Pittsburgh's Finest! George Benson, embracing Phyllis after her performance at Mikell's in July 1980. The line before the show extended down the block; a young Ray Chew was her musical director; and not only Mr. Benson, the iconic Miles Davis dropped by to watch her perform. 🤩 🎶The Sunshine In My Life | Phyllis Hyman
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Pittsburgh's Finest! George Benson, embracing Phyllis after her performance at Mikell's in July 1980. The line before the show extended down the block; a young Ray Chew was her musical director; and not only Mr. Benson, the iconic Miles Davis dropped by to watch her perform. 🤩 🎶The Sunshine In My Life | Phyllis Hyman
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3x Tony Award-winner Hinton Battle shared the Broadway stage with Phyllis in Sophisticated Ladies. He was in awe of her! RIP Hinton❤️ This audio is from a 2018 interview, "It's never too late an intimate conversation with Hinton Battle", Big Meach, YouTube Photo credit: Hakim Mutlaq | Phyllis Hyman
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3x Tony Award-winner Hinton Battle shared the Broadway stage with Phyllis in Sophisticated Ladies. He was in awe of her! RIP Hinton❤️ This audio is from a 2018 interview, "It's never too late an intimate conversation with Hinton Battle", Big Meach, YouTube Photo credit: Hakim Mutlaq | Phyllis Hyman
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Sinbad's Phyllis story. Phyllis was crazy, but Sinbad was even crazier😂 Video cr: The World According To Sinbad | Jul 1, 2020 | YouTube | Phyllis Hyman
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Sinbad's Phyllis story. Phyllis was crazy, but Sinbad was even crazier😂 Video cr: The World According To Sinbad | Jul 1, 2020 | YouTube | Phyllis Hyman
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Photos and a live performance clip of Phyllis at the Martin Luther King: A Celebration Of Life special, 1984. | Phyllis Hyman
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Photos and a live performance clip of Phyllis at the Martin Luther King: A Celebration Of Life special, 1984. | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis tells the story of when Gregory Hines was temporarily fired from the Broadway smash "Sophisticated Ladies." The audio is from the 1982 Fresh Air interview on NPR. | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis tells the story of when Gregory Hines was temporarily fired from the Broadway smash "Sophisticated Ladies." The audio is from the 1982 Fresh Air interview on NPR. | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis learned some hard lessons and sacrificed a lot being in The Business. | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis learned some hard lessons and sacrificed a lot being in The Business. | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis’s humanitarianism should always be revered. Giving back and helping others was very important to her. She had a big heart. This is her 1977 Live performance of “Was Yesterday Such A Long Time Ago” on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Video credit: ShoutFactoryVEVO/YouTube | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis’s humanitarianism should always be revered. Giving back and helping others was very important to her. She had a big heart. This is her 1977 Live performance of “Was Yesterday Such A Long Time Ago” on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Video credit: ShoutFactoryVEVO/YouTube | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis's entree into the world of radio began with her long-standing friendship with Maye Hampton James-Holler, who took Phyllis's 1976 song, "Baby", to radio. Maye was the VP of promotions at Desert Moon/Roadshow Records - the first label to sign Phyllis. Sadly, Maye passed away earlier this month. Thank you, Maye, for all you did for Phyllis. Sweet rest. 💐 Phyllis's photo is a promotional picture from Roadshow Records. Maye's photo credit the Legacy website. | Phyllis Hyman
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"And That Would Be," written by Phyllis and her then-husband, Larry Alexander. From her 1998 posthumous release, "Remembered," featuring The Committee. | Phyllis Hyman
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Satin Doll. A song Phyllis sang during her audition for Sophisticated Ladies. She wanted to perform it in the show, but it was given to Gregory Hines. | Phyllis Hyman
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In this 1987 clip, Phyllis discusses her relationship with then-boyfriend, Tad Fennar, and her feelings about marriage and children. | Phyllis Hyman
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"One of Nancy Wilson's dreams involves Phyllis Hyman and some rope. 'Oh God! If I could just tie her down, put her in a studio, and throw 12 George Gershwin tunes in front of her, or Cole Porter! I wanna hear her sing songs of substance! Phyllis has one of the greatest sets of pipes ever.'" - Nancy Wilson | Vibe Magazine, Harry Allen, March 1995 Legendary Song Stylist Nancy Wilson | Phyllis Hyman
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The 1987 "Nightlife" interview with comedian David Brenner (RIP). Phyllis was a great interview. She was so quick-witted and engaging. 🎥cr: Rmasai, YouTube | Phyllis Hyman
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This Unsung clip gives some insight into Phyllis's mental illness and addictions as told by her therapist, Portia Hunt; her sister, who recently passed, Jeannie Hyman RIP; and her former manager, Glenda Gracia. If you or someone you know is showing signs of suicidal ideation/thoughts or threatening suicide, call 988 - The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Help is available. #suicidepreventionmonth | Phyllis Hyman
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Same, Phyllis. Same. Minnie's passing was earth-shattering. On the 12th, she will have been gone 46 years. Photo credit: ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Video credit: Ebony/Jet Showcase 1991/K Ford/YouTube | Phyllis Hyman
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Today marks the 30th year Phyllis transcended. Her friend, the legendary Roberta Flack, who passed this year, said it best: "God is a spirit, music is spiritual, so every time you hear Phyllis sing, she lives." Fly high, Phyllis. We will always celebrate you❤️ Quote is from Jet Magazine, Jul 24, 1995. Video credit: misssharid/YouTube | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis and Tad, her then road manager and boyfriend, at the Living All Alone release brunch. 1986. The LAA album peaked at #11 on the R&B charts. Photo credit: Bill Schultz | Phyllis Hyman
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"There is no money on my level. I love explaining to people what this business is all about. Let's get away from the myths and fallacies and deal with the truth. You have to save every penny and be thrifty. On my level, I repeat there is no money." - Phyllis Hyman. Interviewed by Craig Reid for Players magazine, Nov 1980, Vol 7 No 6. | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis ran into the talented Janet "Aunt Viv" Hubert at the beginning of her long battle with The Industry. Even when Phyllis was struggling, she still managed to share words of encouragement and support. God bless you, Janet👑❤️ And Clay Cane is right! Phyllis touched many lives. She was that girl! @claycane, Thank You for all you do for our community and for helping to keep Phyllis's legacy alive. Please follow him on all the socials. 🎥The Clay Cane Show, Youtube, 8/27/25 | Phyllis Hyman
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Out with the old, in with the new. Happy New Year and God bless you all! 2025 is nothing but UP! This audio is from Phyllis's NYE performance at George's, ushering in 1989. Photo credit: Bill Schultz | Phyllis Hyman
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