@@robk9685 I disagree. If you pay close attention, Ms. Phyllis truly was hurting and her insecurities were major. She made lots of jokes about her weight, about being lonely etc. In this interview with Aresenio she mentioned them all, including her habitual drinking. Sarcasm was Ms. Phyllis' way of trying to escape her emotional pain. I wish she would've realized how beautiful and talented she truly was A Queen indeed. There will never be another❤
She was beautiful and talented but she didn’t see herself beautiful. No matter how we saw her, it’s what she thought about herself. She just couldn’t shake those feelings which cause her to believe that she was not enough. I’m sure Insecurities, self putdowns will lead someone to struggle with self-esteem
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.
I was an intern at a radio station in Texas. I got a chance to talk to her when she was promoting Meet Me On The Moon. She was so much fun to talk to. It hurt my heart to hear that she had passed away the way she did. Just a Beautiful spirit.
Definitely wasn't "raspy". Very low and contralto though. "Raspy" is those AutoTunes chicks you hear on the radio now that sound like they're getting F'd with snot in their nose.
Beautiful woman. You could see the loneliness in her eyes. Most times We have to learn to be content with our lives and when you least expect, what you’ve been yearning for will come to you. RIP Miss Phyllis Hyman. A true inspiration 🕊🤍
I loved her speaking voice too and I felt the same way about Whitney's speaking voice. Some people used to say I have Phyllis Hyman eyes and I met a guy back in the day who asked me if I sing because of my speaking voice. He said I bet you could sing some Phyllis Hyman. I took that as a compliment because I have loved Phyllis since the first time I heard "Betcha By Golly Wow".
@@traceylennon1204 Right?! With Phyllis's beauty and talent, one would think she would've had to beat the men off with a stick! But I think her height and beauty intimidated men, plus she didn't play. Such a crying shame that we lost her so long ago. I don't know what Black Hollywood is waiting on or what it will take to finally bring her story to life. But I think Paulette Braxton has the height and beauty to portray Phyllis. Just my two pesos.
I was blessed to see her several times at the Blue Note in the early 1980s. She became one of my favorite singers. I learned she was Bipolar several years later, I’m so sorry that she didn’t have a platform to speak out on during that time, as nobody spoke about mental health issues back then. She’s been singing with the Angels for a while💕
She's not dead. Here in Philly, her spirit is everywhere. Her magic is in the air we breathe. I never realized how much so until recently. She was a presence. A idea to big for earth itself. Rest easy Queen.💙
She did a song called "I Refuse to Be Lonely". Loneliness and relationship difficulties were a common theme in her songs. They are in Adele's songs as well, but with Adele I always got the feeling she was mostly just singing the words being expressed (very well, of course, but essentially acting/performing). With Phyllis I got the feeling she was living the lyrics. Makes one wonder if she should've given an older man a shot as it seems like the young ones were just playing around with her heart.
I love Phyllis and I love Arsenio. Such good personalities right here. I hear that Arsenio is dipping his feet back in the talk show game. He has definitely been missed by us old schoolers that remember when his show topped Carson.
Even when she was very heavy she was gorgeous. I don't ow why they covered her up with all those flowers in her Don't Want to Change the World video. She's so fine.
We have lost so many greats over the years, hopefully the artists of today will get the hint and try to find out what makes these guys last so long even after their deaths. It was more than the money, it was the passion for music that drove them. Artists like Phyllis, Marvin, Grover are timeless.
This is the first time I have ever heard Phyllis Hyman in an interview she was so cute and funny. God bless her I remember the day they announced on the radio that she had passed and a feeling of sadness came over me. God bless you beautiful Stallion Goddess 👑🙏 Rest in Heavenly Peace. We needed you here!
Don't know Phyllis Hyman had a sense of humor. It's wonderful to see and I truly wish Ms. Hyman knew how much people really did love her. I wish that she had someone there to help her. Rest in paradise Phyllis Hyman.
A great voice and a distinctive talent. When you heard her, you knew it was her voice. One of the best God gave us. A devastating ending to an exceptional talent! God rest her soul.
This woman has a beautiful spirit. Everything about her is so light and refreshing. I really wish she was still here . Keep making everyone smile in heaven baby. ❤
Dag, she was funny as they always say about us Cancers. I know just how she feels. It's so hard being a cancer we deal with to much emotion and sadness. feeling like no one understand your character or cares about your feelings. I wish she was alive still, she would be a great fairy god mother to the rest of us Cancers. RIP...
The world lost a jewel on June 30, 1995. I remember hearing Memphis radio D J Stan Bell announce she had died over the radio. I was in the car with my aunt. I started crying as a teenager. She is sorely missed.
Shit, if anyone can't love you now, there's no need to check for them or pay them mind later. Not that I am promoting, just because you like someone, they're suppose to turn around and like you. But some folk like to play with peoples love, or would rather they be "somebody" before "giving them a chance (side eye) or at their convenience they will "entertain you", being that there's something in it for them. Nooooooooo thanks! when it comes to love, and being connected, there's never pressure, friction or drama! Things really just run smoothly, compliments of innocence. There's one thing that I learned in ***my Life, and that is whoever belonged in it came. If I was interested in getting to know someone I never had a problem approaching them, and us vybing. For the most part when things aren't working out, or someone rejects you, that a sign, more than likely working in your favor.
What a beautiful talent. Such a great voice and spirit. So tragic also. Hell, I'm a white guy and if I were single back then, I'd have loved to taken her out and listed to that sweet voice. Beautiful woman, beautiful soul. Gone too soon.
I'll always be in love with the iconic and unforgettable Phyllis Hyman - she had talent that even she didn't know she had! A GREAT voice was stilled when we lost Phyllis -
04:47 should have been an applause . She was so ahead of her time. Ugh it makes me so sad thinking if she just could have held on but it makes sense how incredibly lonely she must have felt. She was an alien, so incredibly unique and had a mind of her own and thoughts that weren't matching with the times. My mom always mentioned her, apparently I met her when I was a baby. I never took the time to look at old videos to get a glimpse into her personality. I'm enamored by her beauty, charisma and intelligence.
It's hard to believe that someone that can sing a song that literally brings me to tears can be so damn funny. Not a days goes by that this wonderful human being does not cross my mind. Her voice, her humor and her beauty will forever be etched in my memory. The lesson of course is, try to release the pain, forgive and keep help if you can. It's a lot easier said that done given our current health care structure. Gone but certainly never forgotten.
I wouldn't have cared if she was 6'5", I would have LOVED to have had the opportunity to get to meet her! Also, to actually go out on a date with HER would have been a real "OMG" moment indeed!!!😍😍😍😍😍
That's true! She _does_ sound like Toni Braxton! The author of _Strength of a Woman_ should have Toni narrate his book. She sounds so much like Phyllis, it would truly blow everyone's mind!
I never understood how it would be possible for someone to not know that they are fine. I'm not saying that she didn't know, but I find it very difficult that a fine person is unaware of their fineness/attractiveness and beauty. Now that I'm thinking about it, sometimes the people that they settle for "in the name of love" or they believe love them, twist their thinking, and at times may even destroy their confidence and self esteem. Everyone that claims to be attracted to or interested in you isn't always interested in you for productive reasons. As sick as what I'm about to say sounds, but some folk want to get close, just destroy you. I think they call it build you up to bring you down. What they see in you, what they know you may or may not know..........that which makes them envy or hate you just because. After a certain age, (especially once you've had your fill of certain experiences) when it comes to your unions, those that you are connected to. One should really take them more serious. Getting caught up in half ass folk, folk that love to play mind games, folk that don't know how to love, folk that aren't spiritually reverent, spiritually mature, is nothing but you repeating whatever disappointments or past lessons time and time again. As how could anyone that is lacking in spirit, have the level of discernment to recognize and know who stands before them/who they're dealing with, your desires, your heart. If who you are is genuine, and you have no problem investing 95% in whomever you're choosing to love and your genuine isn't welcomed by someone who's genuine is equal to or greater than yours, you guys have nothing in common. Your natural essence, minus any material or earthly gain needs to be rich or else everywhere you go you will just be taking, draining and poisoning others due to the fact that you're lacking in your essence! Too many people are naive about what quality relationships are about and get caught up in folks charm and empty nothings, only to end up depressed or in whatever emotion and revert to all kinds of crazy just to cope. A smile and a good time with?!?!?, doesn't speak volumes of what awaits you in the future. Whether it's from a man or woman
She knew she was fine. Maybe that us the problem. Im black and six feet tall. Middle aged and attractive. Its us upsetting to love and be rejected. And even worse not understanding why no one of substance pursues u. It us upsetting
She's a preacher vocalist the way that sexy tone sound in the melody Phyllis Hyman can sing to me all night when the music stops. I wish she was still around today cause music is important. I'm a huge fan of Phyllis Hyman I will visit her hometown Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. RIP Ms Hyman real diva is in your Legacy!!!
I haven't seen anyone with her style. Nowadays too many women think that skin exposure is sexy and classy but they need to look at pictures and videos of Phyllis...
Phyllis: Are you guys intimidated by a girl who has a big bust line? Male audience: No Phyllis: Y'ALL ARE LYING!!!!! LOL!!!!! Such a beautiful classy lady with a sense of humor.
Makes me so sad to know that such a beautiful, funny, talented, gifted human being left us way too soon. Phyllis, I’m so sorry this life was too much of a hassle for you to deal with. Often times I feel that way myself Where it Seems like it would be easier to just check out and leave this shit all behin, but I know that no matter what we’ve gone through or are going through, it will all pass in due time. Though your corporeal essence has been gone over 20 years now, Thank sophisticated lady for giving us and leaving us with your beautiful voice for an eternity. You’ll never be forgotten.
Phyllis Hyman seemed like a nice person and she was not an unattractive person at all. Some guys may have been thrown off by her height, but everyone has challenges and reasons that contribute to why they have difficulties in relationships. It is not good to base all of your happiness on finding someone. Relationships can be nice, but you should have a certain love for yourself first and foremost.
I wish TV One had been able to use more live footage for Unsung. These moments capture the essence of who Phyllis Hyman was as a human being. Smart, funny, introspective and of course battling mental illness. The bio on her Strength of a Women is great but there were a lot of hatters in there too. PH, a bright star, a genius an Angel.
Man,I forget how classy,charismatic,loving,funny asf and a voice to die for.Wow,I remmember when she passed,I was 14 and my mom got a crazy record collection.I wish,I could sample her but could not use it😢
I always wanted to see her perform. I was in college 1995, when I heard on the radio that she committed suicide. I stopped listening to her music that day. I was angry at her for doing that. I've recently started listening to her music again. Phyllis Hyman was an amazing artist. She was very sensitive like most artist are. I wish she could have received the help she so desperately needed.
Yes the same with me! I couldn't listen to her music after her passing. I don't know if it was because I was angry at her or if it's just hurts too much.
There aren't many words to describe Phyllis. She was so unique and beyond talented. There will never be another. EVER. You wouldn't know the turmoil she was going through in this interview.
this women really meant alot to me till this day her song living all alone when i hear it its like i feel her crying out i love her and i dont know if she knew how beautiful she was and how much she meant to us but i want to say i love very much and miss her may you rest in paradise i dont beleave she killed her self!
She was an emotional mess inside. I have the same mental disorder she had. While i take my medication diligently she said herself that she drank & then some. Keneth Gamble (Cheryl "Koko" Gamble of SWV's uncle) worked w/Phyllis Hyman & said her voice worked very well w/a live orchestra. I wish she were still here but a wish is a dream your heart makes. Rip beautiful one.⚘🕊🎤👠💄💍👑🤔
+Zenguy89 this is true. I am/was a fan of phyllis hyman, but when I saw this interview the first thing i thought was wow she reminds me of jazmine sullivan with being statuesque and a vocal powerhouse. there isn't another phyllis hyman and she was slaying before jazmine.
I don't think Phyllis Hyman knew just how beautiful and talented she was. RIP.
Oh yes she did, the most confident woman I ever met in my 55 years. She just didn't want to be here with simpletons.
@@robk9685 I disagree.
If you pay close attention, Ms. Phyllis truly was hurting and her insecurities were major.
She made lots of jokes about her weight, about being lonely etc.
In this interview with Aresenio she mentioned them all, including her habitual drinking.
Sarcasm was Ms. Phyllis' way of trying to escape her emotional pain. I wish she would've realized how beautiful and talented she truly was
A Queen indeed. There will never be another❤
She was beautiful and talented but she didn’t see herself beautiful. No matter how we saw her, it’s what she thought about herself. She just couldn’t shake those feelings which cause her to believe that she was not enough. I’m sure Insecurities, self putdowns will lead someone to struggle with self-esteem
I think she knew but was disappointed she didn't get the accolades she rightly deserved from the industry.
I couldn't agree more
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.
AMEN!!! 🙌🙌🙌
Yes
She's the best in my opinion ❤❤
It makes me mad people don’t talk about Phyllis she was a real talent no gimmick pure talent class and gorgeous and funny
I was an intern at a radio station in Texas. I got a chance to talk to her when she was promoting
Meet Me On The Moon.
She was so much fun to talk to. It hurt my heart to hear that she had passed away the way she did. Just a Beautiful spirit.
I just bet that was amazing....👌🏿
WOW, what an honor that must've been. I didn't get to meet her, but I did see her perform shortly before she passed.
Phyllis Hyman was noooo joke she was very gifted and classy.
Can hear a pin drop when she is talking. Love her speaking voice as much as the singing.
You should've heard her on the phone. Made you weak at the knees. Seriously.
I agree Bro....Phyllis and Beverly Johnson have two of the most sensual voices that I've ever heard from a Woman...
Phyllis's rendition of "I Love Music" was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She was so adorable i loved her attitude and insight lol
Too tall to be adorable, she was statuesque and beautiful
She was beautiful at any weight and so sad she didn’t see it. Rest well gorgeous ❤️
"I don't like nothing old but money" ~Phyllis
😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤
Jocelyn Love lol
She does the little raspy thing in her songs like no one else..can't explain it but you know what it is
Definitely wasn't "raspy". Very low and contralto though. "Raspy" is those AutoTunes chicks you hear on the radio now that sound like they're getting F'd with snot in their nose.
Beautiful woman. You could see the loneliness in her eyes. Most times We have to learn to be content with our lives and when you least expect, what you’ve been yearning for will come to you. RIP Miss Phyllis Hyman. A true inspiration 🕊🤍
Omg I love her so much. I wish I could’ve been her friend. She was definitely crying for help. She really needed someone to love and support her.
Me too
She was so ROYALLY BEAUTIFUL! Man, Arsenio is mesmerized. Everyone loved her! RIP PH
I loved her speaking voice too and I felt the same way about Whitney's speaking voice. Some people used to say I have Phyllis Hyman eyes and I met a guy back in the day who asked me if I sing because of my speaking voice. He said I
bet you could sing some Phyllis Hyman. I took that as a compliment because I have loved Phyllis since the first time I heard "Betcha By Golly Wow".
Funny, you have her eyes and I have her lips and complexion. I'm just under 6ft, so she and I were close in height. Phyllis was the total package.
The best rendition of a song EV-ER!!
@@traceylennon1204 Right?! With Phyllis's beauty and talent, one would think she would've had to beat the men off with a stick! But I think her height and beauty intimidated men, plus she didn't play. Such a crying shame that we lost her so long ago. I don't know what Black Hollywood is waiting on or what it will take to finally bring her story to life. But I think Paulette Braxton has the height and beauty to portray Phyllis. Just my two pesos.
Man. she know she use to dress classy and sharp. Sing it Queen.
Man she was beautiful. I loved her voice, broke my heart when I learned she had taken her own life.
Tim White
That dirty Clive Davis had something to do with it. Phyllis was an angel/goddess!
Stormy D. Not everything is a conspiracy 🤦🏾♂️
She was struggling with her sexuality. Being a lesbian back then, especially for a Black woman, was taboo. Her death still breaks my heart 💔
@@camillenicole4837 how do you know she was a lesbian that’s a first for me ever hearing that about her and I’ve been watching her for a long time
@@lilioperfect aq
The Arsenio Hall Show was TV GOLD!!!!
I grew up listening to her, and was smitten . . . now, even after her passing, I am STONE COLD IN LOVE WITH HER !!
I was blessed to see her several times at the Blue Note in the early 1980s. She became one of my favorite singers. I learned she was Bipolar several years later, I’m so sorry that she didn’t have a platform to speak out on during that time, as nobody spoke about mental health issues back then. She’s been singing with the Angels for a while💕
You don’t go to heaven when you take your life
@@I-AM-BELIEVER do you have the inside scoop? Or did you read that in a book?
@@CoffeeOwlll It's called the bible. Thanks
You don’t know where her spirit is! If she accepted Jesus as her savior, she’s saved😁
Super talented. That vocal range and the adlibs are beyond.
She's not dead. Here in Philly, her spirit is everywhere. Her magic is in the air we breathe. I never realized how much so until recently. She was a presence. A idea to big for earth itself. Rest easy Queen.💙
She did a song called "I Refuse to Be Lonely". Loneliness and relationship difficulties were a common theme in her songs. They are in Adele's songs as well, but with Adele I always got the feeling she was mostly just singing the words being expressed (very well, of course, but essentially acting/performing). With Phyllis I got the feeling she was living the lyrics. Makes one wonder if she should've given an older man a shot as it seems like the young ones were just playing around with her heart.
I just love this interview of Arsenio and Phyllis...she was so REAL.🌛🎶💜💜
I would hang with her anyday!
I love Phyllis and I love Arsenio. Such good personalities right here. I hear that Arsenio is dipping his feet back in the talk show game. He has definitely been missed by us old schoolers that remember when his show topped Carson.
she was always fine, thin or when she put on a little weight, very attractive woman, dressed so well, sexy!!! great voice
true story
Yes indeed
Even when she was very heavy she was gorgeous. I don't ow why they covered her up with all those flowers in her Don't Want to Change the World video. She's so fine.
We have lost so many greats over the years, hopefully the artists of today will get the hint and try to find out what makes these guys last so long even after their deaths. It was more than the money, it was the passion for music that drove them. Artists like Phyllis, Marvin, Grover are timeless.
Phyllis is really funny, she is so fiesty, love you lots
she was so beautiful
Phyllis Hyman Was One Of The Best Female Singer's Of All Time Beautiful & Very Talented
This is the first time I have ever heard Phyllis Hyman in an interview she was so cute and funny. God bless her I remember the day they announced on the radio that she had passed and a feeling of sadness came over me. God bless you beautiful Stallion Goddess 👑🙏 Rest in Heavenly Peace. We needed you here!
Man im 30 years old and just now hearing about her... Im hooked... Her spirit is everything... She seemed like she was fun to be around.. RIP Queen
Yes, she was a legend. I wish she knew how special she was.
Don't know Phyllis Hyman had a sense of humor. It's wonderful to see and I truly wish Ms. Hyman knew how much people really did love her. I wish that she had someone there to help her. Rest in paradise Phyllis Hyman.
Wow she sounds incredible!
i really love how all the cover songs she performed that evening are in homage to her philly roots
She put another spin on the Ojays song❤❤❤❤❤
"He is young! I dont like anything old BUT MONEY!" Lmfao yes MS HYMAN WITH THE SHADE LOL
I read your comment just as she said that!!
Shade Phyllis threw the whole true.
A great voice and a distinctive talent. When you heard her, you knew it was her voice. One of the best God gave us. A devastating ending to an exceptional talent! God rest her soul.
This woman has a beautiful spirit. Everything about her is so light and refreshing. I really wish she was still here . Keep making everyone smile in heaven baby. ❤
6:12 You can see the sadness shift in her eyes once the cameras started not to roll... Saddens me she was depressed for so many years
Class ,Elegance and Beauty in one package.......AND she can sing......
Dag, she was funny as they always say about us Cancers. I know just how she feels. It's so hard being a cancer we deal with to much emotion and sadness. feeling like no one understand your character or cares about your feelings. I wish she was alive still, she would be a great fairy god mother to the rest of us Cancers. RIP...
..."fairy-godmothers & Cancers"..lol
I thought she was a Gemini!
auntie... i luv u!
omg you knew miss hyman? she was in a class all by herself
I love her so much!!!
Angle Johnson that’s her niece
Jeremiah Anthony oh ok
The world lost a jewel on June 30, 1995. I remember hearing Memphis radio D J Stan Bell announce she had died over the radio. I was in the car with my aunt. I started crying as a teenager. She is sorely missed.
I was it that Phyllis Hyman & George Howard concert at the Wiltern theater. We lost two great artists.
Thanks for the post it brought back memories.
Great Beautiful vocalist....R.I.P.
+Yolanda Holloway I did not know she took her own life . So talented!
I met her and she was 100% real nothing fake about her! Wonderful person! RIP much love to her 💞
if a man can't love you now he doesn't deserve to love you later, she's very right about tgat.
Shit, if anyone can't love you now, there's no need to check for them or pay them mind later. Not that I am promoting, just because you like someone, they're suppose to turn around and like you. But some folk like to play with peoples love, or would rather they be "somebody" before "giving them a chance (side eye) or at their convenience they will "entertain you", being that there's something in it for them. Nooooooooo thanks! when it comes to love, and being connected, there's never pressure, friction or drama! Things really just run smoothly, compliments of innocence. There's one thing that I learned in ***my Life, and that is whoever belonged in it came. If I was interested in getting to know someone I never had a problem approaching them, and us vybing. For the most part when things aren't working out, or someone rejects you, that a sign, more than likely working in your favor.
What a beautiful talent. Such a great voice and spirit. So tragic also. Hell, I'm a white guy and if I were single back then, I'd have loved to taken her out and listed to that sweet voice. Beautiful woman, beautiful soul. Gone too soon.
Billy B What does you being white have to do with anything
I'll always be in love with the iconic and unforgettable Phyllis Hyman - she had talent that even she didn't know she had! A GREAT voice was stilled when we lost Phyllis -
A REAL DIVA
I see so much of Phyllis Hyman in Jasmine Sylvain I'm happy to see some strong emotional singing and class coming back to r&b..
04:47 should have been an applause . She was so ahead of her time. Ugh it makes me so sad thinking if she just could have held on but it makes sense how incredibly lonely she must have felt. She was an alien, so incredibly unique and had a mind of her own and thoughts that weren't matching with the times. My mom always mentioned her, apparently I met her when I was a baby. I never took the time to look at old videos to get a glimpse into her personality. I'm enamored by her beauty, charisma and intelligence.
It's hard to believe that someone that can sing a song that literally brings me to tears can be so damn funny.
Not a days goes by that this wonderful human being does not cross my mind. Her voice, her humor and her beauty will forever be etched in my memory.
The lesson of course is, try to release the pain, forgive and keep help if you can. It's a lot easier said that done given our current health care structure.
Gone but certainly never forgotten.
I wouldn't have cared if she was 6'5", I would have LOVED to have had the opportunity to get to meet her! Also, to actually go out on a date with HER would have been a real "OMG" moment indeed!!!😍😍😍😍😍
A true Sagittarius moon and rising. She was a natural born comedian ♥
She is so charming. ❤
pretty cool to hear Phyllis sing I Love Music.
Her speaking voice reminds me of Toni Braxton. But Ms. Hyman is and was a force
Yessss, her and Toni have the same sexy speaking voice foreal 💯
That's true! She _does_ sound like Toni Braxton! The author of _Strength of a Woman_ should have Toni narrate his book. She sounds so much like Phyllis, it would truly blow everyone's mind!
I was just saying this the other day that I wished Phyllis Hyman and Toni Braxton had collaborated together. That would have been explosive!!!
SHE WAS ONE OF A KIND!!!!!!! I LOVE AND MISS HER!
Gone too soon! I wish she was still here! I miss her natural sexyness, and that voice!
Still hurts tragic loss...can imagine what she could've done 😪😪
She could SANGGGG! Yes I said "sang" lol. These singers today- Beyonce, Rihanna...have NOTHING on her!
Giggles amen beyawnce cant even sing better then ashanti and ashanti is naturally beautiful just like miss phyllis!!!
She was so funny and charming!!!!!
Say that Giggles. Beyonce etc wouldn't know real instruments if they walked right up & said hello.🤔
Yes, she could sing!
I just know you come dirt
I had a huge crush on her as a teenager. She was so beautiful and very talented. It still hurts knowing she had so much more to give to the world.
Thanks for sharing!!!! I love this Lady! She sung that song.
I Love Music by the O'Jays
The great Phyllis Hyman. To see her perfrom in Chicago at a supper jazz club downtown was epic..................
Damn she was too fine to go out the way she did. I doubt she knew how bad she was...smh. RIP Phyllis
how she die?
I never understood how it would be possible for someone to not know that they are fine. I'm not saying that she didn't know, but I find it very difficult that a fine person is unaware of their fineness/attractiveness and beauty. Now that I'm thinking about it, sometimes the people that they settle for "in the name of love" or they believe love them, twist their thinking, and at times may even destroy their confidence and self esteem. Everyone that claims to be attracted to or interested in you isn't always interested in you for productive reasons. As sick as what I'm about to say sounds, but some folk want to get close, just destroy you. I think they call it build you up to bring you down. What they see in you, what they know you may or may not know..........that which makes them envy or hate you just because. After a certain age, (especially once you've had your fill of certain experiences) when it comes to your unions, those that you are connected to. One should really take them more serious. Getting caught up in half ass folk, folk that love to play mind games, folk that don't know how to love, folk that aren't spiritually reverent, spiritually mature, is nothing but you repeating whatever disappointments or past lessons time and time again. As how could anyone that is lacking in spirit, have the level of discernment to recognize and know who stands before them/who they're dealing with, your desires, your heart. If who you are is genuine, and you have no problem investing 95% in whomever you're choosing to love and your genuine isn't welcomed by someone who's genuine is equal to or greater than yours, you guys have nothing in common. Your natural essence, minus any material or earthly gain needs to be rich or else everywhere you go you will just be taking, draining and poisoning others due to the fact that you're lacking in your essence! Too many people are naive about what quality relationships are about and get caught up in folks charm and empty nothings, only to end up depressed or in whatever emotion and revert to all kinds of crazy just to cope. A smile and a good time with?!?!?, doesn't speak volumes of what awaits you in the future. Whether it's from a man or woman
Great talent
Love the her voice and love the song
She knew she was fine. Maybe that us the problem. Im black and six feet tall. Middle aged and attractive. Its us upsetting to love and be rejected. And even worse not understanding why no one of substance pursues u. It us upsetting
Angle Johnson
She overdosed on Barbiturates.
She was so stunning and talented and funny. 😔I miss her.
Such a lovable, talented lady!!!!
She's a preacher vocalist the way that sexy tone sound in the melody Phyllis Hyman can sing to me all night when the music stops. I wish she was still around today cause music is important. I'm a huge fan of Phyllis Hyman I will visit her hometown Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. RIP Ms Hyman real diva is in your Legacy!!!
Always loved her! Drop dead gorgeous from head to toe.
Phyllis was beautiful and funny thin or big which she is sure is miss RIP.
She was gorgeous😍
Love the instrumental with the live band love the passion,emotion feeling,of Phillis hymans vocals.rip soul music
I haven't seen anyone with her style. Nowadays too many women think that skin exposure is sexy and classy but they need to look at pictures and videos of Phyllis...
I wish she knew, how much we all loved her.
what a legend!!!! what a contribution to music history. classy, beautiful, talented. Goddess!!!! . RIP Phyllis Hyman! never forgotten.
One of God 's best. She didn't know how gifted and special she was. Sad to see her gone.
She has mannerisms and voice inflections like Barbara Montgomery from the show Amen. I love Ms Barbara, her dimples are life!
A breathtaking beautiful lady with a beautiful voice
Phyllis: Are you guys intimidated by a girl who has a big bust line?
Male audience: No
Phyllis: Y'ALL ARE LYING!!!!!
LOL!!!!! Such a beautiful classy lady with a sense of humor.
She is hilarious...I had no idea. She honestly could've been a comedian
I remember watching this when it aired! Phyllis was SPECTACULAR as always!👏🏾
Makes me so sad to know that such a beautiful, funny, talented, gifted human being left us way too soon. Phyllis, I’m so sorry this life was too much of a hassle for you to deal with. Often times I feel that way myself Where it Seems like it would be easier to just check out and leave this shit all behin, but I know that no matter what we’ve gone through or are going through, it will all pass in due time. Though your corporeal essence has been gone over 20 years now, Thank sophisticated lady for giving us and leaving us with your beautiful voice for an eternity. You’ll never be forgotten.
Her speaking voice is so intoxicating. It's feminine and sexy but has a strong resonance to it.
Phyllis Hyman seemed like a nice person and she was not an unattractive person at all. Some guys may have been thrown off by her height, but everyone has challenges and reasons that contribute to why they have difficulties in relationships. It is not good to base all of your happiness on finding someone. Relationships can be nice, but you should have a certain love for yourself first and foremost.
Best comment on here!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 I'm 5'8 1/2" and still feel my height is an issue!
Amen 🙏🏾
I wish TV One had been able to use more live footage for Unsung. These moments capture the essence of who Phyllis Hyman was as a human being. Smart, funny, introspective and of course battling mental illness. The bio on her Strength of a Women is great but there were a lot of hatters in there too.
PH, a bright star, a genius an Angel.
Truly one of my personal favorites.in my top 3.absolutely breathtaking. A true legend
very unformal interview , liked that , and great jam in the end .
Man,I forget how classy,charismatic,loving,funny asf and a voice to die for.Wow,I remmember when she passed,I was 14 and my mom got a crazy record collection.I wish,I could sample her but could not use it😢
LOL. "I don't date nothing old but money". Funny and classy lady. Shame she did understand many people loved her.
mac609 not by a long shot
She is a breathtakingly beautiful woman with a beautiful voice. R.i.p
I always wanted to see her perform. I was in college 1995, when I heard on the radio that she committed suicide. I stopped listening to her music that day. I was angry at her for doing that. I've recently started listening to her music again. Phyllis Hyman was an amazing artist. She was very sensitive like most artist are. I wish she could have received the help she so desperately needed.
Yes the same with me! I couldn't listen to her music after her passing. I don't know if it was because I was angry at her or if it's just hurts too much.
Why would you be angry at her? It’s tragic she went out the way she did…I never felt anything but sadness for her.
The beauty of this woman is that she could sing anyone's song and bring it! RIP
There aren't many words to describe Phyllis. She was so unique and beyond talented. There will never be another. EVER. You wouldn't know the turmoil she was going through in this interview.
Amazing soul ❤ I wish we knew more of her in mainstream media. She was a queen.
this women really meant alot to me till this day her song living all alone when i hear it its like i feel her crying out i love her and i dont know if she knew how beautiful she was and how much she meant to us but i want to say i love very much and miss her may you rest in paradise i dont beleave she killed her self!
I had such a crush on this woman and she passed away.... wish I would have met her, I Love this woman... what an incredible artist
She was an emotional mess inside. I have the same mental disorder she had. While i take my medication diligently she said herself that she drank & then some. Keneth Gamble (Cheryl "Koko" Gamble of SWV's uncle) worked w/Phyllis Hyman & said her voice worked very well w/a live orchestra. I wish she were still here but a wish is a dream your heart makes. Rip beautiful one.⚘🕊🎤👠💄💍👑🤔
she reminds me of jazmine sullivan for some reason.
It would be the other way around.
+Zenguy89 this is true. I am/was a fan of phyllis hyman, but when I saw this interview the first thing i thought was wow she reminds me of jazmine sullivan with being statuesque and a vocal powerhouse. there isn't another phyllis hyman and she was slaying before jazmine.
+J.D. Whitfield yeah there was only one and will never be another one :-(
No way
I agree they do favor alot.. Same facial structure..
Nice. Rest in Paradise Phyllis. 🌈☀️🌄👍🎬📺🎥
She is beautiful!
She was one of the Greatest singers in the world missing u 💓
Miss U PHYLLIS, you are neva 4GottN ! BESO
She desired true love...she deserved to be loved right. Now she's in the greatest of all Arms....Yahs!!
Cool interview, thanx 4 postin'... May she rest her sweet soul.