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I thought the sun rose in your eyes
And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave
To the dark and the endless skies, my love
To the dark and the endless skies
And the first time ever I kissed your mouth
I felt the earth move in my hand
Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
That was there at my command, my love
That was there at my command, my love
And the first time ever I lay with you
I felt your heart so close to mine
And I knew our joy would fill the earth
And last 'til the end of time, my love
And it would last 'til the end of time, my love
The first time ever I saw your face
Your face
Your face
Your face
Uhh, she's retired, and has had some health issues, but she's not dead.
I know, I was referring to more of an existential separation from the present world were in. Being, "in the zone" as some athletes or musicians sometimes say. I edited my initial comment to include, "during this performance", before I even saw your response.
Stunning. She left our world and became apart of the mystical musical wonderland of energy and spirit and left us with this sublime, timeless, touching, and lightning bolt of musical perfection.
Uhh, she's retired, and has had some health issues, but she's not dead.
She, and this sound, is magnificent in any universe...
"Killing Me Softly with His Song"
Fugees version is all I ever hear and it makes me yearn for the REAL version
I just bought this vinyl album for $3 in my local thrift store :)
I might have gotten my LP copy from an acquaintance or thrift store not too long ago, but only knew this song. Nice album and lovely to listen to.
I was 17 when it came out and in love for the first time.
Was this song in a movie?
Ah, just remembered. It was in the movie Play Misty for Me.
I grew up with 2 sisters & a brother, all younger than me, and was 9 when this song came out in 1969 when my exposure to music was pretty much limited to the radio in our family car.
Mom was 29 and didn't buy many records, as her hands were full raising us while Dad was a Submariner in the Navy, but this was one she took the time to get. She loved this song.
I recall hearing her play it on our rarely used record player and me not thinking much more of it other than, "Oh Jeeeze" or something, and going back outside.
I Love You Mom.
You were absolutely the best.
My Parents are 82 now, and I see most things in a much different light than I did 50+ years ago . . . .
It's December 13th, 2021 now and I would like to wish any and everyone a Merry Christmas, and a Great 2022.
Take Care Friends ~
Sweet memories, and yes, as we're older we have a different perspective of this song. This was one of my Mother's favorites also and it was hard for me to deal with as a child since my parent's were going through a divorce and I knew she might not be thinking about my Father when she heard this. I'd give anything to be able to give her a hug now and tell her that I understand.
My main problem with this song was that I was nine when it came out and all that 1969 energy coming out of the radio came to a screeching halt when it came on. I'd either have to start twisting the tuner or wait it out. Over 50 years later, the first few notes, still elicit an Ugh!! reaction from me. Then I take a moment and appreciate the beauty of the song.
Same here! We are older & more sophisticated now! I was 14yrs old when this came out. At the time, I only listened to it in my Mom's car. At home, I listened to Cream, Blind Faith, Beatles, Doors, CS&N, The Band, Stones, Joe Cocker, Sly, etc.(and still do!).
My wife chose this as our "first song" on the day we were wed. And yes, she still is.
We did not choose this song, BUT, for our upcoming 41st anniversary I think I'll suggest to my wife this one as a much better alternative than the one we did select. I think I know her well enough by now, that she will say, "Yes!"
I've been wrong far too many times to count over those 40+ years, though, so I'll have to get back to you on the results.
I wanted to give this a 9 but then realized I had stopped everything I was doing to just listen and reflect. OK, 10.
That's a great way to differentiate the 9s from the 10s! I'm still at a 9, didn't quite stop everything I was doing ;-)
LLRP!!
Yes, the original "stalker film".
Will in the Inbetweeners . "YOUR FACE" has me in stitches
Discovered it again 20 years later and was blown away by it's simple elegance. I love how the players make so much room for her magnificent voice.
Goosebumps 10 seconds into the song. LOve the simple arragement.
Wiki:
- "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" was played as the wake-up music on flight day 9 to the astronauts aboard Apollo 17, on their last day in Lunar orbit (Friday, December 15, 1972) before returning to earth, thus ending the last human explorations of the Moon. The use of the song was most likely a reference to the "face" of the moon below the spacecraft. -
The history of the song itself is fascinating - I always assumed it was hers.
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Not sure of its antecedents, but now as an old man I can remember this song was on a pub juke box near Bedford (UK) in 1963. Loved it then and still do
I grew up with 2 sisters & a brother, all younger than me and was 9 when this song came out in 1969 when my exposure to music was pretty much limited to the radio in our family car.
Mom was 29 and didn't buy many records as her hands were full raising us while Dad was a Submariner in the Navy, but this was one she took the time to get.
I recall hearing her play it on our rarely used record player and me not thinking much more than, "Oh jeeeze", and going back outside to play.
It's December 13th, 2021 now, my parents are alive and well, together, and have many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
I love you Mom.
You were/are the absolute best.
I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and a Great 2022.
Take Care Friends ~
Godlike. Instant 10 every time.
Some songs need an 10++
Takes me back to Play Misty for Me with Clint Eastward, Jessica Walter and Donna Mills
Yes, the original "stalker film".
- "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" was played as the wake-up music on flight day 9 to the astronauts aboard Apollo 17, on their last day in Lunar orbit (Friday, December 15, 1972) before returning to earth, thus ending the last human explorations of the Moon. The use of the song was most likely a reference to the "face" of the moon below the spacecraft. -
The history of the song itself is fascinating - I always assumed it was hers.
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"Last Play: Never"
Why's that, Bill?? Don't you believe in love at first sight. It happened to me and after more than 30 years I am still in love with the woman.
August 16th 2021, first time hearing this soul-touching tune. Thanks BillG and Long Live RP!!
Roberta Flack The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face '69 —— "I'm just 16. Y am I so obsessed this song ? .... It's on my playlist n I play it everynight before I sleep ... Sometimes I dream that I was in 60's or 70's" by kon chmar
Why's that, Bill?? Don't you believe in love at first sight. It happened to me and after more than 30 years I am still in love with the woman.
Did Ewan write this about Kirstie?
No. He wrote it about Peggy Seeger, whom he left his wife and four kids for.