The 8 best Roberta Flack songs after the legendary singer dies
Roberta Flack, an absolute legend of a singer, has died at the age of 88, per Variety, who cited a statement from her rep: 'We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed away this morning, February 24, 2025. She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was also a proud educator.'
She was an incredible R&B talent who sang some of the most beloved songs, and those included some of the duets with the similarly legendary Donny Hathaway.
Of course this is the perfect time to pay tribute with the best songs she ever sang, including the one she'll be most remembered for:
1. Killing Me Softly With His Song
2. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
3. Feel Like Makin' Love
4. The Closer I Get to You
5. Back Together Again
6. Where Is the Love
7. Tonight I Celebrate My Love
8. You Are My Heaven
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