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blue lights in the basement - roberta flack

Blue Lights in the Basement

Roberta Flack

1977
10 tracks
41 min
adult standards

Album Description

Roberta Flack's 1977 masterpiece, Blue Lights in the Basement, is a sublime collection of soulful tracks that showcase her incredible vocal range and emotional depth. Released on 1 January 1977 via Atlantic Records, this album is a testament to Flack's ability to craft timeless music that resonates with listeners.

With a duration of 41 minutes, Blue Lights in the Basement takes you on a journey through a range of emotions, from the heartfelt longing of 'The Closer I Get to You' to the uplifting 'Fine, Fine Day'. The album's tracklist, which includes 'Why Don't You Move in with Me', 'This Time I'll Be Sweeter', and 'Soul Deep', demonstrates Flack's mastery of adult standards, blending genres with effortless ease.

Throughout the album, Roberta Flack's powerful, soaring vocals are perfectly complemented by the sophisticated production, resulting in a listening experience that is both intimate and expansive. With Blue Lights in the Basement, Flack proves herself to be a true virtuoso, capable of conveying the full spectrum of human emotion through her music. This iconic album is a must-listen for fans of soulful, heartfelt music, and its influence can still be felt today.

January 1, 1977© 1977 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States℗ 1977 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.

Tracks

Why Don't You Move in with MeRoberta Flack
4:53
The Closer I Get to YouRoberta Flack, Donny Hathaway
4:40
Fine, Fine DayRoberta Flack
4:50
This Time I'll Be SweeterRoberta Flack
4:26
25th of Last DecemberRoberta Flack
4:33
After YouRoberta Flack
3:53
I'd Like to Be Baby to YouRoberta Flack
4:39
Soul DeepRoberta Flack
2:24
Love Is the HealingRoberta Flack
3:44
Where I'll Find YouRoberta Flack
3:09

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About Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack, born Roberta Cleopatra Flack, was an iconic American singer and pianist whose emotive, genre-blending ballads spanned R&B, jazz, folk, and pop. Known for her intimate vocal style, Flack's music significantly contributed to the birth of the quiet storm radio format. Her commercial success was marked by several Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping singles, including "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," "Killing Me Softly with His Song," and "Feel Like Makin' Love." Flack made history by becoming the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in consecutive years. Her influence extended far beyond the 1970s, making her a beloved figure in the music industry. Flack passed away peacefully at her home on February 24, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a battle with ALS.

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