Phyllis Hyman Sings "I Refuse To Be Lonely" (1994)

Phyllis gives a live a cappella performance of "I Refuse To Be Lonely" off of her album of the same name on a Texas morning news show.
Plus, an interview along with fellow musician Billy Preston as they discuss their starring roles in a play called Blues Bar. RIP to both Phyllis Hyman and Billy Preston.
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[@Mackon645.]

I saw/spoke to Phyllis Hyman the night before she committed suicide. We talked about how she remembered me from years ago. I gave her a big hug and told her I love you. I said to my friends that night something is seriously wrong with her. I felt in my heart that would be the last time I would see her. And I was right! God Bless you Phyllis. Thank you for all the beautiful music and wonderful encouragement to be who I want to be... RIP

[@Chloeceegaming..7253]

😢😭😢😭😢😭😢! Rip beautiful queen.

[@harmony3279]

How did you know that

[@TimoteoDeBaum]

How did you know something was wrong?

[@Lonerangel7177]

instincts, gut feelings are never wrong & some ppl are emphatic.. they can feel literally everything without someone telling them anything.

[@swetztalk5416]

§ 🔴 she was a personal friend of mine and she saved my life made me promise when I went to LA that I wouldn't get involved with certain people I went I survived and I've made it through to this day because her if I had not have listening I will be dead! Rest in heaven Phyllis Hyman... I know exactly what you told me and would never say you committed suicide! You and your Protege Whitney Houston were murdered the same way Hotel parties still lit! Disrespectful

[@moniquebrown7778]

No matter her size or what she was going through, Ms. Phyllis was always so elegant, classy, articulate, & personable. She was absolutely beautiful, I wish I could've met her & seen her perform live RIP Queen🕊

[@ninosimone]

YOU ARE SO RIGHT. AND SHE IS SUPER FUNNY.

[@ertfgghhhh]

Articulate? I HATE when people say that.Why wouldnt she be?

[@lisasangria1086]

Monique Brown my mother and I saw,her at wolftrap in Vienna VA...i think it was 1 year before she passed.....she talked about her depression on stage and wasn't as glamorous as we normally see...her voice was untouchable but it was hard to see her like that..rip

[@debbiethomas4472]

She was gorgeous, funny, and talented and her weight was irrelevant. Sometimes antidepressants and depression itself can cause this and if she were a man, this wouldn't have been an issue

[@sunflowerpwr.8821]

@@lisasangria1086 You should have kept that to yourself....you were blessed enough to see her in person...you sharing that in itself would have sufficed.

[@Niani1975]

She had the most beautiful eyes to me 😌

[@tiararivera3603]

Bold & beautiful 🤩

[@Nada07able]

@looking like shredder is the new style in 2021 Sure am 😊.

[@Nada07able]

And lips and voice (talking and singing) 😍.

[@donttalktomeyoureannoying8736]

She has bedroom eyes. With nice dark lush eyelashes and she has the most beautiful plump lips to complement her beautiful eyes.

[@shynicethegreat]

I’m just learning about Phyllis Hyman, but her eyes are captivating. She was so beautiful 😮😻🔥

[@coreylewis4149]

I remember 6-30-95 the day Phyllis Hyman passed. I was in Harlem & she was suppose to perform @ the Appollo theatre. I was 3 blocks away hanging with some friends infront of a friends brownstone talking. A radio was playing on 97.8 kiss fm. When adruptly an announcement came on. We're sorry to interupt this program. R&B soul singer Phyllis Hyman has died of an apparent suicide. In her down town New York apartment. Within a second the conversation went silenced. There was a moment of silence on the radio & between me & my group of friends. Young & old we all was touched by her angelic voice. That night I went home & listen to every recording I had of her. Watch every vhs recording of her. Ran out to purchase her last studio album. To this day Phyllis Hyman remains a legend in her on right & in my ❤. Her songs told the story my life, her own & so many others. Ever miss, never forgotten.

[@angeljohnson6665]

Corey Lewis wow in 1995 life was diffrent then huh? i was born in 1990

[@blackheartbev3098]

I was born in 90 too... the 90’s was different!

[@donplimo]

There is no match to Phyllis Hyman. She was amazing, classy everything you said. I cried that June 30th 1995 when the radio station made the announcement. Same as I did with Barry White's passing. She touched your soul when she sang. The closest I see to her modern day image is Michelle Obama. Class 100% Thank you for posting this Mr. Lewis.

[@angeljohnson6665]

Blackheart Bev wow

[@AfricanGirl]

what happened to her¿

[@shasha-muse6054]

That's Phyllis, weight gain or no weight gain she was still as gorgeous and beautiful as ever. She looked so happy and content.....who knew that in a year she would choose to leave us. I miss her so much.😔😔😔

[@iman11nami]

Yes she was so amazing such a classy beautiful elegant pretty woman

[@sxm76]

@@barbie4170 I'm so glad somebody knows it. Watch out Jennifer Hudson!

[@sxm76]

@@barbie4170 Yes! I can see that. That industry is wicked. Whitney really hurt because I loved her since childhood.

[@cyavelle]

@@barbie4170 Stupid as fuq conspiracy theory. Drugs. Period.

[@cyavelle]

@@barbie4170 Tamar wishes Clive would include her in his lair.

[@klionsmith5672]

She sure knew how to dress!!!

[@angeljohnson6665]

Klion Smith yes she did beautiful and elegant!!!

[@Noname-pe8wf]

Yeah her outfit was stunning! 😍

[@sheiladavis6523]

@@angeljohnson6665 I miss her 🏆award winning voice & those beautiful hats ☺ June 10,2020

[@swisschoklate736]

really?

[@sheliapea1387]

@@swisschoklate736 yes

[@glendafitzpatrick1296]

I have always marveled at how Phyllis could suddenly go from talking to singing and be in perfect pitch... what a talent.

[@TheCallowayBride]

Whitney could do it. Mariah. Deborah Cox. Tamia. Aretha could. Chaka. Vesta. Lots of real singers can.

[@Gba757]

she was so beautiful

[@horsluva0758]

Yes, she was... inside and out.. RIP my sister.

[@murraykins1952]

When you see today's singers, They can't hold a candle to this lady,I had the pleasure of seeing her live twice,INCREDIBLE.

[@DermDZL1]

Candle? Man,please... They can't even swipe a piece of wax from that same candle.

[@angeljohnson6665]

DermDZL1 yeah

[@ursalawooley971]

EXACTLY!!!

[@BoedaiFilms]

So true. She was amazing. I also met her twice in NY. I convinced her to attend & sing at one of my youth concerts in Queens NY. I sent a limousine to pick her up. We gave her flowers & she loved them. I regret not keeping in touch with her.

[@debracampbell8006]

Stop. We have great singers in every era. And I’m old! Maybe you just don’t know any of them.

[@scheckdj]

No one and I mean no one today even comes close to her singing.....she was one of the Greatest!!

[@meemeethecat7391]

I. DON'T WANT TO MAKE YOU ANY SADER. BUT PATTI CAN. EVEN THO PHYLLIS CAN SING.

[@cyavelle]

@@meemeethecat7391 What's sader?

[@user-ze6sd5ym3g]

I respect the older singers. They had soo much grace and humbleness about them.

[@pollyannalight6313]

I can't believe that the interviewer didn't get that she was in the midst of a phenomenal presence!

[@hymanandhyman]

Pollyanna Light the interviewer acted as if she didn't know who MS.HYMAN was ,do your home work!!!

[@Ravenz4770]

Sad, that interviewer didn't know about Phyllis' acting career, she didn't do her homework!😔

[@mister_delight]

She was a beautiful woman with a great talent.

[@raythelljordan6550]

And no WEAVE! I miss my sisters hair!

[@serious7179]

What a beauty. ..truly a loss. ..I hate that her depression won the war.

[@scottdellrobinson]

serious "they" could have killed her. You know they despise her type of African American.

[@michaell9022]

Man she was killed.

[@christinamitchell6796]

She didn't kill herself I don't believe that. I believe her and Clive couldn't make it work because she had a mind of her own he couldn't control her, so he bumped her off for Whitney at that time Whitney was brand new 19 Phyllis just a tad older but still creme of the crop. That industry especially concerning blacks they want TOTAL control much like slavery. Don't believe the report first thing it's not true. I think she was having difficulty in her career choices but they always say these people are depressed, bipolar, schizophrenic it's a lie. I can't imagine the impossible monsters they all face, that's why most don't make it to the top they all have to compromise and dive into deep darkness.

[@serious7179]

I have a question... Does anybody believe that anybody kills themselves anymore? Every time I come across someone famous who supposedly died by the hands of suicide, I get all kinds of comments saying that the person didn't kill themselves.

[@christinamitchell6796]

@@serious7179 it's a legit question but for me no I usually don't believe because Hollywood is all smoke screen and mirrors our government too. Do some research and you'll see, as I have and have actually known someone in those societys. They have to compromise themselves in ways that to the "normal" human would seem unthinkable. They like to do everything by the numbers. Just as surely as Christ gave his life for others to be saved (sacrificed). The satanic Hollywood requires by way of Satan sacrifices for the wealth and prosperity of the celebrity. This is for a short period of time it's a contract and eventually Satan comes to collect. Check out James brown who literally did a commercial seeking Satan to renew his contract and get "more time". Bob Dylan interview was dead serious when he said he sold his soul to write and play like he did and get rich and said he's "holding up his end of the bargain with the El Capitan in this world and OTHER world's" meaning the unseen spiritual world. Is it possible people have killed themselves? Yes, however based upon the knowledge I've received in that world it's unlikely for most. Don't take my word for it seek it out yourself there's information everywhere.

[@SoSoPrettyMS21]

I always cry when I hear her sing “I Refuse To Be Lonely”. Can’t listen to it too much any more. Hits home and I understand it when she would say she had “demons”. RIP Phyllis!

[@lafinnusmarshall8918]

I still take her death personally these so many years later.Smh... still love her as if she’s still here.

[@MsAbsolute2009]

That entire album was her pain and her goodbye. Yes I am commenting in 2020. Love and miss the Sophisticated Lady. Billy and Phyllis thank you for blessing us with your magnificent voices and presence. 💞

[@stephenchristian3636]

@ Angelly I totally felt her last album I refuse to be Lonely 😞 it hit home & not only that when she said she was struggling with her “demons” I felt that! An I too am a Cancer ♋️ Southern Gentleman & great guy I battle with Clinical Depression/Anxiety an at one point was contemplating suicide so glad I didn’t go thru with it though

[@antoniaglascoe1360]

@@stephenchristian3636 💜💚❤

[@stephenchristian3636]

@@antoniaglascoe1360 I’m determined to keep fighting!!!

[@paulayoung9657]

The inflicted people are so blessed with unique talents. How I wish she could have seen her own worth. The mind is a fragile instrument, with eyes of its own.

[@reneetaylor55]

Paula Young So well spoken..👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯

[@chalesevanhorn2587]

Well said

[@IRepeatEverythingTimes]

What a cliche! Inflicted people are no more talented than anyone else. You don't have to be tragic to create magic.

[@thearough]

Why is everything SELF worth problem cure-all for every one? Not mad I just want us to think before we rereregirgitate this psyche lingo. Self esteem doesn't work or fix anything that's why the powers that be feed us that nonsense all day. Are us BLK wmn in disarray cause self esteem? Or is it set up that way before birth. Could it be our group is against i and holds is in a low esteem. Could it be we don't have race a culture or community to work it. At which point is a human communal being supposed to break?????? And self esteem be blamed. We are literally unlike anyone else on the planet told to function spiritual ly with no arms or legs The kind of help we need can't be found in self esteem, nor psychiatry or help. There is nothing innate about women that makes them predominantly inherantly damaged. Then problem is the outside it's more necessary that the inside.

[@ASmith-jn7kf]

@@IRepeatEverythingTimes creative people are often very tormented because of the strength of their imagination. It can create good and it can create bad. You obviously don't know.

[@bronxbabydoll]

Jazmine Sullivan would be perfect for a movie about her life! RIP 👑

[@cyavelle]

You may've hit the nail on the head with this one. Jazmine would have to dial down all of the vocal acrobatics, but her smoky tone and look are closer to Phyllis' than any other contender.

[@gangstagrizzlezz]

Yes!

[@edmondhodge2382]

You've got a point!I can see that too!If they can't find an impressive newbie, Jazmine would be the only established artist that would work!

[@carmelcapricorn7701]

Great mention.📻🌹📿💄👠

[@dhiyaaabdullah2192]

Jazmine reminds me of so much of Phyllis in this current time.

[@chillaxintothebreeze]

She was so gorgeous!!

[@Tonikba]

RIP Phyllis and Billy, you both are dearly missed.

[@armywife2248]

R.I.P. Billy and Phyllis!

[@randymccloud5743]

No music...no accompaniment...JUST THE VOICE. PHYLLIS HYMAN...the legend.

[@cynthiagoldstein1133]

God, she is amazing. I worked in the industry and met her at a huge convention-size party for the company BMG not long before she died - in the midst of what seemed like a thousand people, she was sitting alone at a cocktail table, looking so regal and beautiful, yet so sad. I went over to her and I told her how much I admired her and loved her music, and how gorgeous she looked that night. I'm so glad I got that chance because they don't make real ladies with real talent like that anymore. Heaven got an angel with an angelic voice when she passed.

[@nissi_x]

I find it strange she was at a table alone. Her friends always speak of her holding court and personable with everyone.

[@Lonerangel7177]

Awww 🥺💖that’s so sweet. Just by being nice to someone could help uplift a bit more. Never know what someone is going through

[@queen_of_domination]

I'm sad, as I can see how sad that she actually was. She was trying to put on her happy face for the camera. She died too soon. RIP

[@anglejohnson3857]

bish stfu

[@olefisheyedfool-watchitsuc8527]

Angle Johnson Get that piece of garbage

[@angeljohnon9251]

+Ole Fish Eyed Fool # U SUCKAS yeah

[@erickanew]

Queen_Of_Domination she didn't look sad, looked normal

[@queen_of_domination]

Angle Johnson Fuck you! Nobody asked you!

[@kishajenkins8542]

What a talented woman. She was truly underrated. I remember an interview on Video Soul in which she talked about the music industry and how some artists who in her words, "Can't sing a lick" are promoted and successful while she struggled. The more things change the more they stay the same.

[@KFordVideos]

She was talented indeed. And I've actually uploaded that interview you're talking about. It was on Video LP.

[@kishajenkins8542]

K Ford Thanks. I forgot about Video LP.

[@dannytennial5311]

Clive Davis was the reason why her career was stalled. She refused to do as told. Clive had his vision of how he wanted to promote her career. They clashed. He owned her career and crashed it at will.

[@IamCarrieNotBranshaw]

Danny Tennial he was also connected with Whitney Houston and she's gone too. Something about him and the rest of hollyweird do their best to use the shit out of people!!!

[@ratgoon4584]

Clive Davis is a fucken demon 👹! I hate him😠 ! He can't get no uglier👺, the son of a fucken alien👽. How old is this piece of komono dragon shit💩 any way? 1000 - 2000 years old 😞? Or is he dead already😵, and the world just don't know it yet 😒? Everyone or everything he touches turns into fools gold🎭. Great talents kill themselves😵 for rise of the top fame💰just to fall hard below as a dead misery😢. And here he is👴 still mega rich💲💰 with that weasel grin😆 stretched on that crypt keeper💀👾 face of his, watching👀 everyone he eyes👀 go to their demise😱 and he stays above ground🚶. The bastard can't even die😵 to please God👑. That's right,😬 not even God👑 or His appointed grim reaper😨 wants to come in contact with this maggot😲. Great talents all gone long before their time b/c of him.😭 THE ASSHOLE😠 !!! ALL HAILS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST/NORWAY 👳

[@datboi1975]

Never saw a vid of her so close to when she passed...when they moved and the lights dimmed....wow! Simply beautiful.

[@chrissystewart6268]

If Phyllis Hyman was still alive today I would love to see her perform . Phyllis died when I just turn 3 years old my mom was already graduating from high school. I started to listen to Phyllis Hyman when I was 17 ; when Tvone did an Unsung episode of her. may Queen Phyllis forever Rest In Heaven🙏🙏

[@stephenchristian3636]

I love Ms. Phyllis Hyman that last album 💿 she did I Refuse To Be Lonely really does something to me… It was phenomenal but you can tell she was in a lot of pain crying out for help. Her inner demons was something she couldn’t overcome & mental illness is a serious thing. I battle with Clinical Depression /Anxiety so I know her story all too well.

[@LEGENDPantherJennings]

I have it too

[@NateTheGr8ness]

RIP to both of these legends, Phyllis Hyman and Billy Preston.

[@Musicradio77Network]

Billy Preston was the 5th Beatle.

[@kennethmarrow3131]

To be LOVED by this woman must've been exhilarating.

[@dannytennial5311]

Kenneth Marrow ..no. she had serious emotional and mental issues.

[@s.crockett5457]

Danny Tennial HOW DO PEOPLE KNOW... WHERE CAN I FIND THE DOCUMENTARY/INFO?

[@crucialpdenislea1963]

Not so sure about that man , she was a troubled person , and I think life with someone like her must have been very difficult fr time to time

[@dannytennial5311]

Shenea Crockett ...easy...look up the episode of TV ones:unsung Phyllis Hymen

[@s.crockett5457]

Danny Tennial THANK YOU

[@traceylennon1204]

You will never hear a voice like that again ever!!

[@gerrimiller3491]

I was a little girl when my parents would listen to her music. I would dance my butt off. She is a hit in our home forever and ever. Beautiful lady⭐

[@chucktaylor675]

My Girl, voice hoarse and all and She still sung soooo Beautifully👸🏽🖤🔥💯!!!

[@glamourgirlps9019]

I absolutely love Phyllis Hyman. I listen to her beautiful music on a daily basis. RIHP Ms. Hyman..

[@spookym123]

In awe of her talent. Why her career never took off in to the stratosphere is beyond me. One of the great voices of all time!

[@angeljohnson6665]

spookym123 i agree

[@angeljohnson6665]

she was the queen of whatever you wanted to hear

[@ebonyrushharrington4980]

I would have fired my manager (s) etc..... they are not doing nothing for my Career/I do not understood why she did not leave ?????

[@veronicabrooks6380]

What a great interview, I loved the commentator, she too had a lot of class and a great sense of humor, just as Ms. Hyman.

[@angeljohnson6665]

Veronica Brooks yes

[@thesirens.oracle]

Debra Duncan H-Town Treasure!

[@jackwilson2910]

Debrah Duncan…Meet her in my Media class at LBJ Highschool when she worked in Austin, for awhile she inspired me to be a camera man for channel 7 where she worked but didn’t last long lol

[@pinktaco646]

I miss her terribly. Im so sorry.

[@angeljohnson6665]

pinktaco646 how she leave us?

[@linosdial]

These two, Billy Preston and Phyllis Hyman, are with the Angel's. Talk about 2 amazing talented individuals, God thank you for blessing us with their gifts. When I was real young in the 70's I had both of their 45 rpm singles, Preston's #1 instrumental "Outaspace," and Hyman's "You Know How to Love Me." RIP Billy Preston and Phyllis Hyman.

[@velmawilliams646]

A lot of women don’t have class like this in today’s society

[@kayj4657]

So true

[@keith53ho]

tears!! Phyllis was such an amazing talent.

[@tita4ewaz]

When she sings I refuse she means it and that's her signature. It is bone chilling soul. I'm so glad I was taught to listen to her as a kid

[@UranusRising]

The commentator is Debra Duncan. Well known talk show host and journalist in the Houston area. I didn't realize that she interviewed Phyllis Hyman this early on. Nice.

[@cassandrajackson8004]

I love Phyllis.I cried when she passed. Her music was my life. .So talented and so young to give up.I believe she is in heaven singing with the angels.God bless.Luv ya Miss P. Cassandra

[@patj4952]

She conducted a great interview. I hope she is still active in journalism

[@craigdavis4265]

One of my favorite R&B/Jazz Artists of all time.She was beautiful,classy,creative,&elegants.She was a true legend and I felt that she had so much more to offer to the world.Miss Phyllis Linda Hyman 7/6/1949 to 6/30/1995 R.I.P.👊👍💗💎🌹🌹🌷💐

[@avidlearner3576]

Far too underrated and unappreciated. Love her. RIP Queen

[@tiffanymitchell3473]

She is and was my all time favorite. Looking at her, I can see that her thyroid is enlarged. So sad that they missed that. Perhaps with treatment , she would still be here today. R.I.P.

[@franklingreen8724]

Tiffany Lott I saw that

[@lishamarlar4597]

I wondered about her neck.

[@ceciliadavies2456]

Yes, you are right...that is the plight of us black folk, having inadequate medical care and needlessly dying because of misdiagnosed illnesses that underline our premature deaths....

[@tammybaker4690]

I noticed her thyroid as well. Two great people!!!

[@edmondhodge2382]

When they released a documentary about her,her sister stated that today she would have been diagnosed as bipolar. She didn't like to take the meds she was prescribed because she thought it would mess with her muse.

[@jhaychylla]

Rest in peace to both of them. Man, two R&B Legends.

[@stephanie3506]

The texture and richness of her voice is unmatched!

[@maxtheknife]

what an amazing honor to hear phyllis sing a song from her final album. i never thought i would hear this.

[@jameskeno2393]

Phyllis Hyman has a one of a kind voice and so, so gifted and talented!!

[@kelvendyson1508]

Her song Old Friend just tears me up!! She gone and we stuck with WAP...wow!

[@Reesiesworld]

I cry every time I see her, she’s a joy in my heart and speaks to my soul I love you Ms.Phyllis

[@geocyo8835]

I'm just sitting here in tears. Two legends gone. Gone way too soon.

[@karilane4400]

Such a beautiful and graceful soul who battled so many internal demons. I hope you’re finally at rest Empress💫

[@victoriaqueen3487]

It's 2020 and sadly I'm still missing her😣

[@harmony3279]

Her soul had given up and was broken. You can see it in her eyes.

[@dddddadadad1796]

You’re so right

[@catboyzee]

Phyliss Hyman was sexy at any size, simply gorgeous. Such a tragic loss. Respect and RIP.

[@redwine641]

Glad we're still talking about her in this year of 2020.

[@kishawolson7679]

ONE THING FOR SURE ALSO, SHE KNEW HOW TO STYLE IT UP IN THE 90S!! I WAS 13 YEARS OLD IN 1994....GOOD OLE DAYS GROWING UP AS A TEEN IN THAT ERA! SO FUN!!

[@realartdrum]

You are missed Phyllis...love you Legend💝

[@mychalsimmons4177]

Laid Have mercy.... Both of them are gone now... God Bless Them

[@ManuelGuzman067]

Mychal Simmons how did she pass

[@kokoky323]

latino heat. She committed suicide the day before her birthday

[@craigwiggins8287]

Kym Johnson One week before her 46th birthday..

[@65ANDRE]

I could just imagine Billy and Phyliss in heaven having a wonderful jam session.

[@outandaboutnyc2579]

WHAT A TALENT. THIS WOMAN WAS A FORCE.

[@valerieturner8452]

Best dress singer this woman was sharp and had a beautiful voice

[@Bringingthepain11]

Damn she was fine

[@angeljohnson6665]

Johnjohn Braxton yes she was she looked how she sanged beautiful and elegant!!!

[@jimsatrom9535]

RIP Phyllis and Billy. You both, in your ways, have made me a better person. Wishing you many blessings in Heaven.

[@88Musk]

The way she phrased her vocals you can tell there was pain there.

[@rozconniwestsand7841]

Why people are surprised by the wonderful talents and assured self-presentation of Phyllis Hyman is beyond comprehension. Ever have I loved her and always will.

[@bookerbright3439]

I am watching this video, January 5, 2021. I truly miss Phyllis Hyman. She was very talented and underrated. RIP, Phyllis!

[@knightyknight5399]

RIP Phyllis .....Thx for the music..x

[@ccruiz8245]

There will never be another Phyllis Hyman

[@raythelljordan6550]

I love looking at black women in those days because they were sooo beautiful WITH THEIR OWN HAIR! Just look at that beautiful black women hair! True beauty

[@TheLouis3877]

wtf are you talking about? It's the same as today. Just like how Whitney and many others wore those bad wigs back then so do people today.

[@ninaedwards345]

Raythell Jordan please shut up no one polices any other group of women about hair. Other women wear weaves ok. Why is a man worried so much about how women choose to present themselves?

[@jamela6357]

I agree

[@IRepeatEverythingTimes]

Black female entertainers have always worn wigs. Phyllis sometimes wore them too. The same holds true for women of other races.

[@raythelljordan6550]

@@IRepeatEverythingTimes I love BLACK women own hair!

[@harmony3279]

This song was a final cry for help. She sung to endure the depression and loneliness. She was pytting up a front. I heard the deep pain in her voice. I cant believe no one reached out to help her. The host was clueless.

[@youdontknowannyeonghaseyo9167]

Omg she was beautiful. Damn I wish she was still alive. R.I.P 🙏🏾

[@leroystover1062]

I remember Phyllis Hyman truly my sister called me when I was visiting my father in South Carolina and she called and told me Phyllis Hyman had committed suicide I was so devastated love the woman love that music love your soul rest in peace

[@_kvng_jarrell_0074]

Weather it was drugs, depression or both mixed with a bit of something else to me at least (At Least) it seems by this time around she was very tired and not as happy, spunky, and more of a glow just a few years earlier like 91' and especially maybe 86' still beautiful woman and she still remains one of the most underrated vocalist of all time 💯💯💯💯💯

[@blodding]

Billy and Phyllis rip.

[@TwanJohn365]

Hard to watch. There's a pain no drug or amount of love can fix. Phyllis Hyman is/was one of the best. Period

[@blueskye6372]

Brought tears to my eyes when she sang. Rest in Paradise All. 🎶🎵☀️🌄

[@hypergurl2020]

She was so beautiful!

[@loueretabrown9956]

this Lady was truly one of the blessed ones. I just wish she had found peace within herself which we all need. that's why our God which art in Heaven wants us to spread Love and not hate! for there are a lot of those who suffer within!!

[@SidniOrchids]

I miss Phyllis, this was my girl.

[@kimbabyx2]

Two of my favorite singers! Phyllis was phenomenal. It's too bad she didn't know how much she was loved and would be missed. She was a stunning beauty. It makes you feel like you just wanted to be the one to talk to her. You just wanted to save her...

[@sirisongbird]

You cld see how tired she'd become of everything. She was done ... RIP

[@anglejohnson3857]

wat u mean?

[@dannytennial5311]

Angle Johnson ...she means her depression about life was evident.

[@angeljohnon9251]

+Danny Tennial wow why was she so depressed so sad

[@dannytennial5311]

Angel Johnon ...she signed to a record label. Clive Davis. She had zero control over her name, life, music career. She didn't get along with Clive Davis, her handler at all. Like Gordy did to Florence Ballard he sabotaged her career. She did interviews during the early 90s openly criticizing the movers and shakers control over singers. Like Late Supreme Florence Ballard she found herself against a powerful machine that devours the artists it uses. She was on Ebony/Jet showcase, Arsenio Hall and various shows openly sharing her depression and distaste for the music industry machine.

[@angeljohnson6665]

Danny Tennial so sad she took her own life!!!

[@ronaldgore7892]

She had such an amazing voice. And she was so beautiful. Living legend 💕

[@ChristopherSAllen]

Both She and Billy Preston were dealing with their own battles. Two amazingly talented individuals who’s music and and artistry will never be forgotten. Their music has been and will always be the soundtrack to so many.....RIP.

[@TexasToad]

damn, girl got my tear out. LOL

[@brandonburrell8517]

I love how they clear the deck, and the lights go down, when she starts to sing.

[@angholloway5091]

Me too

[@Ank6612]

I would’ve gave Phyllis some love. That’s all she needed.

[@seanjenkins331]

These videos of her in the 90's right before she died are chilling to watch. At this point, she's out of rehab again, refuses to go back, gained even more weight and was isolating from her family. Her story is tragic but such a beautifully gifted woman none the less. Rest in power Queen 👑

[@JungleYT]

Is it true she weighed around 270 when she died?

[@divadoll606]

Goosebumps!!! Love and miss you.

[@deniseceasar8323]

I truly believe that she was murdered! She had so much 2 live 4!!! I wish she had found some1 2 luv her the way she needed 2 be loved! So sad 2 see some1 with her talent, go the way she went. Rest up! 4 better time's R coming...see U N Paradise.

[@ericc.bradford9034]

I like how Billy and the host moved off stage to allow her to sing to us so gracefully. Tastefully done Ms. Phyllis, you are missed.

[@vanessagreen180]

In 2020 watching this makes me sad. Love Phyllis so much! So beautiful and her voice is unmatched.

[@TheEqualizer70]

Two of the best artists - +Billy Preston (I’m Never Gonna Say Goodbye) and +Phyllis Hyman (Old Friend) now both singing duets in heaven. God rest your soul beautiful ones.🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@daveh9551]

Captivating woman

[@BValor-xo4gi]

I can only imagine what she was going through because being bipolar is a serious disorder...and I know from experience because my gf what diagnosed with it about 10 years ago and I've witnessed her expisodes and its very scary when she can't turn it off 😢

[@brandoncallaway2619]

An outstanding representation of her amazing, multi-faceted gift. My late Mother introduced me to Ms. Hyman's music, and apparently I was present at a wedding she sang at when I was 2 or 3. I truly wish I could go back in time. Also, she is representative of a bygone era when there was substance and depth and soul in R&B music. Oh, to re-live those days again.

[@ramoncarter6585]

I felt so sorry for Phyllis, this poor woman was just tired but she was talented, smart and beautiful. I wish could had met her mental illness is something Phyllis at that time was struggling with financial woes, weight gain, health issues and drug/alcohol addiction this was her last interview months before she ended her life she thought she wasn't loved but if she only knew we all loved her so much important only she needed was God's love. R.I.P. PHYLLIS HYMAN 1949-1995 Last week Phyllis turned 72 years old no one couldn't sing this good as this woman Jazmine Sullivan looks like her and has that voice similar like Phyllis wish you could had gotten the help you needed Phyllis.

[@KrysDlite]

We lost two amazing queens in 1995; Selena & Phyllis Hyman. I hope they’re both resting peacefully after all they gave us in this crazy world.

[@jamesfloyd377]

I remember March and June in '95...i was 21

[@enchantresse23]

Bless her spirit 🌹❤

[@lindajackson1031]

I have that CD... And I love it! I love her... R. I. H!!

[@keabetswemotlhatlhedi669]

Ooooh what a voice she had, a good singer indee i loved her music from first time i heard her no one like her so sad how she took her life

[@princess8082]

she had a beautiful voice to me