The song was written in collaboration with Lori Lieberman , who recorded the song in late 1971 . In 1973 it became a number-one hit in the United States and Canada for Roberta Flack , also reaching number six in the UK Singles Chart . The song has been covered by many artists ; the version by the Fugees won the 1997 Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
1997 Grammy
39th Annual Grammy Awards
Killing Me Softly with His Song