@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 🕊🤍
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 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...
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.
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.💙
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 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💕
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.
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...
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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!!!😍😍😍😍😍
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!
+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.
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. ❤
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 -
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.
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.⚘🕊🎤👠💄💍👑🤔
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.
It is sad to realize with all of these jazz festivals and cruises girlfriend would be making some serious ass money. It is amazing watching these video clips of Phyllis Hyman 4 yrs B4 her passing and how she was full of life and vibrant!!
But beauty, talent and riches will never earn, secure or guarantee happiness. I'm am sure she knew she was beautiful and talented as she was one of the most confident and capable artists we have klnown. She was simply not happy.
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.
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.
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 ❤❤
"I don't like nothing old but money" ~Phyllis
😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤
Jocelyn Love lol
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...
It makes me mad people don’t talk about Phyllis she was a real talent no gimmick pure talent class and gorgeous and funny
The Arsenio Hall Show was TV GOLD!!!!
Phyllis Hyman was noooo joke she was very gifted and classy.
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.
She was beautiful at any weight and so sad she didn’t see it. Rest well gorgeous ❤️
She was so adorable i loved her attitude and insight lol
Too tall to be adorable, she was statuesque and beautiful
Phyllis's rendition of "I Love Music" was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
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.
I wish she knew, how much we all loved her.
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.
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
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!!!
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 🕊🤍
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
She was so ROYALLY BEAUTIFUL! Man, Arsenio is mesmerized. Everyone loved her! RIP PH
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.
Phyllis is really funny, she is so fiesty, love you lots
"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.
SHE WAS ONE OF A KIND!!!!!!! I LOVE AND MISS HER!
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...
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.
A true Sagittarius moon and rising. She was a natural born comedian ♥
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 was so beautiful
I just love this interview of Arsenio and Phyllis...she was so REAL.🌛🎶💜💜
I would hang with her anyday!
Wow she sounds incredible!
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.
She was Special......
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..
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?
@@PerfectlyIimperfect1 It's called the bible. Thanks
I grew up listening to her, and was smitten . . . now, even after her passing, I am STONE COLD IN LOVE WITH HER !!
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 could wear the heck out those crowns as only a woman of color can!
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
Super talented. That vocal range and the adlibs are beyond.
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❤❤❤❤❤
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!
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
Phyllis Hyman Was One Of The Best Female Singer's Of All Time Beautiful & Very Talented
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.
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.
pretty cool to hear Phyllis sing I Love Music.
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.
Gone too soon! I wish she was still here! I miss her natural sexyness, and that voice!
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 🙏🏾
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
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.
She is so charming. ❤
Phyllis is hilarious
Beautiful voice with natural talent. Phyllis was so underrated
She was so stunning and talented and funny. 😔I miss her.
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.
Great Beautiful vocalist....R.I.P.
+Yolanda Holloway I did not know she took her own life . So talented!
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!!!😍😍😍😍😍
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!
A breathtakingly beautiful woman and funny a beautiful combination. So sad
Phyllis was beautiful and funny thin or big which she is sure is miss RIP.
She was gorgeous😍
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..
6:15 there us sadness n those beautiful eyes
She is beautiful
Class ,Elegance and Beauty in one package.......AND she can sing......
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.
at 6:13 if you look you can see the pain in her eyes.The eyes tell everything. She was such a beautiful woman.
Notice how quick her attitude changed
I met her and she was 100% real nothing fake about her! Wonderful person! RIP much love to her 💞
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.
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. ❤
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 -
She is beautiful!
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.
you just never know what's going on with some people until it'd too late; may she rest in peace and she was wonderful
She was so beautiful, funny smfh. Hate she felt she wasnt beautiful now. There was more goin on
A breathtaking beautiful lady with a beautiful voice
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.⚘🕊🎤👠💄💍👑🤔
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.
She has mannerisms and voice inflections like Barbara Montgomery from the show Amen. I love Ms Barbara, her dimples are life!
Always loved her! Drop dead gorgeous from head to toe.
One of God 's best. She didn't know how gifted and special she was. Sad to see her gone.
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.
My girl knew how to work a camera. A natural performer bar none.
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
Such a lovable, talented lady!!!!
It is sad to realize with all of these jazz festivals and cruises girlfriend would be making some serious ass money. It is amazing watching these video clips of Phyllis Hyman 4 yrs B4 her passing and how she was full of life and vibrant!!
She desired true love...she deserved to be loved right. Now she's in the greatest of all Arms....Yahs!!
Love the instrumental with the live band love the passion,emotion feeling,of Phillis hymans vocals.rip soul music
Can you just imagine Phyllis Hyman & Aretha Franklin “ The Queen “ singing together in heaven’s choir.
Why didn't she have a TV show ?🤔 She did seem to have a great personality😁
she wasn't even big it was more so the clothes.
I think she bought into whatever folk told her. You can tell she listened to peoples noise and it probably got the best of her
LTee313 She was big.
@@sharonjones2775 she wasn’t that big tho... it was more so the clothes she wore and then shoulder pads and big hats.
She’s my cousin. Trust me. She was a big woman.
She was over 6ft tall and statuesque how is that big
But beauty, talent and riches will never earn, secure or guarantee happiness. I'm am sure she knew she was beautiful and talented as she was one of the most confident and capable artists we have klnown. She was simply not happy.
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.
Nice. Rest in Paradise 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.
She is hilarious...I had no idea. She honestly could've been a comedian
A funny breathtaking beautiful lady with a beautiful voice
Phyllis' ability to compartmentalize is amazing. LOL.
damn she could SANG!!