Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack - Pomplamoose

Crazy story - the woman who wrote this song's lyrics actually commented on our recording of it on Facebook, WHILE we were live-streaming from the studio! We're going into the studio again on Saturday to record four more tunes, so if you want to vote on what songs we do next just go to / pomplamoose
Spotify: spoti.fi/2r3Yqkh
Killing Me Softly - by Charles Fox & Lori Lieberman
CREDITS
Lead Vocals: Nataly Dawn
Keys: Jack Conte
Background vocals (left): Loren Battley
Background vocals (right): Sarah Dugas
Bass: Sam Wilkes
Drums: Ben Rose
Guitar: Brian Green
Engineer: Chris Sorem
Cinematography: Pixel Corps
Mixer/Producer/Masterer: Jack Conte
Video Editor: Nataly Dawn
Filmed and recorded at Nest Recorders in Los Angeles

[@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

[@chadlumen5439]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@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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[@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!

[@caspermaster-com]

The bass popps is amazingly transcendentaly tight

[@lesb_socal]

You got the words that work

[@setibamrahk]

I just absolutely love these guys.

[@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!

[@BETEP_CEBEPA]

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

[@EmmaMcGann]

Love this!

[@LikeSTokio]

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

[@brianpetersen3429]

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

[@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.

[@ronalrocco4922]

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

[@Samst0n]

Loving the bass on this one

[@44drifter4]

great adaptation. Awesome!

[@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 !

[@funkyjones]

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

[@theDfLopes]

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

[@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!"

[@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

[@TimSailer]

The tight harmony at the beginning gave me chills!

[@agapefriend04]

LOVELY arrangement

[@grayvillewill]

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

[@lafamillecarrington]

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

[@victoriasinatra]

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

[@rizkyazidan9186]

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

[@Sweence]

These takes on classic songs are truly inventive!

[@HeavyZeppelin68]

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

[@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!

[@TwilightPkmnPrincess]

Absolutely flawless.

[@lacyharvey9055]

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

[@GhostBassMan]

Adorable voices and band is awesome!!!!!

[@luiscamara1]

That keyboard player is a god damn riot! LOVE IT

[@IztokGolob-Naklo]

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

[@NoahHornberger]

pure artistry

[@SnapcrackerzTeam]

yup

[@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.

[@davidtaylor1085]

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

[@davidwhittaker9511]

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

[@Podcastage]

This is so amazing!

[@konstantinzobkiv8328]

З головою нормально?

[@lagg-alot8308]

That was awesome. And that bass player still rocks.

[@jeffsweeten3270]

WOW! the harmonies!

[@hedmisten]

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

[@MASTERSITOO]

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

[@kristomagno]

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

[@zaidanshah6580]

What a versatile voice. Great!

[@sylviafarese9546]

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

[@victoriasinatra]

Beautiful voice. Awesome🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@victoriawigton321]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@only1utdanditsleeds]

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

[@PajamaFeet]

Those celestial tooooneesss.

[@dustcircle]

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

[@grandcarriage1]

Those harmonies are like honey

[@wolfgangamadeus232]

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

[@NoMeChingas]

crazy story indeed ! AMOOSING !

[@les3jedis]

Beautifull voices ! For this expressive tube

[@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.

[@DadBodDrumming]

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

[@mistis6069]

New tunes and new love ... i love it

[@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.

[@tmorua81]

Just amazing.... I am in bliss...

[@kimfermo2404]

Love, love, love!

[@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.

[@oinonee]

Absolutely stunning ❤

[@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.

[@fernandalopes3555]

Just love you, guys!!!

[@mdw3148]

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

[@jimpleskeane]

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

[@petervlasaty2151]

genious soft bass

[@wolfgangamadeus232]

Glad to see you guys still rock !

[@SaraLopezProductions]

This is so relaxing!!!! I LOVE IT

[@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...

[@anthonyclayden4010]

Awww you're sending shivers all down my spine

[@rontaggart1455]

all kinds of excellent!

[@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.

[@miplev]

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

[@JulieHelmrich]

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

[@RogerioValgode]

Love the way you give new flavours to the musics. 👌

[@brianhall9958]

remarkable. Love this band

[@impossiblesquirrel]

The arrangement!~!!

[@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!

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[@christellefranca]

Thank for sharing the story beyond . Magic in action

[@lucasguimaraespacheco9630]

i love this song. Great surprise!

[@valeriucasapu1558]

Oh this wonderful note on synth at 2:11.

[@thebeesknees45]

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

[@kuruyemisgibisinn279]

I love it !

[@blackiefitzpatrick6611]

Damn. I just found this today. Brilliant!!!

[@bigdnatl]

Well done, the Bass player really pulled it in at 2:10, awesome all around

[@michaeld2176]

Dam love those vocals

[@LOJPIK]

amazing , big like from Slovakia

[@purplesquid1996]

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

[@Agoateeman]

Really well done here guys. I love the whole way this got arranged.