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The song was created by composer Charles Fox and lyricist Norman Gimbel, with lyrics developed alongside Lori Lieberman following her inspiration from a Don McLean concert in late 1971. Lieberman recorded an initial version in 1972 that failed to achieve chart success, though she was not given official songwriting recognition. The composition subsequently became popular through covers by numerous artists, including Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, and Perry Como.
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