Wish I could've experienced her more when I was little coming up this song is what's really drew me to her a couple years ago just hearing her sing this song I could tell she wanted to be understood and loved on a very personal level fr fr
They do ... you’re just not listening to the right stuff. Rather than going based on mainstream music, it’s not that hard to download Spotify or Apple Music and you’ll easily find new artists playlists. Also, there’s sub genres and categories to R&B...
@@Das644 it doesn’t have to be mainstream … it was limited in the 2000s and they basically pushed the sound anyway. But does that mean they don’t do stuff like this anymore? No. It just means that the radios/labels are shutting these songs/voices out. And the consumers aren’t making it any better by feeding into the narrative that the music isn’t there
Whitney was a great singer, but she wasn't really a live performer. I think of her more of a studio singer. Luther and Phyllis could do, and did, lots of concerts. @@kevinodonkor4123
Whoever dislikes her, you are crazy and should be ashamed of yourself. Clearly this woman is a wonderful singer and she is super talented. R.I.P. Phyllis Hyman
Whitney isn’t “good” she is GREAT… Phyllis is boring that’s why she had hardly any success in sales and songs. She has passion but no vocal presence. Whitney tells a story when she sings and never does the same version twice. That’s a true artist there. Phyllis was a emotionally filled singer with lack of vocal clarity and substance. She is good for one genre and one genre only and that’s Jazz. Whitney could do it all
This lady was simply unbeatable when it comes to emotions, hard to believe that a human being had such highlevel talent. Arguably one of the ultimate musical performance ever.
No one sings or dresses like this anymore. Her style, singing, whistling & stage presence is impeccable! Come on, we're still waiting for a biopic. Keke Wyatt are you available? Love from New York ❤️
"There used to be a time in my life when we were lovers And we shared this apartment together just us two I think of how we planned to get married Saying love how I used to know you well Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone Oh I don't want to be alone Now I live a single life and I find it's another world I'm not even the same I'm a different girl Yesterday I was somebody's baby Now today I'm a woman on my own Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone It feels good to have somebody hold you tight It feels good to have somebody love you right Who will end all my long and lonely nights? Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone Oh, I don't want to be alone It feels good to have somebody hold you tight It feels good to have somebody love you right Who will end all my long and lonely nights? Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone Whoa oh I can't stand this living all alone Oh I don't want to be alone I love ya, and I need ya Come back to me No! Come back to me Ooh yeah Oh I, I don't want to be alone" 1986. Album: Living All Alone. Songwriters: Kenneth Gamble / Cynthia De Mari Biggs / Dexter Gilman Wansel
This makes me cry every time I hear it and it makes me think of the night I heard of her passing. The news reporter at the time Larry Kane, who was also a friend of hers was almost in tears when he reported it.😢. When I think of all the times I saw her on the street on South St. and down town Philly, I wish I could go back and just hug her. Rest in Paradise beautiful lady. You're singing with the angels now.😔
Phyllis Hyman! There is only 1 Phyllis Hyman! No one in my personal opinion could ever compare to her singing ability, her beauty, her display of fabulous outfits she wears, and I could never leave this part out, my girl Phyllis, I have never seen anyone who could wear hats the way this lady does. She will always be #1 in my book, always. Her voice is just so soothing and so hypnotizng, in a very good and special way. After anyone listens to her the very first time, hey you are automatically hooked to this beautiful and talented woman. Phyllis, I really do miss you so very much and I really wish you were still around today. There was one artist,but I shall not call the name, that stole one of your poses off of one of your album covers, but it didn't work though, they did not have the effect, charisma charm, beauty, or grace that you have. All your fans miss you very dearly. You may not physically be here with us, but in my heart and in my mind, your beauty, your voice, your charm, and those beautiful eyes, I shall never forget. Rest in Peace beautiful woman, and get the well deserved rest you need!
You right about that getting hooked on her - I just heard her name for the very first time yesterday. I haven't been able to stop listening to her since then.
How could an absolutely beautiful talented artist like Phyllis Hyman be gone nearly 26 years . We where so lucky to have sophisticated artists like Jean Carne , Angela Bofill, Anita Baker etc. And in 1995 this wonderful women felt the need to take her own life. When you watch this mesmerising performance you can see the pain and unhappiness, you see the facade fall, that whistle along made the hairs on my back rise , she was a one of a kind , depression is a deeply destructive illness and we was robbed of this talent. I watch this and feel sad , but I remember her performance in London and the power and emotional of her voice , it was a privilege to see her….. RIP Phyllis Hyman , your music will be forever remembered and never forgotten 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
RIP pittsburgh's own Ms Hyman, god she was in alot of inner pain she put her soul in this clip I didn't know she was whistling on here, and Billy Preston is killing that Church organ.
Paul James I saw her ice in a club I Chgo. Zandt she sang Spanish to me it was the most beautiful moment just listening to her singing to me. She told me she didn't speak spanish but I told her you are so beautiful and a unique. May me very happy. She help any people with HIV. God bless her always I will.miss her always. Thank you miss PHYLLIS. RIP
Just heard her name from some comment on another UA-cam video and thought I'd look her up. WoW!! She dropped me dead in my tracks - I couldn't stop listening to her - it seemed there was nothing more important in the whole wide world than to listen to Phyllis Hyman. I didn't care all of a sudden about the big old stack of bills I should be paying - forgot my lunch - forgot my afternoon medications - just fell through a hole and landed in the Phyllis Hyman universe!! I have to listen to this song every day.
I am still listening to this song, January 26, 2020. RAP is NOT music. It is people talking fast almost like poetry. Music is someone that can sing and sound good. I am a 1955 baby and growing up in the 60's & 70's, I listened to artists that could sing like the Delfonics, Moments, Black Ivory, Blue Magic, Spinners, Temptations, the Supremes, Jackson 5, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago, War, Minnie Ripperton, Marvin Gaye, Barry White, Diana Ross, DIONNE WARWICK, NATALIE COLE, Roberta Flack, Phyllis Hyman, Donny Hathaway, The Chi-Lites, The O'Jays, The Miracles, The Stylistics, The Dramatics, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Heatwave, Luther Vandross, Melba Moore, Martha & the Vandellas, and Ray, Goodman, & Brown. These are just a few great black artists that truly can sing. RAP should NOT be included at the Grammy's. They should have a special awards show for RAP artists. As I write this, I am listening to Phyllis Hyman. This woman was underrated. RIP Ms. Hyman. Listen to this woman's voice on live television. What a voice! ua-cam.com/video/7rV_fI0Tmzs/v-deo.html
She said "yesterday! Was somebody's baby, now today I'm a woman on my own"She clearly was lonely and depressed.She had problems with her weight and with people stealing her money.All she wanted was to have the love of her life and touch us with good music,she did the latter part.depression is real and we should take it more serious. I am currently winning my battle with depression.
2023 I miss her still. This song (the whole album actually) got me through a really rough 11 years from 1986 to 1997. I cry when I listen to the effortless beauty that emanates from this gorgeous gorgeous woman. R.I.P. Phyllis Hyman Queen 💔
Gets me right here in the heart each && every time I see this vid! Whew...U felt every bit of her heartbreak && pain...loneliness! Gone way too soon! (Crushed) Rest In Eternal Peace!
She was giving us a message, in this song.Ms.Hyman is totally engrossed in this song, and the whistling added even more dynamics, to her performance!! Art imitating life....a prime example( just my humble opinion) Such a God- gifted vocalist, gone but truly not forgotten.Ms.Hyman and Brother Preston on the organ, what a combination....2 Legends, what a stellar performance✨✨✨✨
As a kid I never really understood the message that was in her songs, but I always felt as though there was something behind what she was conveying in the words. Now I fully can grasp what she was feeling and what she was saying. Legendary and an Unmistakable Talent that was raw and very real.
That woman had a beautiful powerful voice on her. She belts out my favorite song by her with the greatest of ease. True genius. God rest her soul. She really did leave here far too soon. I love you always. You will never be matched in beauty or song. I know heaven is gonna be jumpin with beautiful music.
THE LIFE, THE LOVE, THE PAIN, OF TRULY FEELING ALONE. NOT HAVING THAT ONE PERSON YOU TRULY DEEPLY LOVED. THE ONLY PERSON THAT LOVED YOU AND YOU FELT IT, NEVER TO FEEL IT AGAIN. THE BUSINESS YOU NEVER REALLY WANTED TO GET INTO, BUT ONCE IN YOUR IN. SHE IS A CANCER SIGN AND CANCERS ARE EXTREMELY SENSITIVE CREATURES AND GET HURT VERY QUICKLY, AND THAT HURT AND PAIN STAYS. IT DOESN'T GO ANYWHERE. EVER! SHE SETTLED FOR SOMEONE TO BE WITH JUST BECAUSE SHE WAS TIRED OF BEING ALONE, BUT IT WASN'T TRUE LOVE. SHE SAYS COME BACK TO ME JHON IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY. I LOVE YOU PHYLLIS HYMAN! I AM YOU IN SO MANY WAY'S, AND I AM AN AQUARIUS. So misunderstood and so lonely. No one ever see's the inside just the exterior, which usually is always together. Lord only knows what happened the day you were found dead. But I'm sure your happy now. 😢😘 I truly love you. You are greatly magnificent in your god given gift! Thank you for sharing it with the world. Those who know of you are truly blessed to be apart of your legacy. Thank you so much. May god keep you always. Amen.
Well wow, I don't have the words, the gifts of the creator are wonderful to behold - Seems like we had most of the Generational talent in the 80s & 90s!!
I'm so hurt that at to this time I was into Janet Jackson , young Whitney Houston, and Karen White and here a mature lady discovering this beautiful Diva 🕊️🤍🕯️ Continued Rest Beautiful Legendary Phillis Hyman🦢
I'm a screenwriter. Hyman was suffering from bi-polar personality. In a Jet magazine interview regarding her ex-husband she said "...I made him not want me..." RIH Legend Phyllis Hyman 🙏🏿❤️😢🌹
I missed out I was born in 83 and she passed in 95 I just founded out about her I swear I had go at least hear some of her music but forgotten who she was
Talk about a Torch Song! Wow! Sad that a song about being alone is so associated to this beautiful and talented songstress. Yes, people do die from loneliness and broken hearts.
Isn't she incredible? I just discovered her a couple weeks ago. Her name should be as well known as Whitney's. I actually think she's better because she's got more soul in her singing.
Flawless. No other words apply. That cry at 4:11 - she lived and felt every note. Some people feel very deeply and we usually lose them way too early. xoxo
She was LIVING those lyrics...Phyllis you are very much missed!!
YES SHE WAS !
My heart aches for her!!! You can hear the pain in these lyrics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is missed !!!
Ra-mel Milton 😢
Yes, that is all I can see and hear in this song is her pain!!! Like how did anyone miss it
Sad that loneliness and depression robbed us of such a beautiful talent and truly beautiful voice.
Love Her
Wish I could've experienced her more when I was little coming up this song is what's really drew me to her a couple years ago just hearing her sing this song I could tell she wanted to be understood and loved on a very personal level fr fr
@@SB-pg6uf mmm
wat happened to her?
@@marquishalsell I actually got the privilege seeing her live in concert back in the day. She really put on a good performance.
The way she whistles! I've never seen anything like it!
It is an instrument, it's her voice.
Vishaal Dokras true
it's her voice
Vishaal Dokras right...that is amazing 😱😱😍
LORD!!!!!
they don't sing like this anymore . .....just a beast love it
Facts
Daphne L McBride agreed
They do ... you’re just not listening to the right stuff. Rather than going based on mainstream music, it’s not that hard to download Spotify or Apple Music and you’ll easily find new artists playlists. Also, there’s sub genres and categories to R&B...
@@MarquesTheProducer that lot be using auto tune as a pillar. Real good singing isn’t a thing anymore especially in mainstream
@@Das644 it doesn’t have to be mainstream … it was limited in the 2000s and they basically pushed the sound anyway. But does that mean they don’t do stuff like this anymore? No. It just means that the radios/labels are shutting these songs/voices out. And the consumers aren’t making it any better by feeding into the narrative that the music isn’t there
i always felt she was baring her very soul when she sang this. Moves me to tears. R.I.P gone too soon.
Maria Hardy So touching. Makes you want to cry. Beautiful singer
I remember watching this video, and thought man this is rough. She is missed
@@Ldydrmmer You should've heard it live. 😢
Her songs took her away from us. 🙏🏻
Right before she goes to whistle, it looks like she was ready to break down then. She resorted to whistling to keep from losing it.
Antoinet Lake Yeah I could tell because she was going through so much but I know she's don't have to suffer the pain no more
Antoinet Lake she’s amaaaaaazing
Lara O'neal I miss her sooo much,i regret not seeing her in concert 😢
Antoinet Lake no that’s the song. She whistles it wasn’t a last resort
Whistling is in the song.
At 2:29 she starts a whistle that no other woman I've heard has so beautifully blended into her own song. TALENT shows its virtue!
For real tho! I had that exact same thought. She had that something extra.
What makes that special is Billy Preston playing along with her notes on the organ, adding to it.
I can actually whistle like this… and I grew up listening to Phyllis. I was thinking of remaking this song, it would be such an honor.
@@ULoveJanie You actually took this comment about Phyllis and made it all about you. 🙄
Way to disrespect a legend. 🤦🏻♀️
You can see the pain her eyes. So sad. Rip
Yes you can see the pain in her eyes every time she looked in the camera.
The way her and whitney SANG it was like they were telling a story of how they really felt😭😭😪 its so sad to lose gifts like this
Note that she was dropped by her records to give way to Whitney.
@@paullacap9494 Yes cos Clive Davis could never handle a strong woman. We're all ear witnesses to what Whitney had to say about Clive Davis.
Her,and Whitney
Those two stand alone on the apex of the mountain(in my opinion).....with Luther,for sure.
Whitney was a great singer, but she wasn't really a live performer. I think of her more of a studio singer. Luther and Phyllis could do, and did, lots of concerts. @@kevinodonkor4123
damn, I feel her pain, sitting here crying looking at this
kevin davis isotope
herpaintoo
“I’m not even the same, I’m a different girl. Yesterday, I was somebody’s baby now today I’m a woman on my own” God, I break at this part
Whoever dislikes her, you are crazy and should be ashamed of yourself. Clearly this woman is a wonderful singer and she is super talented. R.I.P. Phyllis Hyman
Dionn Spriggs Absolutely!
33 people can handle living all alone.
Whew....Ms. Hyman YOU are missed and I wish YOU knew that you are NOT ALONE!!!!
He was ALWAYS near!!!!
The pinnacle of performances. It does not get better than this.
Daphne L McBride True
Whitney houston is the ultimate performer sir
@@cranks24 Whitney was good. This is something different.
Whitney isn’t “good” she is GREAT… Phyllis is boring that’s why she had hardly any success in sales and songs. She has passion but no vocal presence. Whitney tells a story when she sings and never does the same version twice. That’s a true artist there. Phyllis was a emotionally filled singer with lack of vocal clarity and substance. She is good for one genre and one genre only and that’s Jazz. Whitney could do it all
@@cranks24 Kick rocks 🪨
This lady was simply unbeatable when it comes to emotions, hard to believe that a human being had such highlevel talent.
Arguably one of the ultimate musical performance ever.
Tell Clive Davis that. He kicked Phyllis to the curve and and signed Whitney
@@patriciarose2672cause Whitney was pop and sellable bumble gum lacking depth at first
This is a masterpiece of a performance!
Kenneth Vidales - Definitely a MASTERPIECE
Well said.
Yes indeed
No one sings or dresses like this anymore. Her style, singing, whistling & stage presence is impeccable! Come on, we're still waiting for a biopic. Keke Wyatt are you available? Love from New York ❤️
Right!!! She would kill it
🧐 I’m team Jasmine Sullivan 😎
Shoulda been made i feel like Vanessa Williams would have done her justice similar vocal tones...but just let Phyllis sing while Vanessa acts
"There used to be a time in my life when we were lovers
And we shared this apartment together just us two
I think of how we planned to get married
Saying love how I used to know you well
Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone
Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone
Oh I don't want to be alone
Now I live a single life and I find it's another world
I'm not even the same I'm a different girl
Yesterday I was somebody's baby
Now today I'm a woman on my own
Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone
Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone
It feels good to have somebody hold you tight
It feels good to have somebody love you right
Who will end all my long and lonely nights?
Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone
Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone
Oh, I don't want to be alone
It feels good to have somebody hold you tight
It feels good to have somebody love you right
Who will end all my long and lonely nights?
Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone
Whoa whoa I can't stand this living all alone
Whoa oh I can't stand this living all alone
Oh I don't want to be alone
I love ya, and I need ya
Come back to me
No! Come back to me
Ooh yeah
Oh I, I don't want to be alone"
1986. Album: Living All Alone.
Songwriters: Kenneth Gamble / Cynthia De Mari Biggs / Dexter Gilman Wansel
2:18 "I don't want to be alone"😢😢I could feel it for her
Who still listening to the great in 2022!! Rest up to the Queen🤲🏿💯🖤👑
Still listening in 2024.
I'd like to start a Phyllis Hyman Tribute Band. She's so deserving to be remembered. You are missed Phyllis!
SHE GIVES ME CHILLS OMG!! THE RICHNESS OF HER VOICE IS UNMATCHED, MIC TECHNIQUE IMPECCABLE!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
Now that’s a real whistle, not just a high note, and she did it masterfully! Rest in Power
Lord Jesus I really wish she knew her worth🥺
This song was in a way her cry for what was killing her…. Her inner thoughts 🫣🥺
I love her singing
Thee incomparable Phyllis Hyman👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 There will never be another. Rest In Power Queen❤️🕊️🤍
RIP Aunti... Born: July 6, 1949,
Died: June 30, 1995
I just love that part when she whistles. RIP Phyllis Hyman
Who would thumbs down this??
She put her foot in this song. I've never seen anything like this. She was incredible
This makes me cry every time I hear it and it makes me think of the night I heard of her passing. The news reporter at the time Larry Kane, who was also a friend of hers was almost in tears when he reported it.😢. When I think of all the times I saw her on the street on South St. and down town Philly, I wish I could go back and just hug her. Rest in Paradise beautiful lady. You're singing with the angels now.😔
The lady was a Beast🙈🙌
*I will always be just a little broken because of how she left this earth… I am one of her biggest fans. Rest now Queen* ❤
The 3:30 to the end mark was her REAL CRY of LONELINESS AND HURT 😢
Phyllis Hyman! There is only 1 Phyllis Hyman! No one in my personal opinion could ever compare to her singing ability, her beauty, her display of fabulous outfits she wears, and I could never leave this part out, my girl Phyllis, I have never seen anyone who could wear hats the way this lady does. She will always be #1 in my book, always. Her voice is just so soothing and so hypnotizng, in a very good and special way. After anyone listens to her the very first time, hey you are automatically hooked to this beautiful and talented woman. Phyllis, I really do miss you so very much and I really wish you were still around today. There was one artist,but I shall not call the name, that stole one of your poses off of one of your album covers, but it didn't work though, they did not have the effect, charisma charm, beauty, or grace that you have. All your fans miss you very dearly. You may not physically be here with us, but in my heart and in my mind, your beauty, your voice, your charm, and those beautiful eyes, I shall never forget. Rest in Peace beautiful woman, and get the well deserved rest you need!
Irvin Harris you are so right. I saw her at the Blue Note back in the day and I fell in love. She literally draws you in.
Dang, just reading your tribute makes me want to cry.
Yeah..just saw that in the Vegas magazine
You right about that getting hooked on her - I just heard her name for the very first time yesterday. I haven't been able to stop listening to her since then.
I wish she could've found the peace of mind and the true love that she desired I love her beauty and talent
Billy Preston is back there on that organ... Lol... And that white bass player is Awesome 😎
when she say "I can't stand this living all alone" my heart pound's
This beautiful woman should have been here..there is no understanding of how she slipped away from us. She was very necessary. 🥺🌹🙏🏽
Now THIS is what music is all about! Such a powerful force!
Continue to rest in peace Miss Hyman.
How could an absolutely beautiful talented artist like Phyllis Hyman be gone nearly 26 years .
We where so lucky to have sophisticated artists like Jean Carne , Angela Bofill, Anita Baker etc.
And in 1995 this wonderful women felt the need to take her own life.
When you watch this mesmerising performance you can see the pain and unhappiness, you see the facade fall, that whistle along made the hairs on my back rise , she was a one of a kind , depression is a deeply destructive illness and we was robbed of this talent.
I watch this and feel sad , but I remember her performance in London
and the power and emotional of her voice , it was a privilege to see her…..
RIP Phyllis Hyman , your music will be forever remembered and never forgotten 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
RIP pittsburgh's own Ms Hyman, god she was in alot of inner pain she put her soul in this clip I didn't know she was whistling on here, and Billy Preston is killing that Church organ.
I thought she was from philly
She’s from Philly
@@MisterR82 she is from Pittsburgh
She was born in Philly, She grew up in Pittsburgh
She was bigger than life. Singers simply don't emote like this anymore.
She has the late Billy Preston backing her.
Paul James I saw her ice in a club I Chgo. Zandt she sang Spanish to me it was the most beautiful moment just listening to her singing to me. She told me she didn't speak spanish but I told her you are so beautiful and a unique. May me very happy. She help any people with HIV. God bless her always I will.miss her always. Thank you miss PHYLLIS. RIP
Just heard her name from some comment on another UA-cam video and thought I'd look her up. WoW!! She dropped me dead in my tracks - I couldn't stop listening to her - it seemed there was nothing more important in the whole wide world than to listen to Phyllis Hyman. I didn't care all of a sudden about the big old stack of bills I should be paying - forgot my lunch - forgot my afternoon medications - just fell through a hole and landed in the Phyllis Hyman universe!! I have to listen to this song every day.
Good Merci Ms Hyman👑🎶🎶🐦💖🙏🏾✨
That bass player is my hero.
I love!!! Mrs. Phyllis Hyman vocals. She can sing!! and that whistling was amazing!!!! RIP beautiful!! talented Mrs. Hyman. You are missed.
Voice of an angel I wish somebody could of help her and love her she wanted to be loved.
stunning voice, and stunningly beautiful. depression is a mother
RIP Phyllis, u are not alone anymore....
You know it's good when the band are clapping.
To the 43 ppl with a thumbs down yall got serious issues
Fuck ‘em!!
They don't know real music!!
The video freezes, so it's not actualliy live performance. You just hear the singing if you didn't notice.
I am still listening to this song, January 26, 2020. RAP is NOT music. It is people talking fast almost like poetry. Music is someone that can sing and sound good. I am a 1955 baby and growing up in the 60's & 70's, I listened to artists that could sing like the Delfonics, Moments, Black Ivory, Blue Magic, Spinners, Temptations, the Supremes, Jackson 5, Earth Wind & Fire, Chicago, War, Minnie Ripperton, Marvin Gaye, Barry White, Diana Ross, DIONNE WARWICK, NATALIE COLE, Roberta Flack, Phyllis Hyman, Donny Hathaway, The Chi-Lites, The O'Jays, The Miracles, The Stylistics, The Dramatics, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Heatwave, Luther Vandross, Melba Moore, Martha & the Vandellas, and Ray, Goodman, & Brown. These are just a few great black artists that truly can sing. RAP should NOT be included at the Grammy's. They should have a special awards show for RAP artists. As I write this, I am listening to Phyllis Hyman. This woman was underrated. RIP Ms. Hyman. Listen to this woman's voice on live television. What a voice!
ua-cam.com/video/7rV_fI0Tmzs/v-deo.html
When she said “I love you and I need you (COME BACKKKKKKK TO MEEEEE)
She said "yesterday! Was somebody's baby, now today I'm a woman on my own"She clearly was lonely and depressed.She had problems with her weight and with people stealing her money.All she wanted was to have the love of her life and touch us with good music,she did the latter part.depression is real and we should take it more serious. I am currently winning my battle with depression.
2023 I miss her still. This song (the whole album actually) got me through a really rough 11 years from 1986 to 1997. I cry when I listen to the effortless beauty that emanates from this gorgeous gorgeous woman. R.I.P. Phyllis Hyman Queen 💔
That was greatness at its best
that is how you sing a dam song she became the song got dammit
UN. FUCKING. BELIEVABLE! A true masterpiece!
Songbird, you are greatly missed!!!
A songbird indeed.
I never heard anyone Sing that perfect Live 🥰💯💤💤
I agree; outside of Luther VanDross and Whitney Houston. Phyllis just does it with such deep and powerful Soul.
Gets me right here in the heart each && every time I see this vid!
Whew...U felt every bit of her heartbreak && pain...loneliness!
Gone way too soon! (Crushed) Rest In Eternal Peace!
sweet voice,strong singer
She was, and is a great talent .
Everybody was on fire this day!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌🔥🔥🔥 Her! That band!❤❤❤
REMEMBERING PHYLLIS HYMAN (JULY 6, 1949 - JUNE 30, 1995) [07/06/2017]
All that talent and emotion has me on the edge of my seat! Gah dam!
That whistle is crazy
She was giving us a message, in this song.Ms.Hyman is totally engrossed in this song, and the whistling added even more dynamics, to her performance!! Art imitating life....a prime example( just my humble opinion) Such a God- gifted vocalist, gone but truly not forgotten.Ms.Hyman and Brother Preston on the organ, what a combination....2 Legends, what a stellar performance✨✨✨✨
Her live performances are amazing 😉, they don’t make them like this anymore!
The art of beauty threw her voice is soothing to the heart
❤ She had such a Beautiful Voice.. Love her acting and music. What a terrible loss.❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏
Who’s still listening to this in 2020. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
2024
Phyllis LIVED and SANG those blues. A true Cancerian woman.
As a kid I never really understood the message that was in her songs, but I always felt as though there was something behind what she was conveying in the words. Now I fully can grasp what she was feeling and what she was saying. Legendary and an Unmistakable Talent that was raw and very real.
Unbelievable talent. It’s sad she couldn’t appreciate herself as much as we do.
That woman had a beautiful powerful voice on her. She belts out my favorite song by her with the greatest of ease. True genius. God rest her soul. She really did leave here far too soon. I love you always. You will never be matched in beauty or song. I know heaven is gonna be jumpin with beautiful music.
RIP my beautiful Philly sister
The emotion in the song is incomparable. Truly one of the greatest voices of the 20th century! R.I.P Ms. Hyman
THE LIFE, THE LOVE, THE PAIN, OF TRULY FEELING ALONE. NOT HAVING THAT ONE PERSON YOU TRULY DEEPLY LOVED. THE ONLY PERSON THAT LOVED YOU AND YOU FELT IT, NEVER TO FEEL IT AGAIN. THE BUSINESS YOU NEVER REALLY WANTED TO GET INTO, BUT ONCE IN YOUR IN. SHE IS A CANCER SIGN AND CANCERS ARE EXTREMELY SENSITIVE CREATURES AND GET HURT VERY QUICKLY, AND THAT HURT AND PAIN STAYS. IT DOESN'T GO ANYWHERE. EVER! SHE SETTLED FOR SOMEONE TO BE WITH JUST BECAUSE SHE WAS TIRED OF BEING ALONE, BUT IT WASN'T TRUE LOVE. SHE SAYS COME BACK TO ME JHON IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY. I LOVE YOU PHYLLIS HYMAN! I AM YOU IN SO MANY WAY'S, AND I AM AN AQUARIUS. So misunderstood and so lonely. No one ever see's the inside just the exterior, which usually is always together. Lord only knows what happened the day you were found dead. But I'm sure your happy now. 😢😘 I truly love you. You are greatly magnificent in your god given gift! Thank you for sharing it with the world. Those who know of you are truly blessed to be apart of your legacy. Thank you so much. May god keep you always. Amen.
SACREDqueenQUEENY on point
SACREDqueenQUEENY amen that's was beautiful
Whew...I felt that.
Well wow, I don't have the words, the gifts of the creator are wonderful to behold - Seems like we had most of the Generational talent in the 80s & 90s!!
She just whistled sung!! My goodness!!! One of the greatest voices of all time. Love you PH forever
I'm so hurt that at to this time I was into Janet Jackson , young Whitney Houston, and Karen White and here a mature lady discovering this beautiful Diva 🕊️🤍🕯️ Continued Rest Beautiful Legendary Phillis Hyman🦢
Awesome live vocals.
I'm a screenwriter. Hyman was suffering from bi-polar personality. In a Jet magazine interview regarding her ex-husband she said "...I made him not want me..." RIH Legend Phyllis Hyman 🙏🏿❤️😢🌹
Damn you to Heaven ❣️! 1994
That break down is bad-as hell!!! AMAZING!!! "FEELS GOOD TA HAZ SOMEBIDY HOLD YOU TIGHT... 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😎🤩
Such class act lady Phyllis Hyman
Heartbreaking! She was singing her pain and I felt every note.
I missed out I was born in 83 and she passed in 95 I just founded out about her I swear I had go at least hear some of her music but forgotten who she was
Technique, Emotion, and what a stamp !!! She was wonderful!!!!
This is one of the best vocal presentations on You Tube, for sure.
I miss you phyllis hyman r.i.p
Princess
So amazingly done!!
what a song full of emotions and feelings
Talk about a Torch Song! Wow! Sad that a song about being alone is so associated to this beautiful and talented songstress. Yes, people do die from loneliness and broken hearts.
Very unique beautiful voice❤ I'm 46 and this is my first time ever hearing this woman sing
Isn't she incredible? I just discovered her a couple weeks ago. Her name should be as well known as Whitney's. I actually think she's better because she's got more soul in her singing.
Thank that Jerk, Clive Davis, for you not hearing of her. He ruined her career just as he has done so many others!
Flawless. No other words apply. That cry at 4:11 - she lived and felt every note. Some people feel very deeply and we usually lose them way too early. xoxo
Definitely my favorite part of the song. I heard this years ago and it's never left my memory. I always come back to this video to hear it
She was so talented man I loved her growing up