Both tracks debuted on the Hot 100 almost simultaneously - Taylor version debuted on June 5, 1971, whereas Flack/Hathaway version debuted the following week (June 12, 1971) - marking Flack's first chart appearance - and, although Taylor's version reached #1, the Flack/Hathaway duet ascended as high as #29 and was a top ten R&B hit at #8. ![]() It was who suggested that a joint venture might consolidate Flack and Hathaway's popularity.The first single from Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway was a version of ' recorded before the single release of the version. The singers' careers had overlapped, however: Flack had included Hathaway compositions on her and albums, with the latter also featuring Hathaway as pianist, and background vocalist. 'Released: April 17, 1972Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingThe 1972 release Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway is a million-selling duet by and produced by and.Flack and Hathaway were both solo artists on the Atlantic roster who'd enjoyed critical acclaim, but Flack had enjoyed limited commercial success.īoth had attended, although Flack's attendance there pre-dated Hathaway's. 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' / Be Real Black For Me'Released: September 25, 1971. ![]() 'You've Got a Friend / Gone Away'Released: May 9, 1971.
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