Phyllis Hyman: Live in Tokyo (1989)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.พ. 2025
- Interview and musical performance of one of our greats.
What You Won't Do For Love
You Just Don't Know
I'll Never Do You Wrong
Meet Me On The Moon
My Funny Valentine
Living In Confusion
Old Friend
Whatever Happened To Our Love?
No One Can Love You More
Sophisticated Lady
Take The A Train
I've Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
Living All Alone
Walk Away
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Phyllis Linda Hyman (July 6, 1949 - June 30, 1995) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Hyman is best known for her music during the late 1970s through the early 1990s, some of her most notable songs were "You Know How to Love Me" (1979), "Living All Alone" (1986) and "Don't Wanna Change the World" (1991). Hyman also performed on Broadway in the 1981 musical based on the music of Duke Ellington, Sophisticated Ladies, which ran from 1981 until 1983. The musical earned her a Theatre World Award and a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical.
Hyman had suffered from bipolar disorder for years, having been diagnosed in the 1980s. She often self-medicated with alcohol and drugs, and frequently spoke about suicide. On the afternoon of June 30, 1995, a week before her 46th birthday, Hyman committed suicide by overdosing on a mixture of Tuinal and vodka in the bedroom of her New York City apartment at 211 West 56th Street. She was found unconscious at 2:00 p.m. (EDT) and died at 3:50 p.m. at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital (now Mount Sinai West) hours before she was scheduled to perform at the Apollo Theater. Her suicide note read in part:
I'm tired. I'm tired. Those of you that I love know who you are. May God bless you.
A memorial service was held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Manhattan.- Wikipedia
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My wife and I had the pleasure of meeting her in DC and was invited backstage after her show. She was funny and didn't treat us like fans but like friends. I still remember the day I told my wife she passed and the pain we felt.
Wow 🖤What a wonderful memory
I loved her music, she sung from way down DEEP!!! There will never be another singer like her, she is missed!!!
It's so important to share such precious stories of this kind and I thank u for doing just that about such an incredible woman.🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏾🙏🏻🙏🏿🙏
that is so wonderful to hear about Phyllis I always heard she had a wonderful sense of humor about her and she was so beautiful pretty and from what I hear, and they say she was very down to earth with all of her fans, she was a very special lady, I will be glad when they do a movie story on her life, but the truth, the truth, not lies and rumor, I love her music and we all love phyllis Hyman and I'm glad to hear you had the opportunity to meet phyllis, thank you for sharing that with us and you and your wife have a wonderful day and be well.
R.I.P. there will never be a talent as poignant or pleasurable. You are surely missed and never forgotten.
Listening to Phyllis Hyman is like tasting the most decadent cake in the world. It's so rich and vibrant that you have to step back and just think to yourself "What in the world is in this cake?" ---- She was the complete culmination of all black musical influences and culture. Definitely one of the most important and under appreciated black artist of all time --- period!!... But of course all the real ones get it. When you come across a fellow Phyllis Hyman fan -- your like "Oh yeah -- you totally get what life is all about!!"
Her music is like fine wine.Mellow. 🎤 🎵
One of a kind irreplaceable.
Absolutely👏🏾
I saw her twice live and in the front row. I was mesmerized by her phenomenal voice and statuesque person. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I also couldn't believe she had died. She was sensational.
I listen to her every day !
I was going to by my very first ticket to see Ms. Hyman in NY. when they announced she passed😢. Love her sultry voice. Miss her❤❤❤❤
I was privileged to see her in concert when she came to London🇬🇧 back in the 80s..l wonder what happened to all those beautiful outfits she wore on stage??? RIP Ms Hymen🌹🎵🎤
she was extremely talented RIP Phyllis Hyman
This is my first time hearing this from Phyllis why she was taking. " She could not live with out her friend. " So sorry he left her and she could not live out him ". " May they both r.i.p. SHE WAS MY FAVIORET SINGER ". HER BEST FRIEND And I can't bring his name up. " It's tells she loved him as her very best friend ". I as a fan loved her very much and it breaks my heart. " WHEN YOU LOVE SOME ONE DEEP THE WORLD OR FAMILY CAN'T SAY OR DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. " I MISS YOU PHYLLIS ". ❤❤ LOVED YA LADIE. " MUSIC WILL ALL PLAY IN MY BOOK - MEMMIRES. BISGEST EVER FAN !
I really wish there could be a Biopic on her! (Done the right way of course! )
Jasmine Sullivan I would choose to play Phyllis
@@butterflyblessbless5836 that would be perfect!
@@sandersa813 It would be awesome. I feel she would embody Phyliss’s magnificence 👑🙏🏾🎵
She kills herself at the end.
Exactly sis done the RIGHT way
phyllis Hyman is one of kind. Great performance
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I love Phyllis Hyman
@@lewisbarnes9446 always & still❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful, elegant, gorgeous, i must say dresses to a tee and a voice like no other Queen PHYILLIS HERSELF!! DAM I MISS HER I'M MAD WITH THIS WORLD OF UNJUST PEOPLE LIVING IN THIS WORLD!! NO ONE LIKE HER PERIOD!!! WHY!💋❣💔❤🔥
Whistling and love ya ! " Get it girl " One of ya biggest fand.
I saw her at the Circle Star in San Francisco a very classy lady. Gone to soon.🌹❤️
I met Ms. Hyman in D.C. at work. She was with her entourage and asked me for information. She was magical, polite, respectful, and any other positive adjective you can think of. That was an unforgettable moment for me.
This is how all concerts should be.
One can't say enough about her. When I heard of her death by suicide; was at first shocked; then sad then angry because I knew there would be no more music coming from this gifted person. I saw her in performance twice: A great disappointment in Baltimore then an over-the-toppe performance at the Carter Baron in DC. I wish she had performed some Ellington compositions that evening. She could sing country and western and blow it out the place. Loved her from a distance; but it was still-love.
David Hugo Barrett, Author, "A Newark Childhood"
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My favorite all time female artist saw her many times in Miami, on a clear night I look at the stars above & feel great cause I know one of those Stars is Phyllis Hyman
Beautiful 🌟
INDEED ❤️💔
Sweet Phyllis....✨
Well spoken!!
Where in Miami? What years??
Missed out on that
One of my favorite artists and such an underrated talent. Gone way too soon. Her gifts are all the more meaningful with what she must have been going through. RIP Ms Hyman
One of my favorite artists! I miss her music so much. Just wish she knew how much she was loved. 😢
100% She was soooo loved 🙏🏾
I totally agree Phyllis is one of my favorite singers. The first time I saw her was at the Virginia Beach Jazz festival . She was Amazing .
Had the audience in the Palm of her hands. Not to mention she was absolutely gorgeous ! Sadly like alot of our great artists she was gone too soon.. Today , July 06 is her birthday
And so let's celebrate this Great Vocalist , the PH Factor
Phyllis Hyman
I love this woman she was a singer.
I still cant over her whistle from Living All Alone
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Very enjoyable!!
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bam!!
Phyllis Hyman is performing, and Phyllis Hyman has been performing right before her death in 1995! Phyllis Hyman’s legacy is going to continue to inspire her fans as well
So sad she passed away. She was beautiful and super talented.
Suicide "in the prime of her life"😪
@@nanchanger that damn "record" industry can tear you down.😖😖
@@tracyskins7854 that wasn't why...
@@nanchanger I believe that was part of it.shr wasn't happy how "Clive" & them sort of pushed her aside.(and yes,I know bout the vices & bi-polar)
@@tracyskins7854 I believe her issue was much more personal than professional... She was stunning to look at, met at the Blue Night at one of the nights with Ray Charles performing...
I don’t know why but in 8:48 when she sings that part and says “let me give you all my love” that love part is so breathtaking because, I think about all the things she has went through and it’s sad. But when Leo lord is playing that base is something else 😅
I first saw Phyllis Hyman when she replaced Natalie Cole at The Star Plaza in Indiana and I immediately became a fan. I saw her just about every time she came to Chicago. I absolutely love her music.
She knew how 2 distance that mic like no other
Didn't she know how to use that mic? Smart and natural songstress. I know so many dudes had crushes, and just loved her. Appeal is what she had. Her eyes.
She, Luther vandross and Nancy Wilson
Old friend hits me everytime 😢😢😢
Always.
Born in '83. Discovered her truly while in college (and finally recognized her in "School Daze"). Read up on her and had my heart broken. Hurts to know that she was in such pain and that she left in such a hurry. Criminally underrated and neglected in her legacy. More people should know her like they know Patti or Whitney. She knew how to love us even if we didn't know how to love her back.
🙏🏾🙏🏻🙏🏿🙏🏼🤜🤛
thank you ....beutiful trubute to her....thank you ....and yes three women with distinctive , beautiful and unique gifts .....yes yes yes.....YES ...i feel so blessed to have known her!!!!
GRATEFUL.
@@ahkeeantahkeeant8096 🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🙏🏾🙏🏿😢
Ya don't you wish you could of been there to save her.I do.
Born in 1983, great post!
I had pleasure of seeing Phyllis perform at Constitutional Hall and Carter Barron in DC. Missing her.
Sometimes it sounded like Ms.Phyliss had sinuses or allergies like me awwww,but she always sung from the heart!!❤😢❤❤❤
LOVE this rare concert footage from the late great Phyllis Hyman. What an amazing talent she was!
Giving me life right now
Absolutely amazing
UHHH, YES PLEASE AND THANK YOU KINDLY.
I love how influenced she was by Nancy Wilson, her performance style and phrasing is right out of Nancy's book. Phyllis is also a great example that not all amazing singers come strictly from the church.
100% agree
You're right, the singer Chaka Khan is not from church.
most do ...yes .....MOST
Yes she has a similar phrasing and style like Nancy Wilson. And sounds terrific
I loved her music very much I'm going through the same disorder it is very hard I pray in Jesus name may she rest in peace a lot of people don't understand this is very serious and real anyone out there that have this disease please get some help I still lotyou Phyllis you helped me thank your rip❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊
A very talented spirit manifested in the flesh...RIP
Old friend so nice to hear you once again.
Only the greatest will spark ⚡️ up your soul.
Beautiful
My favorite all time female singer. 🙏🏾🌻
You have great taste 💖
100% The Grand Diva 👑🎵🖤
@@HoneyHoneyBaby you too 🌹💃🏾
Her voice was melodic and that is an understatement. Such an amazing talent. She is truly missed.
THANK Q REELBLACK FOR POSTING THIS TIMELESS FOOTAGE OF HER ROYAL HIGHNESS!!!!
She is the greatest ever.. I love 😍 her.. rip....
I can watch this special over and over! 🥰🖤
I have!!!❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏
Thank you for uploading this wonderful concert of the unforgettable Phyllis Hyman!
Y e s!!!!🔥🔥🔥
What a songstress!! She will always live in my house!
R.I.P. sistah!!🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
I couldn't of said it better.👏👏👏
She is so special, she is worthy of so much more attention and love.
Me and (4) of my friends had tickets to see her at the Apollo the day it happened. We were heart broken. Will always miss you Phyllis Hyman 🙏🏽💜🤗
Do you still have your concert ticket from her final concert? I saw Phyllis in concert some years before she passed and I'm so glad I kept my ticket. I tucked it inside an old Jet Magazine with her on the cover.
same here.....love her!!!
We Where There Also Mr Mrs Rowe Whisper Also On The Show Crying With The Rest Of us As Mr Henderson Take Care All Of You Mrs Beverly
@Cami Kam No I don’t have my ticket anymore. I wish I did 😔
@@miajackson41 I wish you did too! If only she had gotten the help she needed, she might still be with us today like Angela Bofill.
That beautiful woman sure could sing and whistle.
I'm watching yout concert right now I Love your musicyoulift my spirit ❤❤
Thank you cause I wasser depressed and didntwanttk be here anymore thanks um keep watching you over and over and keepprYing😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😢😢😢😢
I met Phyllis Hyman in Manhattan back in the early 80s she autographed my album. I saw her perform at Radio City Music Hall her bubbly personality was great but I loved her singing voice & Voluptuous Presence ❤🎙🙏
Maaan , when she sang "Living All alone" that put a real soothing to my soul.!!! The Voice of : PLYLLIS HYMAN is a masterpiece by it self... One of the best I've ever heard.!!! Dear GOD , rest her soul & bless her family & fans.!!! ✊🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🇺🇸♠☝😍 if i could bring back to life 10 singers ; one of them would have to be Ms Hyman.!!!
There are many singers that dont sound worth 2cent live,
SHE WAS NOT 1 OF THOSE,
most definitely a very beautiful
talent that as a fan wishing she
was still around for sure.
GENUINE FOR 89.....AND FINE AS WINE 🍷 IN THE SUMMERTIME.
Fine and feminine. They don't make women like her anymore.....Did I say fine.
Love you QUEEN Phyllis
What a. Performance. This IS Phyllis Hyman.
beautiful
Phyllis was awesome her combination of Jazz and R&B is awsome.
Phyllis Hyman and Nancy Wilson were the absolute best for me.RIP to these beautiful angels♥️♥️🌷🌷🌺🌺🌷🌷🌺🌺🌷🌷🌺🌺♥️♥️
she was my favorite before Sade - still love her though..thanks for upload!
I saw her live at Blues Alley in the early 90s! What a great show! RIP my love🕊
Thank you!!!! This is what we all are missing. A voice and a mic...that's all she needed!!
You said that!!!
Another outstanding talent from Pittsburgh, PA.
This filming created such an intimate feel, as I watched I felt as if I could smell her perfume.
OMG!! I love this channel
What a wonderful Lady and Singer. Me and my wife got to hang out with her in Blues Alley in Washington DC shortly before she passed. We were blown away because to me Noone sang better than her . R.I.P.. You will never be forgotten by me and that's for sure.
this is g00d...i wish she hadn't left...LIFE/LIVING is terrible at times...
WOW WOW WOW ! ! ! ! ! BEAUTIFUL ! ! ! ! !
What a treat 💚 The only and only Ms. Phyllis Hyman 🎙️👑👸🏽 Thanks for sharing 💯🙌🏽💖
Loved this concert.👏👏👏
💎🎤Beautiful classy fabulous criminally underrated 💜💖love&miss this sophisticated Lady🎼
RIP to a beautiful misunderstood soul
I am so glad my mom made me listen to Phyllis Hyman she was truly amazing and her life was so sad. She truly deserved better, it wasn’t her time to go yet, she had so much talent to offer. 😔
I love reelback! Thank you for this Phyllis Hyman gem!
So much talent. I am glad we at least had the opportunity to witnessed just a taste. RIP Phyllis
She left us too soon... I hope she's "Resting in Peace" 💕
Loveeeeeeeeeee This 💜
Yeeeeeees! Perfect for the night with my favorite 🍷 .
Loved her collaboration with Norman Connors on You Are My Starship. What a voice. I still have her first album... in vinyl!
Such a beautiful voice she will always be loved ❤
Thank You i really enjoyed the late great Phyllis Hyman live in Tokyo concert!💕🙏👏👏RIP
RIP Ms. Hyman your beautiful voice and presence are missed ! 🙏🏾💜🙁
I wish you were still here with us.
Right?! Hard to believe, but she would turn 72 next month if only she had fought on to keep living. RIP Phyllis Linda Hyman
Touching
stunningggggg
LOVE HER , TIMELESS MUSIC
Amazing Talent!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
So Fabulous, miss her dearly.
this is unbelievable we get to see something like this thank you
Loved it!!!! Classic Phyllis!!!!
She got that far
She should have known she made it. . .she was loved by so many. Her talent was authentic.
THANK YOU!!!!!!
Thank you reelblack! What a rare gem this is! The quality is amazingly clear, especially considering how old this is. Phyllis is so beautiful here, so very much in her element ... my goodness how I miss her! Can't believe she would've been 72 next month! RIP Phyllis Linda Hyman.
Great, can’t wait for this one!! Everyone will be snowed in tomorrow, so this is perfect timing!
Thanks this woman sings the songs with big feelings 💓💕👬🌻🌹🌎🌍🌏🌒😊😊😊😊😊😊😊The One and only
This is a great find. Haven’t seen a whole Phyllis show
woo miss phyllis has been to Tokyo japan she was so beautiful and very talented classy lady
There was/is no finer female soul/jazz/blues singer. What an immense talent and such a profound loss.
Thank you so much for posting this. Phyllis Hyman was prolific singer and I find it disturbing that there is so little of her on the web. This was a great surprise!!!!
She didn't know how loved she was! ❤️
That performance of Old Friend is so heavy. I never knew what her shows were like, discovered Living All Alone in 2022. Incredible that we have this recorded and its shot beautifully too.
Wow! Tokyo looks so different now. I don’t even recognize it here.
I was going to her concert on mother's Day in Philly at Ervin theater I wound up T the hospital having brain surg3ry brain aneurysm and it bust when I came through my coma I found out the news she was with theordtbStcruzheyheat😊😊😊😊😊😊🎉🎉❤❤
I love you Phyllis thank was diagnosed 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I'm tired of living😂😂😂
Brings back great memories. No one had her earthy sexy smoky sound. When she was singing at her best, the rest of the world simply dissolved. Hope there are more concerts out there.
A "RARE" GEM; A "TRUE" HUMAN BEING!!!! MANY ARTIST "AREN'T" WHO FANS BELIEVE THEY ARE!!!!! SAD, BUT, TRUE!!!!! BUT MY FRIEND PHYLLIS WAS "EVERYTHING AND MORE"!!!! SO GENUINE, LOVING AND UNPRETENTIOUS!!!!! MANY ARTISTS NEED TO TAKE "NOTE" FROM HER BECAUSE IF PEOPLE KNEW HOW YOU REALLY ARE"; YOU WOULDN'T HAVE A CAREER!!!!
Great Artist!!!