This 1971 collection showcases Flack's intimate, jazz-inflected soul, featuring a live rendition of "I'm the One" and a studio version of "The Killing Me Softly of Our Love."
- "Quiet Fire" was recorded in a single, uninterrupted session at the Vanguard Studios in New York City.
- The album reached number 11 on Billboard's R&B chart and number 33 on the Billboard 200.
- "Quiet Fire" includes a rendition of "I Hear Music" written by Flack's frequent collaborator, Donny Hathaway.
Roberta Flack is a Grammy-winning singer and songwriter, known for her soulful interpretations of popular songs. She emerged in the late 1960s, blending folk, jazz, and soul influences into a distinctive sound. At the time of "Quiet Fire," Flack was already a major star, having released her seminal "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" just months earlier.
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