First Take - Roberta Flack (1969)
Roberta Flack would be a major force in soul music in the 70s. This was her debut, featuring a slightly more jazz-oriented approach to what she would be doing for decades.
She has a smoky voice that she uses to weave some magic into a tasteful collection of material.
Tracks I Liked
Compared To What - a slow-building cover with a great payoff
Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye - Maybe the prettiest a Leonard Cohen tune has ever sounded.
Tryin’ Times - a gorgeous and laid-back classic
