horrible editing... cutting the best song like that...

I''ve always listened and simply thought that Roberta Flack's version was the original. This is obviously the first rec original and it is beautifully rendered. The vocals are simply a pleasure to listen to. Very sweet, esp the "strumming my pain...and the accomp guitar"

"All I ask is when you leave..... take a little piece of me....." ❤️

what a beautiful long hair she got...

Very Anne Murray'ish. With that said, I love this original folk version.

Same voice than Grace Slick's.

Came here after hearing 2 young ladies sing the song on The Voice. There was some discussion about the origins of the song and Lori's name came up. Her version of the song is beautiful.

What a beautiful performance. I just love the sweetness in her voice and the way she sings the song. But most of all I love her humbleness. Thanks for posting.

I grew up loving "Killing Me Softly" sung by Ms. Flack & thought the Fugees cover was awesome too (And I hate remakes & covers). I had never heard of Lori Lieberman until today. But after listening to her stunning acoustic version I have become a fan. Lori's voice blew me away. And, after reading many articles about the writing of this song I do believe she deserved credit along with Fox & Gimble. jmho

WOW I always thought that this was Roberta Flack's song. I love RF, and all due respect to her, but the strong pipe of this girl is like a TOUCHDOWN!.

So beautiful!

First Original song from the first singer of this song

She is a part of the early melody makers! Marvelous in tradition of our Woodstock heroes! Many regards for uploading this best version!

my right ear is blessed!

It's been so long since I watched The Mike Douglas Show that I'd forgotten what a great, respectful interviewer he was. Can you imagine Letterman or Conan interviewing Lori Lieberman with such sincerity and genuine interest?

Wat prachtig, wist niet dat Lori nog zong en in Nederland komt, hoop haar nog eens te zien

Is that Tony Curtis?

I will never forget tonight, the moment I could finally listen to how exactly my soul is sung. I always knew it was from someone else, not Roberta, not The Fugees. I always love their versions of your song. But it was YOU who really did put YOUR soul into the song. Thank you for writing the poem, thank you for singing this,and thank you for singing my soul...

As I have always said, the original is always best.

Love your voice, love you Lori !

Wonderful.She's telling the truth.Gimbel ought to be ashamed of himself.

Marvellous,just marvellous.

I look forward to purchasing this new CD. A big thanks to Jan Dulles for pointing me in your direction. I love your new song 'Water', being that 'Watermensen' is my favorite song. You have a beautiful voice.

Lori used a guitar in her version while Roberta used a piano. Both are greats and legends.

I love all three versions of this classic song, Lori Lieberman's original, Roberta Flack and Lauryn Hill covers. Regardless of who sings it, it is a brilliant song.

WOW This is Dope

Very beautiful song..

Chills.

One of the most satisfying collection of songs I have heard in a very long time. Love, love, love it!

The fellow on the panel who asks Lori "Is Mama watching today?" is humorist and television personality Sam Levenson. It's a Jewish thing. Lori is totally lovely, so talented, was a cross between Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins. Don't know why she didn't blow up.

Beautiful 🌹💖

This is beautiful, Lori. Congratulations on a great song and gorgeous video! Love and Respect, Sol

looking under every stone for something to call my own I know how it feels great tune

I just love this song. Heading to the web site to find the CD!

"I Loved Every Minute Of This Recording"

I love this music video. The song is stellar, the photography is wonderful especially the drone camera shots . This is a must see video and must get song from a must get CD !!

Best version, imho.

The wonderful Lori Lieberman. Thanks for posting. Please listen to "Summer love the writers". Thanks.

Lori is the best.

so this forgotten original is actually the best version, hands down.

Super !

Totally Beautiful!!!!

woww

Lori's voice is so powerful with a gentle soulful touch. Since I heard her version first, Roberta Flack's version always mystified me until now.

I got the story mixed up and thought Roberta Flack was the one who went to the Don McLean concert and got inspired by his song. I also got the song Lori Leiberman heard wrong; I thought it was American Pie, not Empty Chairs. So... I guess this clears that up.

Far superior to the Roberta Flack cover.

beautiful

wow!! I knew she wrote the tune---but never knew she had such a great voice. not that it matters----but she was a world class beauty---

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video. I agree with the other posters about seeing the original artist performing it.

Wow. I had no idea this wasn't a Roberta Flack original. Lori's voice is very throaty and classical, but I like it. Her voicing reminded me of Judy Collins. Thanks for posting this.