Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack - Pomplamoose

[@UtzChips2009]

I'm 65, so when I see a vid of a group today covering Roberta Flack....well, I've got serious doubts. IMO, it's not possible to cover Roberta. What I found out, was they had no intention to! They kept the original feeling of the song, while giving it a modern twist that fit so well, that my eyes began to water a bit around minute 1:50.

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some fans of the Pomplamoose organic style of covers would take a quick listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of VIRTUAL INSANITY by Jamiroquai and WALKING IN MEMPHIS by Marc Cohn on my YT channel in tribute to a couple of great 90s standards. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace out.

[@MrBabyBoa]

UtzChips2009, I had the same initial thoughts...and the same conclusion!

[@kimberleebrooks-trakis9563]

I fully agree. The ;level of talent this group has is amazing. The arrangements are very throw back with a twist. This guy is an amazing arranger and musician.

[@cmb1313]

Of course, Roberta Flack was covering Lori Lieberman. Let's give credit where due.

[@jeanned.6706]

Roberta's version is my childhood so I'm inclined to view Roberta Flack's version as "the definite one." but if I hadn't grown up with it, I'd say this one is better. wonderful harmonics, wonderful contemporary feel to it, while still respecting the mood of the original song.... Well done, Pamplemousse!

[@TheStuport]

My Late Dad's FAVORITE SONG.....I have such warn memories of watching him sing this on the car radio as he drove and I looked at him in the rear view mirror....Thank You Nataly & Jack for The Love Tears and Smiles....Cheers from Ohio

[@randalmoore4704]

Each instrument and voice is so distinct. While as a whole, the sum of each part carries the emotion of the song so beautifully. Wonderful arrangement of each instrument and such amazing talent behind each one, Jack. AND, Nataly--god--your vocal arrangement---so Soft---so Smooth---so Stunning-.

[@Pomplamoose]

Aw shucks, Richard :)

[@randalmoore4704]

Hey, where's MY frickin Nataly hearty thingy??? ;-) This album will be ya'lls best work.

[@lesb_socal]

Yup, yup, and yup. Agreed 100%

[@charlbur]

This is what I think everytime I listen to one of their tracks! Outstanding

[@Timeistheonlyessence]

bass player is a rock star, he's completely vibin out!

[@Plafintarr]

Was about to say that. He's having a blast. He be ballin'.

[@JUNK_ZONE]

He's better than a rockstar, dude can do anything if he wanted to.

[@ebethd5976]

I love almost everything about everything they do, but the weird thing they did with singing offbeat was tough to enjoy. I kept feeling relieved every time they got to the chorus and things synced up again. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@kwamijw3363]

Yes I love it. Always vibing! He is now known as the pigeon bassist !! ;-)

[@theDfLopes]

felling the vibe music. What's his name?

[@chadlumen5439]

This is Pomplamoose's moment in time, and we're all basking in it.

[@tituscarter7479]

I've been following your music for about 7 years now or so, And you have never once disappointed me. Every single song I've listened to of yours has been on the level of perfection which have attained- such as Nat King Cole, Matt Monro, The Beatles, and Rainbow. I love you guys, and I look forward every single one of your endeavors. Your music has changed my outlook on life and love.

[@bryanrabel5081]

I love how y'all surround yourselves with the most brilliant talented musicians and vocalists that compliment each other. There's no one single lead just fantastic collaboration and smooth fit. Everyone always looks like they're just having the best time and we get to come along. Awesome

[@TexasScout]

Having grown up listening to Roberta Flack’s version of this song, it took me a minute to get “adjusted” to the new one. This is just wonderful.

[@morgan97475]

Wow....stunning version. Not sure what words are appropriate to describe what I just heard.....fresh, crisp, sultry, funky. The harmony of the ladies voices is .......perfect.

[@mvdeano]

Passion, dedication, love for music and outstanding results. This is real music and real musicians.

[@george-george]

Music by one of the most talented contemporary composers: CHARLES FOX. Great cover!

[@chrisfeeney5814]

Love the history of this song! Wendy Libemann heard Don McLeon singing “Empty Chairs” and shewrote “Killing me Softly”. Roberta Flack heard Wendy’s folksong and made her own twist and added the “Whooahs” and “LaLaLas”. The Fugees heard Robert Flack’s version and made their own hip hop type version! It’s as if “Empty Chairs” has a child song, which had itself a child song, etc etc! Thank you Don McLeon and Wendy Libemann for starting it all!!

[@richardpentelow655]

Chris Feeney . Don McLean.

[@chrisfeeney5814]

Richard Pentelow ah! Thanks for the spelling correction

[@jdanielortega]

Lori Libermann*

[@danbeeat]

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[@danbeeat]

Lori Liberman was first singer but authors are: Charles Fox & Norman Gimbel

[@Pencliff]

I love this so much! It's like musical perfection or something, this song took me somewhere else for 3 minutes and I wanna go back.

[@Raboku]

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[@Harivelo]

I'm so glad I found your video. This is one of my mom's favorite English songs. She lives far far away from me and I'm worried sick about her. Thank you.

[@theDfLopes]

the return of the headbang bassist, the great *Sam Wilkes* !!!!! Great performance of all.

[@rizkyazidan9186]

Sam Wilkes is on it again guys! What a relief to our ears!!!

[@joseanaoliveirafrade237]

Este tecladista é demais, incorpora nas músicas! Muito sensibilidade... Parabéns a todos! Sem dúvida excelentes músicos.

[@georgianwindow]

Ola ja viu Mr Blue Skies este é fantastico bem vindo

[@joseanaoliveirafrade237]

@@georgianwindow valeu a dica !

[@caspermaster-com]

The bass popps is amazingly transcendentaly tight

[@lesb_socal]

You got the words that work

[@joeberman1285]

Mr sandman is still my go to I want to feel something from music song. Thanks for the last 10 years

[@Pomplamoose]

That's right! We're almost at our 10 year anniversary!!!

[@joeberman1285]

PomplamooseMusic been here since day 1

[@jrobertsbrewer]

Nature Boy is it for me.. this is pretty darn great was well.

[@lillieeve6969]

James Roberts dude me too oh my god that ones the best. That bass line..

[@jhennicide]

good choice!! i first heard "if you think you need some lovin'" and I was hooked!

[@lacyharvey9055]

Thanks for reminding me that magic still exists, Pomplamoose. Even if only for a few moments a time.

[@BETEP_CEBEPA]

Спасибо, что вы есть.)) Ребята, вы такие классные! Слежу за вами ещё с Mr. Sandman. Такие замечательные голоса и аранжировка.

[@brianpetersen3429]

Beautiful! Love the three part harmony and the upbeat tempo. One of my favorite songs to play on solo piano.

[@linnightl9277]

So bloody courageous to tackle a track like this - all style, love the vocals and harmonies. Backing is difficult for me to relax into for having the original so entrenched but I'm sure if I listen several times I will be saying "Yeah!"

[@luiscamara1]

That keyboard player is a god damn riot! LOVE IT

[@TimSailer]

The tight harmony at the beginning gave me chills!

[@ronalrocco4922]

So addicted to your sounds. The best ever. Thank you! Beautiful in every way!

[@regitad.p.4789]

Strumming my pain with his fingers Singing my life with his words Killing me softly with his song Killing me softly with his song Telling my whole life with his words Killing me softly with his song I heard he sang a good song, I heard he had a style And so I came to see him, to listen for a while And there he was, this young boy, a stranger to my eyes Strumming my pain with his fingers Singing my life with his words Killing me softly with his song Killing me softly with his song Telling my whole life with his words Killing me softly with his song I felt all flushed with fever, embarrassed by the crowd I felt he'd found my letters and read each one out loud I prayed that he would finish, but he just kept right on Strumming my pain with his fingers Singing my life with his words Killing me softly with his song Killing me softly with his song Telling my whole life with his words Killing me softly with his song

[@funkyjones]

You guys are killing me not so softly with your amazing talent.

[@davidtaylor1085]

... 50 seconds in Jack slides in the vocals ... then perfection starts and it doesn’t stop.

[@lafamillecarrington]

Love the song. The captions are hilarious - 'strumming my pain with his feet'

[@drillthrallable]

I like to imagine Stephen Colbert stumbling upon this song on the internet and then asking Pomplamoose to come on his show and perform it.

[@SummerOtaku]

Back in 1996 I was in drivers ed learning to drive with the Fugees version playing this on the radio. Getting cool vibes! Love you guys!

[@kristomagno]

the bassist is so deep you can actually summarize killing me softly by the way he moves :)

[@Samst0n]

Loving the bass on this one

[@grayvillewill]

A beautiful song, sung by a beautiful voice. A haunting cover

[@setibamrahk]

I just absolutely love these guys.

[@dustcircle]

Great harmony, and Nat's got that breathy sensuality that this song needs. Love it.

[@lagg-alot8308]

That was awesome. And that bass player still rocks.

[@LikeSTokio]

I'm glad you're actively posting again :) I love and missed your style

[@IztokGolob-Naklo]

You can't imagine how much good you do to us older folks.

[@grandcarriage1]

Those harmonies are like honey

[@davidwhittaker9511]

Love the groove, your harmonies, OMG..... your harmonies are beautiful!

[@wolfgangamadeus232]

The guy in the bass is the best,see him playing makes me feel happy !

[@Retromansite]

That's a great story. Such sensitive arrangements. Such harmonies - wow!

[@jean-philippecoste4398]

I discovere all your musics and songs Continues I love... from La Rochelle France...

[@Pomplamoose]

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[@DadBodDrumming]

at :50 my heart melts when I see Natalys eyes ... ahhhhh

[@c2farr]

some songs beg other musicians not to cover. this is one of them. so my expectations were low. but over and over everything about this phenomenal cover made me beam.

[@only1utdanditsleeds]

Lovely quality to your voice. Innocent yet so rich. And a gorgeous style.

[@DavidMac8Six8]

So glad to hear some new Pomplamoose. Even though it's only covers. But, hey! That's where you guys started. Loved those covers. Love this.

[@garynarborough]

I really enjoyed this. A modern rendition of Roberta Flack's original in the group's own style... excellent and appreciated!

[@NoahHornberger]

pure artistry

[@SnapcrackerzTeam]

yup

[@mdw3148]

You make me cry. Once again, I cry. Thank you for making me cry :-)

[@HeavyZeppelin68]

thanks...gives me some faith in humanity in these trying times.

[@TwilightPkmnPrincess]

Absolutely flawless.

[@inadvertentsquid]

I love this song I clicked his so fast. Side note Nataly is so beautifully talented, and I admire her so much

[@aminemaache3343]

Une reprise magnifique du succés interprété par la talentueuse Rorberta Flack dont la voix superbe et apaisante a fait de cette magnifique chanson un standard du romantisme américain. Le groupe Pomplamoose lui a rendu un sublime hommage avec cette si belle interprétation aux accents délicieusement funky.

[@agapefriend04]

LOVELY arrangement

[@Sweence]

These takes on classic songs are truly inventive!

[@zaidanshah6580]

What a versatile voice. Great!

[@victoriasinatra]

And the rest of the band and backup vocals awesome too 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@EmmaMcGann]

Love this!

[@MASTERSITOO]

Es una adaptación increíble, me encantó, saludos!!!

[@dannycurtis2591]

This song WAS in my top 10 all time favourites. Your version pushed it into my top 5!!! Ya'll are amazing!!!

[@santiajo4910]

Can't stop listening to this song. You guys made a unique groovy versión, simply amazing!!

[@blackisback74]

What a super cool arrangement. This is first time I've heard your version and must say I like this better than the original. Kind of has a 70's disco vibe beat to it and love the way you've added to the vocal variety, especially taking the word "song" by way of going up and down with it. Very unique & such a cool arrangement. "SEPTEMBER" has been one of my all time favorites but this one may replace it. Great job guys.

[@GhostBassMan]

Adorable voices and band is awesome!!!!!

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

Jack... GREAT mix buddy! I loved the drums all left in the verses idea. Creative! Nataly... You sound great! That mic is really nice on your voice. Band and other singers... ummmm you all rip! Love it.

[@Chingaderia]

crazy story indeed ! AMOOSING !

[@44drifter4]

great adaptation. Awesome!

[@sylviafarese9546]

I like this pretty young . She sings wonderful . Thanks for sharing

[@hedmisten]

Really Really Like this. Great Talent. Bass line was butter too.

[@thebeesknees45]

Awesome! The harmonies, the funk, the Pomplamoose! Always amazing.

[@styromus]

oh man. Lauryn Hill, eat your heart out. So sweet, so smooth, so tight. This is bliss.

[@paulquinter2785]

Se ganaron un 10. Hermosa versión con sus voces e instrumentación.

[@jimpleskeane]

I don't have enough thumbs for the proper amount of upping this deserves. Thank you again!

[@miplev]

Great job guys. Love it... Beautiful voice of lead singer...

[@jeffsweeten3270]

WOW! the harmonies!

[@lillieeve6969]

This is one of my VERY FAVORITE songs of all time-I’m a very harsh critic when it comes to covers of my favorite songs (ironically I’m thinking of Lauryn Hill’s version, which is a cover) but still-Pomplamoose and Nataly don’t ever disappoint, and you have great taste in music so you cover a lot of great songs. They always work. You won’t go wrong with Nat’s harmonies, ever. And pretty much with that bass player-even if it doesn’t fit (what I subjectively feel) the tone of the song is-you just can’t not like that bass slapping. Thank you for doing this-I was worried since it came second on Patreon. It’s a little peppy compared to Lauryn’s version where you just viscerally feel her pain-but that’s not really Pomplamoose’s jam. I have all of Elliott’s albums if I need to wallow. :) Nataly-your harmonies-I just can’t. Holy shit.

[@josephdeguzman7099]

Fond memories of listening to Roberta Flack version with my late father. Than you!

[@CaalamusTube]

Man! ...this Mix! The Space on that Guitar! *THE LEFT CHANNEL IN GENERAL!?* I remember watching you guys like 10 years ago or something. Did you loose a bunch of Subs? How are you not in the millions?! Well done just the same!

[@les3jedis]

Beautifull voices ! For this expressive tube

[@JulieHelmrich]

Thanks for what you're doing. Your music and mashups are lovely. THANK YOU. Musicians saving the world.

[@snleitej]

Conjunto formidável, a cantora é um charme, música sem muito bom.

[@andysimons9226]

Just rediscovered you people, I'm so happy! You seem to have grown a bit. Fantastic! Put my mate onto you, he is very happy. Thank you.

[@aliasdyln33]

As I recollect, this song was released in about the time that Muskrat Love had radio airplay too. Thanks to both Roberta Flack first, and now Nataly Dawn and band for this great cover. Killing us softly was much better then amorous-rodents, I must say.

[@markgrabowski5502]

I freaking love making music with my bass, guitar and ukulele,.. but you all make me never want to touch any of them again, because I am pretty sure I will never make music like you guys do! Seriously,.... f'n amazing!

[@lucasguimaraespacheco9630]

i love this song. Great surprise!

[@victoriawigton321]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@valeriucasapu1558]

Oh this wonderful note on synth at 2:11.

[@juste.une.mouche]

Thank you for doing honor to one of my favourite songs of all time. My favourite version will always be Perry Como's but your performance is outstanding

[@chantonsensembleavecsergeg8614]

Je peux vous écrire en Français car la formidable chanteuse de votre groupe en parle un excellent. Nous avons le privilège de pouvoir vous écouter et voir sur youtube,et ce , gratuitement. Heureusement que vous avez bâti une excellente réputation sur Patreon. Bravo encore pour votre originalité et votre manière de rendre les pièces que vous jouez avec autant de brio. Cependant, ayant joué cette pièce de différente manières avec plusieurs artistes de ma région, je ne suis pas d'accords avec les accords que vous avez modifié. Peux être suis-trop vieux ou pas assez ouvert à la nouveauté. Mais avec ma culture musical et mon expérience, je tiens à souligner l'originalité et la musicalité de toutes vos pièces. Certaines sont de vrai petits bijoux. Bravo encore et merci de partager votre talent.

[@PajamaFeet]

Those celestial tooooneesss.

[@kimfermo2404]

Love, love, love!

[@gabrielbanana2010]

Muuuuuito bom! Cada vez mais lindas as versões!!! Vocês são incríveis 👊🏼💪🏼😎🤘🏼🎶🎵🔊

[@wolfgangamadeus232]

Glad to see you guys still rock !

[@Podcastage]

This is so amazing!

[@konstantinzobkiv8328]

З головою нормально?

[@reptilerick]

That is so awesome that Roberta got to hear this kick-ass cover. Speaking of Roberta Flack, I would love to see you guys do something from Donnie Hathaway.

[@TheWeirdlings]

I love tight harmony. Just saying.

[@Pomplamoose]

Yeah they're such pros.

[@xmarine73]

Seriously impressive, specifically during the a cappella bit! Great sound and perfect timing.

[@christellefranca]

Thank for sharing the story beyond . Magic in action

[@TheCellsGameFactory]

Love you guys, I've been sub'd for years and even now I still can't get enough Pomplamoose. Keep up the fantastic work! I'm eager to hear more from you!