<P> "Killing Me Softly with His Song" is a song composed by Charles Fox with lyrics by Norman Gimbel . </P> <P> The song was written in collaboration with Lori Lieberman, who recorded the song in late 1971 . In 1973 it became a number - one hit in the US and Canada for Roberta Flack, also reaching number six in the UK Singles Chart . The song has since been covered by numerous artists, including the version by the Fugees, which won the 1997 Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal . </P>

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