OMG!!! She had the type of voice that would stop you in your tracks, and just stare at her with speechless amazement. AND she is absolutely gorgeous!!!
Wow! I see why Phyllis defied Clive Davis and did Sophisticated Ladies. She's in her element singing songs from a bygone era. I'm hearing the jazz greats of yesteryears but really hearing my all time favorite Sarah Vaughn. This ain't no damn pop. We were blessed that she stubbornly chose to show us the authentic Phyllis Hyman.
She was such a beautiful person .................. Depression sucks and it wins way too much. For all of us fighting it - we have to keep fighting it with all we have - ask for love, support or whatever you have to keep above the water. It is a battle you will never understand unless you suffer from it, and it can take you down for weeks at a time. To those that are fighting this battle, I send you POWER with LOVE! ..........RIP P.H. You are so missed....................singing in the heavens with my mother...............................
That's right! #POWER with #LOVE & #GOD is LOVE! He created us in HIS image. Fight to learn to LOVE the GOD in YOU. When it seems like life is giving you a raw deal, you have to trust & believe that it's The Most High's way of strengthening your #FAITH. Pray for the Father's supernatural help. He ALWAYS, & I mean ALWAYS show up RIGHT! ON! TIME! Stay in the fight! #RIP to thee Great Phyllis Hyman.❤
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I can't sleep, so much anxiety so much to absorb.A good friend betrayed me and so how I found myself on this channel.Omg I miss this voice this woman and her legendary style.R.I.P
Ran across this on instagram today. Wow! I'm absolutely blown away. I am a fan of several current artists. And no one could ever take their talents, nor what they've contributed to music, away from them. But this is high level artistry. Something that so many artists' lack today. Wow. What a voice. I'm absolutely blown away. Let me go do some research on Mrs. Hyman real quick.
My pre-teen crush. All my buddies had a crush on Pam Grier(I did too), but my favorites were Phyllis Hyman and Millie Jackson. Ms. Hyman had so much talent, beauty, and class.
@@angeljohnson6665 sell out? What do you mean? Just because other blk artists happen to be more commercial doesn’t mean they’re sell outs. Blk ppl making it to an unimaginable level of a stardom doesn’t mean sell out.
I have watched this so many many times and become more intrigued!!! This lady has a aura like no other!! She was just phenomenal!!! This loss was just indescribable!!
I realize that this was posted 3 yrs ago, but she didn't battle with drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately it was anxiety and depression. She is so dearly missed.
@@Ofa337 she was addicted to prescription medication and had a food addiction. On top of that, I think she lost her parents around the time of her death
An absolutely powerful performance. She sang this classic song to perfection. She had beauty, exceptional talent, God given vocal chords and sang every song with heartfelt passion Her special talent left us way too early but she did leave wonderful music that will live on.
No other voice like hers and never will be! Songstress who grace us with their vocal instruments are treasures! Respectfully today there are a innumerable "artists" and a limited number of bonafide singers.
💯🦄🔥🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️ one of the most phenomenal voices on the planet even Clive Barker try to control her 💯🦄🔥🌹❤️💯 and since he couldn't he didn't even want her to do this play he said we will ruin her career, so he picked up somebody else who would listen and who was he hungry and Young that was Whitney Houston check it out 💯❗ no one sounded like Phyllis Hyman no one emoted the way she mold how words and voice to your soul 💯❗🙏 I have the privilege of meeting her and getting a hug from her I'll always remember she pretended she was scared to meet me cuz she saw me shaking to see her and I had no idea she was going to put her arms around me miss her but her legacy and her music still plays in my house 💯🦄🌹❤️💯❗🙏
Yes, and notice how she's always aware of the LYRIC. When she improvises, it is very tasteful and with a purpose. She continues to tell the story without filling up space with predictable riffs just for the sake of riffing. OH, and I almost forgot the gorgeous tone and use of dynamics..
What a delightful treat! She was so beloved. I enjoyed her at DC's Blues Alley and the annual Jackie Robinson Jazz festival. She is truly missed and, simply, a Class Act!
So true! All it would have taken, was one somebody! To get her to stop magnifying the situation making it worse in her mind then it really is! My Son,is Bipolar, I have to slow him down to from going into dark places too!
This woman CAPTURES every intense emotion of love and passion as she sings...Phyllis (I call Lady Phyl affectionately) had it going on even with her own personal challenges...she would have turned 60 this year and she is GREATLY missed...thanks for sharing this clip.
Once in a lifetime phrasing and interpretive gifts that cannot be learned only acted on by the very few who are born with them. Tragically she could not get beyond her sadness. At peace with our creator now. Sing with the Angels sweet beautiful lady. We will always remember you.
I came to this video by chance after having this piece stuck in my head for a couple of days. Finally searched up other artists I haven't heard of before and here I am. Glad to have seen this for sure!
Lady Phyllis is my favorite female artist. I feel every song she sings. I understand how lonely is was. Im the same way. I wish she could have found true love she would still be here with us. She is missed......... I love you girl..........
Broadway "Organic Real Jazz" of surrealistic proficiency and magnitude is in the heart and on the lips of Her Majesty Ms. Hyman. I adore and admire her individualized interpretation of this perennial ballad; I know you do too. It looks like only yesterday at the Beacon Theatre in New York, New York that I experienced her vocally anointing me back to an evening of euphoric ecstasy when my innermost light was very low. What a talented chanteuse! What a premature loss! PH:RIP!
2017 and this is still one of my favorite renditions of this song. Truly a timeless treasure. This performance takes me to another tie and place. Still miss you, Phyllis!
I have been a fan of Phyllis Hyman's for most of my Adult life. Candles, A glass of wine, and Phyllis playing in the back ground, this Diva can set a mood like no one else. I was introduced to her by someone I hold very dear in my memories and I cherish them both.
This was the first Broadway show I had ever seen and her performance still takes a huge place in my memory bank. I remember how in awe I was of her naturalness, her beauty, her flow, her Her!!!!!!!!!
I've never heard this Lady sing before!..........how sad is that? Absolutely wonderful, what a voice. I'm hooked now. I got to this video as I'm trying to learn the tune on the Piano. I'm definitely going to crack this one now, lovely melody beautifully performed by Phyllis Hyman Thanks for posting this.
Beautiful women she was gorgeous in every way just gorgeous and the women with the Voice! I spent plenty money on her cd's I can tell you that, Rest Queen that you were in my book!!!!@
As I watch Miss Hyman sing.. I am reminded of the time when "great singers" truly felt the words they sang. Go back and look at some of the best female singers and you will see just what TALENT! is. Billie,Sarah,Ella.. The look of pain and joy on their faces. They were will to open wounds and their hearts to give you a glimpse of themselves. I have everything this great lady sang.. and I will cherish her, for allowing us see who she was through her music.
@dtrim84 You are right "VERY FEW COULD GO WITH HER VOCALLY." Her voice is so dark, rich and smooth. She's one of those singers that you will never get tired of listening too. You can get you a cup of coffee (or wine) and put Phyllis on and just sit back, relax, breath, think happy thoughts. There are soulful singers out there but none compare. GONE TOO SOON.
She was such a stunning woman and her voice makes you want to scream!!! Just awesome
OMG!!! She had the type of voice that would stop you in your tracks, and just stare at her with speechless amazement. AND she is absolutely gorgeous!!!
I had the privilege to 'open' for her back in the 80's. She was very beautiful and talented
wow
I AGREE. I SAW HER PERFORM IN ATL. WISH I HAD MORE. GOT ALL ALBUMS. I LOVE HER VOICE AND BEAUTY.
We lost a lot of great jazz singers what a beautiful angel
Everything about Phyllis is breathtaking. Her voice, her looks. Thank you so much for uploading.
Wow! I see why Phyllis defied Clive Davis and did Sophisticated Ladies. She's in her element singing songs from a bygone era. I'm hearing the jazz greats of yesteryears but really hearing my all time favorite Sarah Vaughn. This ain't no damn pop. We were blessed that she stubbornly chose to show us the authentic Phyllis Hyman.
You capped it on this statement. Absolute truth!
She put everything she had into her performances. Such a beautiful, passionate and extremely talented woman.
Who could of gave this a dislike ??? Tremendously talented and gone too soon
+Shaq Smith Eleven morons who have no taste or soul disliked it. There are seats in hell with theirs names on them.
Rafael Storm Yeeeah that last statement was definitely horseshit, but she was very talented indeed.
@@bkkersey93 I was a joke bro 😂😂
I don’t dislike oh no my friend I like it 👍I love her beautiful white dress robe
Gosh, she is just beautiful beyond words.
Definitely a Diva AND Legend.
I love this. Phyllis was a treasure.
Victoria Grace my heart is heavy every time I listen to her so sad that she didn't feel and know her worth never let anyone break your spirit🙁
Phyllis at the PINNACLE of voice and looks. Queeeeen!!!
Apex of the pyramid. She is incomparable
She was such a beautiful person .................. Depression sucks and it wins way too much. For all of us fighting it - we have to keep fighting it with all we have - ask for love, support or whatever you have to keep above the water. It is a battle you will never understand unless you suffer from it, and it can take you down for weeks at a time. To those that are fighting this battle, I send you POWER with LOVE! ..........RIP P.H. You are so missed....................singing in the heavens with my mother...............................
You're so right! It drives me crazy when people say to me, "Just snap out of it." If it was that simple, believe me, I would.
+Rafael Storm sad
That's right! #POWER with #LOVE & #GOD is LOVE! He created us in HIS image. Fight to learn to LOVE the GOD in YOU. When it seems like life is giving you a raw deal, you have to trust & believe that it's The Most High's way of strengthening your #FAITH. Pray for the Father's supernatural help. He ALWAYS, & I mean ALWAYS show up RIGHT! ON! TIME! Stay in the fight! #RIP to thee Great Phyllis Hyman.❤
Not everyone Suffering from Bipolar Disorder sees it as being that simple. Bipolar Disorder is not that easy to manage for many, even with medication and prayer [& Prayer Works]. Some people do well with the right Medication Others never find what [Medication] works for them and it's a Struggle. This Mental Disease impairs a person's judgment, behavior and the ability to think clearly.
Thr battle is constantly being fought. I can relate...
She is equally as stunning as that voice of hers. I love her so much!
Mariah Braxton amen
@@angeljohnson6665 We didn't deny Mariah and Braxton voices. We're just appreciating Phyllis Hyman's voice.
She was a great jazz singer and Nancy Wilson loved the magic that they did they don't sing like that no more
I can't sleep, so much anxiety so much to absorb.A good friend betrayed me and so how I found myself on this channel.Omg I miss this voice this woman and her legendary style.R.I.P
The Newsletter05 how did they betray you?
Ran across this on instagram today. Wow! I'm absolutely blown away. I am a fan of several current artists. And no one could ever take their talents, nor what they've contributed to music, away from them. But this is high level artistry. Something that so many artists' lack today. Wow. What a voice. I'm absolutely blown away. Let me go do some research on Mrs. Hyman real quick.
We lost a lot of great jazz singer dhe is an awesome angel ❤️ you baby girl i will never forget you ♥️ ❤️ 💙
She was my favorite female singer of all times RIP BEAUTIFUL STAR
My pre-teen crush. All my buddies had a crush on Pam Grier(I did too), but my favorites were Phyllis Hyman and Millie Jackson. Ms. Hyman had so much talent, beauty, and class.
my brothers loves phyllis hyman and bernadette stanis (remember her)
A True Lady!! She wasn't better known because she refused to cheapen herself. Integrity and beauty and talent.
She sure didnt,it wasntalked about in a documentary I saw about her
Nicolene McBean miss phyllis was incomparable and she didnt sell out unlike those other so called artist so i have more respect for her
@@angeljohnson6665 sell out? What do you mean? Just because other blk artists happen to be more commercial doesn’t mean they’re sell outs. Blk ppl making it to an unimaginable level of a stardom doesn’t mean sell out.
I have watched this so many many times and become more intrigued!!! This lady has a aura like no other!! She was just phenomenal!!! This loss was just indescribable!!
NellyBelle You are so spot on Nelly, I get chills each time I watch this video
Kenneth Stallings
Kennn!! My bestie!! You know we love Phyll!!!
NellyBelle Yes Ma'am Phyllis Hyman the Diva
Kenneth Stallings The Ultimate!!!
+NellyBelle indeed
OMG, her pain is palpable. Already her demons of alcohol, drugs, food, and men were beginning to devour her. Rest in peace, my sweet angel.
I realize that this was posted 3 yrs ago, but she didn't battle with drugs or alcohol. Unfortunately it was anxiety and depression. She is so dearly missed.
@@Ofa337 she had a drug problem and had also been to rehab many times
@@Ofa337 she was addicted to prescription medication and had a food addiction. On top of that, I think she lost her parents around the time of her death
What can you say after a performance like that?? WOW!!
Take my panties off and throw another woman my panties 😂😂😂
She was so beautiful. And she sung beautiful. Who could not want to love her. She will surely be missed
Phyllis is a CERTIFIED LEGEND 💯🔥💯🔥
This is an incredible performance I would have loved to see in person. The ending when she uses her deep register is magnificent !!!
She should have gotten a Tony Award just for this version of the song.
True indeed…this performance the epitome of a Tony 🏆
I've watched this time and time again...she had a voice like nothing I've ever heard. Never will be another Phyllis!
An absolutely powerful performance. She sang this classic song to perfection. She had beauty, exceptional talent, God given vocal chords and sang every song with heartfelt passion Her special talent left us way too early but she did leave wonderful music that will live on.
A total class act in every sense of the word class. She was just a treat to hear and watch. Seeing her live was like magic.
If she made a Jazz Album Im Sure she would have got a grammy
No other voice like hers and never will be! Songstress who grace us with their vocal instruments are treasures! Respectfully today there are a innumerable "artists" and a limited number of bonafide singers.
Class personified!
Yes Phyllis sing it!
I love ❤️ this song 🎵 that's what I'm talking about plyisis Hyman sang this song with every thing she had they don't sing like that nomore
She had real jazz chops....great vocal phrasing....what an instrument...very rare.....
I'm honored to have witnessed this !! Thank you so much!!..She is still a gift to us !!! Master class of the highest level !!!!!
💯🦄🔥🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️ one of the most phenomenal voices on the planet even Clive Barker try to control her 💯🦄🔥🌹❤️💯 and since he couldn't he didn't even want her to do this play he said we will ruin her career, so he picked up somebody else who would listen and who was he hungry and Young that was Whitney Houston check it out 💯❗ no one sounded like Phyllis Hyman no one emoted the way she mold how words and voice to your soul 💯❗🙏 I have the privilege of meeting her and getting a hug from her I'll always remember she pretended she was scared to meet me cuz she saw me shaking to see her and I had no idea she was going to put her arms around me miss her but her legacy and her music still plays in my house 💯🦄🌹❤️💯❗🙏
Yes, and notice how she's always aware of the LYRIC. When she improvises, it is very tasteful and with a purpose. She continues to tell the story without filling up space with predictable riffs just for the sake of riffing.
OH, and I almost forgot the gorgeous tone and use of dynamics..
Smoothe, beautiful, Ms.Hyman... nobody will ever do it like you did it.....chills down my spine.
July 6: Happy birthday Singer Phyllis Hyman (1949-1995) Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload, Rmasai. RIP, Songbird. Blessings
Gerald Johnson miss phyllis is incomparable!!!
She was a real artist. No performer today, no white, no black, no nothing can compare or open themselves up the way she did.
What a delightful treat! She was so beloved. I enjoyed her at DC's Blues Alley and the annual Jackie Robinson Jazz festival. She is truly missed and, simply, a Class Act!
We all still love her so much; if only one of us had been able to deliver her from her pain.
Agreed - so many talented greats passed on alone (recently Prince, Whitney, Michael, Phyllis etc...)
So true! All it would have taken, was one somebody! To get her to stop magnifying the situation making it worse in her mind then it really is! My Son,is Bipolar, I have to slow him down to from going into dark places too!
Killed by the ILLUMINATI.
What a talent! The world lost a treasure when she passed.
Her voice was just phenomenal!
YES PHYLLIS @ 1:56
This woman CAPTURES every intense emotion of love and passion as she sings...Phyllis (I call Lady Phyl affectionately) had it going on even with her own personal challenges...she would have turned 60 this year and she is GREATLY missed...thanks for sharing this clip.
I just keep listening and it breaks my heart everytime, knowing about her.
Ms. Phyllis was such a songstress. She made it seem effortless.
Once in a lifetime phrasing and interpretive gifts that cannot be learned only acted on by the very few who are born with them. Tragically she could not get beyond her sadness. At peace with our creator now. Sing with the Angels sweet beautiful lady. We will always remember you.
Wow! She was SO beautiful AND talented! May she rest in peace.
saw her sing this in Sophisticated Ladies on Broadway... she was truly one of a kind...
I came to this video by chance after having this piece stuck in my head for a couple of days. Finally searched up other artists I haven't heard of before and here I am. Glad to have seen this for sure!
stunning gut wrenching delivery
Mr. Miscellaneous miss phyllis is incomparable
OMG!!!! Now that was "the voice" !!!!! Jeezus
PHYLLIS HYMAN!!!!! NUFF SAID!!!!
Lady Phyllis is my favorite female artist. I feel every song she sings. I understand how lonely is was. Im the same way. I wish she could have found true love she would still be here with us. She is missed......... I love you girl..........
Just fell in love with this woman all over again....what a fantastic vid thanks...LOVE IT!
Phyllis was everything.
It's as if this song was MADE, waiting for her voice to come along.
Such a beautiful song, such a classy lady, and such a wonderful arrangement! I miss Phyllis Hyman more than I can express. There is none like her.
Broadway "Organic Real Jazz" of surrealistic proficiency and magnitude is in the heart and on the lips of Her Majesty Ms. Hyman.
I adore and admire her individualized interpretation of this perennial ballad; I know you do too.
It looks like only yesterday at the Beacon Theatre in New York, New York that I experienced her vocally anointing me back to an evening of euphoric ecstasy when my innermost light was very low.
What a talented chanteuse!
What a premature loss!
PH:RIP!
So beautiful.......god I miss her
MotownMaster yes she is incomparable!!!
SUPERB !!!! EXCELLENCE IN PERFECTION!!! Ms Hymen was phenomenal
She is beyond the best... that first note always gives me chills
When we lose the great ones, we are left with what we are left with....
Gog bless you plyisis Hyman I love ❤️ you girl
2017 and this is still one of my favorite renditions of this song. Truly a timeless treasure. This performance takes me to another tie and place. Still miss you, Phyllis!
Breath taking voice. Full of intense emotions. Love this. So beautiful.
what a beauty
The greatest of her generation, and "one" of the best in history.
I have been a fan of Phyllis Hyman's for most of my Adult life. Candles, A glass of wine, and Phyllis playing in the back ground, this Diva can set a mood like no one else. I was introduced to her by someone I hold very dear in my memories and I cherish them both.
It's a ashame that she is gone. She was so beautiful!
if only they had youtube when i was a kid i would bask in all this, she was so pretty and talented, she leaves parts off her soul on stage
OMG! pure talent and beauty
This was the first Broadway show I had ever seen and her performance still takes a huge place in my memory bank. I remember how in awe I was of her naturalness, her beauty, her flow, her Her!!!!!!!!!
A celebratory song, but she somehow makes it aching and pained toward the end. So real and arresting
I've never heard this Lady sing before!..........how sad is that?
Absolutely wonderful, what a voice. I'm hooked now. I got to this video as I'm trying to learn the tune on the Piano. I'm definitely going to crack this one now, lovely melody beautifully performed by Phyllis Hyman Thanks for posting this.
She makes it apparently so easy but behind this fantastic performance are a lot of talent and work, work and..much work.
Brava!
MUSIC ROYALTY AND JUST TO PROVE HOW GOOD SHE REALLY IS. SHE DID IT LIVE .
well said
Thank you so much I miss her so much. What a great loss.
Her face at the end was heaven sent"
YOU GO PHYLLIS!!!
Thank you so much for posting!!!! A passionate voice like no other.
Phyllis sang this the best. She sings with lots of feeling.
Gotta love that Phyllis.
Beautiful women she was gorgeous in every way just gorgeous and the women with the Voice! I spent plenty money on her cd's I can tell you that, Rest Queen that you were in my book!!!!@
I wish that she would had done more musicals,I could had seen her doing a musical built around her.
As I watch Miss Hyman sing.. I am reminded of the time when "great singers" truly felt the words they sang. Go back and look at some of the best female singers and you will see just what TALENT! is. Billie,Sarah,Ella.. The look of pain and joy on their faces. They were will to open wounds and their hearts to give you a glimpse of themselves. I have everything this great lady sang.. and I will cherish her, for allowing us see who she was through her music.
I will forever miss you Phyllis Hyman. I wish you knew how much we loved you. Forever in my heart.......
Im In love with her voice
Lord knows I miss this woman such an amazing talent. Rest in power sister. ✊🏾
3:07 My jaw dropped!
A great talent!
Such a beautiful G!ddess! She repped for us statuesque ladies.
@dtrim84 You are right "VERY FEW COULD GO WITH HER VOCALLY." Her voice is so dark, rich and smooth. She's one of those singers that you will never get tired of listening too. You can get you a cup of coffee (or wine) and put Phyllis on and just sit back, relax, breath, think happy thoughts. There are soulful singers out there but none compare. GONE TOO SOON.
I'm so glad someone shared this. Not much footage from Sophistocated Ladies.
Phyllis was sooooooooooooooooo smooth....a superb talent,
LOVE HER MUSIC
What a gift this lady had
Diva!