Co-writer Stephen Forsythe quote: The legendary Phyllis Hyman was my first choice to sing the song and working with her is one of the highlights of my musical career. I personally auditioned and sang the song to her while she was having breakfast in her manager's office. After agreeing to sing the song, she arrived at the studio and, without any rehearsal and only having heard the song sung once at the breakfast audition, sang the song in one perfect take. Phyllis sadly took her own life in the [mid] nineties. The year before she died, she called me late one night and told me she felt that "Never Say Never Again" was her best and favorite recording
Phyllis, It's been 21 years today that my world suddenly stopped. The day you decided to go. Your memory is never far away. Rest in peace my pretty friend. Kenny.
I would love to have met her just to tell her how incredibly talented she was and how much her music touches me. I regularly play her albums. One of the greatest female Soul and R&B vocalists ever to grace the planet. RIP Phyllis Hymen.
This song would have been perfect for the movie. Lani Hall's version is OK but THIS is a Bond song, full of powerful vocals. Yiu can just feel the action rising when you hear the music. Hands down the superior version.
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I totally agree with you, I thought the exact same thing when I heard both songs. It is sad that this song was not on the movie, but the good thing is that, at least, we can listen it here and appreciate it like it deserves. Note: Sorry my coment is not totally correct written, I am learning english and I am not very good at it yet (specially writing), but I love this language as much as I love spanish (my language).
EXACTLY... And trust you/me, Phyllis would have given "Unbreak My Heart" the heart, soul, and tear-wrenching emotion required to sing that song! Not only did Phyllis have a voice that no one else has had before, during, or since her short career (in the public eye of a mere 19 years), but she sang songs that -- after doing them either first, or doing a rendition of a previously released song by another artist -- no one else could effectively sing. She would "own" ALL of the songs she sang.
But Michel Legrand scored the movie so he had first dibs on riding the theme and he wrote the Lani Hall song, which is pretty good too. It's cute,funny and romantic,but this is good too.
Both versions should have been in the movie. On her majesty secrets service had the theme song and we have all the time in the world. This could have been the credit song.
steven batty this is from phyliss hyman's wikipedia page: In 2008, an original version of the James Bond theme "Never Say Never Again", which was not used in the film due to contractual issues, was released by the track's co-writer Stephen Forsythe. Forsythe has been quoted as stating:During the filming of the James Bond movie Never Say Never Again, I co-wrote the title song for the movie with Jim Ryan. Warner Brothers informed our attorney that the song was to be used as the title song in the picture. However, shortly before its release, Warner Bros informed us that the song could not be used because Michel Legrand, who wrote the score, threatened to sue them, claiming that contractually he had the right to the title song. So my song was never released. The legendary Phyllis Hyman was my first choice to sing the song and working with her is one of the highlights of my musical career. I personally auditioned and sang the song to her while she was having breakfast in her manager’s office. After agreeing to sing the song, she arrived at the studio and, without any rehearsal and only having heard the song sung once at the breakfast audition, sang the song in one perfect take. Phyllis sadly took her own life in the [mid] nineties. The year before she died, she called me late one night and told me she felt that "Never Say Never Again" was her best and favorite recording.[7]
Many years ago I was in Georgetown walking down the streets with some friends. A limo stopped at a street light and I saw this beautiful woman looking back at me. The window came down, she smiled and said hello. I shook her hand and introduced myself. She said, "I'm Phyllis Hyman." Then she was gone.
Just heard this for the first time today when I read the history of it and the fact she sang it in one take. A shame it wasnt released due to legal issues.. RIP.. Beautifully sung!
They coulda used it for the end credits, like how KD Lang's Tomorrow Never Dies (Surrender) was used in that movies end credits while Sheryl Crow's Tomorrow Never Dies was used for the opening, but again there were stupid legal woes tying up the situation
@@MrRobjs83 much like they could redo the intro as an EON-type opening as EON holds the rights to NSNA. EON could then bill NSNA as an "alternate timeline" Bond film.
I am so in love with this song....I wish the world wasn't so difficult that some of us get to tired to live and don't see any hope. I'm glad we had her, even if it wasn't long enough.
Lani's version (coupled with Herb Alpert's trumpet solo) is more suitable for the ending credits, much like Dame Shirley Bassey recording two versions of "Moonraker": a slower-tempo for the beginning credits (akin to "Goldfinger"), and an up-tempo disco version for the ending credits.
Shortly before its release, Warner Bros. informed Stephen Forsythe, this track's co-writer, that the song could not be used because Michel Legrand, who wrote the score, threatened to sue them, claiming that, contractually, he had the right to the title song. Forsythe's song was not released until 2008.
I just found out that this beautiful melody was going to be the theme song of the James Bond movie and it is a pity that they did not decid this beauty
IMO, this version is almost too good for that wretched movie "Never Say Never Again". The song is very reminiscent of Roger Moore Bond era films. The beat, style, etc.
+emerybayblues Yeah, it sounds quite similar to "All Time High" from Octopussy, and considering NSNA was originally going to compete directly with it, I can see why they didn't go for it.
Cuthbert Snoddington Agree. Call me crazy but I like it more than Thunderball. Connery's performance was way better than in his last 3 films. This song should've been in the film- so much better
@bigdaddytrip The songwriter was quoted as saying... 'The legendary Phyllis Hyman was my first choice to sing the song and working with her is one of the highlights of my musical career. I personally auditioned and sang the song to her while she was having breakfast in her managers office. After agreeing to sing the song, she arrived at the studio and, without any rehearsal and only having heard the song sung once at the breakfast audition, sang the song in one perfect take.'
I just read something about this. It's almost like someone threw a wrench into this scenario. It involves another woman who probably never heard this version, and took a legal loophole to stop it. I can tell Phyllis put her heart and soul into it, it's beautiful and iconic. This is the real theme song from the Bond film. Phyllis was devastated.
Blame Michel Legrand. He threatened to sue if they used this song instead of what he and Lani Hall came up with. Orion caved and gave into Legrand being a pissy bitch.
In my opinion I think Michel Legrand was envious of Phyllis's talent, and if her version of this song would have been picked for the movie, she would have been even bigger than the lady he chose to sing the song.
I don't think so. I think that Lani, being in the business before Phyllis and being married to a big industry name at the time, carried more clout. But Phyllis' version is truly beautiful.
Phyllis heard this song one time while having breakfast in her managers office and came and performed it a couple of weeks later on one take. She was so incredibly talentesd. I miss her so much.
Just learned about the existence of this song the other day. Oddly enough this and ‘All Time High’ are on a parallel track, same sort of ballad-y production and lush Tim Rice type lyrics
I was coming home from my brothers funeral when the radio announcer stated Phyllis Hyman was no longer with us. It took my breath away. My heart dropped to a lower state of sadness.. I was just in the 10th grade and i was in love with her song MEET ME ON THE MOON. My soul perceived her greatness my tender age could not. Rest in Power MS. HYMAN #neverbelievedshedidittoherself
@moonlite37 I was so excited stumbling across her in a small shop. She had just had a concert I missed with Freddie Jackson and I asked her how it was and told her I always saw her when she was in DC (I lived there at the time) and she said I missed a great show. I was so awestruck. Couldn't believe I met her. Still dream about her at times. She's on stage and singing.
@leonbrain68 I am Latin and of age, I remember her being popular in the 80's. She was indeed popular but moreso in the U.S. Latino community, not so much internationally. Too bad she retired on her own accord from all music in the late 80's, she could have been even bigger. I just mean that she was definitely known in the U.S. If anything I am sure the Bond theme was a ploy with A&M records to promote her internationally. But Phyllis is still the best version
Staggered that this wonderful piece of work wasn’t used in the film. Imagine this set against a Bond title sequence. But that might’ve been a bit too much for EON’s lawyers at the time!
It was vetoed 'coz they they got a new composer to do the music and he wanted his song not this one in the movie, simples. Which is the 'better' song is open to debate. This woman could make rocks cry.
@leonbrain68 Lani Hall was already popular in the States in the 70's. And everyone knew who she was because of her involvement with Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66. She was far from "virtually unknown".
I agree it's a good song. Very atmospheric. If the NSNA composer wasn't romantically linked with Lani Hall (who sang the dreadful theatrical version), Hyman's version would have been used. It really is a good Bond song. I'm glad we have a chance to hear it now. It's also available for purchase on iTunes under Stephen Forsyth.
Es ist immer wieder sehr interessant, aber auch jegliche Kleinigkeit zu recherchieren um dann wieder ganz große Geschichten zu entdecken. Phyllis Hyman & 007.
phyllis was a great artist with a great talent.......she could have gone much further but she had a very strong personallity and once cocain was allegedly introduced to her and she allegedly became addicted......her bahavior at times allegedly became erratic & tempermental and this caused arista to release her....the music industry is very small as it pertains to R&B....as rumors began to spread of her alleged drug use, erratic behavior, showing up late for recording sessions or not at all....less & less producers wanted to work with her as time is money & in the 80's r&b was fading as rap music was rising and everyone was scrambling for dollars...drugs will also impact your abilty to rationalize the events going on around you.....the summation of life boils down to ones abilty to rationalize what is going around them at any given second..
I’d go with ‘Only Myself to Blame’ from the TWINE soundtrack. It was originally meant to play over the end credits, but they decided it ended the film on too much of a bum note - it does appear on compilation albums though.
@OasisEnLaLunna Read it again, I said "virtually unknown", I didn't say "completely unknown". Yes, she was kind of "known" as singing lead for Sergio Mendes, and she did have some albums hit the chart but she had no solo top 40 singles. By contrast, in Latin America, she became a house hold name in the early to mid 80s and even won a Grammy in 1986 (I forgot for which category).
WOW!! Excellent song that should've been chosen as the opening title theme instead of the lacklustre one by Lani Hall (with one of the most monotonous, unimaginative choruses, only rivaled by Madonna's Die Another Day - imo), this is far superior and has an elegant Bond-esque feel to it. Sad that one of the late Phyllis Hyman's finest performances got relegated to a footnote in music and 007- history. BUT great songs & vocal performances outlive most of a lot of fleeting rubbish... and that is what the public mostly agree on retrospectively...luckily.
Co-writer Stephen Forsythe quote: The legendary Phyllis Hyman was my first choice to sing the song and working with her is one of the highlights of my musical career. I personally auditioned and sang the song to her while she was having breakfast in her manager's office. After agreeing to sing the song, she arrived at the studio and, without any rehearsal and only having heard the song sung once at the breakfast audition, sang the song in one perfect take. Phyllis sadly took her own life in the [mid] nineties. The year before she died, she called me late one night and told me she felt that "Never Say Never Again" was her best and favorite recording
This is the greatest Bond song that was never in a Bond movie
Right?! It's so much better than the Lani Hall song we got
@@orinanimeNo. I like the Lani Hall song but this is good too.
I like the Lani Hall song but this is good too.
I like the Lani Hall song but this is good too.
Phyllis, It's been 21 years today that my world suddenly stopped. The day you decided to go. Your memory is never far away. Rest in peace my pretty friend. Kenny.
Loved it.
Phyllis Hyman never got the recognition she deserved.
Muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuah, Phyllis.
Miss you beautiful lady!!!!!
This is THE version that should have been heard in the movie.
No. I like the Lani Hall song but this is good too.
First time hearing this, sounds like a true Bond song.
I still feel sadness when I hear her sing. She was incredible! RIP!
me as well. Fortunately, we have her music to always remember her.
Phyllis Hyman the greatest female vocalist to grace planet earth
I had the honor of knowing her and still miss her
mitch cohn 💔😢
I'm sorry for your loss. 🙏🙏💛💛🙏🙏
I would love to have met her just to tell her how incredibly talented she was and how much her music touches me. I regularly play her albums. One of the greatest female Soul and R&B vocalists ever to grace the planet. RIP Phyllis Hymen.
The 007 Franchise missed the mark, BIG TIME! R.I.P. Phyllis Hyman!
Well I like the Lani Hall song but this is good too.
This song would have been perfect for the movie. Lani Hall's version is OK but THIS is a Bond song, full of powerful vocals. Yiu can just feel the action rising when you hear the music. Hands down the superior version.
I totally agree with you, I thought the exact same thing when I heard both songs.
It is sad that this song was not on the movie, but the good thing is that, at least, we can listen it here and appreciate it like it deserves.
Note: Sorry my coment is not totally correct written, I am learning english and I am not very good at it yet (specially writing), but I love this language as much as I love spanish (my language).
Yeah the one in the movie sounds like 80s porno music lol
Lani Hall's version doesn't hold candle compared to this version.
EXACTLY... And trust you/me, Phyllis would have given "Unbreak
My Heart" the heart, soul, and tear-wrenching emotion required to
sing that song! Not only did Phyllis have a voice that no one else
has had before, during, or since her short career (in the public eye
of a mere 19 years), but she sang songs that -- after doing them either
first, or doing a rendition of a previously released song by another
artist -- no one else could effectively sing. She would "own" ALL of
the songs she sang.
What a shame they didn't use this - it's fabulous, and she deserved to have a hit with it.
She had a rare talent. Irreplaceable.
Allegedly she told the songwriter that she felt this was her best and favorite recording, 25 years today.❤️
But Michel Legrand scored the movie so he had first dibs on riding the theme and he wrote the Lani Hall song, which is pretty good too. It's cute,funny and romantic,but this is good too.
Both versions should have been in the movie. On her majesty secrets service had the theme song and we have all the time in the world. This could have been the credit song.
This should have been used as the end theme.
CSFLChampion
So true.
Never heard this version before. I'm lierally staggered this wasn't used on the film.
steven batty this is from phyliss hyman's wikipedia page: In 2008, an original version of the James Bond theme "Never Say Never Again", which was not used in the film due to contractual issues, was released by the track's co-writer Stephen Forsythe. Forsythe has been quoted as stating:During the filming of the James Bond movie Never Say Never Again, I co-wrote the title song for the movie with Jim Ryan. Warner Brothers informed our attorney that the song was to be used as the title song in the picture. However, shortly before its release, Warner Bros informed us that the song could not be used because Michel Legrand, who wrote the score, threatened to sue them, claiming that contractually he had the right to the title song. So my song was never released. The legendary Phyllis Hyman was my first choice to sing the song and working with her is one of the highlights of my musical career. I personally auditioned and sang the song to her while she was having breakfast in her manager’s office. After agreeing to sing the song, she arrived at the studio and, without any rehearsal and only having heard the song sung once at the breakfast audition, sang the song in one perfect take. Phyllis sadly took her own life in the [mid] nineties. The year before she died, she called me late one night and told me she felt that "Never Say Never Again" was her best and favorite recording.[7]
+Ron Mac mind blowing rendition. I will love her forever.
Many years ago I was in Georgetown walking down the streets with some friends. A limo stopped at a street light and I saw this beautiful woman looking back at me. The window came down, she smiled and said hello. I shook her hand and introduced myself. She said, "I'm Phyllis Hyman." Then she was gone.
so awesome
I read she sang this song in one take. Classic Phyllis!!!!!! R.I.P.
Just heard this for the first time today when I read the history of it and the fact she sang it in one take. A shame it wasnt released due to legal issues.. RIP.. Beautifully sung!
Anthony Dixon
Me, too.
Lani Hall sang it..but Phyllis Hyman sang it so deeply. Always love you Phyllis 💔
Hyman's version sounds more like a 007 theme song.
The DutchBond Fan is right. This is a better song for that movie. Sad, it wasn't used.
I think this song has more drama and heart than the film is was intended for !
They coulda used it for the end credits, like how KD Lang's Tomorrow Never Dies (Surrender) was used in that movies end credits while Sheryl Crow's Tomorrow Never Dies was used for the opening, but again there were stupid legal woes tying up the situation
this should have been the into song and keep the Lani Hall version for the end credits
@@MrRobjs83 much like they could redo the intro as an EON-type opening as EON holds the rights to NSNA. EON could then bill NSNA as an "alternate timeline" Bond film.
She recorded it in one take. She was so talented.
Phyllis Hyman has so much PASSION IN HER VOICE!!! we really going to miss her
This woman's talent is beyond description & comprehension. #ripphyllishyman
Phyllis cant praise n love u enough...never forgotten.
Lani Hall: Sleepwalked through the whole song.
Phyllis Hyman: Gave it her all and it shows.
Oh how beautiful brought me to tears, what a voice Phyllis Hymen possessed.
I am so in love with this song....I wish the world wasn't so difficult that some of us get to tired to live and don't see any hope. I'm glad we had her, even if it wasn't long enough.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the Lani Hall one, but the voice of Phyllis nails it.
Lani's version (coupled with Herb Alpert's trumpet solo) is more suitable for the ending credits, much like Dame Shirley Bassey recording two versions of "Moonraker": a slower-tempo for the beginning credits (akin to "Goldfinger"), and an up-tempo disco version for the ending credits.
This is so crisp and sharp . The sound is pre Whitney and obviously we know where Clive Davis copied from . wow what a voice
This version should have been used. It's fabulous. So sorry we lost you, Phyllis. What a voice.
Shortly before its release, Warner Bros. informed Stephen Forsythe, this track's co-writer, that the song could not be used because Michel Legrand, who wrote the score, threatened to sue them, claiming that, contractually, he had the right to the title song. Forsythe's song was not released until 2008.
The beautiful legendary Phyllis Hyman ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕
wow this song is so beautiful the way phyllis Hyman sings it so beautiful
This is a musical masterpiece!
RIP! Phyllis
❤️
I just found out that this beautiful melody was going to be the theme song of the James Bond movie and it is a pity that they did not decid this beauty
IMO, this version is almost too good for that wretched movie "Never Say Never Again". The song is very reminiscent of Roger Moore Bond era films. The beat, style, etc.
+emerybayblues Yeah, it sounds quite similar to "All Time High" from Octopussy, and considering NSNA was originally going to compete directly with it, I can see why they didn't go for it.
I didn't think it was too bad of a song either. It does kinda remind me of a All Time High though.
Cuthbert Snoddington Agree. Call me crazy but I like it more than Thunderball. Connery's performance was way better than in his last 3 films.
This song should've been in the film- so much better
I just listened to "All Time High," and it doesn't even compare to the Lani Hill song, let alone this one.
LOL idk about all that but it would have fit the opening credits had they given it a proper 007 into
@bigdaddytrip The songwriter was quoted as saying... 'The legendary Phyllis Hyman was my first choice to sing the song and working with her is one of the highlights of my musical career. I personally auditioned and sang the song to her while she was having breakfast in her managers office. After agreeing to sing the song, she arrived at the studio and, without any rehearsal and only having heard the song sung once at the breakfast audition, sang the song in one perfect take.'
What a talent, I wish she felt more joy in her life❤
James Bond's lost is all I will say. What a beautiful song by the greatest female vocalist ever!
I just read something about this. It's almost like someone threw a wrench into this scenario. It involves another woman who probably never heard this version, and took a legal loophole to stop it. I can tell Phyllis put her heart and soul into it, it's beautiful and iconic.
This is the real theme song from the Bond film. Phyllis was devastated.
It was a contractual thing. They should have used this one IMHO.
Blame Michel Legrand. He threatened to sue if they used this song instead of what he and Lani Hall came up with. Orion caved and gave into Legrand being a pissy bitch.
Sublime,haunting. Having an 007 moment……and it’s naughty! X
In my opinion I think Michel Legrand was envious of Phyllis's talent, and if her version of this song would have been picked for the movie, she would have been even bigger than the lady he chose to sing the song.
I don't think so. I think that Lani, being in the business before Phyllis and being married to a big industry name at the time, carried more clout. But Phyllis' version is truly beautiful.
Phyllis heard this song one time while having breakfast in her managers office and came and performed it a couple of weeks later on one take. She was so incredibly talentesd. I miss her so much.
Damn, I like this song much more than the one they ultimately used!
Its just one of those one in a million moments.
Very Bond like and cinematic song. Her vocal is powerful.
Just learned about the existence of this song the other day. Oddly enough this and ‘All Time High’ are on a parallel track, same sort of ballad-y production and lush Tim Rice type lyrics
R.I.P. Phyllis you had a beautiful heart & an amazing talent.
The song IS good but that picture of her is incredible
I was coming home from my brothers funeral when the radio announcer stated Phyllis Hyman was no longer with us.
It took my breath away. My heart dropped to a lower state of sadness..
I was just in the 10th grade and i was in love with her song MEET ME ON THE MOON.
My soul perceived her greatness my tender age could not.
Rest in Power MS. HYMAN
#neverbelievedshedidittoherself
First time I really took the time to listen to this cut. Hyman's voice was indeed in top form.
Thanks for posting.
@moonlite37 I was so excited stumbling across her in a small shop. She had just had a concert I missed with Freddie Jackson and I asked her how it was and told her I always saw her when she was in DC (I lived there at the time) and she said I missed a great show. I was so awestruck. Couldn't believe I met her. Still dream about her at times. She's on stage and singing.
She was a truly talented and LOVELY woman I had never heard this version before RIP BEAUTIFUL PHYLLIS.
@leonbrain68 I am Latin and of age, I remember her being popular in the 80's. She was indeed popular but moreso in the U.S. Latino community, not so much internationally. Too bad she retired on her own accord from all music in the late 80's, she could have been even bigger. I just mean that she was definitely known in the U.S. If anything I am sure the Bond theme was a ploy with A&M records to promote her internationally. But Phyllis is still the best version
she had that powerful voice that was a perfect foil for the over-produced james bond theme songs.
We miss Phyllis and her voice. So sorry she was in such pain. Wish I could have helped her. She could have been a star above stars.
This was a much better choice for the film and I liked all the Sean Connery films the best of all! Lani Hall was good, but Phyllis Hyman, WOW!
Thank you for posting this, this song is so beautiful. It truly says Bond and it also says Phyllis.
Soulful, Powerful and simply Beautiful 💕💕💕
She died at 45. Tragic waste. RIP Phyllis x
Staggered that this wonderful piece of work wasn’t used in the film. Imagine this set against a Bond title sequence. But that might’ve been a bit too much for EON’s lawyers at the time!
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Mr pat roach n phyllis best partes of bond film. 3vay.
Wow. What a powerful and memorable moment. I know it will forever be imprinted in your mind.
WHAT A LADY WITH A VOICE!!!!!
I love this song, she was a great singer
Lani Hall, Singer of the Bond Song selected for NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN, admitted that PHYLLIS HYMAN'S version was Better suited for this Film.❤
It was vetoed 'coz they they got a new composer to do the music and he wanted his song not this one in the movie, simples.
Which is the 'better' song is open to debate.
This woman could make rocks cry.
As I love the theme they went with, this is extremely good. Tough choice there,
This is a great song, arguably better than "All Time High" and miles away from the borderline elevator music they wound up using for that movie.
All Time High was used for Octopussy not Never Say Never Again
@@upfrontbear74 Where did he say it was used for Octopussy? Quit being an asshole who Thinks he knows everything. Swallow your pride.
Beautiful song for a Bond film, sadly it was rejected. Anyway it deserved to be in a EP side B soundtrack.
she was so beautiful
I was just thinking they have a similar resemblance in Mrs. Hymans earlier years!
The Lani version is AWESOME! I love both Herb Alper't's & Lani Hall's music.
I thought it was Sergio mendes
I think Hall has a great voice but I think the musical production of "NSNA" is a bit underwhelming.
@leonbrain68 Lani Hall was already popular in the States in the 70's. And everyone knew who she was because of her involvement with Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66. She was far from "virtually unknown".
OasisEnLaLunna
"Fool on tbe Hill"
-- Sergio Mendez
Fave bond tune powerful lv u ms Hyman n ms h recorded it this priceless bond tune on this the 1st take wow genuis
Available on iTunes on Stephen Forsyth's album "One More Night". Phyllis Hyman's track would've suited better. She was a talent & sadly missed.
They should have used her version or had her record the version that they did use. She just never could catch a break poor thing
Always will miss you rest in power Phyllis a true lady 💯🌟💜
i like both. thank you for posting
Beautiful!!!
This is far superior to Lani Hall's version. What a voice! Shame it was never used.
I agree it's a good song. Very atmospheric. If the NSNA composer wasn't romantically linked with Lani Hall (who sang the dreadful theatrical version), Hyman's version would have been used. It really is a good Bond song. I'm glad we have a chance to hear it now. It's also available for purchase on iTunes under Stephen Forsyth.
Es ist immer wieder sehr interessant, aber auch jegliche Kleinigkeit zu recherchieren um dann wieder ganz große Geschichten zu entdecken. Phyllis Hyman & 007.
Even though this is a demo version, this is really good version of a Bond song.
This is a better "Bond" song than the Lani Hall one, since this one has the actual Bond theme in it, but I still like the other one as well.
miss Phyllis
Cool story! Thanks for sharing.
@spackar u totally nailed it! i couldn't put my finger on who i thought she sounded like
phyllis was a great artist with a great talent.......she could have gone much further but she had a very strong personallity and once cocain was allegedly introduced to her and she allegedly became addicted......her bahavior at times allegedly became erratic & tempermental and this caused arista to release her....the music industry is very small as it pertains to R&B....as rumors began to spread of her alleged drug use, erratic behavior, showing up late for recording sessions or not at all....less & less producers wanted to work with her as time is money & in the 80's r&b was fading as rap music was rising and everyone was scrambling for dollars...drugs will also impact your abilty to rationalize the events going on around you.....the summation of life boils down to ones abilty to rationalize what is going around them at any given second..
Such a tune.
Thanks tj, utube,etc n all who lv phyllis
Such a beautiful song. Crime they rejected it. They song they used in the film is absolute garbage compared to this.
...best movie tune of 1983..
The saddest James Bond song?
I’d go with ‘Only Myself to Blame’ from the TWINE soundtrack. It was originally meant to play over the end credits, but they decided it ended the film on too much of a bum note - it does appear on compilation albums though.
@OasisEnLaLunna Read it again, I said "virtually unknown", I didn't say "completely unknown".
Yes, she was kind of "known" as singing lead for Sergio Mendes, and she did have some albums
hit the chart but she had no solo top 40 singles. By contrast, in Latin America, she became
a house hold name in the early to mid 80s and even won a Grammy in 1986
(I forgot for which category).
WOW!! Excellent song that should've been chosen as the opening title theme instead of the lacklustre one by Lani Hall (with one of the most monotonous, unimaginative choruses, only rivaled by Madonna's Die Another Day - imo), this is far superior and has an elegant Bond-esque feel to it. Sad that one of the late Phyllis Hyman's finest performances got relegated to a footnote in music and 007- history. BUT great songs & vocal performances outlive most of a lot of fleeting rubbish... and that is what the public mostly agree on retrospectively...luckily.
@1andonlychellexxx I was referring to the story about moonlite37 "meeting" Phyllis Hyman.
I listened to the version used in the movie, this definitely would have been a better choice.