at the beauty of this song 💚🥰 I’m here after hearing versions on Smule the singing app by lovely voices so had to listen to original ....wow !

    • @Anderson-dk6is
      @Anderson-dk6is Před 4 lety +14

      Youre right about that

    • @thesongofdeborah1974
      @thesongofdeborah1974 Před 4 lety +10

      Amen!

  • @boonicholls6649
    @boonicholls6649 Před měsícem +28

    Beautiful, beautiful song. I dedicate it to my precious husband RAY who l lost 20months ago. The first time l ever saw his face l fell in love. The first time he ever kissed my lips, 48years of being in love. How the words of this song make me cry for him.... Love him forever❤😢

    • @francisthomlinson9062
      @francisthomlinson9062 Před měsícem +2

    • @ianstuart5660
      @ianstuart5660 Před měsícem +2

      Very sorry for your loss! ❤❤

    • @davidwalker8955
      @davidwalker8955 Před 19 dny +2

      So Sorry for the Loss of your husband. Kia Kaha ( stay strong )

    • @muffassa6739
      @muffassa6739 Před 10 dny +1

      I just lost my dear husband a few months ago and we loved this wonderful song. She's so beautiful and incredible.

  • @garymayfield5995
    @garymayfield5995 Před 5 dny +1

    The prettiest female voice that I've ever heard. Hands down.......period 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @celticlofts
    @celticlofts Před rokem +595

    Roberta comes from a generation that had real talent. No studio trickery from this lady, just pure soul.. I remember playing this song four time in a row on a jukebox in a working class bar in Rhode Island in the late 70s and nobody complained. She's just pure magic...

    • @fablenewsnetwork7223
      @fablenewsnetwork7223 Před rokem +17

      Absolutely correct 🥁🥁🥁

    • @johnfarey2271
      @johnfarey2271 Před 11 měsíci +27

      How could anyone complain listening to such a beautiful song from a truly wonderful lady, If I was with you at that bar I would of bought you a drink for having such wonderful good taste,

    • @celticlofts
      @celticlofts Před 11 měsíci +13

      @@johnfarey2271 : I don't know.. There was a few iffy looking fuckers in there at the time..but I survived.. 🙂

    • @doloresschultz8393
      @doloresschultz8393 Před 11 měsíci +3

      OMG!

    • @cristinskadell338
      @cristinskadell338 Před 11 měsíci +11

      that voice is a natural treasure

  • @suesmith261
    @suesmith261 Před rokem +735

    no foul language, no screaming, no nakedness, no identity or politic agendas, just pure angelic. Just being!

    • @caroljoan3792
      @caroljoan3792 Před rokem +17

      got that right

    • @MrMikebarfoot
      @MrMikebarfoot Před rokem +15

      You must be a lovely person you are so correct ...just love the pure honesty in the way she sings ❤️

    • @paddington3028
      @paddington3028 Před rokem +13

      Couldn't have put it better.

    • @michaele4830
      @michaele4830 Před rokem +13

      Gone were the days

    • @kathyweisgarber6327
      @kathyweisgarber6327 Před rokem +5

      DOOOOOOO U KNOW YOUR AN EARTH 🌎 ANGLE CAUSE ♥YOU ARE SAVED BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS HOLY GOD BLESS 🙌YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL 😍❤♥🙏 SMILE JESUS LOVES YOU!!!!!!!

  • @mikeh7549
    @mikeh7549 Před rokem +819

    I remember my mom singing this song to me when I was a little boy. Sadly she passed away two days ago but I was thankful I could play this for her on her last day. I know it brought her happiness and peace. It's such a beautiful song.

    • @antonboludo8886
      @antonboludo8886 Před rokem +18

      God Bless You.

    • @20000Armpits
      @20000Armpits Před rokem +29

      That hurt just to read. Sending you all my love.

    • @veronicagentle9537
      @veronicagentle9537 Před rokem +42

      My mom passed away yesterday/She had been on hospice for several days and I played this and the other songs she loved when I was a child for her-She was no longer talking but mouthed “thank you” when I asked if the music was ok-I keep listening to it bc it makes me feel so close to her

    • @johnjonessubstitutes3724
      @johnjonessubstitutes3724 Před rokem +11

      May your Mom rest in peace. Cherish that moment for all the days of your life. God bless you.

    • @f.frederickskitty2910
      @f.frederickskitty2910 Před rokem +15

      My mom loved Roberta Flack too. She passed away in 1994 when my son was 3 months old. My son is now older than I was then and I still miss her. Hugs friend ❤️

  • @carolrenton2945
    @carolrenton2945 Před 4 dny +3

    I saw my BEAUTIFUL for the very "First Time" in the spring of 1980. Seven years later we were sweetly and devotedly married with three children later. Man am still sweetly in love with my wife after 36.8 Years of Marriage. God be Praised, God be Magnified and God be Glorified. Berakah-shalom.

  • @markcuffe4610
    @markcuffe4610 Před 2 lety +697

    The most beautiful love song I’ve ever heard. And I heard it 50 years ago. Nothing compares. Thank you, Roberta.

  • @richardsimpson8629
    @richardsimpson8629 Před 2 měsíci +23

    This song speaks to the deep love I have for my partner of 35 years. I was fortunate enough to marry my high school sweetheart, she was 14 and I 17. I was an uninvited guest to her birthday party. We never met or saw each other before that night. I remember to this day the first time ever I saw her face; it was love at first sight, and even after so many years together as husband and wife, her beauty both inside and out, melts my heart. We opened the dancefloor to this song on our wedding night under the stars in a tight embrace, we danced together, eyes closed with tears of joy flowing. Thank you Ms. Roberta Flack and everyone involved in writing and producing this song. Mutual love can be so beautiful.

  • @maryricks187
    @maryricks187 Před 20 dny +6

    My bro was in the Navy, he was on the ships that help evacuate the Vietnamese. He said this song always make him feel better.

  • @galeeleon7710
    @galeeleon7710 Před 5 dny +1

    This song takes me to peaceful place,i listen with my eyes closed.what a voice.

  • @sophdog1678
    @sophdog1678 Před 3 lety +462

    Somehow, Roberta Flack is now 83 years old. I remember how she enchanted us with this song, and Killing Me Softly. Gosh but the years have slipped by so quickly...

  • @vinnycriss8907
    @vinnycriss8907 Před 2 lety +654

    I don’t know if a more beautiful love song is possible. This is perfection on so many levels. This woman is a messenger.

    • @007OceanMan
      @007OceanMan Před 2 lety +8

      Absolutely...i listen to it and it always impresses me how magical are the lyrics...amazing song!

    • @eckyhen
      @eckyhen Před 2 lety +6

      Another beautiful song from Ewan MacColl, one of my favourites.

    • @tessagodsAsset3N21
      @tessagodsAsset3N21 Před 2 lety +3

      Real Story: I say to my husband, "Do you remember this?" He said: "Sometimes you Forget that I am 10 years Younger than you." My response: "Seek help from JESUS!" ... LMBO, of Course he didn't recognize the song. He was born in 1974!!!

    • @jibbajabba4712
      @jibbajabba4712 Před 2 lety +2

      @@tessagodsAsset3N21 So what is your point? You do know Jesus can't solve your toy boy issues.

    • @paymonbidari278
      @paymonbidari278 Před 2 lety

      Well said!

  • @CelesteandMayMay
    @CelesteandMayMay Před 15 hodinami

    Sometimes there is a song in my head I have to hear. This life is so heavy and we need more Roberta Flack ❤ we need more real

  • @bridgetbell4240
    @bridgetbell4240 Před 2 dny

    God bless Roberta Flack. A gift to us ordinary mortals from the heavens ❤

  • @kierondonovan2265
    @kierondonovan2265 Před 2 lety +429

    The first time I heard Roberta sing this song it stopped me dead in my tracks. And you know what? It still does.

  • @dianasmith725
    @dianasmith725 Před rokem +370

    One of the most beautiful songs ever sung. Roberta is wonderful.

    • @davidmoore2325
      @davidmoore2325 Před rokem

      Hello dear

    • @beatricewoods8377
      @beatricewoods8377 Před rokem

      Singing about Jessie Jackson

    • @glennsprigg2378
      @glennsprigg2378 Před rokem +1

      @@beatricewoods8377 Sorry... not correct...

    • @elizabethbowden1574
      @elizabethbowden1574 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@beatricewoods8377no it wasn't. Where'd you get such an asinine thing?

    • @beatricewoods8377
      @beatricewoods8377 Před 11 měsíci

      @@elizabethbowden1574 I'm not stupid or foolish just my opinion Stevie wonder song AS is beautiful keep smiling that beautiful smile

  • @kitmckeraghan8735
    @kitmckeraghan8735 Před 8 měsíci +46

    NOBODY can sing this song like Roberta Flack. She is sensational!

  • @patearly9492
    @patearly9492 Před 3 lety +816

    One of the most beautiful and romantic songs ever made and done sweetly by Roberta Flack. God bless everyone

  • @peacelove8442
    @peacelove8442 Před 3 lety +363

    I remember sitting in the car with my husband, just before I went to work. This song came on and I cried to these beautiful words. I loved this man for 55 years, until her died in 2016. I will love him until my last breath.

    • @bolton3131
      @bolton3131 Před 3 lety +9

      so sorry your loss

    • @tonyramos1936
      @tonyramos1936 Před 3 lety +9

      Absolutely beautiful

    • @jp3923
      @jp3923 Před 3 lety +7

      What a poignant expression of love! You truly had a berautiful relationship that most people covet. May the Lord bless and keep you and reassure you that you will see one another again.

    • @jenniferj6580
      @jenniferj6580 Před 3 lety +5

      Beautiful an blessed

    • @tundrawomansays5067
      @tundrawomansays5067 Před 2 lety +3

      Yes, you will...

  • @songjaye1745
    @songjaye1745 Před 3 měsíci +39

    Thank you, Roberta. I really appreciate it. I bet nobody can sing more beautifully than you.

  • @johnborzcik3058
    @johnborzcik3058 Před 6 měsíci +81

    I will admit, when I was a teenager in 1975, I used to listen to this song over and over on a 45 RPM! It would just repeat and repeat. I would fall asleep on the floor in front of the stereo listening and waking to this song again! What a privilege to hear such this fantastic composition. Thank You Roberta!

    • @jerellawson2426
      @jerellawson2426 Před 5 měsíci +2

      Same here!

    • @KittyGrizGriz
      @KittyGrizGriz Před 5 měsíci +1

      Roberta held “ us all “ in the palm of her hand, eh?? I’d sing along with her too, what a voice, just perfect. 😅

    • @nancyarchibald9095
      @nancyarchibald9095 Před 29 dny +1

      Amazingly, she's playing the piano as part of her own accompaniment while she's singing!! This is not easy 😕. You'll usually do one thing fine and really botch the other..She sings beautifully with nuance and delicacy, while also playing the piano 🎹 😀 as she sings. Amazing to me... 😅

  • @jlebron5860
    @jlebron5860 Před 4 lety +977

    Here watching again in Quarantine. Anybody else? April 5, 2020. God Bless All. Beautiful song.

    • @PandaA-cv3mm
      @PandaA-cv3mm Před 4 lety +14

      Yes. Such a moving song. Always made me cry. Keep well and God Bless you.

    • @jamesmckenna1307
      @jamesmckenna1307 Před 4 lety +17

      April 11th 2020 07:01am waking up to Roberta Flack, coffee and watching the sun break the horizon. 😌🥰 Bliss.

    • @sallyrockwell2672
      @sallyrockwell2672 Před 4 lety +6

      I'm here too

    • @prasetiyodwi
      @prasetiyodwi Před 4 lety +9

      Indonesia here...

    • @xr6lad
      @xr6lad Před 4 lety +1

      Is that what people are doing now...hopping from video to video and now drawing a long bow with COVID-19 in the hope to get the most likes??? Suppose its better than the cliche 'who's listening in....' comments.

  • @jessicagonzalez679
    @jessicagonzalez679 Před 2 lety +174

    I delivered my daughter with my own hands. This song always brings me to that sweet moment. One of the most amazing moments of my life.

  • @accudave
    @accudave Před měsícem +5

    The first time ever I heard this song was when I was 9. I did not know who this lady (Roberta Flack) was or why she was so in love with my face. But I was mesmerized. It was the first time a song made me want to learn more about girls.

  • @SueJones-xy8pq
    @SueJones-xy8pq Před 2 měsíci +10

    This song brings back the first time i saw my husband he walked into our local dance hall i fell in love with him at first sight + loved throughout our 42 yrs of marraige he passed away 13yrs ago he's still so much in my heart love him forever ❤❤❤

  • @keithtomczyk4730
    @keithtomczyk4730 Před 3 lety +649

    48 yrs later and she still makes me tear up.
    Love her voice.

    • @solcutta3661
      @solcutta3661 Před 2 lety +2

      Makes me cry til I'm yawning...

    • @cleigh8753
      @cleigh8753 Před 2 lety +2

      I just posted on here, seeing Roberta Flack in Seattle in 1975, It was my first concert ever. I was 18. Hard to believe it was 47yrs ago. It is to this day a very treasured memory. I was so mesmerized when she performed this song at that time.

    • @NiallRigbyHK
      @NiallRigbyHK Před 2 lety

      Me too! This song & this song only. I don't know why ...

    • @jonfranco2562
      @jonfranco2562 Před rokem

      Same here, i well up every time i hear this sont.

    • @henriettelouis-ferdinand4548
      @henriettelouis-ferdinand4548 Před rokem

      Me too

  • @gd1523
    @gd1523 Před 3 lety +513

    The most beautiful song ever written. Roberta Flack. made it shine with so much emotion

    • @robertnaro8319
      @robertnaro8319 Před 3 lety +7

      I'm at a loss for words

    • @ernestinespriggs6101
      @ernestinespriggs6101 Před 3 lety +10

      For the 490 thumbs down. Sorry you have NEVER LOVED. THE BEST EXPRESSION OF LOVE EVER WRITTEN AND SUNG!👑🎁💌💬

    • @jp3923
      @jp3923 Před 3 lety +4

      g d you couldn't have said it any better.

    • @anthonyhalifax1027
      @anthonyhalifax1027 Před 3 lety +3

      @@ernestinespriggs6101
      Some very souless people out there!

    • @eckyhen
      @eckyhen Před 3 lety +1

      I agree she has a beautiful voice but why did she have to muck about with the lyrics?
      Only a fool would think they could do better than MacColl.

  • @johnbarron2269
    @johnbarron2269 Před 2 měsíci +3

    ROBERTA FLACK SHOULD BE IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME. SHE WAS INSANELY UNDERRATED.-She made songs that NO ONE could sound like/imitate/duplicate/replicate, or copy. She was an extrememely good music teacher of inner-city students in Washington, D.C. Her piano skills were top-notch. She was also INSTRUMENTAL in the upcoming, and rising of, Peabo Bryson, Donny Hathaway, and Luther Vandross.-Believe it or not, we may have NEVER HEARD OF THOSE THREE MEN, HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR ROBERTA FLACK.-Period

  • @AmethystDew
    @AmethystDew Před 4 měsíci +17

    THE most beautiful love song ever. ❤

  • @jeromeciesinski
    @jeromeciesinski Před 2 lety +10

    I remember the first time I saw the face of the woman I married and loved her here on earth for 58 years before God called her home. I still see her face daily.

  • @ralcst-1977
    @ralcst-1977 Před 2 lety +138

    I have never wanted to hear anyone else sing this song, except for Roberta Flack!!! This is "her" song, and she "owns" it!! What a beautiful, beautiful voice!! I could listen to this song over and over again!!!🥰🥰❤❤👍👍🎵🎶

    • @judyclark1906
      @judyclark1906 Před rokem +4

      And please note, She is playing her own accompaniment on that piano. 😏💐🌹

  • @yougotmossed3592
    @yougotmossed3592 Před 9 měsíci +68

    I just love Roberta Flack. This song is perfection.

  • @edwinastrickland7950
    @edwinastrickland7950 Před 10 dny

    Roberta Is such a sensational singer ❤. I first heard this beautiful song of hers in 1998 just new being single, i was so taken in by her beautiful voice and the lyrics to the song 🎵. It's 2024 now (@ 66yrs of age, and still single lol) i stumbled on to this song again, it still a wow song 🎵. I just loved her voice. I wish i can sing like that haha Some people are just pure talented singers ❤

  • @lemonwatersalt
    @lemonwatersalt Před 3 lety +536

    This is the best love song ever written. The love experience she's describing is so utterly profound; a spiritual union of two souls that attains a love 💕 unfathomable.

  • @katiekepley6754
    @katiekepley6754 Před 3 lety +595

    On my parents wedding day my mom walked down the aisle to this song. To this day this song makes me cry because my parents were the epitome of this song. They met Dec 25, 1973, got engaged Fed 14, 1974 and were married on Aug 17, 1974 and were married for 25 days shy of 25 years when my dad passed away. My mom never remarried and always wore her wedding ring and eventually got an eternal wedding ring of my dads name in his eye color on her ring finger. Their love was so pure, whole and perfect. They loved each other beyond their souls. When my mom passed away a year ago, my dads spirit was there waiting to take her home with him and I know I’m my heart that they have cherished every day in the past year together. This song describes their love perfectly and makes me ball my eyes out to this day. I wish songs today could be this powerful.

    • @claireclarke758
      @claireclarke758 Před 3 lety +19

      Your story is powerful ❤️

    • @louisegogel7973
      @louisegogel7973 Před 3 lety +6

      For many people, that is what one young singer does with every song she sings: her own and covers of others, including this one. She and Roberta Flack would have been so wonderful together.
      Angelina Jordan.

    • @claireclarke758
      @claireclarke758 Před 3 lety +10

      My grandfather and grandmother met when they were 14. He gave her a bar of chocolate and a few years later were married. ❤️

    • @lorebay2593
      @lorebay2593 Před 3 lety +7

      I’ve only know thus type of love twice in my life, but I was the only one in love like that. I’d like to know this kind of mutual love before I leave the earth.

    • @susiqblue
      @susiqblue Před 3 lety +8

      My God!
      Your words put tears in my eyes.
      What a blessing to have such Parents, such love and such life.
      Thank you for sharing.
      Some of us, have never experienced that.
      Unfortunately,
      The very opposite!
      Only God can heal the horrible memories.
      I thank GOD for blessing you with such love and role models.
      ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @peterwilliams-pz1dc
    @peterwilliams-pz1dc Před 29 dny

    Every time I hear this song it brings bitter sweet memories of the love I lost, she was what this song is all about.

  • @sfbayareagirl
    @sfbayareagirl Před rokem +81

    So very sad to hear of Roberta Flack’s diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gherig’s Disease.) This song still makes me tear up. My heart goes out to Ms. Flack and her family and loved ones and I will always still listen. ❤😢

    • @lioncvet21
      @lioncvet21 Před rokem +5

      She's a fighter.

    • @Jameslopez5682
      @Jameslopez5682 Před rokem

      Hello gorgeous how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

    • @nightperuser
      @nightperuser Před rokem +1

      Oh no - I never knew this diagnosis. So sad to hear this 😢

  • @maryruthgunter4063
    @maryruthgunter4063 Před 3 lety +440

    I've heard several covers of this song lately and NOBODY can sing it like Roberta! God that was Beautiful!!

    • @Rory-ct1zu
      @Rory-ct1zu Před 3 lety +3

      Issac Hayes live in concert is probably the closest one to come to Roberta

    • @lordkorner
      @lordkorner Před 3 lety +7

      Written by Ewan McCall but transcended to heaven by Roberta flack

    • @zivanajadresic8604
      @zivanajadresic8604 Před 3 lety +11

      May I recommend a male version by George Michael.Also touching and too beautiful.

    • @micahwilliams1332
      @micahwilliams1332 Před 3 lety +1

      I heard is sung by James Blake on Spotify, looked it up, and found this gem.

    • @paymonbidari3513
      @paymonbidari3513 Před 3 lety +1

      So true.

  • @lizlee5347
    @lizlee5347 Před 4 lety +486

    This song breaks my heart I met my husband when I was 11 we was childhood sweethearts we got married and sadly I lost him last year just 58 years old I’m broken hearted and cry constantly for him x

    • @isobar5857
      @isobar5857 Před 4 lety +11

      So sorry to hear of your loss...I hope your memories will sustain you through this difficult time...take care.

    • @e.conboy4286
      @e.conboy4286 Před 3 lety +7

      Bless your heart, Liz. I grieve with you.

    • @mikestyles499
      @mikestyles499 Před 3 lety +2

      You have my sincerest sympathy. 58 is too young.

    • @clydiemor
      @clydiemor Před 3 lety +4

      I'm so sorry...i know your pain...

    • @emmakirby343
      @emmakirby343 Před 3 lety +3

      Hope your okay sweetheart xx

  • @nancysiuyeehui178
    @nancysiuyeehui178 Před 2 měsíci +11

    I love you Roberta your voice is so amazing no one can sing this song like you I am already 71 years old every night must listen this song repeat again and again ❤

    • @johnreeves9528
      @johnreeves9528 Před 2 měsíci

      🥰 I hope you are going strong each time you hear this song 🎵

    • @nancysiuyeehui178
      @nancysiuyeehui178 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@johnreeves9528 thank you so much 😊

    • @johnreeves9528
      @johnreeves9528 Před 2 měsíci

      @@nancysiuyeehui178 hey dear where are you from my dear

  • @ijordann
    @ijordann Před rokem +345

    I've watched so many covers of this from Celine to George Michael to Jennifer Hudson and no one comes close to the original. Especially during the verse where Roberta floats from high to mid to low to mid and back to high. Its SO effortless where other singers either struggle or avoid it altogether by switching the key. She's simply one of a kind.

    • @andrewyates1819
      @andrewyates1819 Před rokem +12

      This is a cover..of Euan Mcolls song.

    • @ijordann
      @ijordann Před rokem +2

      @@andrewyates1819 Thanks for the correction! I didn't know that.

    • @malkytrance
      @malkytrance Před rokem +10

      @@andrewyates1819 Indeed it is, and people should be aware of this, Robertas vocal performance though is the one, much love M

    • @franciscozuniga6534
      @franciscozuniga6534 Před rokem +3

      I recomend you Mat Cradle version

    • @Francine-Cichy
      @Francine-Cichy Před rokem +9

      I love this version and Peggy Seegers version. I grew up with Roberta’s version and then later found out that Ewan MColl wrote this FOR Peggy Seeger. Peggy’s version has an otherworldly quality for me while Roberta’s is soulfully smooth.
      This is just a great song all around ❤

  • @4ljc433
    @4ljc433 Před 2 lety +39

    Love is not what happens between two sheets but what happens between two hearts.

  • @Mikee22ification
    @Mikee22ification Před rokem +18

    i'm supposed to be working. I looked out the window and its raining, sky grey, tree with no leaves and a bird on a branch. I needed to hear something beautiful and so I put on this, it is love and beauty distilled into sound. Thank you Roberta and Ewan MacCol (songwriter) xx

    • @gillianleyland198
      @gillianleyland198 Před 3 měsíci +1

      My beloved died 24January 2024 after almost sixty years of marriage, my one and only, loved beyond infinity, mine forever. Gill x

  • @SometimeAgo65
    @SometimeAgo65 Před rokem +148

    Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful!! No one can sing this song like Roberta...actually no one can sing her songs as good as she does ❤️😊🌺🌺

  • @cowboyred2794
    @cowboyred2794 Před měsícem +4

    Beautiful woman beautiful song.

  • @Moronvideos1940
    @Moronvideos1940 Před 3 lety +37

    This song always, forever always, reminds me of my wife who passed away unexpectedly twenty years ago. It was uncanny, I was in a restaurant and she was a waitress. And I heard, "Can
    I take your order?" I turned and to this day I cannot find the words to describe, when our eyes met, the instant love we both felt. For me, the whole world stood still for a long second and for her, she turned into a frozen statue. So I am shedding tears again......and all I can say, " I'll see you soon, Loredonna....I love you."

    • @brianlipkin5196
      @brianlipkin5196 Před 9 měsíci

      The most beautiful love song ever written and the greatest voice ever heard, a musical monument.

  • @glendaburnam9521
    @glendaburnam9521 Před 2 lety +228

    I lost my husband 21 years ago this was our song. It gives me much peace and so many beautiful memories. Thank you for this song.

    • @bobvanderwest9358
      @bobvanderwest9358 Před 2 lety

      Best wishes to you.

    • @annakker6015
      @annakker6015 Před 2 lety

      XXXXXXXXX

    • @georgemgarcia1896
      @georgemgarcia1896 Před 2 lety

      Good Morning ☀️😃 Glenda. Thank You 🙏🏼 for sharing your story. I am very touched by your personal writing ✍🏼. I’m very Thankful to GOD that You Are at Peace 🕊🌿🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🌹❣️. May GOD Continue to Bless You with Peace 🕊🌿🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 all the days of your life, Amen.

  • @ktewin
    @ktewin Před měsícem +1

    I used to hear this song on the radio while growing up. I always thought it was nice but it doesn't hold meaning until you can truly relate to words of a pure unadulterated love and admiration of one. The words mean everything of a love i had, my first love. Things didn't work out, we were from different cultures, his parents wanted him to stay within his culture. I let him go. I never been so heartbroken other than losing my parents. We went out separate ways. Miraculously 30+ years later he found me. He's divorced now. I'm married and live in another country. We are in contact, at the beginning i was overwhelmed with feelings but now have managed. He realized he should have not listened to his parents and married for family. He should have married for love. I'm married to a beautiful man who knows my value and will never leave him. My 1st love and I still remain just friends but sometimes songs like this take me to my youth and make me cry... bittersweet 🥹😢😍

  • @JohnMoore-xf5wy
    @JohnMoore-xf5wy Před měsícem +3

    "and I knew our joy
    Would fill the earth."
    Pure poetry.

  • @debbieulrich5645
    @debbieulrich5645 Před 2 měsíci +4

    That is the most beautiful love song of all times

  • @brunab8867
    @brunab8867 Před 4 lety +665

    Roberta, you are the true winner. No one can compare to you. You are Unique and Original. Your voice is so Beautiful. I have heard this song since the 70's when i was a young girl growing up. Now I am 60 years old. I will never ever get tired of this song. Everlasting.

  • @patriciakouris3311
    @patriciakouris3311 Před 2 lety +293

    I have loved this song since I first heard Roberta Flack sing it. Still makes me emotional after so many years.

  • @DoctorZebedee
    @DoctorZebedee Před 2 měsíci +1

    Magical. Like listening to an angel from heaven.

  • @allisonpayne2097
    @allisonpayne2097 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Wow very powerful voice,with loving thoughts😎

  • @oscarcampos2432
    @oscarcampos2432 Před 2 lety +226

    Roberta Flack’s voice and emotion takes these lyrics to another level. I’m so moved by her passion for the song!

    • @anytylor5684
      @anytylor5684 Před 2 lety

      Good day to you. how are you doing? May every step you make be filled with happiness, love, and peace. And nice to meet you too where do you stay if you don’t mind me asking

  • @SuperZadie
    @SuperZadie Před 3 lety +540

    Nobody sings this song better, fantastic.

  • @terrymellan9469
    @terrymellan9469 Před měsícem +3

    its impossible for anyone to hear Roberta sing this song and not be moved

  • @user-kn5on8tj4y
    @user-kn5on8tj4y Před 28 dny +1

    🎉What a voice! What a song!
    🎉🎉🎉 Long may she live !🎉🎉Bless! 🎉🎉

  • @TheAxeman33
    @TheAxeman33 Před 4 lety +506

    Roberta has turned a beautiful song into something so spiritual .. One of the most beautiful love songs ever written .. Thank you Ewan ...

    • @vcambridge-ph.d8030
      @vcambridge-ph.d8030 Před 4 lety +8

      I agree. A song that is beautiful poetry set in beautiful melody. What a song should be

    • @alonzomosley7
      @alonzomosley7 Před 4 lety +5

      Ewan amazingly hated this version ! He loved his wife's version I thought Robertas was sublime

    • @pinksapphire.2262
      @pinksapphire.2262 Před 4 lety +1

      Jan Fialkowski do you know who wrote that song did she write it?

    • @TheAxeman33
      @TheAxeman33 Před 4 lety +3

      @@pinksapphire.2262 ~ Hello Lori, thiss song was written and composed by Kirssty McColl's father, Ewan McColl ..

    • @ellasunkar8981
      @ellasunkar8981 Před 3 lety +1

      Wow...i m in love with someone long time ago...this song just described how i felt...stiil...already 40 years ago....still loved him...still brings tears to my eyes....but sadly we parted with deep brokenheart...still miss him

  • @bobbinewkirk743
    @bobbinewkirk743 Před rokem +56

    This was my husband and my song…we were married for 26 years . My best friend died of a massive heart attack and every time I hear this song I tear up and go back in my mind of all the great love and memories I shared with him. It’s been 24 years and I love and miss my best friend my forever love, my husband and father of our 2 grown kids. First time ever I saw your face I knew we were meant for each other. God called you home way to early.

  • @cpearson7372
    @cpearson7372 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This song, Roberta Flack's voice, the music, it has always, from the time I was a little kid, stunned me silent.
    As an adult, this song causes me to cry with love, joy, and sorrow over knowing the day will come when my love, or I, will leave this world and the other will be left behind.
    This song reminds me of the 12th of March 2006, when my beloved (didn't know it then) opened a locked door for me, and I saw his face, most importantly his eyes, and immediately the street, and sidewalk, went dead quiet and it felt like everything stopped. My mind raced, and I thought "what the heck??" How could I be thinking of marrying this person, and feeling like I knew him in another life. I just felt incredibly safe, intrigued, and full of glee. We had met on MySpace, through a friend of a friend, and had only talked online a few times. It was the fall of 2005, his dad had just suddenly died, and mine was dying cruelly(and young, only 55) of the EVIL that is CANCER. We were both serving in the Army Reserves, enjoyed country music, both wanting to have children, and found that we had many life experiences in common.
    I love you, with all that I am, Samuel, and will until my last breath.
    Thank you, for coming into my life, and for honoring me with your love, and devotion. Our children, and I, think you hung the moon :)
    I love you, more than I could ever express.

  • @gunillatait4614
    @gunillatait4614 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I've fallen head over heels in love quite a few times in my life, but that was a mixture of lust, love, desire and attraction, beautiful memories though! This song makes me think of everytime I given birth to my 5 children, which was pure love and for each and one, I fell in love all over again! Giving birth to my children is the most precious moment in my life. They are grown up now, but the memory of seeing them for the first time, giving them a kiss for the first time, feeling their body against mine and their heart and breath for the first time, it was so strong love emotionally and the happiest moments in my life. Thank you Roberta for this amazing beautiful song...I was born myself 1957 when this song was written. 💗🙏💗

  • @haveagreatday2823
    @haveagreatday2823 Před 3 lety +177

    No one sings this song like Roberta - I was amazed when I heard it in 1972, and it still amazes me.

    • @marylynch7404
      @marylynch7404 Před 3 lety +2

      Absolutely breathtaking! Especially when you lose your partner💔 it hits home!

    • @StarzzyJJASD
      @StarzzyJJASD Před 2 lety

      Shes not the original singer songwriter of this beautiful song

    • @donaldsinclair9171
      @donaldsinclair9171 Před 2 lety

      @@StarzzyJJASD who did the original

    • @StarzzyJJASD
      @StarzzyJJASD Před 2 lety

      @@donaldsinclair9171 a scottish folk singer

    • @terryjonus4126
      @terryjonus4126 Před 2 lety

      Only her

  • @Thornus_______
    @Thornus_______ Před 3 lety +213

    This song shakes a person at the core of their being

  • @GeorgeLupascu-ur8fm
    @GeorgeLupascu-ur8fm Před 5 měsíci +26

    I can’t get enough of this beautiful performance , Roberta playing piano and singing is mesmerizing , back to back Record of the Year Grammy ! Love you Roberta …

  • @telurbali9467
    @telurbali9467 Před 2 lety +13

    Kesini karena "kok bisa"

  • @ronguillory3514
    @ronguillory3514 Před 4 lety +90

    My heart aches, listening to Roberta bring back memories of my Beautiful wife Bonnie. We were together 67 years, and I still remember 'the first time ever I saw her face' In love from that first night - and still to this day. I miss her Oh So Much.

    • @denisegarrin6341
      @denisegarrin6341 Před 3 lety +4

      My heart aches for you, may God bring peace to your heart some day.

    • @davidhillau
      @davidhillau Před 3 lety +2

      You're a good man Ron, life is full of heart aches but I wish you well. You'll meet up with her when the time is right.

    • @gman3164
      @gman3164 Před 3 lety +2

      The fact you had what you did Ron and the time you spent together is what this song was written for. She must have been a very special lady and you were blessed to have known her.

    • @unclegrease1
      @unclegrease1 Před 3 lety +1

      we are all with you as much as we can be!!!!

    • @j.s.thrasher925
      @j.s.thrasher925 Před 3 lety

      The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away - how wonderful that the taking away is only temporary but the love is forever and ever.

  • @libusekarich6244
    @libusekarich6244 Před měsícem

    She is one of my all-time favorite singers. This is one of the most amazing voices! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Beautiful and talented ❤️ 😍 ✨️ 💖 💕 ♥️ ❤️ 😍 ✨️ 💖

  • @TacShooter
    @TacShooter Před měsícem +1

    I had heard the song before who knows how many times, but it came on the radio the other day and I actually listened to it and was blown away. She knows how to use silence and pause to make the effect of her words more pronounced.

  • @ferriyanto1459
    @ferriyanto1459 Před 2 lety +9

    Kesini gegara ko bisa

  • @MrsLynB
    @MrsLynB Před 4 lety +49

    Mine & my husbands song. Played at our wedding. 11th March 1989. Played at his funeral 29th November 2012. Makes me cry every time I hear it. Tears of joy. And tears of heartache x

  • @HitesMites
    @HitesMites Před 7 dny

    2024 and her voice brings me right back

  • @bryansmith4073
    @bryansmith4073 Před 2 lety +62

    When Roberta sings a love song the world is a better place , thanks Roberta .

  • @johannessitohang3655
    @johannessitohang3655 Před 2 lety +21

    Selesai nonton kok bisa, langsung ke sini

  • @johnhaggard
    @johnhaggard Před 3 měsíci +1

    Talent, talent, talent TALENT.

  • @kathwinwood7611
    @kathwinwood7611 Před 2 lety +7

    my husband bought the vinyl for me when we were newly weds.Ive just lost him after 52 yrs of marriage...but death can't take that beautiful memory from me.

  • @lavoxii
    @lavoxii Před 3 lety +79

    The first time, ever i saw your face
    I thought the sun rose in your eyes
    And the moon and the stars
    Were the gifts you gave
    To the dark, and the empty skies
    My love
    To the dark, and the empty skies
    And the first time, ever i kissed your mouth
    I felt the earth move in my hands
    Like the trembling heart
    of a captive bird
    That was there,
    at my command
    That was there, at my command
    My love
    And the first time, ever I lay with you
    I felt your heart so close to mine
    And i knew our joy
    Would fill the earth
    And last, til the end of time
    My love
    And it would last, til the end of time
    My love
    The first time, ever I saw
    Your face
    Your face
    Your face
    Your face

    • @maryharbour7991
      @maryharbour7991 Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you

    • @roslynjohnson6310
      @roslynjohnson6310 Před 2 lety +1

      Roberta Flack announced in one of her concerts that she got the idea for the song from a mom looking at her newborn child for the first time. I believe that concert is on CZcams

  • @carolholloway7449
    @carolholloway7449 Před 8 dny

    For the last few years I have been buying vintage records for a dear friend Bryan's juke box as a joint birthday/Christmas gift. He would give me a a list every year. His health had deteriorated and he had got into the habit of just texting me the song title/artiste when he thought of a song he would like. This was the last song title he sent me. He died this month aged 83 and this was played at his funeral yesterday along with the Teddy Bears' To know him is to love him. The final song was Elvis and Jailhouse Rock. Miss you Bryan, RIP. No more pain.

  • @emeraldgreen777
    @emeraldgreen777 Před 9 měsíci +8

    I always cry when I hear this song.

  • @suesmith261
    @suesmith261 Před 10 měsíci +45

    48 years passed and you still stand out among them all. Voice, raw presence, genuine feelings....no distractions just being!

  • @claireclarke758
    @claireclarke758 Před 2 lety +6

    The most beautiful love song, not cheesy, just raw and beautiful and honest

  • @paulosalavea2215
    @paulosalavea2215 Před měsícem +2

    This song is such a masterpiece…..

  • @freebird6287
    @freebird6287 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Bring back memories of my true love and still only love after all years past by.

  • @jamesjonathan5290
    @jamesjonathan5290 Před 2 lety +13

    siapa yg kesini abis nonton kok bisa?

  • @Hickory-ez8gv
    @Hickory-ez8gv Před 3 lety +44

    The greats of Roberta Flack, Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, and Aretha Franklin, they don't make em like this anymore and plus the music industry doesn't give them the credit of being acknowledged at Music awards for being the pioneers who paved the way. A beautiful song for ballards they don't write like anymore

  • @annecilia6412
    @annecilia6412 Před měsícem +3

    One of my favorite songs love how she sings it ❤❤❤

  • @aprilmmcgann4324
    @aprilmmcgann4324 Před 2 měsíci +2

    this is one of the greatest performances of our lives

  • @lalebrennan-can5294
    @lalebrennan-can5294 Před 4 lety +455

    Here in 2020! Just a stunning song ❤️

  • @shaynehamilton3406
    @shaynehamilton3406 Před 3 lety +168

    probably the most beautiful love long of all time.

  • @davelagatt2111
    @davelagatt2111 Před měsícem +1

    I can close my eyes still remember her singing this song in concert ❤

  • @cynthiahand7193
    @cynthiahand7193 Před rokem +2

    This reminds me the first Time I saw my Future husband. I looked at him and I knew inside I'm going to marry that man. I never met him or spoke to him. I just saw him and knew. We became best friends and got married. the song breaks my heart too. because I lost him 11 yrs and 11 months after we Were married and I miss him so much. He passed away 11-2011
    Before he got sick I kept seeing the Number 11 or 1111 almost everyday for a month. I kept having Visions. literally visions when I was a wake. of someone giving me flower. I still have visions of being given flowers. Maybe it's my Jim . I loved him so much. It hard being a lone.