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Quiz about The Great Songstress Roberta Flack

The Great Songstress Roberta Flack Quiz

This quiz is about the multi-Grammy Award winning songstress Roberta Flack. The talented former school teacher began her career as an R&B singer in 1968.

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1971, Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway released a cover version of which Carole King song? Hint

I Feel the Earth Move

You've Got a Friend

It's Too Late

So Far Away

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Question 2 of 10

2. Roberta Flack's 1972 breakout hit single became the number one single of the year on the United States Billboard Hot 100. What was the name of this single? Hint

Without You

American Pie

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Lean on Me

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Question 3 of 10

3. With which song did Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway win a Grammy Award in 1973? Hint

Summer Breeze

Where Is the Love

Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree

Treat Her Like a Lady

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which 1973 song by Roberta Flack was allegedly written about Don McLean? Hint

American Pie

Jesse

Vincent

Killing Me Softly with His Song

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1974, Roberta Flack released yet another Grammy Award nominated hit single with which song? Hint

Midnight at the Oasis

Feel Like Makin' Love

The Way We Were

I Honestly Love You

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1978, Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway released their final hit duet single. What was the name of this song? Hint

The Closer I Get to You

Whenever I Call You 'Friend'

Summer Nights

You're the One That I Want

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Question 7 of 10

7. Roberta Flack wrote or performed most of the songs for soundtrack of which 1981 Richard Pryor film? Hint

Stir Crazy

Bustin' Loose

The Toy

Brewster's Millions

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Question 8 of 10

8. Roberta Flack performed another movie song as she recorded the theme song to which 1982 film? Hint

Victor/Victoria

Sophie's Choice

Tootsie

Making Love

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1983, Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson collaborated for which duet? Hint

Up Where We Belong

Tonight, I Celebrate My Love

Never Gonna Let You Go

Baby, Come to Me

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Question 10 of 10

10. Roberta Flack recorded the 1991 duet "Set the Night to Music" with which singer? Hint

Peabo Bryson

Donny Hathaway

Mickey Thomas

Maxi Priest

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1971, Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway released a cover version of which Carole King song?

Answer: You've Got a Friend

Carole King recorded the song "You've Got a Friend" for her 1971 album "Tapestry". On May 29, 1971, both James Taylor and the duo of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway released a cover version of King's "You've Got a Friend". The song won Grammy Award for Song of the Year.

2. Roberta Flack's 1972 breakout hit single became the number one single of the year on the United States Billboard Hot 100. What was the name of this single?

Answer: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Roberta Flack covered the folk song "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" in 1972. Flack's version of the song was the the number one single of the year on the United States Billboard Hot 100. Flack's version also won the Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

The song was featured in Clint Eastwood's cinematic directorial debut, the 1971 film "Play Misty for Me".

3. With which song did Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway win a Grammy Award in 1973?

Answer: Where Is the Love

The 1972 duet "Where Is the Love" is a collaboration between Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway. The song was recorded for the 1972 album "Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway". The song won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

4. Which 1973 song by Roberta Flack was allegedly written about Don McLean?

Answer: Killing Me Softly with His Song

The song "Killing Me Softly with His Song" was originally written by Lori Lieberman in the early 1970s after seeing Don McLean's performance of his song "Empty Chairs" at the Troubadour Club in Los Angeles, California.

Roberta Flack recorded "Killing Me Softly with His Song" for her 1973 album "Killing Me Softly". Flack's version of the song hit number one on the United States Billboard Hot 100. The song won Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female.

5. In 1974, Roberta Flack released yet another Grammy Award nominated hit single with which song?

Answer: Feel Like Makin' Love

The song "Feel Like Makin' Love" was the title track for Roberta Flack's 1974 album. The song hit number one on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for three Grammy Awards. With this single, Roberta Flack became the first female singer to have solo number one hits on the United States Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive years.

6. In 1978, Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway released their final hit duet single. What was the name of this song?

Answer: The Closer I Get to You

The song "The Closer I Get to You" was a duet Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway recorded for Flack's 1978 album "Blue Lights in the Basement" This was the pair's final hit duet before Hathaway's death in 1979. The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

7. Roberta Flack wrote or performed most of the songs for soundtrack of which 1981 Richard Pryor film?

Answer: Bustin' Loose

The 1981 film "Bustin' Loose" starred Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Robert Christian and George Coe. Roberta Flack sang or wrote most of songs on the film's soundtrack. Luther Vandross and Peabo Bryson also contributed to this soundtrack.

8. Roberta Flack performed another movie song as she recorded the theme song to which 1982 film?

Answer: Making Love

The 1982 film "Making Love" starred Kate Jackson, Harry Hamlin and Michael Ontkean. Roberta Flack sang the the theme song of the movie. The song was written by Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager and Bruce Roberts. The song appeared on Flack's 1982 album "I'm the One".

9. In 1983, Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson collaborated for which duet?

Answer: Tonight, I Celebrate My Love

The duet "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" was recorded for a 1983 album titled "Born to Love". This album was a collaboration between Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson. The duet "Tonight, I Celebrate My Love" was a top twenty hit in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

10. Roberta Flack recorded the 1991 duet "Set the Night to Music" with which singer?

Answer: Maxi Priest

The duet featuring Maxi Priest and Roberta Flack titled "Set the Night to Music" was the title track for Roberta Flack's 1991 album. The song was originally recorded by Starship for their 1987 album "No Protection".

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