flack released her first album "first take" in 1969. the album went to number one in the us album chart. it was her most successful album. in 1970 flack's second album "chapter two" was released. it was less successful. in 1972 "roberta flack &amp; donny hathaway" was released. in 1973 "killing me softly" was released. in 1980 flack's second album with donny hathaway was released.