<P> 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 US and Canada for Roberta Flack , also reaching number six in the UK Singles Chart . The song has since been covered by numerous artists , including the version by the Fugees , which won the 1997 Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal . </P>
<P> 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 US and Canada for Roberta Flack , also reaching number six in the UK Singles Chart . The song has since been covered by numerous artists , including the version by the Fugees , which won the 1997 Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal . </P>
who sang killing me softly in the 70s
who sang killing me softly in the 70s
Lori Lieberman
Lori Lieberman