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

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  • Опубліковано 27 жов 2024
  • 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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  • @michaelgarel4279
    @michaelgarel4279 7 років тому +74

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

  • @rachelmccracken8684
    @rachelmccracken8684 7 років тому +100

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

  • @emmajones9445
    @emmajones9445 7 років тому +66

    Phyllis was just a natural scatter! Such talent!

    • @ShaniTrahan-s4x
      @ShaniTrahan-s4x 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @blackbroadwayandbeyond
    @blackbroadwayandbeyond 9 місяців тому +8

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

    • @ShaniTrahan-s4x
      @ShaniTrahan-s4x 3 місяці тому

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

  • @MaxcineRobinson-f2p
    @MaxcineRobinson-f2p 9 місяців тому +4

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

  • @philtherealdeal100
    @philtherealdeal100 9 місяців тому +4

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

  • @classanddignity
    @classanddignity 10 років тому +22

    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.

  • @peggystoutemorin4529
    @peggystoutemorin4529 9 років тому +61

    This woman was phenomenally talented.

  • @lloydjohnson5817
    @lloydjohnson5817 10 років тому +64

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

  • @bnw2013mck
    @bnw2013mck 11 років тому +11

    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 7 років тому +40

    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.

  • @DeeLow04
    @DeeLow04 11 років тому +46

    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!

  • @lamarwebb9955
    @lamarwebb9955 2 роки тому +8

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

  • @SuperHurricane75
    @SuperHurricane75 10 років тому +40

    this woman is one of the best ever!

  • @stephen6232
    @stephen6232 9 місяців тому +3

    RIP Hinton Battle. An amazing talent

  • @Vejur9000
    @Vejur9000 3 роки тому +8

    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.

  • @Jovandanielle
    @Jovandanielle 14 років тому +24

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

  • @beedub4567
    @beedub4567 8 місяців тому +3

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

  • @kevynw4696
    @kevynw4696 8 років тому +37

    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 років тому +3

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

    • @davidfrye6055
      @davidfrye6055 7 років тому +1

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

  • @talesbyciel
    @talesbyciel 7 років тому +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 6 місяців тому +1

      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.

  • @Tonysings
    @Tonysings 11 років тому +20

    I smiled during the ENTIRE performance! RIP Phyllis!

  • @norwalltino
    @norwalltino 7 років тому +15

    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.

  • @katherinekier
    @katherinekier 8 років тому +35

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

    • @jeannedecembre4514
      @jeannedecembre4514 6 років тому

      She committed suicide !

    • @angeljohnson6665
      @angeljohnson6665 5 років тому

      jeanne Décembre so sad

    • @naturalkinkycurlymarie7496
      @naturalkinkycurlymarie7496 3 роки тому

      @@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 роки тому

      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.

  • @joannehines7806
    @joannehines7806 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @Tjmama5
    @Tjmama5 15 років тому +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.

  • @MotownMaster
    @MotownMaster 13 років тому +3

    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 років тому

      MotownMaster Tina Turner more beautiful and classy lady

  • @Zaradikaresells
    @Zaradikaresells 9 місяців тому +2

    RIP to them both. Never forgotten

  • @momifatimahmedows2183
    @momifatimahmedows2183 Рік тому +1

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

  • @pableholloway8202
    @pableholloway8202 7 років тому +5

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

  • @missdenise3039
    @missdenise3039 8 років тому +20

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

  • @mrhowardb
    @mrhowardb 15 років тому +10

    Under appreciated. This is what she embodied.

  • @MsTexas73
    @MsTexas73 14 років тому +6

    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.

  • @michaelgarel4279
    @michaelgarel4279 11 років тому +3

    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.

  • @JazzAmbuscade
    @JazzAmbuscade 14 років тому +8

    Awesome Louis Armstrong impression and a great scatster!

  • @thetruthdotcomreally8853
    @thetruthdotcomreally8853 11 років тому +10

    Wow ! Phyllis is too much. I love her

  • @shahoney
    @shahoney 11 років тому +4

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

  • @efanshel
    @efanshel Рік тому +1

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

  • @jusca
    @jusca 15 років тому +4

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

  • @ballads2020
    @ballads2020 17 днів тому

    I am truly the # 1 Phyllis fan... everyone who knows me knows that. I had the privilege of seeing Phyllis in Sophisticated Ladies twice, during its run on Broadway. She should have won the Tony award. I'm just sayin!

  • @bernieappugliese2029
    @bernieappugliese2029 8 місяців тому

    She was absolutely amazing! Her talent was unmatched.

  • @sfbull39
    @sfbull39 15 років тому +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.

  • @thecidneyg
    @thecidneyg 16 років тому +3

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

  • @kaseyb.4440
    @kaseyb.4440 6 років тому +5

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

  • @brocktam
    @brocktam 13 років тому +10

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

  • @JoannHines-g6f
    @JoannHines-g6f 15 днів тому

    Phyllis in the role that she's born to play!! Continue to RIHP Jazz Queen!

  • @pulze627
    @pulze627 14 років тому +2

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

  • @kingjames2857
    @kingjames2857 Рік тому +1

    Masterclass.

  • @silkyslim2111
    @silkyslim2111 5 років тому +6

    Goodness. Such talent!

  • @Handle2point0
    @Handle2point0 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @elizabethmscooperse2566
    @elizabethmscooperse2566 12 років тому +8

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

  • @LadyMusicDiva
    @LadyMusicDiva 12 років тому +3

    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!

  • @kmaur21
    @kmaur21 7 років тому +13

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

  • @janiedemedeiros9470
    @janiedemedeiros9470 5 років тому +2

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

  • @moniquebrown7778
    @moniquebrown7778 7 років тому +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 років тому

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

    • @val9170
      @val9170 4 роки тому

      Miki Howard too

  • @mgmstlmo
    @mgmstlmo 13 років тому +3

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

  • @tisha812
    @tisha812 15 років тому +1

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

  • @SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy
    @SakeemaDaniels-nn4jy Рік тому

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

  • @ChgosBlackBusNet
    @ChgosBlackBusNet 11 років тому +2

    This performance brings tears to my eyes.

  • @OhNoKRJKC
    @OhNoKRJKC 4 роки тому +2

    I Miss Her So Much

    • @talesbyciel
      @talesbyciel 4 роки тому

      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.

  • @melodypudding
    @melodypudding 9 років тому +2

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

  • @kimmy1984
    @kimmy1984 15 років тому +2

    All I can say is WOW!!!

  • @leonic22
    @leonic22 16 років тому +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!!!!

  • @ramakumarjones758
    @ramakumarjones758 7 років тому +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.

  • @keepthemusicplaying0
    @keepthemusicplaying0 13 років тому +4

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

  • @Pharreal4life
    @Pharreal4life 15 років тому +1

    All i can say is WOW. ICON.

  • @rreettyyuull
    @rreettyyuull 15 років тому +2

    this is so inspiring phyllis thank you

  • @JazzMaestra
    @JazzMaestra 15 років тому +1

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

  • @MrCcoolg
    @MrCcoolg 7 років тому +1

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

  • @acond1521
    @acond1521 Рік тому +1

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

  • @dorothythomas4363
    @dorothythomas4363 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @braevbird
    @braevbird 15 років тому +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!!!

  • @chenalejohnson6924
    @chenalejohnson6924 2 роки тому +1

    Check out her Range!😍😍💥

  • @zairetahj3220
    @zairetahj3220 3 роки тому +1

    What a voice MS HYMAN

  • @DiamondStylz
    @DiamondStylz 4 роки тому +1

    Phyllis slayed him lol

  • @pertburton5586
    @pertburton5586 7 років тому +2

    Pure talent

  • @BrianFootwork
    @BrianFootwork 11 років тому +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).

  • @TABULOUS1
    @TABULOUS1 11 років тому +2

    Phyll DID THAT

  • @vanesita0823
    @vanesita0823 15 років тому +1

    Just one word: PERFECT!!!

  • @NAJErEa91
    @NAJErEa91 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @NAJErEa91
      @NAJErEa91 4 роки тому

      @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 4 роки тому

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

    • @NAJErEa91
      @NAJErEa91 4 роки тому

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

    • @NAJErEa91
      @NAJErEa91 4 роки тому

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

    • @NAJErEa91
      @NAJErEa91 4 роки тому

      @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!!!

  • @80KLady
    @80KLady 12 років тому +1

    stunning, simply amazing, definitely unsung!

  • @cm4j
    @cm4j 15 років тому

    stewartduane, you hit the nail on the head!!!! So sad to know we'll never hear anything new from her again

  • @oldschool725
    @oldschool725 10 років тому +5

    Wow. Juat simply amazing

  • @safetydc1368
    @safetydc1368 7 років тому +2

    Excellent performance! Many thanks for posting.

  • @anunan4461
    @anunan4461 8 років тому +1

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

  • @lf1234
    @lf1234 15 років тому +2

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

  • @judeopaolo3024
    @judeopaolo3024 3 роки тому

    Phillys is a phenomenon
    I love her frankly

  • @mgmstlmo
    @mgmstlmo 13 років тому +1

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

  • @my_handle1999
    @my_handle1999 8 місяців тому

    RIP Phyllis Hyman and Hinton Battle

  • @SereneTing
    @SereneTing 6 років тому +2

    wow!!! just WOW!!!

  • @c.j.79
    @c.j.79 3 роки тому

    I could sound to her sing all day and night.

  • @DavidMiller-kf1ss
    @DavidMiller-kf1ss 9 місяців тому +1

    Rip, sir!❤

  • @thegamingstation1097
    @thegamingstation1097 4 місяці тому

    Tbh Phyllis should have won that tony award

  • @bnw2013mck
    @bnw2013mck 11 років тому +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.

  • @markjackson6466
    @markjackson6466 12 років тому +1

    The Greatest

  • @Rmasai
    @Rmasai  16 років тому +1

    She channeled Satchmo right there - incredible...

  • @caritasmartinspalermo9241
    @caritasmartinspalermo9241 2 роки тому

    Maravilhosa, vc fez parte de uma época em que tinham cantoras, mulheres elegantes e talentosas.

  • @MsMerising
    @MsMerising 13 років тому +3

    Observe the Master, people....her name is Phyllis Hyman :D Mx

  • @doneshapetrie9074
    @doneshapetrie9074 8 років тому +1

    Beautiful😍

  • @davidanderson4758
    @davidanderson4758 7 років тому +1

    Holy shit!

  • @DavidMiller-kf1ss
    @DavidMiller-kf1ss 7 місяців тому

    Thanks & rip!❤❤❤❤❤😂