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Ramblings of a retiree in France
I’m kicking off 2023 with a series of my favourite cover songs. It’s quite amazing how many artists cover one another’s songs. Sometimes they’re not artists you might expect, sometimes they are. This is one of my all time favourite songs and I love both versions.
Although Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly” (follow link to listen to track) is timeless, Lauryn Hill brought something entirely new to the table when the Fugees covered it in 1996. Her velvety smooth voice is immediately striking, but it’s her ability to convey such a palpable feeling of hurt and devastation that make the Fugees’ reggae-infused soulfulness here so remarkable. The mid-tempo beat allows Hill time to draw out syllables and intermittently mingle with Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel’s vocal riffing. Though their time as a group was cut short far too soon, their unforgettable edition of “Killing Me Softly” immortalised them.
Which version do you prefer? Let me know below.
View from the Back 
Original version much preferred.
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Thanks Ms J
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YW
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I prefer the fugees version!
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Thanks for your feedback Carol Anne
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That was a good ‘un. She had a great voice.
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She certainly did
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Real good. I wasn’t familiar with it. So, thanks.
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Thanks
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Love the Fugees version but if pushed I’d have to go with Roberta!
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Thanks Marie
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Original☺️
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Thank you
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I love both versions!
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Thanks Patti, so do I
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Roberta every time.
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Thanks for the vote
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Definitely the original for me as well.
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Thanks for your input
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Grown up with the Roberta version and always loved it. The Fugees version is wonderful too as they have taken a great song and made it their way which is much better than copying the original song
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Thanks for dropping by snd adding to the conversation
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Don’t make me choose
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Another split vote
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This is one of my favorites. Have you seen the “Pop Up Video” version of this song? Apparently they shot an entirely different video before this one.
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No, I’ll have to check tha5 out. Thank you Anthony
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It might be a little hard to find, but you are resourceful.
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Indeed I am!
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Roberta Flack
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Thank you
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Lauren brought it to a new level. 🙂
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Thanks for the vote Eliza
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I love them both, I feel like they relate to their times. Its such a classic song anyways.
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Very true Lolsy
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I love the cover, she does have a velvety voice.
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Indeed she does Lyssy
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