Fugees - " Killing Me Softly with His Song " Lauryn Noelle Hill (born May 26, 1975) "Killing Me Softly with His Song" is a song composed by Charles Fox with lyrics by Norman Gimbel. The lyrics were written in collaboration with Lori Lieberman after she was inspired by a Don McLean performance in late 1971. Denied writing credit by Fox and Gimbel, Lieberman released her version of the song in 1972, but it did not chart. The song has been covered by many other artists. In 1973, it became a number-

The Fugees’ ‘Killing Me Softly With His Song’ turns 30 this year 🎈 In 1996, Wyclef Jean, Pras Michel and Lauryn Hill released their timeless rendition of ‘Killing Me Softly with His Song’. Originally recorded by Lori Lieberman and written by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel in 1972, the song was inspired by Lieberman’s experience at a Don McLean concert, the singer best known for ‘American Pie’, where she was captivated by his performance. In 1973, R&B star Roberta Flack heard ‘Killing Me Softly’