who sang 'the first time ever i saw your face
read more. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face is a 1957 folk song written by political singer / songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who was later to become his wife.At the time the couple were lovers, although MacColl was married to someone else.ead more. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face is a 1957 folk song written by political singer / songwriter Ewan MacColl for Peggy Seeger, who was later to become his wife.