Roberta Flack, the iconic Grammy-winning singer and pianist renowned for her distinctive vocal style, passed away at the age of 88. Surrounded by family, Flack is remembered for her significant impact on music, particularly in the 1970s. She shot to fame with her hauntingly beautiful ballads like "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face," which became synonymous with Clint Eastwood's film 'Play Misty for Me.' Flack's contributions to music and civil rights resonated through her reflective artistry and deep emotional connection with her audience, a legacy preserved through her work despite her battle with ALS.
"With the song as a theme song for his movie, it gained a lot of popularity and then took off," Flack said about her hit song "The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face."
"Her voice touched, tapped, trapped, and kicked every emotion I've ever known," jazz musician Les McCann said, reflecting on Flack's profound impact.
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