Living All Alone - Phyllis Hyman ( 1986 )
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Amazing Performance!!! The Late Great Phyllis Hyman with The Late Great Billy Preston on organ performing her hit "Living All Alone" on The Night Life hosted by David Brenner. There is an interview that follows her performance.
To everyone....This is what keeps me awake at night. KNOWING people (not just our own) are going through the most terrible things due to man and decisions. Please take time to reflect on the day and enjoy the sun/rain/snow whatever to get u thru. I pray for all not to go thru the struggle but it makes us who we are. I will stand for all who stand for themselves. You have an ally in GOD.
Didn't get the recognition she truly deserved. I'm a Phyllis fan for life.
Totally agree
Me too Kirk
Amen
I will always listen 2 her music! Over, and over again! I just luv her voice. 1LUV.
God gave us life so that we can have life abundantly through him this is why he gave his only begotten son for our sins.
Repent of your sins expect Jesus christ as your lord and savior judgment day we all shall stand before our creator God and be held accountable for our deeds where would your souls rest heaven or hell 🙏
Phyllis never sang with just her voice. It was always with her whole soul through her facial and body language. Contraltos rule!!!
TheRetroWoman80 For a sad song, that bass player is feeling really happy. He is slapping the heck out of that thing!
+TheRetroWoman80 😂 My man was back there jammin his brains out. Neck rolls and all LOL
Nobody, I don't care what your ethnicity, can deny music that jumps inside you and makes you move.
TheRetroWoman80 beautifully said..Im a fst 55 yr old white guy..Phyllis, Toni, Anita, Patti, Stephanie, Regina..Whitney..never again such talent at a time..
TheRetroWoman80 her whole soul
What an absolute elegant woman she was in every sense of the word! Phyllis...if you only knew how many millions loved you!
she sings like she's in a room by herself.this is live no gimmicks no parlor tricks.simply unrivaled talent.sang it PHYLLIS!!!!!!!!
💯
Chilling, beautiful, & smooth vocals & lyrics. What woman hasn't gone through what she just sung? 🙋👍
@Lisa crawford why dnt you have yourself a nice tall strawberry ground glass milkshake.
She was one of the best who ever sang into a microphone. The late Phyllis Hyman was a true songstress!
❤I miss her voice!
No autotune here baby.
Did this woman just whistle in the middle of the song with the utmost control!?! Who is singing like this today? I don't know but there has gotta be someone out there with considerable vocal talent.
Lalah Hathaway
xavier malcolm she IS good!
***** Lisa Fischer's vocals are otherworldly! lol
cool comment !
Jill Scott does
Phyllis Hyman was a classy, beautiful, and talented, and woman. Her music will live on forever. RIP Mrs. Hyman. She dress with class and grace.
Agreed
Some of the most talented people have the most tortured souls. So sad that she killed herself. Her voice was beautiful!
Kendra Johnson you are so right.! Satan attacks singers and musicians. They have very important positions.
Clive Davis was also her manager. I’ve started to do the math. Not every suicide is a suicide in Hollywood. She was successful and wanted to empower Black people.
Y e s!!!
Hi Kendra , I agree
YEZ SOOOO TRUE😢
Man the vocal control is amazing
Brittney Williamson You have no idea!!!
Sholnuff is for real
Ugh brought tears to my eyes. Love her voice, her emotion, her face, her height, her existence
Me too😢
I absolutely love the way this was stated.
She's so sad (& gorgeous) here. You can literally hear the *pain* in her voice. It's almost like she's crying out for help. RIP Miss. Hyman.
@Harlowerayne did anyone find out where she got those drugs from?
aww man, this is how I'll always remember Ms. Phyllis Hyman. Standing tall, beautiful, and statuesque with that incredible voice. Even the whistle she does here is off the chain. Such an immense talent. I'm still heartbroken at her tragic end, but all the could'ves and would'ves won't change a thing. So, I'll continue to celebrate her life and wonderful gift. As I'm watching this, I realize that she, David Brenner, and Billy Preston (on organ) are all gone. So glad we have time capsules like these to keep their memories alive.
Michael Shaw yes
Hi Michael.
Totally agree with you
Very well said you're awesome. 🙂💎
❤ Phyllis and so glad someone else recognized Billy. Such talents !!!
I love her speaking voice too.
MiamiPush2theLimit Very relaxing and soothing. "Bedroom voice" as some say. I hate that term but I understand its positive connotations.
Phyllis had a terrific sense of humor Met her my sophomore year of college after her performance My family and I grieved the loss of her terribly bcuz we loved her obsessively and she was a great inspiration to us all RIHP Queen ❤️
she was so beautiful, so regal and one of the greatest singers who ever lived.
My Girl!!!
Yes indeed
So many performers suffer from depression. Sensitive souls.
Remember the days when I used to play this cassette obsessively ❤️ Love and miss you terribly Queen Continue to RIHP Jazz Empress ❤️
As I watch this video I can see the pain in her eyes. I am and always will be a fan of the late great Phyllis Hyman. She had an amazing talent that is truly missed!!
I n d e e d
Still missing this beautiful voice in 2024. 💔 🥀🙏🏽
Ok. This is like my 3rd time commenting on this video, but I can't help it.
Her stage presence is just magnificent.
And I know I'm not alone when I say this, but her and Jazmine Sullivan have a scary resemblance.
Really!!! She looks like Jasmine Sullivan
I’m sorry Jasmine Sullivan looks like Phyllis haha
I feel you 💯 on that one 🔥
Judge Lynn Toler reminds me of her.
@@donnatrammell7538 Judge Lynn Toler! Right!
She comes out and takes over the stage, without doing anything! That's enough by itself, but then - OMG! What a voice!
Amen she was phenomenal!!
This is one of the best performances ever. And she was also a great interviewee. Funny, sassy, and friendly.
Y e s!!!
With every interview, though, she talked about not having love in her life. It was obvious why she left us so soon. 😢
She had a terrific sense of humor. What a loss!
Phyllis is not the one to listen to when you're going through it because this woman will have you jump off a cliff.
The authority in her voice COMMANDS you to feel her pain.
I miss her.
Beautiful comment. 12 years later. Phyllis' unreal vocalizing will never go away. She was truly one if the greats.
I agree. I had to stop listening to her for awhile when I was going through a major depression in 2016.
@@billybatson3810 same . I use to blast her all the time and my mamma told me to stop playing her . I told my mamma “ you’re being dramatic” . But now I see because her music will take a toll on you . Last time I played “ Old Friend” I cried . So yeah don’t over play her . Still love Phyllis tho RIP
@@jeremiahanthony5521 Yes, much love to her. Thank you for sharing.
Imagine having to sing these types of songs over and over. It took a toll on my beautiful Phyllis because she was actually living it.
I was so disappointed when I learned of Ms. Hyman's death and how her life was shortened that it took me many years to listen to her again. It really hurt me to my soul. Much like Whitney Houston....it saddened my heart. I love the lady and her voice.
I'm with you. Listening to Phyllis (and Whitney) always brings a twinge of pain from missing them...
Tonza Watson I know sis..right, me too
Man!!!, I tell you!!...I cried and I cried and I cried when hearing she passed away. Such beautiful vocals, exceptional singer. She was one of my favorite singers back then, I had all of her songs and still listen to them today.
Yeah when Ms Hyman passed I didn't listen to her music for awhile. Honestly it wasn't until recent that I started back. Every time I heard a song from her it just brought back tears and how I felt when I learned of her passing. Still to thus day it hurts.
Phyllis and Whitney are on the apex of the mountain….with Luther,for sure.
She was soooo underrated smh #realtalentrightthur
Yes she was
Beautiful performance. Phyllis with her stellar vocals and whistling. Clearly, the bassist was having the time of his life. Well done!
20 years ago today, we lost a beautiful soul. Rest in love, P.H.
Soliloquy Love Yes indeed, miss her dearly....
No disrespect but she's not R.I.P right now...
+Cookiedamonster1 what are you saying
+Taylor Dillon What the person means is when one commits the act of suicide (or better put: "self-murder) it is an automatic condemnation to spiritual torment (commonly known as "Hell")
MisterR82 thanks I just did not want to picture her suffering and I don't think she is really. But one thing for sure is that we are suffering because of the loss. But thank you for your explanation.
now I am 9 and I love this song it is beautiful my friends don't like me lising to old music it gets on there nerves but new music is terrible all they talk about is money drugs and other things like I hate it soo much
+princess j , You have ear for quality real soul music in a time when kids are being fed non-music or crappy music. You keep doing what you doing....
+princess j Baby I was the same way when I was your age. You just were born with the gift of appreciation of music! Blessings
I was 9 (like goin on 10 yrs ago) and I was in the same place as u...trying to find quality music....
+princess j you have an old soul and quite beautiful I am sure. Ignore your friends, you are special.
+D Pettit Indeed.
I can't whisle like that and she's on key. (wow!)
Remember Ms Hyman was sexy,rich,tall and gifted..please forgive the devil who picks at God's gifts......she's a angel now,and we all still love her...forgive him the TV show is gone😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
her speaking voice is so lovely
I always thought this was one of the most beautiful women in the world how could she have been so lonely and sad.
I agree just.gorgepus
we will never have another PHYLLIS HYMAN!!!!!!LOVE
“I thought that with success and money would come a husband & kids.” It broke my heart when she said that because if you watch a handful of her interviews, it’s what she desired so much. We love you Phyllis. ❤️🦋❤️
Yes, every interview I've ever seen she talks about wanting and not having love in her life.
@@NEANABUG You could tell she was so lonely.
There was an interview where she said herself : “ I’ve always wanted to be a rich black powerful woman, no husband, no kids “
Be careful with what you ask for 🤷🏽♂️
@@kelfx2853 True. The Universe listens. Very good point. 💯
@@kelfx2853Phyllis contradicted herself a lot mainly due to her mental illness. Funny thing is she had a boyfriend and a 2nd abortion during this time of her career resurgence.
Why do we not have someone of her style, grace, and God-given talent anymore ..... I almost can't stomach r&b anymore .... because this type of next level music is no longer as prevalent as it was doing the era of Phyllis Hyman, David Peaston, Gerald Alston, Angela Winbush .... omg!
Tears, tears and more tears!!! This is a true talent . These kids today need to learn from the best. These artists today are just a joke.
As an 33 year old unmarried woman I feel this so much😢
Her voice was beautiful! That whistle at the end!!😮Wow!
This woman was so regal...TRUE definition of a queen
Still slamming in 2023
Its ashamed that artist don't present themselves in such a classy manor as this.
I wanted to write a play about her. But then I realised the search for an actress/singer to play her would be impossible. Amazing, unique, unrepeatable.
Oh my! Maybe you'll luck up and find one who comes dangerously close. A challenge worth taking up, I think.
@GilesAddison A play about her would be incredible. Keke Wyatt could pull it off. Jazmine Sullivan is another fantastic vocalist who bears an uncanny resemblance to Phyllis.
She's got such a deep rich soulful tone to her voice, GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
Sometimes beauty can be a curse with talent
JUST WOW!!!!! She was so damn gifted and so special!🙌🏾🙌🏿💖💖💖
Even her speaking voice is beautiful 😍 great performance I love her ❤
This is not soul....this is pain...you can see her pain...you can hear it...she's singing through it...I understand...RIP Phyllis Hyman I understand...Rest easy..
Very true. I have my reasons for missing SUCH WOMEN FROM OUR "BI-POLAR" CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE "AND SLAUGHTER". Just sayin.🤔🫣
If I make it to Heaven, I pray this voice is ringing thru out the Universe!
Romans 10:9. You can definitely make it to Heaven! If you haven’t, accept Christ as your Lord and Savior. That’s the only way. Sending so much love!
She could sing about Pain and Heartache, and real about love, Miss Phyllis Hyman , you were a gift.
Well said Pastor Randy
I just realize that Billy Preston is on the organ. She was such a graceful lady.
Yes she was a graceful lady and had style.
Love this performance, such a haunting and powerful voice.....and she could whistle!!
I had the pleasure of selling Maya Angelo,Bonnie pointer and Phyliss Hyman shoes,matching handbags and matching millinary(hats by Jack McConnell) at a store called Roscils in Oakland ca. She bought her seamstress with her I guess to match footwear with outfits. She told me she's been all around the world but has never seen such a great selection of shoes,hats and bag!
That's way cool. Awesome and sweet memory.
I saw her do an interview once where she mentioned Rocsils. She said she loved the shoes and that they catered to larger sizes. I'm from Oakland also and have been there many times. They used to have some bad boots. I think Macbee's moved there after they left. Merry Christmas 🎅
shes so perfect she doesnt need da dancing the hair swingin the being half naked cuz hur voice iz simply beautiful and doesnt need any distraction unlike most nowadays R.I.P Miss Lovely
I was raised on your music ❤❤❤
A voice for eternity!!!!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
This is PHYLLIS HYMAN in peak form in her musical prime, full voiced, healthy gorgeous, and in complete command of the stage and her sudience. Let today's young singers study, listen and learn how it's done.
When will the pain STOP when will MEN realize that we are the reason for their existence yet we bear so much pain of theirs my heart aches so bad for this wonderful wom as n not just her voice that of an Angel I’m crying for you Phyillis my heart will always cry out for you and wish I could comfort you as you cried out you deserved more than this miserable world I pray you’re at better I love you so much and may Allah forgive you and give you eternal rest and eternal peace eternal happiness eternal love that you could not find here on this sometimes miserable existence of a planet for I will always love and cherish you Ms Phyllis Hyman❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕🙏
I live for Phyllis Hyman. She owned everything..everything was hers!
Hand down the best jazz singer👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯
The way this woman could sing! That raw emotion at the end of the song when she cries out "come back to me" reminds me of Marvin Gaye when he sang "Distant Lover".
Phyllis ATE this song. RIP Queen. You are so so missed!!!
My beautiful Philly sister. What a talent. RIP
REST IN PEACE TO A DYNAMIC WOMAN! I'VE BEEN LIGHTENING TO HER MUSIC FOR 2 WEEKS! THAT IS WHAT YOU CALL MUSIC!
You know you can sing when you start whistling. Amazing absolutely amazing.
Man the musicians are back there Jamming🎶🎶🎶🔥🔥That red and black is beautiful on Phillis here I came here to this woman whistle she set that stage on fire .
Literally in almost every interview she mentioned being single with no kids .. She really wanted her own happy family. 💔 that would have saved her life.
Im a 71 year old Kareoke Singer born in the 50's. I been Singing sence my 20's i practice. Before i go out in public to sing. With my good Voice
damn that whistle........
and she whistles so effortlessly !!
and she whistles so effortlessly !!
and she whistles so effortlessly !!
+Glenda Fitzpatrick yes !! ha ha ha
Asiatic OverLord She can whisper so well it sound like she was playing a flute
HAPPY EARTH DAY MS. HYMAN, WE ALL MISS YOU AND THANK YOU FOR LEAVING US WITH GREAT MEMORIES..... YOU ARE THEE SONGSTRESS....MAY THE OTHER REALMS OF EXISTENCE ENJOY YOU PRESENCE AS WE DID...
Phyllis hyman is my absolute favorite vocalist, the way that she transfers her emotions and feelings through her music is beyond incredible. I wish more people of my generaion understood and listened to more artist like her, to get an idea of what true talent and artistry is.
This woman knew her angles. She was working that camera!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE HER STILL THAT VOICE!!
Gives me chills every time I watch it!!She whistled with just as much passion as she has when she sings...it's amazing to watch!
Phyllis Hyman is the best singer on Earth that I ever heard. I love her songs.
There was such power in her voice...she could just hummmmm and it would be beautiful....What she had was a gift...Many have said it was drugs, it was this, and it was that....Well it was a whole lot of things most of all a very broken heart...I always thought she sang sad songs until I realized that she was going through hell in her life...and that came out in her music....she was baring her soul...The gift that God gave her is silent...like so many other God gifted and talented people who believe the lie....Gone too soon, not forgotten and missed by us all....
I miss her the true Queen of sultry vocals!RIH my beautiful Diva!!
Damb, she was crazy with it.
I love you phyllis!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your story!!!!!!! Depression is a demon that can attack us all!!!! You shined a light on the issue god bless you!!!!!! You saved my life
PHYLLIS IS EVERYTHING! YESSSSSS IN-DEEEEDY!
One of the greatest female vocalist and the great Billy Preston on the Hammond B3. This was an awesome performance by Phillis Hyman, a true vocal Diva. I still love her music today.
I love watching the guy in the white jacket in the back with the band when Phyllis does her break down at 3:30 he's really enjoying his self! lol
Lol heck yea, that's cuz he's on bass and in the classic setup of harmonics the bass sings along with the vocalist (accent wise)
Money in the white jacket is groovin
+Crystal Lott - - - That's what I'm talking about! He got down!!! :)
Right!
+Crystal Lott hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mommy
My wife and I saw her perform at the Front Row in Cleveland,she was sensational! I am very sad that I will never see her perform live again but she will live on thanks to ytube.
I never knew she could whistle like that. I saw her in concert once. Hunni took her shoes off and you know the rest.
THIS WOMAN CREATED HER OWN LANE AND I LOVE HER FOR THAT XO
Still listening in 2021 what a talent RIP Queen
There will never be another Phyllis Hyman and Billy Preston backing her up she definitely deserves an Emmy for this performance sad This Woman's never got her props
Hell yeah !!!!! This woman was awesome!!!!!!!!! REAL TALENT
Looking at the 7 dislikes . . . . baffled!! THIS is talent!! Beautiful song, beautiful woman . . .
Oh GOD! She was soo PRECIOUS AND NEVER KNEW HOW MUCH SHE WAS LOVED!
SHE MADE SURE SHE CAPTURED HER AUDIENCE. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽💯💯❤❤❤❤❤❤
Always here for Phyllis. Magnificent talent. Heartbreakingly beautiful. No one sings a better love story. And when it’s over- oh my😢
Wonderful. No enhancements and ear pieces. I can't think of anyone out there today who can sing like this.
Just beautiful... Phyllis was so beautiful, I wish she had known how phenomenal, loved and talented she was!! She left much too soon 😥😢😭
I agree, so sad she didn’t realize how truly she was and admired by so many...at least by me
I will go to my grave sayin that phyllis Hyman was one of my favorites I remember mom singing this when I was a child
I swear, 30 yrs. later and you can still hear her pain. Hers is so very tragic, so very sad. She was so stunning. She had such power, such control in her voice. There's been nobody like her since.
They don't make them like her no more. RIP Phyllis
it is so hard living alone when you lose that special love we all can think it in memory of the beautiful woman that was a part of your life
I went to an ivy law school. They said I failed by one point. 1985. I found out there was a major scandal with the 1985 bar. Destroyed my life. Phyllis was the soundtrack of my life back then. I'm a black woman.
Watching this does make you think. I honestly do feel that she was expressing how she really felt during the performance. I dont think she was acting. It also feels a little strange watching the whole thing since her, David Brenner and Billy Preston is no longer here. They all are dead now but watching this does make you feel like they're still alive.
Facts! 💯
So so Sad she's gone what a gifted beautiful sister.