Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway
Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed 1979 Original With Custom "You Are My Heaven" Hype Sticker. Released in 1980, "Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway" stands as a poignant tribute to the collaborative synergy between Flack and Hathaway, two of soul music’s most respected voices. Their previous partnership yielded the 1972 hit album "Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway," cherished for its emotional depth and vocal interplay. However, the recording of this follow-up was marked by tragedy; Donny Hathaway died in 1979, midway through the project. As a result, the album features just two tracks with Hathaway’s vocals, while the remaining songs feature Flack interpreting material in the duo’s spirit, supported by a roster of guest musicians.

From a historical perspective, this album captures both an end and a continuance. While it serves as Hathaway’s posthumous farewell in collaboration with Flack, it also underscores Flack’s resilience and artistry in shepherding the project to completion. The standout single, "Back Together Again," became a dance-floor favorite and remains a testament to their chemistry. The record’s release was met with both critical and commercial success, reflecting the enduring appeal of their musical partnership. In the broader context of late-70s and early-80s R&B, the album’s lush arrangements and heartfelt performances position it as a significant work in the evolution of contemporary soul music.