Ana Soklič - The first time ever I saw your face (Live / 2025)

An original cover of the world-famous song titled The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. is a 1957 folk song written by British political singer-songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who later became his third wife. It became a major international hit for Roberta Flack in 1972, winning Grammy Awards for Record of the Year[2] and Song of the Year. Billboard ranked it as the number-one Hot 100 single of the year for 1972. Cover arrangement done by: Bojan Simončič Lyrics: The first time, ever I saw your face I thought the sun rose in your eyes And the moon and the stars Were the gifts you gave To the dark, and the endless sky And the first time, ever I kissed your mouth I felt the earth move in my hands Like the trembling heart Of a captive bird That was there, at my command My love And the first time, ever I lay with you I felt your heart so close to mine And I knew our joy Would fill the earth And last, 'til the end of time My love The first time, ever I saw Your face Your face Your face Your face