Born in 1937, Roberta Flack began her musical journey as a child prodigy, eventually becoming a sought-after accompanist and session musician. Her debut album, (1968), introduced her unique blend of jazz, soul, and folk to the world. The album's success led to a string of critically acclaimed and commercially successful releases, including "The Lady Is a Tramp" (1969), "They're Hanging Me Tonight" (1970), and "Chapter Two" (1970).