Phyllis Hyman Interview with Bill Boggs

[@dannyboyd9462]

It's Sad 2 watch these videos of her now. I just wished someone could of been there 2 help her through her personal tribulations and helped her see the vaule of her life.

[@SparkleInYourEyes2024]

I'm pretty sure she's doing much better on the other side.

[@SharronWest-Knight-cw3fc]

Ms. Hyman was/is the complete Hollywood package! If only she had lived❤️👑🎉🌟⚡️💫🏆…✨⭐️🎤✍🏽🎼🎭👣👣👣I’ll never forget back in the 80’s when my younger brother in his early 20’s and I was in my late 20’s told me about this incomparable beautiful, multi-talented, humorous, classy lady… I am still a huge fan to this day 29 years later almost to her death and dedicated her song “I’m Truly Yours” to my husband (Then fiancee when she passed away while we were on a picnic date💞). RIP Natural Queen Diva❤️🌹. The PH Musical Tribute in Chicago was full of smiles and happy tears…

[@JoannHines-g6f]

Played that " Living All Alone" to DEATH!!❤😂

[@JoannHines-g6f]

Phyllis, The Chef!❤😂❤😂❤😂❤

[@juliancisthebest]

She charmed the whole audience with her warm personality, elegance, voice, and sense of humor. It’s a shame she still felt so much pain. What a loss it was to lose her 😔

[@edieway6554]

I just Adore(d) her ❤ I mean beautiful and her whistling is incredible

[@sheiscassi3]

Oh how I love this lady

[@OkSoWhat599]

This was so much fun 😂❤

[@eugeniasyro5774]

A gift to us all. Much loved and missed!

[@Tempestt1]

The interviewer is getting on my nerves but she handled it with such class and grace. Phyllis was such a stunning and talented individual.

[@fredajordan5704]

I feel the dwarf is hypernervous. Hypernervous over the beauty and talent of Phyllis. Something he surely ain`t got....Unqualified for this job, rude and unsensitive.

[@Millionaireyl]

I agree he was a bit antagonistic

[@Multifacted_Brotha]

4:46... So sad.. She really meant what she said. She was so good at PRETENDING everything was ok when deep down she was tortured and depressed...

[@anglejohnson3857]

how she die?

[@Preteahumblegirl]

She was So beautiful and so talented 😘

[@solameencuentro]

Angle Johnson she committed suicide.

[@loveyu2778]

BROTHA Jeff.. ( Most people that suffer in silence, can easily put their game face on for the public..

[@saintjay8058]

@@solameencuentro keep in mind that was her last suicide attempt she tried to kill her self 3 times before that and had been in mental hospitals a few years before her death

[@soaribb32]

I hear her say how loneliness is part of her Life and my heart sank down to my feet.

[@mikeymystic3030]

Great woman, she is for real,,,

[@wailersbarrett]

Love Her Always

[@missdesireindependance5194]

Phyllis was very brave for speaking publicly on the reality of her life. She was a beautiful soul!

[@jonathanharris9321]

U are beautiful as well

[@dannyboyd9462]

Unfortunately back then the music industry was too intimidated by her brains, beauty, boldness and physical presence. Her humor at times was a public facade. She was hurting inside 4 many years.

[@echolyork3989]

I hate that he kept teasing her during the whole time she was there. Besides that I enjoyed her interview. She seems genuinely sweet and humourous.

[@Billboggs]

we were friends a long time and always teased each other it spilled over into the interview I guess.Thanks for watching

[@anthonyedwards8192]

​@@BillboggsGreat interview ❤

[@jacquelineoh6382]

My heart wrenches, that she felt so alone and in a dark place, that she couldn’t stay with us anymore. I also understand, it wasn’t selfish & her illness brought her to her darkest days. I wish I could talk to her and tell her she was loved and it’s okay to get help. It’s hard because we don’t know what’s going through individuals mind. I’ve been there and there was nothing selfish. All I wanted was the pain to stop. Your extraordinary voice is with us today . Rest In Peace beautiful Phyllis.

[@Edward_Strong1982]

It’s so interesting to watch her behavior. Learning so much about my own mental Health I can pick up on when something is going on with someone. She acts alot like Jennifer Lewis (who is bipolar) and also had a wild side . That disorder had her acting out with alcohol, drugs, and sex. She also seems very lonely and that alone can drive some people over the edge . Patti recently spoke about her saying that Phyllis was off the chain and at times she tried to talk to her and tell her she needed to slow down etc etc and Phylis would brush her off.

[@jonathanharris9321]

I'm still obsessed with her , she was so beautiful, charismatic, great conversation , tall , great speaking voice , great singer , great thinker , she was just a all around wonderful women who didn't understand her gifts 😢 i was just a little kid when I 1st saw her and she didn't mind speaking on her love life and I wish she had found love and didn't destroy herself 😞 RIP I pray heaven open it's hate for you

[@sherellewashington2118]

Gorgeous ❤

[@parrell1012]

Her personality is so amazing.

[@MrErnieFaison]

Stunning beauty and one of the most underrated talented singers to ever walk this planet.

[@angeljohnson6665]

Ernie Faison agreed she was amazing!!!

[@mrmikespence1964]

CORRECT! THE! (JAZZ!MAN)! *MIKE! SPENCE!

[@mrmikespence1964]

CORRECT! (AL-L)! IN! THE! JAZZ! SOUL! FUNKMUSIC! (WORLD)! THIS! IS! (AL-L)! THAT! MATTERS! KNOWS! (NO-BODY)! KNOWS! MORE! THAN! ME! THIS! THE! WONDERFUL! PHYLLIS! HYMAN! IS! (M-EGA)! &! (AL-WAYS)! WILL! BE! (M-EGA)!!! THE! (JAZZ!MAN)! *MIKE! SPENCE!

[@123rudyboo]

Naw... Everyone remembers this QUEEN for sure!!!!

[@ikegee7420]

WELL SAID MY BROTHER

[@tmn8547]

Omg! Phyllis was sooo gorgeous and fine. No disrespect but girl crush! 😍😍😍 Her speaking voice is everything! I wish she was still here. Hopefully, she's finally happy and at peace.

[@rickeybailey4717]

At peace? She killed herself. Her best friend would wake her up each morning like Michael Jackson

[@718kidd]

@@rickeybailey4717 what do you mean

[@makianorton2493]

Phyllis…. Gorgeous… so tall and confident looking…. She was absolutely stunning. I wish she would have seen what we all saw❤

[@Charlottesocial3603705]

Phyllis Hyman was one of the most stunningly beautiful, talented singers of our generation, so underrated in mainstream music

[@maxtheknife]

thank you so much for sharing this "lost" phyllis interview. it saddens me when almost every interview ive seen or read on her she often talked about being lonely.

[@dredheadluna420]

This lady died when I was just months of being born. Never knew her name or was familiar w her songs but would always see her face. Her beauty is out of this world. She was quite insightful, ate right, knew about astrology and could sing her face off.

[@AngelHoll-pr8fz]

I was 5 my brother was 16 and my youngest brother was born may 1997

[@shantaruss1997]

❤

[@CodyCole80]

Phyllis was very pro black and ALWAYS repped her people.

[@mrmikespence1964]

CORRECT! THE! WONDERFULLY! (IN-FORM-ED)! PHYLLIS! HYMAN! SHE! IS! (AL-L)! THAT! IS! GOOD!!! FOR! BLACK! PEOPLE! THE! (LEGEND)! JAZZ!MAN! LIONEL! HAMPTON! IS! CORRECT! ON! (AL-L)! HE! SAID! ON! HER! THE! (JAZZ!MAN)! *MIKE! SPENCE!

[@basbleupeaunoire]

@Stormy D. You're being too sensitive. Phyllis promoted black women like her designer and her attorneys. This was especially important decades ago. Of course she liked white people - that's not the point.

[@willibeaa]

Stormy D. Ya need a new job lol

[@tinytowz4471]

@@basbleupeaunoire Exactly! Pro-Black isn't (automatically) anti-white!

[@Mureen2024]

Stop the lying she promoted black in her time, there's always a hater somewhere like you

[@aaronwilliamsvocalgold6416]

You can tell that Phyllis was very comfortable and right at home here in this interview.....Bill made her feel right at ease and they had such chemistry and fun. It throws me sometimes that she was so depressed and down on herself when she came off as the life and energy of the party. Such a sad contrast 😢

[@girlsixdiva]

It was very subtle but he picked on her height and weight. She was very good at hiding being offended.

[@aaronwilliamsvocalgold6416]

@@girlsixdiva I never noticed that...I have to watch again to see it. Breaks my heart 😢

[@naturalkinkycurlymarie7496]

@@girlsixdiva She probably had to deal with that a lot. She suffered from Bipolar Depression which led to Food, Alcoholism, and Drug addiction.

[@skyjuiceification]

@@naturalkinkycurlymarie7496 C0rrecti0n, the c0ke and drink triggered the bi-p0Iarism~

[@naturalkinkycurlymarie7496]

@@skyjuiceification She was already going through Bipolar _(undiagnosed)_ according to Family & Close friends who actually knew Phyllis. Several members of her family were Bipolar and had other Mental Illnesses. Using Coke was her trying to deal with the Bipolar. It's called self-medicating.

[@GraceandWisdom]

Thank you, Mr. Boggs for posting this video. I had the blessing of briefly meeting Ms. Hyman in the early 90s and still remember that moment.

[@NDGOCHYLD]

I appreciate how quick witted Phyllis was and that she was a foodie.

[@p.j._staten]

Beautiful voice, beautiful soul

[@debbiethomas4472]

She was a stunning and a talented woman. I hope she's found peace. She didn't deserve all this pain. Rip

[@angeljohnson6665]

Debbie Thomas i agree

[@janeporter818]

Facts

[@Blackman19498]

I just wish we, as a community,, black folks, would had let this beautiful woman know,how much we loved her, no matter how tall she was or how heavy she got!!

[@tishpugh1365]

Nicely Done Interview! She had such a beautiful voice and magnetic persona. I'm so glad that she shared her music with all of us. ...many thanks to Phyllis Hyman! Rest Well.

[@MsRhondaRandy]

This lady was flawlessly beautiful, she would've the HIGHEST PAID MODEL for years to come. Miss you girl!

[@iluvmyboba]

Phyllis Hyman: The Movie. C'mon, already.

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

I'm going to write the screenplay. It will be a nuanced, fascinating, absorbing and reflective masterpiece.

[@craigwiggins8287]

Messylin I don't think so!

[@kurtadams3021]

I'm praying

[@trevorhicks3576]

Yes I so agree with you a biopic of her needs to come as soon as possible now that is a movie that I would show up at a Movie Theatre to pay to watch she is 1 of my favorite singers Ms. Phyllis Hyman may she continue on Resting in Peace love❤ Phyllis :-)

[@trevorhicks3576]

@@DeepScreenAnalysis 😄

[@shaheeda]

I bought every album she made. Love her.

[@rneea.6601]

Beautiful Woman Sad Ending

[@Vincentwolfejazz]

Thanks for this Bill... a treasure. Phyllis was my friend and mentor!!! Great meeting you last time in NYC. Best from Toronto...

[@lisadubose5049]

Most beautiful and talented gorgeous lady .❤️❤️❤️ her style !! Why was she so lonely ?Gorgeous as she was !! Beautiful voice!!!

[@tuesdaymoultry9277]

Miss her so much

[@esquibelle]

Phyllis Hymn was a brilliant once in a lifetime artist. Rest in peace beauiful one.

[@giggles1219]

She is absolutely stunning.

[@mrmikespence1964]

CORRECT! PHYLLIS! HYMAN! IS! A! BLACK! LADY! JAZZ! SOUL! FUNK!MUSIC! SINGING! (LEGEND)!

[@angeljohnson6665]

mrmikespence1964 yes she is incomparable her god giving beauty and voice

[@liquidpowder839]

@@mrmikespence1964 Dude, are you okay?

[@jacquelinetucker2424]

Yes

[@Queenalika85]

She is funny, beautiful, and charming

[@mrmikespence1964]

CORRECT! THE! (JAZZ!MAN)! *MIKE! SPENCE!

[@queenvee495]

She was even gorgeous in her yearbook picture!!

[@angeljohnson6665]

vanity newsome yes she was

[@geminijohnson4019]

I was a kid when she died therefore I couldn't grasp why she killed herself, but as a woman who's dealt with men and just life in general, I can totally understand and my heart goes out to her family, friends and fans...RI.P Phyllis, we still love you 💗❤️

[@robk9685]

"Phyllis did not kill herself over any man. Please dispel that myth" (her sister - 1995).

[@erict7093]

I was 14 years old when she died. I was very sad when I found out she committed suicide although I did not know who she was it's just sad to hear someone killed themselves. I still don't understand how could she be so lonely when she's so attractive. It's kind of hard to believe that men were not flocking to her.

[@johngellard1187]

On youtube there is another interview where she mentions having highs and lows,she may have been bipolar.

[@Itsjustfrantiii]

She suffered from Chronic Bipolar Disorder so she struggled a lot with dealing with certain things, but her death wasn’t because of her troubles with men she simply suffered with life itself when things hit her hard. In fact when she killed herself she had a boyfriend

[@albertbenjaminll6471]

Phyllis had contracted Aids and took her life the day she was to profrom with the Whispers at the Apollo theater in Harlem, NYC.

[@rcoll60743]

Beautiful, smart and what a talented singer! Didn't get here props! RIP Phillis!!

[@saphiffertalbert1322]

This was such a treat to watch I was just looking for something different without all the damn commercials and I saw this and it’s breathtaking I love me some Miss phyllis Hyman.

[@TieeshaEssex]

Phyllis sings the soundtrack of my life. She is truly missed!

[@rickeybailey4717]

She was a very elegant and beautiful lady it's just so sad after her mom passed she was so depressed she took her own precious life.

[@lizlubin5262]

She's so sweet only GOD can CREATE 😍👑💗💫

[@VeryStupid4547]

Too much talent and beauty... God damn, she didn't get anywhere NEAR the level of recognition she deserved...

[@fredajordan5704]

So very true. And I guess this was one more aspect in bringing her down, not only the bad luck in her personal/private life.

[@leeda38]

She was so gorgeous in and out!!!

[@IndigoCosmic]

Her spirit has been on my mind lately. My cancerian sister. I hope she finally found peace. R.I.P beautiful Queen 👑

[@craigwiggins2402]

OMG!!! Thank you for uploading this rare video of Phyllis Hyman, and what a chef she is!!!

[@ralex3697]

She was so beautiful

[@REDD_BLITZ]

A stunning and brilliant genius of an artist wouldn't be fully appreciated today.

[@Eire_Go_Deo]

She was such an astonishingly beautiful woman 💚 I’m so in love with her!

[@jacquelinewade1995]

thank you I love Phyllis Hyman she is such a stunning lady and she looks great in her hats she wears them very well I miss her singing I don't think the public understood how talented she was

[@nissi_x]

She stands as one of the greatest vocalists of our time. This video shows two aspects of her talents: comedic timing and cooking.

[@mrmikespence1964]

CORRECT! THE! (JAZZ!MAN)! *MIKE! SPENCE!

[@thissupernova6491]

I always wish I could hug her to heal her

[@darincampbell171]

Phyllis had class! She was a true class act! What beauty she had. That voice would make the angels jealous! A beautiful woman, in and out! It just boggles my mind that she committed suicide! Moral of the story- You never know for sure what someone’s is going through or their real true feelings! May she rest in PEACE.

[@magicworld3242]

For some reason he felt the need to continuously insult her about her size. Jerk.

[@ddddddno24]

You think? I thought he was fawning over her; I will watch again. Hmmm, I did not like the big envelope comment.

[@everythingisaprocess]

They both said they were friends, and friends can say things to you than strangers shouldn't, but I think that he could have done a better job separating the personal relationship from the professional side...the big envelope comment would have been okay between just the 2 of them, but not in front of everyone. I don't think he meant any offense though, you can tell they were very comfortable with each other.

[@queenbutterfly4888]

The envelope comment was weird

[@kmaur21]

Phyllis almost 6'2 damn she was tall and gorgeous

[@robk9685]

She was 6' 1/2" and even stated that herself in an interview and including this one. I have a few pictures standing next to her and surprised to see we were about the same height (my height estimates have ranged from 5'11" recently to "Oh no, you're definitely 6'1"). Thing is she had a "presence", definitely a stage presence, that made her seem much larger than she was. Standing next to her I still felt small before seeing those pictures to discover we were about the same height.

[@deejo1823]

I only wish she knew how special she was!! A voice mixed with a little Mahalia Jackson and Vesta Williams.

[@thearough]

You can know you're special, and beautiful,. Know your worth yada yada AND STILLL COMMIT SUICIDE. Self worth is NOT a cureall but a killer when taken in pure dosages.

[@rueben44]

The deprecating was so real and sad. She is...one of the greatest singers every! I still listen to her best album and last one all the time.

[@dorothythomas4363]

COMPLETENESS. I MISS HER. HOWEVER, WAS BLESSED TO SEE HER IN CONCERT.

[@MLaker221]

We all thank you for this recent upload!!

[@MLaker221]

I'm glad I thanked you 7 years ago, and I thank you again

[@johnnyreed8537]

Phyllis always dressed so elegantly. So classy!

[@knots12345678]

So underrated, so talented,so missed.

[@sharpgirlsSerious]

Very Unique Singer ! One of my favorite singers. ! So tragic she could not realize life's disappointments must be endured and she would have been very relevant again.

[@tiffanymitchell3473]

She is my ABSOLUTE favorite singer. I love and miss her so.

[@mrmikespence1964]

CORRECT! PHYLLIS! HYMAN! IS! MINE! AS! (WEL-L)! THE! (JAZZ!MAN)! *MIKE! SPENCE!

[@R_Lexis]

@Tiffany Mitchell she is mine also.

[@shannadearz8474]

No one can duplicate you! My favorite after Phyllis hyman. U two are awesome!!!!

[@kmaur21]

She sure enough knew how to dress Ms Phyllis always was on fleek

[@robk9685]

She called me during the day when she was to perform on the Essence Awards that night (see video here on KZbin). Stupid me didn't ask her what she was singing but "Oh cool, what are you wearing"?

[@alexandradillard2077]

@@robk9685 how did she respond to you? LOL. Don't feel bad. I had the opportunity to meet both The Ojays and Gil Scott-Heron and froze. Brother Gil looked in my direction and I froze! At least you got to speak with Phyllis 😊.

[@dr.camaled.7085]

Her death was so unfortunate. I have all of her music. Phyllis was also brilliant, and highly intelligent!

[@fredajordan5704]

So very true. She was unique.

[@geminijohnson4019]

Her voice was so beautiful

[@queen_of_domination]

I love my Phyllis Hyman. I’m the same height as she was. I was always a tall kid, especially during a time when tall girls weren’t popular. So, when I saw her sing “Living All Alone” on Johnny Carson in 1987, I went crazy, as she became someone that I aspired to be like, as she was very sleek, beautiful, classy, and was everything that I wanted to be. RIP!

[@shakeyras_beauty]

I thank tall women are beautiful asf 😍

[@audreygilbert7016]

this is too cute my favorite singer in the world miss you pretty lady.

[@mrmikespence1964]

CORRECT! THE! (JAZZ!MAN)! *MIKE! SPENCE!

[@doreenvanlee2424]

Beautiful

[@tenolamacintosh]

... if he makes ONE more joke about her size....

[@kennethmarrow3131]

tenolamacintosh I could see how her size and sexiness might be intimidating to men.

[@ertfgghhhh]

Kenneth Marrow im 6 ft tall and yes it is but idu wjy. We are stilll women that want to be loved and taken care of

[@ladivinapr]

@Anjani I dont think Phyllis dated that looser... **please**

[@may5588]

tenolamacintosh he is a dork

[@deejo1823]

@ReRe Sandalwood hehe

[@ItsBellum]

Look at her working with black designers and giving them credit! God Rest and Bless her beautiful soul

[@nobydavis6694]

Sassy, Classy, Sophisticated, Intelligent, Elegant, Bold, Sensual, Humorous, Glamorous, Talented, Dynamic, Multidimensional, Otherworldly, Grand, Mysterious, Fascinating & Intriguing....💯🎶🎵🎼❤ #queen

[@shay-shaylawnmayfield920]

Yessss!

[@Mr21Nubia]

I couldn't have said it better!

[@ninaedwards345]

She’s very honest

[@vanaphill2454]

love her!! Miss her!!

[@raheintyler4892]

I never seen Phyllis cook during a television show apperience. I can see she was a real woman on and off the stage.

[@mrmikespence1964]

CORRECT! THE! WONDERFUL! LADY! JAZZ! SOUL! FUNK! MUSIC! (LEGEND)! PHYLLIS! HTMAN! IS! A! LADY! JAZZ! SOUL! FUNK! MUSIC! BLACK! LADY! (LEGEND)! OF! MANY! TALENTS! THE! (JAZZ!MAN)! *MIKE! SPENCE!

[@tinytowz4471]

So, it takes cooking to make a woman a real woman?

[@yeracmitchell637]

I still miss the great beauty, Phyllis

[@leiutley4083]

Eternal peace

[@funkyswede62]

What a wonderful interview with Phyllis! I also want to give praise to Bill who is such a great interviewer! Many thanks Bill for this upload, anything with Phyllis is always welcomed by us her fans ;)

[@mrmikespence1964]

CORRECT! I! AM! THE! (NUM-BER)! 1! LADY! JAZZ! SOUL! FUNK! MUSIC! (LEGEND)! PHYLLIS! HYMAN! FAN! THE! (JAZZ!MAN)! *MIKE! SPENCE!

[@veronicawindom6829]

Very Honorable a great Musician.

[@lasonialamay8981]

I'm a 6'0 tall Amazon and proud of it. So many people were only jealous of her, women and men. They were intimidated by her because she was truly a gorgeous statuesque woman... love you Miss Hyman💕

[@dougarchbold1489]

She was beautiful gentle spirit, that was obviously severely hurt as a child and it hurt her mind .

[@Abenigfilms]

What makes you think the childhood part?

[@destynicannon6587]

The woman could dress

[@sunflowerpwr.8821]

Thanks for posting.

[@CaseBeat]

If the internet was out back then..

[@rcdenson1]

After all of these years past... I'm still blown away by the beauty of Phylis and her boldness which exudes confidence in her vocal talents which are off the charts. She was an amazing talent with a voice that absolutely blows you away and is she still greatly missed.

[@Billboggs]

I proud to have known her and spent time with her. Of note was that we attended Lena Horne's closing night of Lena's B'way run.

[@crescentmoondesigns7515]

They have good chemistry together he was definitely feeling her

[@may5588]

Lori J I doubt it he crosses his legs better than she does

[@michaeldelahunty2641]

RIP stunning lady

[@gracelove1842]

so naturally beautiful. I just love this woman

[@beyonditall2567]

Love her