Happy Birthday, "Mr. Dynamic" Michael
September 12, 1972
His name is Michael. He is a close friend if not more. On this day, 51 years ago, he was born into a curious family and led a curious life to date. He is dedicated and hard working. He has experienced hiccups along the way but who hasn't? His grown children come first. His pure happiness is contagious. His empathy and refusal to judge goes above and beyond in appreciation. He is not perfect and that's okay!
The No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 single in 1972 was "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face." The artist was Roberta Flack. The original recording was by British singer-songwriter, Ewan MacColl, for his love and eventual marriage to Peggy Seeger. On the other hand, the cover version went international for Roberta Flack in 1972.
Roberta Flack's version won a Grammy for Record of the Year and a Grammy for Song of the Year.
Roberta Flack's version further ranked No. 4 on Billboard R&B Chart and No. 14 on UK Singles Chart. The version also ranked No. 1 in Canada's RPM magazine.
Historical reference - "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" aired on the Apollo 17 mission and its final orbit around the moon before returning to Earth. This mission would be the final human exploration of our satellite. "...Face..." was in reference to the "face" of the moon.
"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" - Play it
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