A rare album by musical legend Roberta Flack, Bustin’ Loose is a treasure trove of the acclaimed superstar’s formidable talents as a producer, composer, arranger and collaborator. After being out-of-print for decades, the soundtrack to the Richard Pryor movie is being rereleased digitally into the music marketplace by Geffen/UMe on February 11, 2022, the day after Flack celebrates her 85th birthday. Available, HERE.
With six of its nine songs co-written by Flack, the set – described as “electric modern soul” by the Department of Afro American Research, Arts, and Culture – features star guest vocalists Luther Vandross and Peabo Bryson alongside five numbers sung by Flack and two instrumentals NPR.org, “Flack’s presence looms over both R&B and indie ‘bedroom’ pop as if
Bustin’ Loose
Tracklisting
1. Just When I Needed You
2. Qual E Malindrinho (Why Are You So Bad)
3. You Stopped Loving Me
4. Love (Always Commands)
5. Rollin’ On
6. Hittin’ w Me Where It Hurts
7. Children’s Song
8. Ballad For D feat. Peabo Bryson
9. Lovin’ You (Is Such An Easy Thang To Do)
Two years ago, Flack was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. At the ceremony, such stars as Khalid, Lizzo, Ana DuVernay, Demi Lovato, Alicia Keys, Chick Corea, and Ariana Grande visited with Roberta to pay their respects. “It was overwhelming and breathtaking to be there,”
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Roberta also had her own recent experience with the coronavirus. “I tested in early January and was told, ‘COVID-19 Positive.’ However, the vaccines and booster worked and protected me from severe illness or hospitalization,”
