Empty Chairs / Killing me softly - Lori Lieberman & Matangi Quartet

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Empty Chairs / Killing me softly - Lori Lieberman & Matangi Quartet

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4 жыл бұрын

A wonderful combination of those meaningful songs and the story of how it came to be.
That Lori heard Don McLean sing at The Troubadour and wrote a poem on a napkin.

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@Mirzeli13 Жыл бұрын

I'm so honored to have found this gem on KZfaq! Incredible how one hit song (Empty Chairs) from Don McLean's concert inspired a young lady in her heartbreak to create a masterpiece hit (Killing Me Softly) from writing a poem on a napkin from what she felt after listening to that touching song! Songs are best made from inspiration and from the raw feelings felt from either heartbreak or joy. Just...wow!! Both songs are hits and both touching!!!

@davidfleuchaus 2 жыл бұрын

What is it about music? When the underscore unselfconsciously opens the heart to hear the width of the words then, well, you have Don McLean! That magic was captured by Lori on that day in 1971 and carried forward. Lori, if you are reading this, well, your legacy is who you became. Your story didn't stop, interrupted by bitterness. That story is one we all know and one that is better than the perfectly lived life on the first go. ...And, dang!! Killing Me Softly is one beautiful song. Timeless. A song for humans - people from all ages, eras, places, backgrounds. Thank you for giving a place and space for us all to feel and appreciate.

@hvymettle 4 жыл бұрын

Must be the ultimate catharsis for Lori to be telling her life in her own words after all this time and getting credit for the beautiful poetry she wrote about a profound experience she had as a young woman.

@pls2028 4 жыл бұрын

The voice of an angel...thank God you found your way back to music and for the gift you have given all of us fortunate enough to listen to you...

@richardkev3077 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a fan of Don McLean since his first album came out. I knew nothing of Lori Lieberman at the time. When Roberta Flack did “Killing Me Softly”, I thought it was pretty, but never thought more. Now I know the story behind it and have finally heard it sung as it was intended. Wonderful!

@nessapainter 2 жыл бұрын

How wonderful to see this video and her credit to Don and Roberta. Lori has always been so underrated. She is magical! Thank you to whomever posted this.

@Donnie-uh8nd 3 жыл бұрын

The moment she started singing killing me softly it touched my soul, my soul was shaking with all the tears and memories I had with this girl whom I love more than anything. All our laughs together all of our tears. It was like the whole world tear apart and come back new and beautiful with flowers showering over my head.

@jefferygoodman9928 2 жыл бұрын

@Donnie: A really heartfelt comment, hope ur together now.

@cliverees8996 Жыл бұрын

I just stumbled on this today I am just blown away loved both songs ,brings back so many memories

@davidseward7857 Жыл бұрын

Ditto!

@nizk1817 Жыл бұрын

Wow what an incredible story and an amazing voice. I only discovered today she sang the original 😮

@malvinatrifilio7619 2 жыл бұрын

I was a university student at NYU and on my 20s when I first heard this song for the first time sang by Roberta Flack, I immediately fell in love with it and understood the words as they are, girl listen to a boy singing and playing his guitar and expreses her feelings of how it makes her feel. Now on my 70s I found Lory and her story on how she was inspired by Don McLain’s song and it is as if someone opened all the doors and windows on an empty house it all makes sense now. Thank you Lori I love your song even more now and thanks to Don for inspiring you.💝 I always thought that when a writer of a song sings her/his own creation it is the best version since only she/he understands the true feelings they felt when it was written. My humble opinion 😊

@johnamaral1786 2 жыл бұрын

Then you might enjoy this performance by Lori from 2011: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jJpjpdJ9z9ralGw.html

@sensationsmag 3 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful. I hope she will be back live in concert in 2022!

@jacquismith3277 Жыл бұрын

Two fantastic gentle songs, with such depth. Great performance.

@avantprog6902 3 жыл бұрын

Her voice is so emotive. Roberta did a gorgeous rendition, but this is on a different level. This puts me in mind of Bridge Over Troubled Water.

@gidgetsmart7186 3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how these two songs flow so naturally, one to the other. She still has a wonderful voice this many years later. Many singers lose vocal quality with age (I did). Lori's is still perfect.

@Elwrt455 2 жыл бұрын

What I would give to meet Lori Lieberman! She is a brilliant singer/songwriter and musician

@brianbeecher3084 Жыл бұрын

I did go to hear Ms. Lieberman when she performed a Saturday matinee at the late Borders Books. Told her that her performance could have turned the “Killing Me Softly” scenario around.

@777colin1 2 жыл бұрын

'and I wonder if you know that I never understood, that although you said you'd go, I never thought you would'

@afonsoalbergaria9110 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous voice.

@francisalanwormald6328 3 жыл бұрын

AT 83 a highly unusual discovery...Lotsa talent for us to enjoy...

@carolbrumergliksman9820 9 ай бұрын

She could have had a stellar career like her peers. Our loss. Love what she did record.

@BiggerAlan 11 ай бұрын

Her beautiful music touches the heart and moves the soul. Thanks for stirring up old memories of true lost love.

@kathleenhannan 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful to hear Lori singing both songs with so much feeling...so much more depth than her original recording of Killing Me Softly. The beauty of age. As far as the controversy about KMSoftly's origin goes, check out the Wikipedia entry.

@waynzwhirled6181 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I love this version of Empty Chairs. Wonderful medley!

@rwcats 3 жыл бұрын

I was thrilled to be at this concert last year. So beautiful.....

@johnamaral1786 2 жыл бұрын

It's so easy to see why! Lots to like here. /:-)

@rmandrums1959 4 жыл бұрын

I have to admit I had never knew who Lori Lieberman was until I heard this. Wow, what a beautiful woman and voice. I think everyone who has heart break can sympathize with how she felt. I believe that both songs are absolutely great together. Thank you for sharing it was (is) very touching. I think Don McLean should be very proud for inspiring such beautiful music also. In fact, his entire American Pie album is just rich with beautiful songs (Vincent, Empty Chairs every one).

@avantprog6902 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm discovering this recently. Of course I've known about American Pie. We're all those songs on one album?

@KSsoundguy 5 ай бұрын

What an incredible voice and talent. Thank you Lori!❤️❤️❤️

@mr.knowitall6440 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, Wow, Wow! Very Beautiful and touching! 💕 I had forgotten about that song by Don. Probably 30 years since I've heard it. Wonderful Lori! 😘 Big thanks to whoever recorded this! 👍

@anyonecansee4601 4 жыл бұрын

I first heard this song when i was ten years old, haunted me then and still haunts me now in 2020.

@user-rf6to7bl6l 3 жыл бұрын

Heard it first when I was 16 and still hear it now that I'm 60 in 2021

@ckn711 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful voice. Thank you for making me smile.

@avantprog6902 3 жыл бұрын

That was extremely moving.♥️

@salesdasprampas3478 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderfull. The voice. The sing...👏👏

@MrBubyV 2 жыл бұрын

So that was the inspiration. 😢

@P3RU4N11T4 2 жыл бұрын

Wowwww her voice the end made me cried

@michaelbracewell1401 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful singer, songs, and words sung with emotional feelings.

@takkentclau1765 4 жыл бұрын

l LOVE YOU

@alf5835 2 жыл бұрын

A song inside another song. Beautiful!

@Tabbyb.1418 3 жыл бұрын

Love the words and her singing them♡

@Layla6329 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, Lori!

@VocalEdgeTV Жыл бұрын

Well this is a remarkable performance experience.

@karenm458 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful❤️‍🔥

@gilbertomartinez5763 3 жыл бұрын

"Empty Chairs" has been my personal anthem ever since Sivuca, the brilliant Brazilian guitarist taught it to me in 1972, when he gave a concert in Hawaii with Harry Belafonte. You can hear my version here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/laddoLVjzLuloqs.html Aloha from Hawaii. Gilberto Martinez.

@anyonecansee4601 4 жыл бұрын

She was like the Lady Gaga of the 70's who was not recognized until after her music became a hit.

@nelsonregalado9234 3 жыл бұрын

Just only that I discovered the story behind those songs that I loved,I give credit to Lori ,the original creator.Thanks you are great and humble.

@fulviamarazia2894 2 ай бұрын

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@fulviamarazia2894 2 ай бұрын

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@sulatlalaki 2 жыл бұрын

Too sad...almost too sad to bear...

@jacquismith3277 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Exquisite is my word for it.

@alexandrepied-kavaeff5585 Жыл бұрын

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@lawrencekilbert8438 3 жыл бұрын

I guess there's something wrong with me because I think Lori sings this with more feeling and intensity than Roberta Flack. She was killing me softly. I'm sorry that quartet tried hard to ruin the interpretation. I feel they added noise and did their best to muffle the depth of feeling this song brought to me. It should always be done alone.

@johnamaral1786 2 жыл бұрын

If so, then you'll want to look at my reply to Malvina Trifilio's comment. /:-)

@tjejojyj 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. I’m just learning she was the lyricist and original singer. IMHO McLean’s song is moving but her song is an earthquake in comparison. I recommend watching this too: Lori Lieberman comes to terms with Killing Me Softly kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZ-ZdMWLupvJp6M.html

@anitatumbali1986 4 жыл бұрын

It does happen sometimes that the songwriter singing her own song does not get the recognition that she deserves maybe because her rendition of her song does not suit well the taste of the listening public. The song itself becomes popular and well loved if sung by another artist whose voice and singing style may be better than that of the creator.

@janetbradshaw4119 4 жыл бұрын

It's a little more complicated than that, I have just learned. Here is an article with the whole story: www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/she-sang-killing-me-softly-before-roberta-flack-now-she-just-wants-you-to-hear-her-side-of-the-story/2020/01/23/9d9dcc7e-3b9d-11ea-8872-5df698785a4e_story.html?fbclid=IwAR3_3v7TqvHamOiSOXaRGzIhcVbZr5a0QaCUg8Kg-qb47uZGKbGiPIR1foE

@fredi1967 3 жыл бұрын

@@janetbradshaw4119 thanks a lot for this article!

@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 3 жыл бұрын

Heck, on that subject, look at Bob Dylan, LOL!

@bensides2206 3 жыл бұрын

@@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785 I've looked at Bob Dylan. Sadly to say, i wasn't impressed. He did a concert here in Montgomery, AL at the Montgomery Performing Arts Theater (MPAC) that my wife and I attended. In short? It sucked. Just 8 days before then, ZZ Top had performed there, which my wife and I also attended. Now, that was a great concert. We couldn't stay off our feet. For Dylan, on the other hand, we never left our seats. Still don't know what set list he was using, but...like his performance...it sucked (at the risk of repeating myself). Of course, I realized I was listening to a Nobel Prize winning legend, which made his performance all the more disappointing. At 65 years of age, I guess I was expecting some of his old classics...but, they never came. Instead, we got a dose of garbage that was made even worse by Dylan attempting to play keyboards....you guessed it, every other note was missed, sounding like a child learning piano. I could go on, but there's no point. BTW...his encore was "Blowin' in the Wind", which I didn't even recognize till I made out the lyric "white dove". Too bad Don Mclean wasn't the headliner.