Take The "A" Train - Phyllis Hyman and Hinton Battle

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  • The late great Tony Award nominated Phyllis Hyman and Tony Award winner Hinton Battle performing one of Duke Ellington classics " Take The 'A' Train". Great Performance.
    From the "Must Have" DVD - Duke Ellington & Sophisticated Ladies (The Tony Award Winning Musical Extravaganza)
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  • @blackbroadwayandbeyond
    @blackbroadwayandbeyond 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    RIP Phyllis Hyman and Hinton Battle. Two incredible performers whose talents will never be forgotten ❤

    • @ShaniTrahan-s4x
      @ShaniTrahan-s4x 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I didn’t know that he died? I thought that he was still alive Hinton Battle 🤍💛💜❤💚🖤💗💙

  • @emmajones9445
    @emmajones9445 7 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Phyllis was just a natural scatter! Such talent!

    • @ShaniTrahan-s4x
      @ShaniTrahan-s4x 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes she was! Such talent! 💛💙💜❤🖤💚🧡🤍🤎💗

  • @rachelmccracken8684
    @rachelmccracken8684 7 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    At 2:44 Phyllis was channeling her inner Louis Armstrong. Such an amazing performance!

    • @charlita25
      @charlita25 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes !

    • @dawnpratt846
      @dawnpratt846 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yesssssss 💕

    • @boslady24
      @boslady24 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Will forever be my favorite part!!

    • @ShaniTrahan-s4x
      @ShaniTrahan-s4x 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You said it 😍😍

  • @classanddignity
    @classanddignity 10 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Simply the Best! Phyllis was so uniquely wonderful vocally. Tall, gorgeous, & gifted! I can see her dilemma now...a lot of men cannot handle that, nor a lot of women. Unique people who are phenomenal are often with a lonely walk.

  • @DeeLow04
    @DeeLow04 11 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I cannot even explain how great this is.... Phyllis Linda Hyman was absolutely, positively A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. a voice OUT of this world. TRUE PH Fan! I will always love you Phyllis!

  • @peggystoutemorin4529
    @peggystoutemorin4529 9 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    This woman was phenomenally talented.

  • @lamarwebb9955
    @lamarwebb9955 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Her voice was like no other. Phyliss Hyman was incredibly underrated.

  • @lloydjohnson5817
    @lloydjohnson5817 9 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I HAVE THE WHOLE PLAY ON DVD IT'S OFF THE CHAIN, PHYLISS HYMAN IS DYNAMITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @missj1154
      @missj1154 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes you can i did

    • @bettylewis1970
      @bettylewis1970 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I do not believe she took her own life how do they know those notes were her hand writing.

    • @olefisheyedfool-watchitsuc8527
      @olefisheyedfool-watchitsuc8527 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Betty Lewis
      THANK YOU FOR BRINGING THAT OUT

    • @lloydjohnson5817
      @lloydjohnson5817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Mickle Mymy Amazon

  • @bnw2013mck
    @bnw2013mck 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What people don't realize is that she was an oustanding jazz singer, she did jazz first then branched out to the other genres. Her range and vocal promiscuity was phenomenal. No one (female) at the time could compare to her. No female (of this time) can compare to her either. She was music. May she forever RIP.

  • @kmaur21
    @kmaur21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    1-17 the runs in head voice, so incredible lol, I love her voice because it had limitless ability. Most people think she is a deep voice singer, but Phyllis had octaves, and she can sing in whistle register too lol, she can do exactly what she wants.

  • @SuperHurricane75
    @SuperHurricane75 9 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    this woman is one of the best ever!

  • @Jovandanielle
    @Jovandanielle 14 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I'm in awe, I just became a fan of phylis hyman!!! I'm 21 and exposing myself to real talent lol

  • @Tonysings
    @Tonysings 11 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I smiled during the ENTIRE performance! RIP Phyllis!

  • @Vejur9000
    @Vejur9000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This woman is one of the finest vocalists of all time. Just that good. There wasn’t anything she couldn’t do. Beautiful woman, timeless, mammoth voice.
    Like Hathaway, her loss was a blow to music.
    We love you, forever.

  • @philtherealdeal100
    @philtherealdeal100 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I come to this video sooo much RIP Hinton Battle and Phyllis Hyman this video is where I discovered both 😢😢😢😢😤🙌🏾🎭

  • @michaelgarel4279
    @michaelgarel4279 7 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Phyllis was the other instrument in the Ellington orchestra that needed no tuning.

  • @Artoniworld
    @Artoniworld 14 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Phyllis has so much magical abilities. She just captivates!

  • @momifatimahmedows2183
    @momifatimahmedows2183 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Phyllis did that!!! So beautiful & gifted. Miss you much. R.I.P.

  • @joannehines7806
    @joannehines7806 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Undisputed Sophisticated Lady of All Time!! The Late Great Phyllis Hyman!! Continue to RIHP Empress!

  • @norwalltino
    @norwalltino 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    She's a genius! Yes, a genius with a great heart and tremendous much love to give. Really hope we'll meet again in the future.

  • @beedub4567
    @beedub4567 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Phyllis Hyman...just simply phenomenal!!!! Hinton Battle...incredibly talented Brother!!! Our best and brightest...Rest in Power (RIP) to both of them!!!!

  • @Tjmama5
    @Tjmama5 15 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The sounds that came from that her were unimaginable to anything you've ever heard, almost scary. She went from RB, stage, rap, pop and could have done soulful country (move over Doll, Lionel Richie did it). Her range and vocal styles were unique. Phyllis IS ONE REAL DIVA, the rest are simply wannabees. She surpassed Ella, Dinah, Lena and the rest, setting a standard that is still unattainable. She's in a league of her own. Natural skills and great talent. Too bad she never recognized it.

  • @stephen6232
    @stephen6232 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    RIP Hinton Battle. An amazing talent

  • @shahoney
    @shahoney 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This performance makes me smile when I'm depressed. It's like a jolt!-kind of happiness, you know?

  • @pableholloway8202
    @pableholloway8202 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely stunning!!! Still as vibrant and fantastic as it was so many years ago. A classic!!!

  • @thetruthdotcomreally8853
    @thetruthdotcomreally8853 11 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow ! Phyllis is too much. I love her

  • @JazzAmbuscade
    @JazzAmbuscade 14 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome Louis Armstrong impression and a great scatster!

  • @Zaradikaresells
    @Zaradikaresells 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    RIP to them both. Never forgotten

  • @bernieappugliese2029
    @bernieappugliese2029 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    She was absolutely amazing! Her talent was unmatched.

  • @MsTexas73
    @MsTexas73 14 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I remember the first time I saw this...1990...John Marshall High school herein Cleveland...my band teacher showed this to us during Music Appreciation. Been a fan ever since.

  • @mrhowardb
    @mrhowardb 14 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Under appreciated. This is what she embodied.

  • @kevynw4696
    @kevynw4696 7 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    2:44 will ALWAYS stick in my head on the Greatness of Phyllis Hyman!!! Beautiful person,soul and artist sorely missed RIP

    • @pertburton5586
      @pertburton5586 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      2:27 did you see the look on Hinton face.

    • @davidfrye6055
      @davidfrye6055 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kevyn W u ain't never lied. I heard it just once and had to play it back a few times.

  • @pulze627
    @pulze627 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Somewhere up there... the Duke is SMILING... Phyllis did it the way HE wrote it! Missing You Lady... You left wayyy too soon.

  • @michaelgarel4279
    @michaelgarel4279 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Phyllis was one in a billion, but no one could make her believe it. Her voice
    was in a word, spectacular. She could make any stage her own, and captivate you by her beauty and elegance. It doesn't make sense that such a talent, beauty,
    and an irrepressibly sultry instrument like hers, would be silenced so unexpectedly, and so sad.

  • @user-kc1ru3dj9y
    @user-kc1ru3dj9y 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This women didn't get the recognition she deserved,not by a long fuckin shot!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Kami_Sekai
    @Kami_Sekai 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Phyllis carried it like no other! Those two were like PB&J together! If only Phyllis continued to do Broadway, I think she would've found a great deal of success. But I imagine it would take an even greater toll on her because Broadway is no joke. Either way, she did that! Missing her to this day. R.I.P. my Queen!

    • @cjthemusicman4436
      @cjthemusicman4436 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s not a competition but Hinton could not keep up with Phyllis. I’m not trying to tear him down I’m just emphasizing how amazingly talented she was. And to be able to imitate “Satchmo” a.k.a Louis Armstrong they way that she did was phenomenal. She was spot on. The versatility that she showed in this video really exemplifies the gift and great talent that she was. R.I.P to the great Phyllis Hyman.

  • @MotownMaster
    @MotownMaster 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She TRULY mastered her craft, this lady was tops, and no one can touch her, she had style, always beautifully dressed, she was one of the classiest out there, and just beautiful inside and out,, i love her

    • @Dino-su2wh
      @Dino-su2wh 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      MotownMaster Tina Turner more beautiful and classy lady

  • @acond1521
    @acond1521 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Let’s not forget the late trombone legend, Britt Woodman swinging his butt off here!

  • @jusca
    @jusca 15 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    ooooh she really displays her vocal talent in this scene. i love it!!!

  • @keepthemusicplaying0
    @keepthemusicplaying0 13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a fabulous, elegant, sassy, and greatly missed performer !!!

  • @sfbull39
    @sfbull39 15 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've seen this dozens and dozens of times. I get a lift from it every time and chills during the Louis Armstrong bit. Hinton was great as well. Phyllis owned each of these songs.

  • @OhNoKRJKC
    @OhNoKRJKC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I Miss Her So Much

    • @Kami_Sekai
      @Kami_Sekai 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too and she died before I was born😔 I'm so thankful that I can still watch many of her performances from time to time on YT. I hear there's a trove of her other performances stored somewhere, I really hope they see the light.

  • @efanshel
    @efanshel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got to see her live- she was just fantastic!

  • @katherinekier
    @katherinekier 8 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    if only she loved herself enough to stay here longer. such a beautiful spirit.

    • @jeannedecembre4514
      @jeannedecembre4514 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      She committed suicide !

    • @angeljohnson6665
      @angeljohnson6665 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      jeanne Décembre so sad

    • @naturalkinkycurlymarie7496
      @naturalkinkycurlymarie7496 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jeannedecembre4514 She couldn't help it. Phyllis suffered from serious Mental Illness that runs in her family. Some of them spent a Lifetime on Medication that helped them and wish Phyllis was on the right meds that would have help her out.

    • @naturalkinkycurlymarie7496
      @naturalkinkycurlymarie7496 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was not that simple. Phyllis suffered from serious Mental Illness that runs in her family. One of her sisters who happen to be on the right Meds said she wished Phyllis was on the right meds that would've helped.

  • @silkyslim2111
    @silkyslim2111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Goodness. Such talent!

  • @thegamingstation1097
    @thegamingstation1097 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Tbh Phyllis should have won that tony award

  • @elizabethmscooperse2566
    @elizabethmscooperse2566 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    the best scat singing i've heard in a long time !!! thanks, guys!

  • @LadyMusicDiva
    @LadyMusicDiva 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    CLASSIC....SHE'S CLASSY, SASSY AND CAN JUST DOWN RIGHT SANG & SCAT!!! LOL! YES, I SAID IT "SHE'S THE SCAT QUEEN"!!! BEAUTIFUL PERFORMANCE - MISS YOU GIRL!

  • @brocktam
    @brocktam 12 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Beautiful voice....never heard anything like this video especially at 2:26

  • @kaseyb.4440
    @kaseyb.4440 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Such beauty and such a legend!!! My heart breaks to have to remember and know that she is no longer with us.

  • @missdenise3039
    @missdenise3039 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The scatting is so on point! Gotta love this one!

  • @thecidneyg
    @thecidneyg 15 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    omg how does she make her voice sound soo many diff wayz??thankz so much for posting!!

  • @moniquebrown7778
    @moniquebrown7778 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The greatest modern Jazz artists/singers to me are, Ms. Phyllis Hyman🕊, Ms. Natalie Cole🕊, & Ms. Anita Baker🌷💕
    They are amazing, & when they scatt, Ms. Ella Fitzgerald would be so proud😉👌🏿

    • @Shortlady82
      @Shortlady82 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Angel Johnson she was in her mid 40s and she committed suicide.

    • @val9170
      @val9170 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Miki Howard too

  • @mgmstlmo
    @mgmstlmo 13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @stewartduane Phyllis was amazing, so talented so gifted such a wonderful voice. It is such a shame that she is gone.

  • @Handle2point0
    @Handle2point0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely in love with Phyliss Hyman. RIP queen. I wish life treated you kinder.

  • @kimmy1984
    @kimmy1984 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All I can say is WOW!!!

  • @my_handle1999
    @my_handle1999 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    RIP Phyllis Hyman and Hinton Battle

  • @janiedemedeiros9470
    @janiedemedeiros9470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Extraordinary natural music performer. On stage she was a **STAR** and came alive!

  • @tisha812
    @tisha812 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It doesn't get any better than that!!! Wow...I miss her.

  • @JazzMaestra
    @JazzMaestra 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Jesus for showing Phyllis Hyman at her absolute best!!

  • @TABULOUS1
    @TABULOUS1 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Phyll DID THAT

  • @ChgosBlackBusNet
    @ChgosBlackBusNet 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This performance brings tears to my eyes.

  • @DavidMiller-kf1ss
    @DavidMiller-kf1ss 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Rip, sir!❤

  • @zairetahj3220
    @zairetahj3220 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a voice MS HYMAN

  • @ramakumarjones758
    @ramakumarjones758 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I wish Phyllis Hyman-and others like her-could have had the chance to find a truly supportive society to live in-one that would fully appreciate her uniqueness and also offer positive alternatives to feeling lonely and misunderstood.
    In the early 80's I visited a meditation commune founded by the spiritual mystic Osho. This commune was dedicated to loving life, yourself and others and was truly a breakthrough experience for me. I received a new vision of life that has made it possible for me to begin to trust in myself again-and to feel that life is truly an incredible opportunity to become blissful.
    There is no need for sensitive and beautiful people like Phyllis Hyman to lose hope in life and commit suicide. A new approach to living-one that focuses on being happy and loving-instead of jealous and competitive-is the real alternative to suicide.

  • @kingjames2857
    @kingjames2857 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Masterclass.

  • @leonic22
    @leonic22 15 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    omg..i was disturbed when this video was removed..lol, i am glad its back, i even went and bought it..THE WHOLE THING IS GREAT!!!!

  • @Pharreal4life
    @Pharreal4life 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All i can say is WOW. ICON.

  • @pertburton5586
    @pertburton5586 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pure talent

  • @melodypudding
    @melodypudding 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is phenomenal. OMG. She is so beautiful and talented. She really should have lived way longer. R.I.P.

  • @DiamondStylz
    @DiamondStylz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Phyllis slayed him lol

  • @SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy
    @SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always wanted to see this musical. Never saw it but thank God for You Tube videos

  • @rreettyyuull
    @rreettyyuull 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is so inspiring phyllis thank you

  • @braevbird
    @braevbird 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man!! I hope some of today's recording artists are pulling up some of these vids on YT; so that they can see how "it" is supposed to be done...... (lol) She wore me out!!!

  • @MrCcoolg
    @MrCcoolg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great performances by everyone. Playing trombone like that to Take The "A" Train ain't easy.

  • @BrianFootwork
    @BrianFootwork 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Saw this show live when I was a kid, it's SOPHISTICATED LADIES!!
    Phyllis and Hinton are both great.
    Phyllis is a great performer and singer and Hinton is a great dancer and choreographer; not a singer ( but he filled in what he was paid to do).

  • @chenalejohnson6924
    @chenalejohnson6924 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Check out her Range!😍😍💥

  • @bnw2013mck
    @bnw2013mck 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She was and forever will be one of the greatest, next to Whitney Houston and Ella Fitzgerald. Her vocal range was amazing and she performed effortlessly. She was a beauty in itself. :) She is dearly missed.

  • @963821
    @963821 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    4 stars in the daily news

  • @dorothythomas4363
    @dorothythomas4363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SOME MUCH TALENT. I CAN GO ON AND ON AND ON. I LOVED THAT VOICE AND THAT LADY.!!!!!$$$$

  • @safetydc1368
    @safetydc1368 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent performance! Many thanks for posting.

  • @vanesita0823
    @vanesita0823 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just one word: PERFECT!!!

  • @markjackson6466
    @markjackson6466 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Greatest

  • @NAJErEa91
    @NAJErEa91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK U THANK U THANK U FOR SHARING THIS TIMELESS FOOTAGE FOR ALL TIMES!!!!! THANK U SOOO MUCH! GOD BLESS!

    • @NAJErEa91
      @NAJErEa91 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @0:20 MY MIND HAS BEEN BLOW TO SMITHEREENS!!!! I DID NOT KNOW SHE COUDL SING THAT HIGH!!!!! AND SCATTING IN THAT. REGISTER TOO?!!?!?!?!?!? LAWD HAVE MERCY!!! I AM JUST SMH AWE STRUCK!!!

    • @NAJErEa91
      @NAJErEa91 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @0:48 OH OH THE FOOTWERK. !!!! OOOOH OOOH !!!! AYYYE GET IT QUEEN!!!!!

    • @NAJErEa91
      @NAJErEa91 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @1:14 AND SO SHE IS A WALKING TALKING LIVING BREATHING INSTRUMENT!!! ANOINTED MANNN THATS THAT ANOINTING! MY LAWD!

    • @NAJErEa91
      @NAJErEa91 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @1:35 ***screaming**** !!!!!!!!!

    • @NAJErEa91
      @NAJErEa91 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @2:28 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT THE WHAT!!!!!?!?!?!?!??! OH MY GOSH I CANT SMH.I CANT TAKE IT IM JUST IM JUST SMH LAWD JESUS SMH IM JUST IN AWE SMH UTTER SHOCK AND AWE WOW!!!

  • @oldschool725
    @oldschool725 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow. Juat simply amazing

  • @davidanderson4758
    @davidanderson4758 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy shit!

  • @anunan4461
    @anunan4461 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish the show would make it's return !!!!!

  • @tyleranyways
    @tyleranyways 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    2:23 LOLL love her

  • @mrsepatt8178
    @mrsepatt8178 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My fav

  • @80KLady
    @80KLady 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    stunning, simply amazing, definitely unsung!

  • @DavidMiller-kf1ss
    @DavidMiller-kf1ss 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks & rip!❤❤❤❤❤😂

  • @feliciahawkins7934
    @feliciahawkins7934 ปีที่แล้ว

    Magic

  • @Belrivers
    @Belrivers 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super. Super.

  • @lf1234
    @lf1234 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who beat her for the Tony? She couldn't have been anywhere near as good as this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @kmaur21
    @kmaur21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    2:27 Holy cow how high was that? That sounds like seventh octave! She had at least 5 octaves.

  • @jayceelll7082
    @jayceelll7082 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    TOP NOTCH 🌹

  • @SereneTing
    @SereneTing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow!!! just WOW!!!

  • @mgmstlmo
    @mgmstlmo 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @stewartduane Phyllis was amazing, so talented so gifted such a wonderful voice.

  • @coriwilliams1983
    @coriwilliams1983 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    yesssssssssssssssssssssssss

  • @c.j.79
    @c.j.79 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could sound to her sing all day and night.