On this day March 3 1980 Roberta Flack released her ninth studio album Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway. The album was a tribute to her longtime collaborator Donny Hathaway who had passed away the year before. Their previous duets had earned widespread acclaim making this album a heartfelt and emotional project.
The album reached number 25 on the Billboard 200 and climbed to number 4 on the R&B charts. It featured the hit single Back Together Again which became a standout track and one of their most beloved collaborations. Other notable songs included Only Heaven Can Wait and You Are My Heaven both of which showcased their signature harmonies and emotional depth.
Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway was both a celebration of their musical partnership and a tribute to Hathaway’s legacy. The album was warmly received by fans who had cherished their previous work together and remains an important part of Flack’s discography.
80s insight: The song Back Together Again became a hit in multiple countries including the UK where it gained popularity on the dance charts.