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Quiet Fire proves to be an apt title, as Flack's MOR-informed jazz and gospel vocals simmer just below the surface on the eight sides here. Forgoing the full-throttled delivery of, say, Aretha Franklin, Flack translates the pathos of gospel expression into measured intensity and sighing, elongated phrases. There's even a bit of Carole King's ashen tone in Flack's voice, as manifested on songs like "Let Them Talk," Van McCoy's "Sweet Bitter Love," and a meditative reworking of King's "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow." The album's other high-profile cover, "Bridge Over Troubled Waters," features the ideal setting for Flack's airy pipes with a tasteful backdrop of strings and a chorus featuring soul songstress Cissy Houston (Whitney's mom). Switching from this hushed sanctity, Flack digs into some groove-heavy southern soul on "Go Up Moses," "Sunday and Sister Jones," and an amazing version of the Bee Gees hit "To Love Somebody" (this perennial number has been done by everyone from Rita Marley to Hank Williams, Jr.). Flack finally completes the modern triumvirate of southern music, adding the country tones of Jimmy Webb's "See You Then" to the Quiet Fire's stock of gospel and soul. And thanks to top players like guitarist Hugh McCracken, organist Richard Tee, bassist Chuck Rainey, and drummer Bernard Purdie, the varied mix all comes off sounding seamless. One of Flack's best.
© Stephen Cook /TiVo
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Ralph MacDonald, Percussion - Chuck Rainey, Bass Guitar - Arif Mardin, Backing Vocals - Bernard Purdie, Drums - Hugh McCracken, Guitar - LEW HAHN, Engineer - Richard Tee, Organ - Roberta Flack, Arranger, Piano, Lead Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Joel Dorn, Producer, Backing Vocals, Writer - Jim Bailey, Backing Vocals - Sammy Turner, Backing Vocals - Grady Tate, Percussion - Jesse Jackson, Writer - Ronald Bright, Backing Vocals - Bruce Tergesen, Engineer
© 1971 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1971 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Eumir Deodato, String Arranger, VocalArranger - George Ricci, Cello - LEW HAHN, Engineer - Paul Simon, Writer - Roberta Flack, Piano, Lead Vocals, MainArtist - Joel Dorn, Producer - The Newark Boys Chorus, Boys Choir - Bruce Tergesen, Engineer - Cissy Houston, Backing Vocals - Kermit Moore, Cello - Seymour Barab, Cello - Ted Hoyle, Cello
© 1971 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1971 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Ralph MacDonald, Percussion - William Eaton, Horns Arranger - Romeo Penque, Flute, Soprano Saxophone - Chuck Rainey, Bass Guitar - Bernard Purdie, Drums - Hugh McCracken, Guitar - Joe Farrell, Flute, Alto Saxophone - LEW HAHN, Engineer - Seldon Powell, Tenor Saxophone - Roberta Flack, Arranger, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist - Joel Dorn, Producer - Buddy Lucas, Harmonica - Wally Kane, Bassoon - Bruce Tergesen, Engineer - Gene McDaniels, Writer
© 1971 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1971 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Ralph MacDonald, Percussion - Hubert Laws, Flute - George Ricci, Cello - Chuck Rainey, Bass Guitar - Arif Mardin, String Arranger, Flute Arranger - Bernard Purdie, Drums - Hugh McCracken, Guitar - Joe Farrell, Flute - LEW HAHN, Engineer - Jimmy Webb, Writer - Roberta Flack, Arranger, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist - Joel Dorn, Producer - Corky Hale, Harp - Bruce Tergesen, Engineer - Kermit Moore, Cello - Seymour Barab, Cello - Ted Hoyle, Cello - Billy Slapin, Flute
© 1971 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1971 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
William Eaton, String Arranger - George Ricci, Cello - Carole King, Writer - Gerry Goffin, Writer - LEW HAHN, Engineer - Roberta Flack, Arranger, Piano, Lead Vocals, MainArtist - Joel Dorn, Producer - Bruce Tergesen, Engineer - Kermit Moore, Cello - Seymour Barab, Cello - Ted Hoyle, Cello - Ron Carter, Bass Guitar
© 1971 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1971 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Chuck Rainey, Bass Guitar - Bernard Purdie, Drums - Hugh McCracken, Guitar - LEW HAHN, Engineer - Richard Tee, Organ - Roberta Flack, Arranger, Piano, Lead Vocals, MainArtist - Joel Dorn, Producer - Hilda Harris, Backing Vocals - Joshie Armstead, Backing Vocals - Bruce Tergesen, Engineer - Barry Gibb, Writer - Les Mccann, Backing Vocals - Tasha Thomas, Backing Vocals - Gene McDaniels, Backing Vocals - Robin Gibb, Writer
© 1971 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1971 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Joe Farrell, Tenor Saxophone - LEW HAHN, Engineer - Roberta Flack, Arranger, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist - Joel Dorn, Producer - Terry Plumeri, Bass - Grady Tate, Drums - Bruce Tergesen, Engineer - SONNY THOMPSON, Writer - Dave Carey, Vibraphone
© 1971 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1971 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
William Eaton, String Arranger - Van McCoy, Writer - George Ricci, Cello - LEW HAHN, Engineer - Roberta Flack, Arranger, Piano, Vocals, MainArtist - Joel Dorn, Producer - Bruce Tergesen, Engineer - Kermit Moore, Cello - Seymour Barab, Cello - Ted Hoyle, Cello
© 1971 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1971 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
Album review
Quiet Fire proves to be an apt title, as Flack's MOR-informed jazz and gospel vocals simmer just below the surface on the eight sides here. Forgoing the full-throttled delivery of, say, Aretha Franklin, Flack translates the pathos of gospel expression into measured intensity and sighing, elongated phrases. There's even a bit of Carole King's ashen tone in Flack's voice, as manifested on songs like "Let Them Talk," Van McCoy's "Sweet Bitter Love," and a meditative reworking of King's "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow." The album's other high-profile cover, "Bridge Over Troubled Waters," features the ideal setting for Flack's airy pipes with a tasteful backdrop of strings and a chorus featuring soul songstress Cissy Houston (Whitney's mom). Switching from this hushed sanctity, Flack digs into some groove-heavy southern soul on "Go Up Moses," "Sunday and Sister Jones," and an amazing version of the Bee Gees hit "To Love Somebody" (this perennial number has been done by everyone from Rita Marley to Hank Williams, Jr.). Flack finally completes the modern triumvirate of southern music, adding the country tones of Jimmy Webb's "See You Then" to the Quiet Fire's stock of gospel and soul. And thanks to top players like guitarist Hugh McCracken, organist Richard Tee, bassist Chuck Rainey, and drummer Bernard Purdie, the varied mix all comes off sounding seamless. One of Flack's best.
© Stephen Cook /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 8 track(s)
- Total length: 00:42:10
- Main artists: Roberta Flack
- Label: Atlantic Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1971 Atlantic Record Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States ℗ 1971 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
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