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The song was created by composer Charles Fox and lyricist Norman Gimbel, with lyrics developed collaboratively with Lori Lieberman, who drew inspiration from witnessing a Don McLean performance in late 1971. Lieberman released her own version in 1972, though it failed to achieve chart success. The composition subsequently became widely covered by numerous prominent artists across different genres.
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