PHYLLIS HYMAN: THE LIFE & TRAGIC DEATH OF AN R&B QUEEN (LIVING ALL ALONE)

[@Smoothoperator89]

She DESERVES a Movie! She DESERVES her Roses! She was VOCAL powerhouse. That is Unsung...0.55 you can see the sadness in her Eyes!!! It HIT me..

[@iriepoetryinmotion5141]

U see it too

[@mistyetheridge2262]

I agree, she definitely needs a Movie!

[@mayathomas4375]

I agree, it's time for a movie!

[@DBlockKTV]

@@iriepoetryinmotion5141 300k people watched this and you say “you saw it too”. No shit.

[@ilovebeinggay6794]

Yes and I could be only one capable of accurately portraying her. I deserve to have the Phyllis Hyman role.

[@dionnefaulkes]

"Yesterday I was somebody's baby now today I'm a woman on my own" Get's me every time.

[@sistasoler77]

she sang it with so much conviction. the entire album was one of her best works.

[@lekeciagarland6148]

me too

[@beyondthefamecelebritystories]

Her voice is Amazing

[@swanjackson1211]

I can't stand this feeling all alone

[@barbarahuggins1964]

Me too!

[@lorrainethomas1984]

You struck me with the Last Sentence. “Phyllis had alot of Love from everyone else But She lacked it in the place it matters most………From Inside.” I’m trying to get there as well 🙏🏾🙏🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾 R.i.p Phyllis 🕊

[@sasha.dollaz5756]

You’ll get there sis… keep going

[@lorrainethomas1984]

@@sasha.dollaz5756 Thank You So Much I Appreciate that 😊🙏🏾

[@user-pu7qv2ql3l]

Yes sis. You will get there. Never give up and remember you are worthy!!!!!!

[@NewDay47.]

Me too it is a fight every second!

[@diannesanders1910]

I was/am a huge Phyllis Hyman fan and I was so depressed when she passed away that I couldn’t play her records for a long time. I identified with her mental health struggles since I also have bipolar disorder and suffer from extreme mood swings. That last sentence “she had a lot of love from everyone else except the place it matters most, inside” really hit home. Life is difficult and I admit there have been many times I just wanted to leave this earth because of the deep internal pain I felt and still feel. Every day has become an effort to just go on. I’m trying to to win this battle, but it’s hard, very hard and lonely.

[@oldskooljunky1]

As beautiful as Phyllis Hyman was I was amazed how she never had to show her body for likes or validation. Class act.

[@thespot2035]

Why do you assume and project that showing a body part means it's for validation...makes no sense because the same ones whp proase covered also lust after flesh...

[@pianoblack5885]

@@debracox3020 that Era was filthy as well. Nothing is new, it simply gets presented in different forms. It's well known, that about all of the women in Hollywood in the 40s, 50s, 60s had to sleep with the directors for opportunities. I guess they slept with the directors with style and grace...

[@jacquelynn2051]

@@pianoblack5885 Allow me to lace…lol. Chile! We love to romanticize the past. These folk were addicts, abusers, abused, cheated in contracts, questionable seggs etc..look at Aretha with her birthing at age 12 or 14 or something like that? But men wanna act like they forgot 2 Live Crew and the countless other male groups introducing scantily clad women in their videos and as the LEADERS they so desperately want or claim to be how do they not get it that women often do what they think will attract MEN?

[@pianoblack5885]

@@debracox3020 Phillis is a queen and should be treated as such. Marilyn Monroe probably would have only allowed you on her set as her cook or nanny and you couldn't eat in her restaurants, stay in her hotels, go to her schools, have accounts at her banks, live in her communities, etc. You probably would have had to enter the films studios from the back entrance. Is that era grace to you? To say that era was full of grace is basically like Trump says... Make America Great Again like it was in those days... America wasn't great for black people in the 50s... Are you also referring to the era where the much less talented Monroe, who stole the style of the much more talented Dorothy Dandridge... Could become a much bigger star? The white women who stole black women's material and used it to become huge successes without giving them any tribute or support? Now, I ask you Deborah Cox, what is so gracious about an era such as that??

[@pianoblack5885]

@@jacquelynn2051 Have you ever met an Aunt Betty as big as Debra Cox? She is carrying the flag for her oppressor like no one else... I bet deep down she wishes she looked like M. Monroe... Damn shame...

[@thomasbayles8203]

Man I love me some Phyllis! I cried like a baby when I heard she died. I'm a grown ass man crying right now as I type this comment. Thank you for this story sir. I knew bits and pieces about her life. But I didn't know as much about her life in depth. I knew about her troubles in her romantic life. I didn't know she had a husband for a number of years. I remember hearing that she was lonely which caused her to take her life. My first thought was, "Damn I would've married you in a heartbeat Phyllis Woman of my dreams Hyman!". I would've changed my last name to Hyman! She would've gotten tired of me. I would've been clinging on her leg so hard, she wouldn't have been able to walk!

[@MaryCross.]

your comment brought a smile...thank you for the heartfelt comments interwoven with some humor! You rock!

[@thomasbayles8203]

@@MaryCross. thanks!

[@meekcruz9811]

Aw

[@marycross2nspireu688]

i will continue to honor her memory with my Phyllis Hyman tributes...so nany LOVE & MISS Ms. Hyman! Her cousin Vanessa will joon me on stage Friday! encouragemt is a blessing and appreciated. ALL THINGS PHYLLIS!!!!

[@Dreamsareareality]

Awwh man so sweet

[@hotcaramel3455]

I suffer from Bipolar 1, Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depression, Psychosis. I am better on my medications. I still have some bad days, but by the grace of God, I am coping well!

[@RMROSEMARY0]

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

[@miss7968]

Amen 🙏

[@richardhamilton4337]

Grats. Meds only work half the time for me, you are blessed with success.

[@dianasmith725]

God bless you for your strength. I have mental illness also. I’ve been in therapy for over forty years. As they say, it works if u work it!

[@idanceforthestars]

@@dianasmith725 me too

[@crissylacolebestlife]

Her note gave me chills because I understand. I once suffered from manic depression. Depression is one of those things that lingers around waiting to come back after you have overcame it. It’s a constant battle that requires prayer and faith to keep going each day. The spirit of heaviness (depression) and resignation of life go hand in hand. Sadly Hyman like many others lose the battle.

[@rethablair6902]

😞😰😭

[@vfree4579]

Not many people not even therapist can articulate what depression is. For about 20 years I was depressed until I read a deliverance manual that stated depression was a spirit. I started speaking to that spirit and using prayer & the word of God.The depression indeed went away, but as you have indicated it lingers around and if you do not constantly speak to it it will grab a hold to you again.

[@cloudniine9]

@@vfree4579 yes, amen 💚🙏 very well said, it is a spirit. Deliverance is so important. Anyone suffering from the spirit of depression & heaviness, call out to Jesus, get in the word of God, speak God’s word and rebuke the lies of the enemy.

[@divaah4406]

@@vfree4579 Wow. Please, do you have the name of that 'deliverance manual'?

[@49ersfoldem]

Resignation of life!! That’s deep. Love for herself is what she was lacking.

[@hurricanesexxy]

You can tell she was battling depression just by listening to her songs. What a shame, such talent, grace, beauty for the men that treated her bad isn't surprising at all, that's who they are. This is why im a firm believer in self love. Rip Phyllis Hyman 🙏💔

[@torreforeal8005]

This is so scary! To look at a woman so beautiful, that she reminds you of you. To hear her story, to look in her eyes, to daily go through the same thing that you go through, is very scary! The only thing that's different from her actual story is that I don't do drugs! I cry so much for living in this world alone. Family friends can't fill this empty filling that you fill! Every time she cracked a smile, it was fake! She was literally all over the place trying to fill that void in her life! I'm 45 now, I cut myself off from the world. It's not out there, what I'm looking for, is not out there. And it wasn't out there for her! She's one of my favorite singers. Living all alone, is what brought me to this video. It's scary for me to see so much of me in her, in her eyes, in her smile. She did her best to hide what she was going through. It wasn't easy for her to do, being a Star. That's what saved her the first time. The second time, she pulled my move, locked herself in, came up with a story, then shut the world out. I literally can't stand this feeling living all alone. But, it's not out there.

[@christinajames6115]

As cliché as it may sound that is when you turn to God. I know that feeling of loneliness and depression. You have to find the little things. Nature calms me. Plus the belief of one day it will get better. Find things you love to do no matter how small or silly. Talk to the Lord and pray. I promise you, it will get better. Just gotta believe it will. Much love to you and all those that struggle with depression and loneliness.

[@finnafaint2087]

I pray things are looking up for you may God continue to bless u and keep u close🙏🙏🙏

[@Moonewitch]

How are you feeling? Just checking in. ❤

[@mixedlove1234]

I just read your comment. My heart aches for you. If you don't mind, how are you doing? Praying for your peace.💜🙏🏽

[@LISAMOANEY2008]

😢I hope all is well girlfriend.. I hope you find peace an loving yourself.. love yourself an what your looking for will find you❤

[@SUNupe]

I fell in love with Phyllis Hyman's voice and listened to her music a lot in college. I saw her in concert several times and she always gave a great performance. I didn't know she was suffering so much in her personal life. When she died I was heartbroken. She deserves her flowers.....rest easy queen!

[@ronofficial5958]

I met her at a restaurant in South Philly. I was with a young lady and she was so stuck on how cute we were. We were about 18 at the time. She was dressed in some fly clothes and was also on a date with a lucky gentleman. She talked to us for a while and she was just the nicest celebrity I had ever met. The Restaurant was M’ont Serrât on South Street.

[@deninecarlton-lloyd2955]

Oh my goodness my first Job out of culinary arts school was at Mont serrat...wow what memories

[@ronofficial5958]

This was around 1984 or 1985. It was a really popular restaurant and had really great food. Apparently good enough for someone of her stature and notoriety.

[@elspethboyd8074]

Lucky you, how fantastic! It sounds like she was a very classy lady.

[@Notorious_G.O.D_76]

True Talk..... I used to date Phyllis's cousin "Tiffany Hyman".when I was with Tiff, I met Phyllis a few times & she was extremely nice. I didn't know her well enough to look for any signs of unhappiness. Phyllis was a normal woman....Funny story, she used to tease me & Tiff asking us jokenly "When Are We Gonna Get Married...(Smile)?" That's was one of the things I dug about Phyllis. She had a bubbly sense of humor....💯🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@lashawnduckett-murray9394]

How sad I was…even as a kid when she passed. Absolutely talented powerful voice and remarkable beauty. Depression is real and shouldn’t be as taboo among people of color. Please reach out for help my brothers and sisters. We are worth it.

[@Karl671]

Yes

[@lisaholland102]

Facts ❤️

[@alfredmcglothen6050]

I agree.

[@Moonewitch]

She wasn't just depressed, which is horrible in of itself. She was Bipolar. She would stop taking her medication because it caused weight gain. Sad.

[@kennethbailey6634]

That combination of Phyllis and Clive fud not click.Thus video shed mire clear light in it than anything I ever saw before. It was not meant to be because Clive wants to sell records and Hyman just wants to sing. And she always had those mental challenges. But God did she have all the attributes. You can't even do her life because her super personality would be hard to capture. She was a real Phenom. There will never be nobody like her,ever.

[@loveyu2778]

That's all she ever wanted...just to be loved married with a family...RIP...Queen..❤❤❤

[@20cutzz]

I just want the same thing too. Here's to keeping praying.... Definitely don't want to keep living all alone

[@mstoi3326]

Actually, the man she was dating, who threw her last birthday party in Fort Worth was going to propose the following week. She asked him to go back with her, but he was directing a play and couldn’t go! She had been particularly temperamental that weekend and very pouty and cranky! However she never indicated in anyway that she planned to do herself harm and check out. William Earl Ray, actor/director was devastated at her passing! The truth however is that he could not have saved her! She hated her illness and nobody was going to be able to stop her!

[@queenboulton2573]

She had a couple of abortions. She didn’t want children

[@AquariusSoul]

She was simply stunning and a true artist. I absolutely loved her. Sad she was battling so many demons. Truly missed may she find the peace she so desperately needed. Meet Me on the Moon is an incredible song.

[@donnawilliams3872]

A classic!!!!

[@jaslyn5501]

Powerful song..

[@deniselawrence3007]

Yes meet me on the moon an amazing tune one of my favorites

[@joycebryant6715]

Exactly

[@rosemaryrogers1478]

You know how to love me taught me how to dance...and GOOD...I burns the floor up.🙂🙂🙂

[@melissajackson2831]

She just wanted to be loved u told her story beautifully King ❤️

[@beyondthefamecelebritystories]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@yahsgracemercy1676]

She did! But its VERY DIFFICULT to have a relationship with someone with bipolar disorder 😕 and throw in addiction! Nearly impossible

[@throwbackgeneral215]

Life just proves you could have fortune and fame. But if you have no self love. You have an empty void in your life that will cause depression R.I.P Ms Hyman

[@Giselle_Glam594]

yes

[@barneyronnie]

Depression isn't about lack of self love ..

[@SweetDreamz0223]

Phyllis Hyman had bipolar disorder, which she medicated with illicit drugs. So that played a big factor on her mental state, which eventually lead to her suicide!

[@QueenBluntdanae]

For her it was more than that but yes

[@mahoganylove5757]

Man I love her, her sound, her look!!! Never speaking in past tense ❤

[@sheilaallen2146]

I saw her twice in Atlantic City at the Trump Taj Mahal .She was stunning and a great performance .I will never forget her.

[@sendawulakajubi2991]

“Loving You isn’t worth the pain of losing you!” ~ Phyllis Hymon One of my favorite singers. RIP And Clive Davis has been in this industry for a long time. Rappers have stories about him.

[@yvetteknight93]

I love the answer is you and you know how to love me and yes class Davis decrypted ass has been around a little bit too long with it slick ass

[@d.j.johnson3251]

He's the devil

[@PITTSBURGH06]

MINES TOO- OLD FRIEND, SOMEWHERE IN MY LIFETIME, YOU KNOW HOW TO LOVE ME AND WHEN I GIVE MY LOVE ARE MY FAVORITES! ❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰❤️

[@maggiemae7539]

Supposedly so did the bay city rollers

[@msshay421]

Just a walking living DEVIL

[@tyyyyy520]

That self love statement at the end was very deep & beautiful! Great job with putting this video together, may she rest peacefully 🙏🏾

[@beyondthefamecelebritystories]

Thank you for watching my video I really appreciate it 💯

[@tyyyyy520]

@@beyondthefamecelebritystories I’m just as appreciative for ur channel!! Keep ‘em coming! ❤️🔥

[@perrygoodfellow1]

She and I shared the same birthday “July 6”, I hated to hear of her passing. She was so beautiful and talented. She was one of the best female vocalist I’d ever heard.💕❤️

[@tonywilliams6584]

🍾"Hbd"🎂🍾 Cancer🙋🏿[6/29/59]checking in..✌🏿

[@lisaholland102]

Your welcome always

[@wendellgarlic2176]

My birthday is July 6 as well. Love Phyllis!!

[@yatarrahgray851]

My birthday is July 6 also🥰🥰

[@valeriewright1169]

Moon Goddess July 9th

[@carmen4373]

I could literally hear the sadness in her song, Living All Alone. It wasn't made up. She didn't have to dig deep to bring that tone out. In many ways I've felt that pain. This song is one I think of often and can relate to. R.I.P. Phyllis. You are still one of the best voices there ever was!

[@michellesadiq8118]

She was such a tortured soul... No one sounds like her I really miss her 💜💜💜

[@toddbrown6578]

I saw Phyllis Hyman perform once live. And what a phenomenal songstress she was. It's sad that she never knew how Phenomenal she was. God bless her beautiful memory and music genius!🎵🕊️♥️🙏🏽🥇🌹❤️👸🏽👑🕊️🥇🌹🎵♥️

[@travisbolling7588]

I could see Jazmine Sullivan to play her in a movie

[@Giselle_Glam594]

no...they look nowhere near each other, come on now

[@lincoln169]

@@Giselle_Glam594 Exactly, even if they have to use Phyllis Hyman's voice over, they should find someone who embodies her fully even in her statuesque figure.

[@philliprichardson6156]

I would of saw the young queen latifah, play as Phyllis Hyman cause Phyllis would wear them hats and had a different style in clothes

[@antoinettebrooks7495]

My girl Marsha Ambrosius should portray her she is Ms. Hyman reborn PERIOD!!

[@nachemiagape9564]

Me too those big eyes will bring her life through

[@deniseokanlawon6023]

What a beautiful gifted lady, she passed so young. This story almost made me cry.

[@sylvaniusross4124]

She was so gorgeous to me, rest in peace Phyllis. 👑🌹

[@queengoddess8552]

Hell yes 😎😎😎😎

[@blackdiamond696]

ABSOLUTELY 💯

[@barbravire8994]

ME TOO!

[@astrochakbathbodyaromather5984]

I loved me some Phyllis Hyman. My Aunt Sandy wore "You Know How To Love Me" out when I was a little girl. I was a pre-teen when "Living All Alone" came out and I remember Video Soul always played it. I remember it like yesterday hearing that she died while listening to WCGI at my sister's house. I cried because I always thought she was so beautiful. To pay homage to Phyllis, I got a huge picture of her made for my living room. I always hoped that her energy finally found peace. RIP Queen.

[@cynthiacromwell8002]

I will be 52 and I you know how to love me is one of my go to I just learned something too also Whitney has tones of hers if you can catch it plus I'm not sure she took her own life That's just what everyone accepted She was too real The sharks hate that. Interestingly enough next up was Whitney. Ushered in by Clive Her sister added to the self demise narrative But I don't trust her I don't think she ever found a worthy companion and Clive I think was like dude from mahogany He's suspected of Janis Joplin Amy winehouse n yes Philly's Nobodies the wiser ohh n Whitney too Bruhhh I wanna know what really happen to Donny? He was a easy target too I think they take life insurance out on these artist n drive them to distruction Imo

[@kwangleason3222]

You just took me back. You know how to love me reminds me of my mom. I love that song

[@ajsway7134]

The sadness in her eyes....such a beautiful talented woman gone too soon...I'm like Cleedis Klump "wasn't nothing wrong with Phyllis, Phillis was a fox!"

[@ShellysCreativeLife]

I always loved Phyllis Hyman and Angela Bofill. I’ll never forget where I was when I heard she had passed. Just heartbreaking!

[@racheldelfin342]

She opened for Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam in Phoenix Arizona; my friend and I were floored, her voice was amazing. She was very talented. I was truly surprised and saddened when I heard she passed away in 1995.

[@rickyparrilla2426]

Phyllis Hyman opened for Lisa Lisa OMG! It should have been the other way around. I'm sure Phyllis was reading Lisa Lisa saying, That Bitch can't sing!!! LMFAO 🤣 🤣 🤣. I can hear her now! 🤣. RIP Miss Hyman. 🙏💕🙏

[@daringilbert7490]

Beautiful woman, beautiful voice and definitely a classy Queen. RIP

[@_january]

She's before my time, I've been studying her recently. I love her and feel close to her. ❤

[@queengoddess8552]

Dam right lol..........

[@derrickhammond727]

Rip to a queen who's talent was above and beyond the greatest singers of all time.

[@hollydurham2671]

My favorite song of hers was " I Refuse To Be Lonely". It's so haunting. You feel all the hope,the pain and rejection, the determination and frustration.She put every emotion she had into this song. So tragic that she not only never got the recognition and success in her career she deserved,but also didn't have the lasting success in her personal life,or a sense of self worth and belief in herself. That was the most tragic thing of all. I hope she is finally at peace.

[@darnelljefferson8617]

I remember her death; her friends The Whispers were heartbroken, cancel their concert & cried while talking about her. It was out of nowhere & shocked she took her life. She was incredibly talented & incredibly lonely. Rest In Peace Ms Phyllis

[@shottashabazz6721]

My Mom played her all the time. That song Living all Alone was one of the most beautiful and saddest songs I have heard in my life and it’s even sadder listening to it now because I think about the failed toxic relationships I was in that ended no matter how hard I tried to love these women and treat them good they just didn’t want what I had to offer. I remember a ex telling me one time I was too nice because I treated her good. Dumbest sh*t I’ve had heard in my lifetime here and the dating scene is even more of a cesspool nowadays until I have accepted that I will die alone and I’m cool with that.

[@yvetteknight93]

I play my friends used to say one more time my mother used to say one more time so maybe your mother's age cuz I'm 61 and I wore Phyllis Hyman album out

[@bossybarbie1000]

I feel this comment all too much. I too shall die alone.

[@hoodpreident1282]

I agree!!

[@yarkeshalackey6990]

I believe there's someone for everyone and my mom always played Phillis Hyman songs may she R.I.P

[@QueenVirgo09]

I feel the same way as well hopefully we all will find that special someone one day soon

[@theefadeaway3082]

She was so beautiful mental health is serious

[@SONJASAVEDBYGRACE]

Yes it is 😞

[@devinagrace1999]

Very much so

[@allysonbacon6855]

Yes so serious and still in this day and time, not addressed or handled as it should be by law enforcement, medical professions, and society.

[@mariarodriquez9909]

The way u tell these stories is so thoughtful and well done thank you 😊

[@nolimitsoldier8265]

Phyllis Hyman underrated af

[@Akira-888]

Have all her CD albums. Amazing unique powerful one of a kind voice like that of Dionne Warwick. What's spooky was the video revealed that Clive dropped her to sign Whitney and look how Whitney ended up sadly too with substance abuse and overdose. RIP Phyllis, you were meant for heavenly choir. Amen.

[@hotcaramel3455]

I truly miss Phyllis ❤️! She was so appreciated! I am so heart broken that depression took her away from us!

[@jamalmarshall5574]

Loved waking up hearing her voice in the mornings.. R.I.P Phyllis Hyman Glad I found this channel

[@darlaharris6218]

I remember when I was a kid, seeing her sister coming outside screaming on her porch as I was on mines. That’s when the news announced her death and my mom explained that was her sister on the news. I felt so bad for her. My heart hurt for her sister.

[@srirachayaya]

i wasn't born when she passed but i miss her. I'm so glad my dad introduced me to such a beautiful soul. RIP Phyllis Hyman

[@kimberlyjackson7266]

I love Phyllis Hyman. Living all alone is still that song 🎶

[@sugarsmacks250]

Long live the beautiful soul and voice of Ms Phyllis Hyman 🕊🙏🏾

[@beyondthefamecelebritystories]

❤️

[@asanteali919]

Self Love is so essential. Many Thanks, Sister Phyllis for showing up on Earth and sharing so much Soul Music with Humanity. Soul onward... Soul's Journey still.

[@yolandasbrown43]

Such a BEAUTIFUL person inside and out. I got a chance to meet her in 1985. I would stand in the mirror singing her songs a friend of my moms said how would you like to meet her? I was so excited and screamed to the top of my lungs. She had a concert in Atlanta years later and I got a chance to sit down with her and enjoy a meal prepared by my mom. I remember her saying. “Always be a lady and Never give up on your dreams.” That night she gave me an autographed picture said good night got in her car heading to the airport. I will NEVER forget her. REST IN POWER PHYLIS gone but NEVER forgotten.

[@devinagrace1999]

Thanks for sharing

[@crazy8c830]

Phyllis was too Real for the industry and they wasn't ready for her and she didn't want to be turned out like Whitney Houston. And I truly believe if it wasn't for depression and her fighting to keep her sanity. She would of been a Top Flight Player in the Game Dominating the Underground independent scene with her own Music Label.

[@Karl671]

Yup

[@djk1mya]

Turned out? Leave Whitney out of it.. Phyllis allowed the industry to shelve her recording .. they had her in a 360 by the time Dionne and Aretha suggested Arista to Cissy .. Whitney was a minor .. Whitney was already signed for features outside of Clive Davis… leave Whitney.. The Voice out of it.. they sound nothing alike .. Phyllis had five years before Whitney made her decision to be famous. Maybe you’re turned out.

[@martyemmons3100]

That's right. The label Natalie Cole was signed with, had tried that same treatment on her. All the label executives want is to squeeze as much money as possible, as often as possible out of the talent. That's when Natalie wanted to record an album paying tribute to her father, Nat King Cole. But the label didn't think that a tribute album would have a number one single along with the number one album. So the execs told Natalie to do one more popular hit (Pink Cadillac) like the Everlasting album that had a top ten single. Natalie talked with her manager about what kind of album she wanted to make. Her manager supported her and said, if the label didn't want to let Natalie make the album she wanted then maybe she could be let out of her contract with the label. The powers that be deemed that Natalie Cole wasn't a money cow. So they said, sure we'll let you out of your contract! And on June 11, 1991, Natalie Cole released Unforgettable... With Love! Who could have predicted that a jazz influenced Natalie Cole album to be a monumental smash hit. "Unforgettable" a virtual duet with her father; Nat King Cole, is just that - Unforgettable. EMI - Manhattan Records was the label that wanted to squeeze another "Pink Cadillac" kind of song out Natalie. And give the credit to Electra Records for seeing the possibilities for Natalie Cole's coming out from the shadow of her father. That's a really difficult task, because Nat King Cole cast a long shadow.

[@martyemmons3100]

@@djk1mya, Clive Davis 'shelved' Patrice Rushen's album too. Until Patrice had a number one hit single that would help the sales for her album. In Patrice Rushen's episode of Unsung, she tells the story of Clive Davis putting her album on the selve for two, (three?) years. That type of treatment from her label didn't effect her music career. That's because Patrice Rushen's talent is multi-faceted. She has adapted her skills to be a music director for many event/award TV shows. That's how much Patrice loves to make music. And 'one' Clive Davis ain't gonna stop the show!

[@crazy8c830]

@@djk1mya for one did I say anything about Phyllis voice sound alike No! Did I say anything about What kind of Contract she had Sign No! did I even ask for your opinion on this comment section about anything of what I didn't say no! no! and Hell No. When I said Turned out I was referring to the Outcome of her Circumstances of how Clyde Davis Screwed his Artist Out of their (Royalties) and for you to run your mouth and assume instead of saying what do you mean by that what are you implying like a normal respectful person would say but nah you just want to argue about stuff that I never said and never referred to and you don't even know how to read and comprehend and I suggest you leave your pointless non sense having mind out of my replies and go find your own.

[@rinlosin3569]

Love is something that can cause great happiness and great pain RIP Phyllis 🙏

[@simplesitysista]

When itz tru....wht can yhu do ❤ 6:39

[@renavarges3852]

This is one I've been wanting to see. I don't listen to music nearly as much as I use to, but when I did, most of the artist mentioned in this video about the beautiful, talented, glamorous Phyllis Hyman were the artist I preferred to listen to. Phyllis was a unique mystery. Sort of popped up and made us fall in love with her and then drop out of the scene too often and too long. Her music lives on. I thank God for letting us know her and for the talent he blessed her with to share with us. May she rest in peace. Thanks for sharing this video with us. It was done with class and dignity in the details. Thank you.

[@johnljacksonjr5074]

I shared a great friendship with Phyllis,work some of her Shows . Talked over the phone late nights . She came to my fights , gives me Chills to see this and hear her voice . I still have her voice on my phone voice recorder . Unique as her voice is , there is only one woman who’s voice sound very similar. Scary , Miss you , love you forever .

[@crishnaholmes7730]

How did you meet

[@feleciagoldson2834]

I've been seriously, tying to avoid watching this very, heartbreaking story. I'm still having trouble with her passing. Every song she sang, touched me deeply. What a tremendous, and tragic, loss.🙏🏾🕊

[@cleftheart1969]

So sad she was so beautiful 😖😥😢😭 if only she was diagnosed with better care of today l believe would of been here. She was amazing 👏🏾 be at peace girl 🙏🏾

[@valynciamorrison307]

I just loved her fashion style and style of music. She was original and authentic. One of many of the songs I loved by Phyllis Hyman was and still is Pharoah Sanders Feat. Phyllis Hyman "As You Are" . Just breath takingly beautiful.

[@OHoneyPot]

I will forever and always love Phylis H. She is still a permanent fixture in my household. Her voice was just different. RIP Beautiful 💕✨💕

[@talarria9357]

Living All Alone is my favorite song by her beautiful voice RIP Phyllis Hyman ❤️

[@beyondthefamecelebritystories]

That's my favorite too

[@MaryCross.]

@@beyondthefamecelebritystories You did an OUTSTANDING JOB paying homage to Empress Phyllis Linda Hyman! I hope you will check out my Tribute to her if ever in a city near by. Thank you for honoring her so beautifully. (I used to imagine she was my mother since i was a foster kid and did not know my parents...especially since folks said i sounded so much like her when i sang... BLESSINGS to you and the Beyond The Fame team. You did your homework. I believe she'd be PROUD.

[@20cutzz]

It's a beautiful song but it has a very dark low vibration energy to me. Get very depressing listening to it. Puts me in a bad place. I'm still looking for the same love Phyllis was seeking.... Maybe that's why

[@ashleydavis5563]

I love the 112 Cupid instrumental playing in the background great touch 💕

[@shawanajohnson1547]

Her personality seemed so vibrant and funny I love it RIH Queen ❤

[@denisespencer6550]

This was really good. A talented singer but sadly underrated. It's 27 years since she died

[@joannjohnson2481]

I discovered Phyllis Hyman music when I was battle depression myself back in 1995 . She has excellent voice loved her song Magic Mona , When you get down to it and We Both Need Each Other , Wish Phyllis wouldn't knew how much people loved her music and her Rest in Peace to a legend.

[@stephcarlofc]

Great legendary singer. Great talent gone too soon. RIP Hyman!! Mental Health is very serious and important. Get help and don't run away from your problems!!

[@mikewillmadeit2770]

Just head a song by her for the first time ever and I’m 23. Soon as I heard her voice it was a instant trance. So sorry she had to leave this world like that. So beautiful man. Mental health is important.

[@DominiqueWFabulouslySmart]

I’ve watched many documentaries on Phyllis! You did a phenomenal job. It’s hard watching it. I always tear up when watching anything related to her. Such a beautiful person.

[@lionelluva]

Your last sentence summed up Ms. Phyllis perfectly. Her death still saddens me 💔

[@keishamicou760]

My mom use to play her songs alot when I was a kid so many great memories RIP Phyllis 😥

[@lisaholland102]

This was so beautifully done .... blessings to you Bro for doing it I remember my mom use to play her music and I thought she was an awesome singer it hurts to know how many people suffer with mental illnesses through this video I hope we will all recognize it's right in front of our faces..... again Bro this was great❤️

[@beyondthefamecelebritystories]

Thank you ❤️

[@everythingbyjohn]

My boy with the late night upload. We need more bro more consistent. I know we all got lives though lol

[@browngirl890]

👍💜

[@delroyhylton4005]

What a beautiful short documentary. She was beautiful inside and out. And sang like a bird, just goes too show. Love yourself and see the beauty within. Because if you don’t , others can’t replace That feeling rip ❤️🌹❤️

[@ProfHobson]

To this day, I remember hearing the sad and devastating news of her passing, as I was driving. I pulled over and just cried. Phylis will always be one of my absolute favorites. I still have her cassette tapes and CDs (from decades ago). Her artistry has touched my life in a major way. I can still hear her pitch-perfect whistles. She will always be remembered, and may her soul rest in peace. Sleep well, beautiful queen. Sleep well.

[@joannehines7806]

Phyllis was a true modern day Empress!! My family & myself have so many wonderful memories of her; her music was so inspiring & instrumental in our lives!! I've seen her perform live on two occasions, met her personally & got her autograph; my family & I were all devastated.by her passing!! She had a.great sense of humor & was multi-talented; she was a great whistler!! Continue RIHP Empress & we all love you & miss you terribly!! 💘

[@thomasbayles8203]

I bet she could put on an amazing performance Joanne.

[@joannehines7806]

In reply to Thomas, to see Phyllis in concert is truly a once-in-a lifetime experience & I was blessed twice over!!

[@thomasbayles8203]

@@joannehines7806 I'm so jealous! But I'm happy for you that you got to see such an incredibly talented woman in concert twice. When she died, I made a vow to myself that I would go to see my favorite artists in concert when given the opportunity. Because you never know if you'll ever get another chance to see them again. I have not kept that vow to myself. I have missed entirely too many concerts.

[@joannehines7806]

I feel the same way Thomas!! Whenever finances & opportunities present themselves, I'm going to see concerts!!

[@crishnaholmes7730]

@@joannehines7806did you get the autograph at the show

[@russellhowardjr.9894]

I love Phyllis Hyman. She was multitalented, extremely beautiful and had an angelic voice. The day she departed this world was a very very sad one. I hope she’s found peace. Again, I love Phyllis Hyman. She is terribly missed.

[@Un-Ez]

This is quickly becoming one of my fav channels. I watched every single one. Keep them coming.

[@beyondthefamecelebritystories]

Thank you for the support fr

[@redblanket647]

Beautiful report on her life and accomplishments. THE Glamor photography was booming and she was a inspiration those those women who wanted a Glamor shot like hers.And we gave it to them.Those studio glam shots are heirlooms today. Thank you for the memories

[@sizzlinaye]

People always told me after I graduated from high school and would be singing that I reminded them so much of Phyllis Hyman and that I should wear hats. I never thought I looked good in ass but I began to and I love myself and hats. I love to feel this Hyman I loved her voice I loved her look I loved everything about her I am in awe and in tears right now because I've been where she was not wanting to be alone I still don't like being by myself but I've come to accept it as it is right now. I don't know if I really accepted it or just deal with it but I don't want to be by myself I don't want to die without a mate I want to companion a husband. But I thank God because I never alone as long as I have God and he has me which will be until I die I'm never alone but I am lonely. When I just heard about this awesome woman breaks my heart I loved hearing this woman saying such a powerful voice. Depression ain't no joke, PTSD bipolar and loneliness ain't no joke. Thank you for the awesome contribution that you gave to this world feel assignment and thank you young man for posting this. I pray for anyone that is suffering with depression PTSD domestic violence Bible any of those things so I pray every single day for one strongly cuz I know what it is but by the grace of God he did not allow me to take my life when I tried 40+ years ago. I just celebrated my 60th birthday and I am so happy to be alive I thank God for allowing me to see 60 and many more to come. 🙏🏾🙏🏾💖💖

[@patriciacoddington730]

I remember being on AMTRAC when I heard of her Passing. Truthfully, I just started crying. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED HER MUSIC. Rest In Peace, Miss Hyman.

[@BMoore-ex4lj]

I remember reading the paper and discovered her death. I was devastated this “Beautiful Soul” had taken her life. The beauty about waking up is all the possibilities that await us. Phyllis was truly UNSUNG! I am so disappointed that her story has never been made into a bio. Continue to rest in heavenly power Diva.

[@valeriewright1169]

I have "You know how to love me" on my Cleaning Playlist. She sang that song so beautifully, that it brought tears to my eyes. I heard myself telling Phyllis to sing that song!!!! Being a Cancer July 9th, I could understand her being so vulnerable, emotional and in love.

[@lakeishamcdaniels1292]

I love your voice so soothing 😌 💕

[@jesushelpme7258]

My mom use to play Phyllis Hyme all the time when I was a kid, her voice always captured me…

[@SP-io7lj]

I loved Phyllis Hyman! She was such a talented soul. RIP.

[@kabernat]

Beautifully done! Yes, there will never be another Phyllis Hyman. Her voice could pierce your heart with her raw emotion. Forever Rest In Peace

[@jennifergray6433]

I fell in love with Phyllis as a little girl growing up with my great grandma. 'You Know How To Love Me' blasting thru the building. Rest in Heaven, Phyllis. I love you.... ' I don't wanna lose you. I love you as you are...'

[@margaretgray4170]

Her talent was amazing! The vocals were unique! I appreciated her work and was saddened to hear of her tragic end!

[@Becks100]

I cried inside when I watched this. RIP Phylis you were an absolutely amazing vocalist🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ms.chellylumpkins1143]

I remember hearing that she had passed and I instantly knew that she had committed suicide. I was only 18 but I knew that was what had happened. She was someone I idolized she was beautiful a great singer and could dress her butt off. I'm so sorry that she had to battle those demons of mental health and loneliness. Rest in power❤❤❤

[@jonathanmciver1823]

This just still breaks my heart to this day. I remember the day she passed away when my cousin's wife told us the bad news. It was the exact same way I felt the day I found out my all time favorite singer Marvin Gaye was shot & killed by his evil ass father. Phyllis was a truly beautiful woman & a humongous excellent singer. I miss her very very much. R.I.P. beautiful goddess. God Bless.

[@christophertifre2018]

Classic voice, u can hear all the pain in her lyrics.

[@raeshelled]

Love Phyllis Hyman ❤️❤️❤️ You're my favorite person for this! Another job well done.

[@guerralg63]

Phyllis Hyman really had an amazing voice. This is what happens to people that don't compromise. Yes she could have been bigger, but that would have meant compromising not being true to herself. I'm of the belief that we do love ourselves. A person that doesn't love self would be a selfless person which means a person that lives for others. What I believe is that we don't truly think about what's best for us and make very bad choices. We get stuck in dreams and ideals that are actually self destructive. We believe that if that dream doesn't come true that we will be miserable so we don't give up on it in order to do right by ourselves and be truly happy or content. I think the music industry is a destroyer of people. It takes till there is no more then throws people out like trash. It really is no wonder that people become depressed and end up destroying themselves.

[@kailahsneedjohnson8091]

I grew up on Phyllis. My Mother adores her and I remember when she died. You have brilliantly given a straight forward account and appropriate explanation of her Life as well as giving importance to the mental demons that haunted Her. Thank you Brother for not forgetting one of the most mesmerizing Talents that existed. EVER!!!!!!!✌🏾

[@beyondthefamecelebritystories]

Thank you for the support 💯

[@senorahemphill7414]

Clive davis treated every black female artist he's ever worked with like ponds! Wake up recording artist! He's a python, and pythons kill!🐍

[@rosevalerio5863]

Most definitely... but it also seemed in her case that many men in the industry & her personal life used her to their benefit... so sad 😔

[@yahsgracemercy1676]

Python? That's an understatement! Thats what they do! Follow us around and capitalize on our talents!

[@kaysings9318]

He did the same To Whitney Houston

[@Ebb4612]

Yessss

[@keke611]

Welp we all know where he's going

[@jojodancer1380]

Phyllis Hyman is one of the greats fa sho Great video brother 👍

[@kimforester4290]

heard "children" speak of her in clubs- said she had 0 pores"- so many compliments on her beauty-i loved her husky voice-her gaze and the way u felt every word, every word -sis- still feel sad about your departure

[@elissahoran1130]

You gave a beautiful story to Phyllis. Thank you. God Bless you for giving her more of the recognition she rightly deserved!!!!!!!!!!!!! Her voice is timeless and unmistakable!!!!!!!!!! Her songs are Reality for many!!!!!!!! God Bless Phyllis for sharing her life and talent with the World!!!!!!!!!

[@QueenVirgo09]

I also want to add that Phyllis didn't appreciate who she WAS .... TALL BEAUTIFUL AND CAN SANG?!! if only she was still around ... her music is even relevant today. I know loneliness can get to you but the way people are set up I refuse to take abuse just to have someone around. I love how u put the story together to talk about her.. this was the first time I ever heard her voice outside of singing

[@mstoi3326]

Phyllis was dating a very loving man at the time of her death! It was her illness that she was tired of! She didn’t lack love.

[@cantrelle7742]

She was battling some very powerful and dark demons from this story which is why she hated being alone. Lord knows what that dark and wicked music industry did to her but I am highly assured that put something on her because ain't no way she overdosed twice and left that note saying she was tired somebody put some dark powers on her life!

[@8upernova81]

stop. mental health issues exists. Why are you dismissing that completely???!

[@cantrelle7742]

@@8upernova81 Mental health issues exist, but how can I not dismiss it when she clearly was a music icon. She had to reach that place and position with a level head it just sounds like something terrible happened when she reached her stardom.

[@ballads2020]

My Phyllis Hyman obsession is probably extreme. I'm 61 years of age and proud to say that I discovered my love of this gorgeous, most talented songstress in my early teens. When I lived up north, I would hop to see her wherever I heard she was performing. One of my fondest memories is catching her at a very small club in NYC, McHale's, (I believe). You couldn't tell me she wasn't singing just to me. Suffice it to say, that I love her music so much, that I include a few of her songs in my "Ballads by Lamont" shows - hard to believe that my tenor voice can cover "Somewhere in My Lifetime", "Old Friend" & "Here's that Rainy Day". My daughters ask if I'm depressed when I listen to her music. As I tell folks on my write-ups about Phyllis on my website, her artistry and sheer talent in how she delivered melodies, is what I'm listening to mostly. Yes...the lyrics tell a story. But there is no other voice, and will never be, like the one and only Ms. Phyllis Hyman!!!

[@susanm7887]

Incredible story very informative and heartfelt. I never knew the story about this iconic singer back in 1977 I used to listen to her all the time, those were the days when I would kick back smoke a joint and just listen to real music to the core. May she Rest In Peace. Thank you for sharing this with the world by now she especially through the internet she can truly be appreciated for her amazing talent and her ability to channel her music through her pain for as long as she did. Bipolar is no joke without serious support it’s deadly. I’m so glad to know her story now. Thanks so much.

[@queengoddess8552]

The music back in the days was so heart warming ...