- Audio Cassette (19 Sep 1995)
- Format: Original recording remastered, Import
- Label: Atlantic / Wea
- ASIN: B000002J5T
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Compared to What |
| 2. Angelitos Negros |
| 3. Our Ages or Our Hearts |
| 4. I Told Jesus |
| 5. Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye |
| 6. First Time Ever I Saw Your Face |
| 7. Tryin' Times |
| 8. Ballad of the Sad Young Men |
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Certainly my favourite album of all time and I worked in a wonderful music shop for 5 years and have a HUGE collection (I'm not boasting, just setting the scene for awe!). The sheer joy and sadness that she can create through her sublime singing and piano playing have me alternating between ecstasy and tears. A real emotional roller-coaster, but worth the pain. The lyrics are a good thirty years old and sound as relevant as ever. We still go to war, still destroy ourselves, still love till it hurts.
I love this so much it hurts.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first heard a song on the radio late at night. You know where you are just slipping into sleep and a piece of music grabs you? The song stayed with me and forced me to buy it. I'm so glad I did and my favourite track has to be the first song I heard - 'Tryin' Times'. The lyrical content, the drama, poignancy - the message implores you to think. Roberta is a true Diva who deserves far more recognition for her 'uncommercial' music. 'First Time Ever...' has been killed by adverts, soundtracks, etc. but it still remains a masterpiece.
'Angelitos Negros' is wonderful - (I also recommend you hear Celia Cruz's version).
'Angelitos Negros' is wonderful - (I also recommend you hear Celia Cruz's version).
If you love music then ensure your collection has this album.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I can't do justice to the beauty of Roberta's voice with words. All I can say is that you can imagine the tears welling in her eyes as she sings, so engrossing is her performance. She is singing about her own stories, albeit to other peoples' music and you believe every word she sings. Painfully gorgeous, the best track has to be the First Time Ever I Saw Your Face but Tryin' Times and Compared To What cannot go unmentioned.
Buy this album, it will enrich your life.
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Soul Music
This is a great album. Real Soul Music with Roberta at her best before she became a bit more commercial and poppy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kevin Barry
Essential listening
I originally had this on cassette (have I just given my age away!!!). It's a shame there are only 5 stars to award as this is beyond doubt one of the best albums I have ever heard. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Hunter
Roberta Flack, simply the Best
I have this on vinyl from the 70's and now as then, it is still the most sublime music and singing, ever.
I think that Roberta Flack is overlooked today. Read more
I think that Roberta Flack is overlooked today. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Delores
Delivered relatively promptly, in perfect condition
Classic album....nice to finally get it on CD, although Roberta belongs on the warmth of vinyl. Highly Recommended.
Published on 6 Jan 2010 by Mancy Witch
a classic soul/jazz album amazeing!!
this is such a good album the songs her voice and the piano the music and arrangements so simple but all the better for it a nice chill out album buy it you wont regret it the... Read more
Published on 24 July 2008 by Mr. S. L. Smith
Remastered?
Fabulous record let down by poor remastering. There's less tape hiss on Billie Holiday recordings from the 30's. Someone should be shot!
Published on 8 Aug 2007 by Andrew Hastings
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