EXACTLY SHE HAD ALL OF THEE ABOVE EYE CANDY TALENT SENSE OF HUMOR AND PASSIONATE CHARISMA WITH OTHERS BEAUTIFUL ON CAMERA AND PERFECT ALL HER NOTES AND VOCALS💎I really think she could’ve killed the song by herself SORRY MELBA MOORE IJS
Phyllis' voice struck me like lightening in the late 70s and I studied voice as a result. Truly Phyllis has the best voice of all time. Unfortunately, the effect of bad men in your life can really take away your strength. That's what happened to this beautiful work of art. I still feel connected to Phyllis. I had to go through too much. Protect and respect yourselves!
Two Powerhouse Soul Empresses Love and miss you Queen Phyllis. Congratulations on your Hollywood Star on the Walk of Fame Melba. Praying for continued life longevity. happiness future success love peace and joy
love u Melba the duet was beautiful BUT ALL WE NEEDED WAS QUEEN PHYLLIS ON THIS ONE ! sorry not sorry ! This the tyoe song that Queen Phyllis delivers from her very soul!!!! #SALUTE
Gladys was overjoyed! Both ladies sounded fantastic. I knew that Phyllis would sound great doing this song. She easily could have made this song a hit on her own. Some may not agree, but I think Melba could have worked it on her own, too. With that said, neither singer got the recognition they deserved. Both were terribly underrated.
Two vocal legends. I loved Melba's strong soprano and Phyllis' suave style and smooth alto. Now about their outfits. Boy was that a different time where people were a whole lot more colorful and creative in their expression. Miss Phyllis! R.I.P. Mercy I wish she was hear today! And I miss hearing Melba's voice. Think I'm gonna load up my ipod with some of both today.
I think y'all need to keep in mind Melba is 5 octave soprano, that is her voice. Phyllis is naturally smooth and calming, them performing together is just like Patti and Safe performing together, that's why some singers like Patti and Melba and Aretha don't perform to much with other artists, they are both powerhouses, but Melba's voice is stronger then most. She is a true suprano, excellent singing from both, however them together was not the best choice since they have such different strong unique voices
Wow,I sold her that Jack McConnell millinary(Hat) back in 1984 at a store called Roscil's in Oakland. She purchased two hats,two pair of shoes and matching handbags!
This particular hat is on Ebay right now and it says "one of a kind". I wonder if it is the one Phyllis was wearing or just someone trying to make a sell.
She purchased three hats that day at about $1400 each.And what makes you think she only wore it in 1991 just because the video was taken that year.Futhermore her seamstress came in the store with her.I also sold her two pair of shoes size 13
+Stormy D. Obviously you never purchased genuine gator or crocodile mens shoes which cost from $900 on the low end to $5,000. My shoes like Phyliss hats are too of the line and cost more than a lot of cars. Therefore they will be worn a lifetime.Just like a tailored Armani suit never goes out of style neither does an upscale millinary .That's what you call a hat. If you don't have a clue about fashion you're better served learning that wasting my time.Futhermore besides selling to Phyliss the late poet Maya Angelo was also my repeat client who I sold footware to.
I miss hats like that. I wish there still were hat stores for women. I was in a church a year or so ago. The pastor's wife had on a hat like the 1920's flappers hats. I wished I could find me one like it.
@@vadamsable Yes. Sad that women dont wear hats anymore. Not even if it's cold, raining or snowing. Lol. Thinking bout my mom, grandmother and the women in my life growing up. They were beautiful and classy.
I completely agree! Finally someone understands. Melba Moore's voice is full of magic and wonder and she should not be scrutinized negatively just because of their vocal differences.
I aint trying to compare because both are really BLOWIN IT!!It takes a tremendous amount of gift for both of them to do what their doing on stage like it's that simple.These women are a true powerhouse!!!
DIVAS, that's all I can say!! Melba was another underrated voice, underappreciated as evidenced by some of the comments. Phyllis is my girl but I can give props to talent.
Aw man, how could I have forgotten this performance! I the only thing I remember from The 1992 Essence Awards is Denzel Washington and the fabulous En Vogue. But Phyllis Hyman killed it! I wish I could appreciated this back in 1992, but I was only six, and this was old folks music. lol
Why can't people enjoy good music without inciting controversy, confusion and conjured competition? Two of our great singers onstage both being themselves and being the best versions of themselves...Nuff said. All this pitting the two against each other is childish and pointless...they were NEVER in competition with each other. They both had their own lane and maximized in them.
Melba Moore has NO LIMITS to her range...she has highs...and lows...she is just a very unique singer...quite unconventional. Some of you must not know much about Melba Moore's singing style, which while it is not the same as Phyllis Hyman's, it is every bit as remarkable!
Love this duet with Phyllis and Melba and briefly seeing Nancy Wilson in the audience cheering on her two friends performance. I think she and Gladys Knight were pals too. Yayyy Ladies!!
Happy 74th birthday Melba Moore, wow this is heavenly watching these two beautiful legends singing this glorious song originally released by Karyn White
Although Melba has the top note and since she has a softer voice (esp. in that higher key), I would take it down a notch since she wants to sing it with power so that their voices could both blend better. Phyllis has an impeccable voice, but Melba does too; yet, it’s about the blend and not one person.
I love Phyllis that was one of my favorite people I saw her in concert so many times akways great. This woman was amazing. I could write a book how beautiful her was sbd so down to earth. She is truly missed. Thank You!
Wow! Wow! is all I can say for Phyllis. This is my first viewing this taping and she is unbelievable! She has this gift like Luther Vandross has (not past tense). She is phenomenal! She and Luther can take a previous song and make you want to purchase it. She made this song her own. I never would have thought there could have been such variance. She truely gifted and a shining star like no other.
Phyllis never cease to amaze me…I Luv the original know one can ever do it like Karyn White..but Phyllis was given you her version and it was very Nice. Phyllis Hyman was one of a kind.👏🏽💕
Melba Moore is a Broadway actress and singer....so she had to be able to project strongly as a singer......Phylis Hyman's voice reminds me of the female version of Luther Vandross....velvety smooth but can get down if need to be.......these woman are phenomenal!
So sad, some of the selfish and narrow-minded comments here. This duo's performance was to honor Gladys Knight with the music industry's best vocalists, which were/are Phyllis Hyman and Melba Moore. It was not a competition between these two ladies. Next, if you know the television industry, all TV shows are rehearsed and scripted. In addition, then you'd also know, that these two ladies had rehearsed together several times TOGETHER before the airing of the show. Lastly, I don't believe that there is ANYONE on this page, that can perform to the level of these two ladies as vocalists and as entertainers, if that be the case... no doubt you'd have a recording contract as well, or at the very least a paid position as a professional music critic. Why must anyone disrespect either of these two ladies, whom have shared their musical gifts and talents with us? One thing that these ladies, and other professionals know, is that, it's about the music and the job...not competition. Only amateurs have a mindset of "competition" and "comparison in nature." In addition, the real competition is when you challenge and push yourself, to hone and perfect your craft, and the real "comparison" occurs when you have measured 'improvement' against where you were performance wise, six-months or a year ago, to where you are currently. All I'm saying, is stop the nonsense, foolishness and utter disrespect for the living, and especially for the deceased.
It's no competition. I love them both. I adore Melba, but their voices and styles did not blend well. For this song, Phyllis should have gone solo. It was not a good fit for my Melba, especially paired with Phyllis and unfairly diminished her talent and amazing vocal skills, making her appear to be trying to hard, while Phyllis' delivery appeared effortless.
Melba made it into a one sided competition. Phyllis never made it big like she should've but she was one of the most respected singers in the business, and I can't even imagine how intimidating it must've been to share a stage with her. Anytime you see her singing with others she just blows them away. Melba came determined to outsing Phyllis and comes IN crazy intense and screaming from her first line. She screams through the whole thing and at one point screams over Phyllis when it appears they were supposed to share a line. I think Melba let her nerves get the better of her and she played herself, because she's way sharp throughout and her delivery is like a sledgehammer and she just does a terrible injustice to the song by attempting to showboat. The fact that the tempo is too fast helps nobody either. But Phyllis just laid way back on it and practically whispered for most of it and the contrast of all she was able to do and convey at a mostly quiet level, against Melba's off key screeching, is pretty huge. It's pretty clear Phyllis is just there to song the song, but Melba tries to make it about them and acts like she has something to prove. And she's the one who comes out looking bad anyway.
@dutico , I never suggested that. My point is that Miss Moore is an excellent singer, was very popular in her time & deserves some respect! I'm a huge Phyllis Hyman fan as well, but a lot of her current followers didn't jump on board until after she met her tragic demise in the 90's. As good as Miss Hyman was the public just wasn't there for her in the numbers they should've been back in the 70's, 80's & early 90's. Let's respect our Soul Legends while they're still living & creating!
@dutico Melba said her ex spread rumors about her being on crack and her voice is not destroyed. If you google Melba Moore on crack or Melba Moore on drugs, etc there is no evidence of a drug problem and if it was common knowledge then there would be lot's of results about it. I'm not bashing Phyllis(may she R.I.P) at all or judging her. Melba can still sing her hits live and not miss a beat
Phyllis has a tone that can’t be drowned out! I love Melba but just because you have a higher voice does not mean the quality is better. Phyllis could have sang this song by herself with her tone and phrasing would completely spellbound the audience. God she was EVERYTHING
Baby Face wrote this sung for Karyn White but others have sang it. I like the arrangement they did here and that each of them changed the words and/or personalized it in their own styles. Miss both of these phenomenal voices. Their ranges remind me here of Toni Braxton (Phyllis Hyman) and Tamar Braxton (Melba Moore).
I'm disturbed by some of the comments about Melba Moore. Miss Moore is just as much a LEGEND as Phyllis Hyman (RIP). In fact Melba was MUCH MORE commercially successful than Phyllis ever was. But BOTH women are excellent singers with very different approaches to music.. This just wasn't Melba's night. It's obvious that she was intimidated by Phyllis' vocal prowess & attempted to out-sing her. Even then it isn't that she sounds completely bad, it's just that Phyllis sounds SO GOOD here.
@soymiguelalejandro23 I'm sittin' in from of my computer bout to laugh myself into a coma @ your take of this performance cuz YOU-AIN'T-NEVA-LIED! LMAO! Phyllis should have carried this all by her lonesome! Bless lil Melba's heart- sidin' w/ Phyllis?? The absolute WRONG thing for her to attempt! I LUV how nice & gratious Lady Phyllis was about the whole thing. Knowin' Phyllis as we all used to, I can imagine the thoughts going thru her mind w/ every off-keyed screech Melba made!! LOL
@dutico I did read what you wrote and Unsung must be the only time she discussed any addiction. Her voice is also not destroyed considering she can still sing her hits and any addiction she may have had is not well known and isn't the reason for her career falling apart.
Thanks for the info.....I still love them both...and you are right Phyllis Hyman's death was shocking......someone sooo beautiful and talented gone too soon.....
It's more that Melba Moore is more soul and Phyllis Hyman is in a class by herself more jazz and blues but her voice is so smooth that she never sings off key are anything I love her she is up there with the greats even though they never acknowledge her.
I love the hat, she seemed to have been so classy!
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comparing Melba and Phyllis is like comparing Champagne to Cognac.These two ladies were amongst the most outstanding vocal talents of the 70's 80's. Purlie and it's success made shows like , TSophisticated Ladies possible by setting a commercial precedent.
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Something really has to be said about how beautifully Phyllis arranges her verses. There is a fusion of jazz in everything that she sings.
I wish I could like this a thousand times.
Phyllis' phrasing was so beautiful..especially... "you like to think that I am just cra-aaaa-zeee..." She really knew how to sing.
Noah William
Please! Nobody is blowing Ms. Phyllis Hyman out of the water...
Phyllis was a real artist. A lot of women can sing, but not everyone has her gift for telling a story through song.
EXACTLY SHE HAD ALL OF THEE ABOVE
EYE CANDY
TALENT
SENSE OF HUMOR AND PASSIONATE
CHARISMA WITH OTHERS
BEAUTIFUL ON CAMERA
AND PERFECT ALL HER NOTES AND VOCALS💎I really think she could’ve killed the song by herself SORRY MELBA MOORE IJS
A duet I didn’t know I needed. Wow!! Amazing. And Melba in all her soprano glory!!! Phyllis with her silky voice!! I love!
No one sings Superwoman better than Karyn White
Phyllis' voice struck me like lightening in the late 70s and I studied voice as a result. Truly Phyllis has the best voice of all time. Unfortunately, the effect of bad men in your life can really take away your strength. That's what happened to this beautiful work of art. I still feel connected to Phyllis. I had to go through too much. Protect and respect yourselves!
Two Powerhouse Soul Empresses Love and miss you Queen Phyllis. Congratulations on your Hollywood Star on the Walk of Fame Melba. Praying for continued life longevity. happiness future success love peace and joy
love u Melba the duet was beautiful BUT ALL WE NEEDED WAS QUEEN PHYLLIS ON THIS ONE ! sorry not sorry ! This the tyoe song that Queen Phyllis delivers from her very soul!!!! #SALUTE
Gladys was overjoyed! Both ladies sounded fantastic. I knew that Phyllis would sound great doing this song. She easily could have made this song a hit on her own. Some may not agree, but I think Melba could have worked it on her own, too. With that said, neither singer got the recognition they deserved. Both were terribly underrated.
Two vocal legends. I loved Melba's strong soprano and Phyllis' suave style and smooth alto.
Now about their outfits. Boy was that a different time where people were a whole lot more colorful and creative in their expression.
Miss Phyllis! R.I.P. Mercy I wish she was hear today! And I miss hearing Melba's voice. Think I'm gonna load up my ipod with some of both today.
The power of fire and water
Phyllis is sooooo damn smoothe it ain't even funny! I love Melba too, but everytime Phyllis opened her mouth, it gave me the chills...
Both these women have unique vocal styling. Melba held one note so long, ppl must've missed it.
I think y'all need to keep in mind Melba is 5 octave soprano, that is her voice. Phyllis is naturally smooth and calming, them performing together is just like Patti and Safe performing together, that's why some singers like Patti and Melba and Aretha don't perform to much with other artists, they are both powerhouses, but Melba's voice is stronger then most. She is a true suprano, excellent singing from both, however them together was not the best choice since they have such different strong unique voices
Wow,I sold her that Jack McConnell millinary(Hat) back in 1984 at a store called Roscil's in Oakland. She purchased two hats,two pair of shoes and matching handbags!
This particular hat is on Ebay right now and it says "one of a kind". I wonder if it is the one Phyllis was wearing or just someone trying to make a sell.
She purchased three hats that day at about $1400 each.And what makes you think she only wore it in 1991 just because the video was taken that year.Futhermore her seamstress came in the store with her.I also sold her two pair of shoes size 13
+Stormy D. Obviously you never purchased genuine gator or crocodile mens shoes which cost from $900 on the low end to $5,000. My shoes like Phyliss hats are too of the line and cost more than a lot of cars. Therefore they will be worn a lifetime.Just like a tailored Armani suit never goes out of style neither does an upscale millinary .That's what you call a hat. If you don't have a clue about fashion you're better served learning that wasting my time.Futhermore besides selling to Phyliss the late poet Maya Angelo was also my repeat client who I sold footware to.
I miss hats like that. I wish there still were hat stores for women. I was in a church a year or so ago. The pastor's wife had on a hat like the 1920's flappers hats. I wished I could find me one like it.
@@vadamsable Yes. Sad that women dont wear hats anymore. Not even if it's cold, raining or snowing. Lol. Thinking bout my mom, grandmother and the women in my life growing up. They were beautiful and classy.
I agree, Phyllis nearly left Melba there and would have taken this song and
remastered it the Phyllis Hyman way. I love them both.❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏
Loves this. Melba is no slouch. Phyllis voice gives me chills....good lawd. Real sanging....
Phyllis Hyman -AWESOME !!!!!! Did not get the recognition that she deserved. RIP sista
I completely agree! Finally someone understands. Melba Moore's voice is full of magic and wonder and she should not be scrutinized negatively just because of their vocal differences.
I aint trying to compare because both are really BLOWIN IT!!It takes a tremendous amount of gift for both of them to do what their doing on stage like it's that simple.These women are a true powerhouse!!!
Someone was singing to us, and someone was singing at us.
🤭😄
So true
@Ahkim 🤣
PHYLISS WAS SINGING "TO US"!!!! MELBA WAS SINGING "AT" US!!!!!
@@marcmarc59I don’t think clarifying was necessary lol
Not many can hold their own with Miss Hyman but Miss Moore had no problem.
Not so,,,,,,,,,,,,not so.
Miss Moore should've stayed home that day
@@juliansearcie1758 Amen lol Phyllis required no help
@@juliansearcie1758 You ain't never lied!
Phyllis sang this so beautifully....melba has a beautiful voice as well really nice duet....they complemented each other
Wow! This is a great moment to have two divas Phyllis Hyman and Melba Moore to pay tribute to a legendary diva: Gladys Knight! Wow!
I miss Phyllis Hyman sooo much. Still play her albums, vinyl that is. So sad.
This was music, love, affection and communication. 1/6/2015
I feel pam on that one.miss my girl and her smooth voice.these artist today cant hole a candle to her.
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DIVAS, that's all I can say!! Melba was another underrated voice, underappreciated as evidenced by some of the comments. Phyllis is my girl but I can give props to talent.
Phyllis Hyman is the best...truly. Undeniably... I've never had the words to properly express how incredible she was. She was astoundingly great.❤
Aw man, how could I have forgotten this performance! I the only thing I remember from The 1992 Essence Awards is Denzel Washington and the fabulous En Vogue. But Phyllis Hyman killed it! I wish I could appreciated this back in 1992, but I was only six, and this was old folks music. lol
Sang Phyllis and Melba ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Why can't people enjoy good music without inciting controversy, confusion and conjured competition? Two of our great singers onstage both being themselves and being the best versions of themselves...Nuff said. All this pitting the two against each other is childish and pointless...they were NEVER in competition with each other. They both had their own lane and maximized in them.
That was an incredible beautiful song duet they sang together Phyllis Hyman and Melba Moore 💙❤🖤💚💜💛🤎🤍💗🧡🤎
Melba Moore has NO LIMITS to her range...she has highs...and lows...she is just a very unique singer...quite unconventional. Some of you must not know much about Melba Moore's singing style, which while it is not the same as Phyllis Hyman's, it is every bit as remarkable!
Melba and Phyllis two of the BEST voices that ever was created! 9/27/2018 jammin who else?
SPECTACULAR VIDEO FAVORITAS PHYLLIS HYMAN ANDE MELBA MOORE ♥♥
R.I.P. SONGSTRESS PHYLLIS HYMAN 🙏
Phyllis sounds awesome. She does this song justice. I wish she had recoded her rendition of this song!
What a gem I stumbled upon! I love both singers and I miss Phyllis terribly! I'm so grateful for you posting this!👏🏾👏🏾😊
Love this duet with Phyllis and Melba and briefly seeing Nancy Wilson in the audience cheering on her two friends performance. I think she and Gladys Knight were pals too. Yayyy Ladies!!
Happy 74th birthday Melba Moore, wow this is heavenly watching these two beautiful legends singing this glorious song originally released by Karyn White
Although Melba has the top note and since she has a softer voice (esp. in that higher key), I would take it down a notch since she wants to sing it with power so that their voices could both blend better. Phyllis has an impeccable voice, but Melba does too; yet, it’s about the blend and not one person.
Phyllis and Melba were and are two incredible artists ❤ Two totally different singers but equally as fantastic ❤
Melba sounded great too. She has a soaring soprano voice.
Was that a moment in time or what!
Phyllis n Melba. Wow.
Phyllis got me grooving and Melba got my hopes ! #powerhousevoices
I love Phyllis that was one of my favorite people I saw her in concert so many times akways great. This woman was amazing. I could write a book how beautiful her was sbd so down to earth. She is truly missed. Thank You!
Phyllis one of my all time favorites!!
Wow! I love both of them. Dont recall ever seeing this.
I THINK THEY BOTH SING BEAUTIFUL :)
Sing it Melba Moore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You still got it
Phyllis needed NO help!!! She sounds and looks GORGEOUS!!
Two amazing singers together sometimes dims the brilliance of each. I'd love 2 hear their own rendition by both.
I so miss Phyllis' masterful vocals. She truly had her very own brand of interpretation and strength to reach into a lyric and make it SOAR
I think Phyllis did a better job on this song than Gladys. She ruled.
Dang Phyliss you better SANG
Both Soul Legends 👀 🌷🌻🌹🌺
The incomparable Phyllis Hyman. May you RIP, I miss you.
Wow! Wow! is all I can say for Phyllis. This is my first viewing this taping and she is unbelievable! She has this gift like Luther Vandross has (not past tense). She is phenomenal! She and Luther can take a previous song and make you want to purchase it. She made this song her own. I never would have thought there could have been such variance. She truely gifted and a shining star like no other.
Ms. Phyllis and Ms. Melba together; this is heaven!!
very, very Good , love the Music and the Musicians and the People who hear them.This Music brings me joy . Greetings from Heidelberg / Germany
loved them both but esp love Melba’s explosive range and her tone!
In 1970, Moore won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for her role in Purlie (she portrayed Lutiebelle).
Phyllis never cease to amaze me…I Luv the original know one can ever do it like Karyn White..but Phyllis was given you her version and it was very Nice. Phyllis Hyman was one of a kind.👏🏽💕
Melba Moore is a Broadway actress and singer....so she had to be able to project strongly as a singer......Phylis Hyman's voice reminds me of the female version of Luther Vandross....velvety smooth but can get down if need to be.......these woman are phenomenal!
My favorite singer of all time, Phyllis Hyman ♥️❤️💕🔥🔥🔥🔥
So sad, some of the selfish and narrow-minded comments here. This duo's performance was to honor Gladys Knight with the music industry's best vocalists, which were/are Phyllis Hyman and Melba Moore. It was not a competition between these two ladies. Next, if you know the television industry, all TV shows are rehearsed and scripted. In addition, then you'd also know, that these two ladies had rehearsed together several times TOGETHER before the airing of the show. Lastly, I don't believe that there is ANYONE on this page, that can perform to the level of these two ladies as vocalists and as entertainers, if that be the case... no doubt you'd have a recording contract as well, or at the very least a paid position as a professional music critic. Why must anyone disrespect either of these two ladies, whom have shared their musical gifts and talents with us? One thing that these ladies, and other professionals know, is that, it's about the music and the job...not competition. Only amateurs have a mindset of "competition" and "comparison in nature." In addition, the real competition is when you challenge and push yourself, to hone and perfect your craft, and the real "comparison" occurs when you have measured 'improvement' against where you were performance wise, six-months or a year ago, to where you are currently. All I'm saying, is stop the nonsense, foolishness and utter disrespect for the living, and especially for the deceased.
Well said!
thank you my friend.
It's no competition. I love them both. I adore Melba, but their voices and styles did not blend well. For this song, Phyllis should have gone solo. It was not a good fit for my Melba, especially paired with Phyllis and unfairly diminished her talent and amazing vocal skills, making her appear to be trying to hard, while Phyllis' delivery appeared effortless.
John Green these two former Broadway musical performers.
Melba made it into a one sided competition. Phyllis never made it big like she should've but she was one of the most respected singers in the business, and I can't even imagine how intimidating it must've been to share a stage with her. Anytime you see her singing with others she just blows them away. Melba came determined to outsing Phyllis and comes IN crazy intense and screaming from her first line. She screams through the whole thing and at one point screams over Phyllis when it appears they were supposed to share a line. I think Melba let her nerves get the better of her and she played herself, because she's way sharp throughout and her delivery is like a sledgehammer and she just does a terrible injustice to the song by attempting to showboat. The fact that the tempo is too fast helps nobody either. But Phyllis just laid way back on it and practically whispered for most of it and the contrast of all she was able to do and convey at a mostly quiet level, against Melba's off key screeching, is pretty huge. It's pretty clear Phyllis is just there to song the song, but Melba tries to make it about them and acts like she has something to prove. And she's the one who comes out looking bad anyway.
wow!!! phyllis aint need nobody with her on that stage. she woulda been just fine by herself. melba sounded like she was screaming
WHAT ?!?!??! LOVE IT !!! Karen White did this song justice as well !! Loving Phyllis and Melba !!
I love them both Melba voice is like wow and Hymans Voice was like Ohhhh...but can we talk about that dress for a moment on Melba...
Two of the baddest women in the music industry...dem sista's can blow, love Karyn White's version also... R.I.P.. Phyllis!!!
melba.........is brilliant,,,,,,,,,plus she rocked that short hair for years. Both ladies have their own style
phyllis was no joke!
Thanks for this posting...I surely missed this one...Two of my favorites, not to mention, Denzel!!!
Meisha Moore
@ThrowbackSoul thank you,Melba is every bit the legend Phyllis was and is,they just had different vocal styles but both were incredible
@dutico , I never suggested that. My point is that Miss Moore is an excellent singer, was very popular in her time & deserves some respect! I'm a huge Phyllis Hyman fan as well, but a lot of her current followers didn't jump on board until after she met her tragic demise in the 90's. As good as Miss Hyman was the public just wasn't there for her in the numbers they should've been back in the 70's, 80's & early 90's. Let's respect our Soul Legends while they're still living & creating!
i just wanted Phyllis to sing a whole song all by herself
i've got love for Melba, but Phyllis really didn't need any help.
Love Melba, but I AGREE! Phyllis should've done this solo.
Lolzzzz😂😂🤧🤧 no lies told ...their voices are too different.
Love them both too but I would agree. Especially that their voices are very different.
@@karykares Yes
TWO LEGENDS, WHO WOULDN'T LOVE THEM! TRUE DIVAS
Two beautiful and talented women
Two vocal Powerhouses. They complemented each other.
@dutico Melba said her ex spread rumors about her being on crack and her voice is not destroyed. If you google Melba Moore on crack or Melba Moore on drugs, etc there is no evidence of a drug problem and if it was common knowledge then there would be lot's of results about it. I'm not bashing Phyllis(may she R.I.P) at all or judging her. Melba can still sing her hits live and not miss a beat
Phyllis has a tone that can’t be drowned out! I love Melba but just because you have a higher voice does not mean the quality is better. Phyllis could have sang this song by herself with her tone and phrasing would completely spellbound the audience. God she was EVERYTHING
Baby Face wrote this sung for Karyn White but others have sang it. I like the arrangement they did here and that each of them changed the words and/or personalized it in their own styles. Miss both of these phenomenal voices. Their ranges remind me here of Toni Braxton (Phyllis Hyman) and Tamar Braxton (Melba Moore).
I'm disturbed by some of the comments about Melba Moore. Miss Moore is just as much a LEGEND as Phyllis Hyman (RIP). In fact Melba was MUCH MORE commercially successful than Phyllis ever was. But BOTH women are excellent singers with very different approaches to music.. This just wasn't Melba's night. It's obvious that she was intimidated by Phyllis' vocal prowess & attempted to out-sing her. Even then it isn't that she sounds completely bad, it's just that Phyllis sounds SO GOOD here.
@soymiguelalejandro23 I'm sittin' in from of my computer bout to laugh myself into a coma @ your take of this performance cuz YOU-AIN'T-NEVA-LIED! LMAO! Phyllis should have carried this all by her lonesome! Bless lil Melba's heart- sidin' w/ Phyllis?? The absolute WRONG thing for her to attempt! I LUV how nice & gratious Lady Phyllis was about the whole thing. Knowin' Phyllis as we all used to, I can imagine the thoughts going thru her mind w/ every off-keyed screech Melba made!! LOL
@DaxShaw I agree Melba is a great talent. She still has it in her 60s. I saw her singing when they did her story on Unsung about a year or so ago.
no truer words spoken THANK YOU!!!!
@dutico I did read what you wrote and Unsung must be the only time she discussed any addiction. Her voice is also not destroyed considering she can still sing her hits and any addiction she may have had is not well known and isn't the reason for her career falling apart.
yes she was! and soooo unrated!! R.I.P. Phyllis
Phyllis Hyman held her own on stage ain't taking nothing away from Melba, but Phyllis voice is so loud she hits every high note there is.
Thanks for the info.....I still love them both...and you are right Phyllis Hyman's death was shocking......someone sooo beautiful and talented gone too soon.....
totally agree with you soy.. I keep replaying Lady P singing that line - tears me up every time
dont matter how high or low u sing its what u do with what you have an make it werk THAT makes a great singer along with tone
OMG. Sorry to hear that. God bless her too.
The audience applauded when MELBA let loose.Watch it again. Even Gladys was cheeing her on!!
It's more that Melba Moore is more soul and Phyllis Hyman is in a class by herself more jazz and blues but her voice is so smooth that she never sings off key are anything I love her she is up there with the greats even though they never acknowledge her.
talk about a vocal powerhouse
This is a thank you card from Phyliss to myself and the staff at Roscils shoes. She says the hat that I sold her (made the outfit).
I love the hat, she seemed to have been so classy!
comparing Melba and Phyllis is like comparing Champagne to Cognac.These two ladies were amongst the most outstanding vocal talents of the 70's 80's. Purlie and it's success made shows like , TSophisticated Ladies possible by setting a commercial precedent.
Got chills!!!!!