Originally, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" was released on June 20, 1969 as a track from her debut studio album First Take. In 1972, the song was rereleased as a single following its feature in the hit 1971 Clint Eastwood film, Play Misty for Me—which significantly aided in its popularity.
A month after its rerelease on April 15, 1972, the single captured the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, holding the top position for six consecutive weeks. Alongside its dominant Hot 100 reign, the song enjoyed significant commercial success. "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" went on to be certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and was named the best-selling single of 1972.
Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Yoko Ono, John Lennon and Roberta Flack talk backstage at the 17th Grammy Awards, on March 1, 1975.Tim Boxer/Getty Images
Throughout the song, MacColl vividly describes his romantic infatuation with Seeger, beautifully showcasing the deeply emotional experience of falling in love. When sung by Flack's soulful voice, lines like "The first time ever I saw your face / I thought the sun rose in your eyes" and "And the first time ever I kissed your mouth / I felt the earth move in my hand" came to life.
Over five decades after its release, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" continues to find connection with listeners. In the digital era, the song has seen massive success, raking in over 122 million streams on Spotify alone.
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