I sang it about soldiers, then, later, about gay men. It touches me deeply every time. I used to perform this song at Mr Henry's and people would be totally silent. I knew it moved them. (Roberta Flack)

I sang it about soldiers, then, later, about gay men. It touches me deeply every time. I used to perform this song at Mr Henry's and people would be totally silent. I knew it moved them.

Roberta Flack

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