Experience Roberta Flack’s breathtaking debut with the 50th anniversary edition of First Take, showcasing her remarkable ability to blend soul, jazz, and folk with emotional depth and quiet intensity. Originally released in 1969, this critically acclaimed album introduced Flack’s expressive vocals and masterful piano work, drawing comparisons to legends like Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin while forging her own unique path.
This special edition captures the intimacy and authority of every track, featuring standout interpretations of blues, folk, and R&B classics alongside Flack’s own original work. Housed in deluxe packaging with a hardcover gatefold and a striking 12-page color booklet, this release is a must-have for fans and collectors seeking a deeper connection with one of music’s most enduring talents.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Atlantic
- Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk
- Release Date: 07/24/2020
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TRACKS
A1. Compared To What
A2. Angelitos Negros
A3. Our Ages Or Our Hearts
A4. I Told Jesus
B1. Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye
B2. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
B3. Tryin' Times
B4. Ballad Of The Sad Young Men
CD1-1. Compared To What
CD1-2. Angelitos Negros
CD1-3. Our Ages Or Our Hearts
CD1-4. I Told Jesus
CD1-5. Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye
CD1-6. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
CD1-7. Tryin' Times
CD1-8. Ballad Of The Sad Young Men
CD1-9. Compared To What (Single Edit)
CD1-10. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Single Edit)
CD1-11. Trade Winds
CD2-1. All The Way (Live)
CD2-2. This Could Be The Start Of Something
CD2-3. Groove Me
CD2-4. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
CD2-5. Hush-A-Bye
CD2-6. Afro Blue
CD2-7. It's Way Past Suppertime
CD2-8. Frankie And Johnny
CD2-9. On The Street Where You Live
CD2-10. The House Song
CD2-11. Ain't No Mountain High Enough
CD2-12. The Song Is Love
CD2-13. To Sir With Love
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