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Singer Roberta Flack seemed as soothing as the rain itself in concert at Varsity Stadium last night, says critic Peter Goddard. She was backed by an e(...)
Singer Roberta Flack seemed as soothing as the rain itself in concert at Varsity Stadium last night, says critic Peter Goddard. She was backed by an e(...)

Singer Roberta Flack seemed as soothing as the rain itself in concert at Varsity Stadium last night, says critic Peter Goddard. She was backed by an e(...)

Date8/2/1973
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  • Singer Roberta Flack seemed as soothing as the rain itself in concert at Varsity Stadium last night, says critic Peter Goddard. She was backed by an e(...)
  • Singer Roberta Flack seemed as soothing as the rain itself in concert at Varsity Stadium last night; says critic Peter Goddard. She was backed by an effective five-man group in a show that almost didn't come off because of rain.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Singer Roberta Flack seemed as soothing as the rain itself in concert at Varsity Stadium last night; says critic Peter Goddard. She was backed by an effective five-man group in a show that almost didn't come off because of rain.
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