Phyllis Hyman "You Know How To Love Me"/Interview/"But I Love You" (1979)

[@IAmPlaysWithSquirrel]

Proof that standing in one spot shouldn't be an excuse for being a boring performer. It's all about charisma and she had it in spades.

[@FeeNomenalFee]

my god that woman was gorgeous

[@RHANSTER]

#bigfacts

[@allendavisdesignfirm9867]

This women was the BEST singer of her time. It's too bad she was depressed and lonely. That is why she took her life....I love her more than she ever knew.

[@containeduniverse]

She didn't. The Baphomet did.

[@AlmondJoie]

@@containeduniverse Are you suggesting Phyllis was murdered?

[@Abenigfilms]

She fought her depression & loneliness hard. She just didn't give in to it. She went on her own terms, no matter how sad we are. :/

[@LanceG24]

​@@AlmondJoieI think he was. And by The Baphomet, I think he meant Clive Davis

[@AlmondJoie]

@@LanceG24 I wouldn't be surprised. Phyllis made her opinion of him very clear before she passed.

[@Tandiweh]

Phyllis could SANG!

[@cliftonmoody999]

beautiful and talented, such a tragic how the industry didn't see her for what she really was. A GEM

[@anthonywest4173]

PHYLLIS'S BEAUTY WAS BREATHTAKING!

[@MrKennylun]

Phyllis was so very special. Her time on earth may have been too brief, but her memory, and legacy will exist forever. You are truly missed my pretty friend. Rest well, and know you are loved always. 20 years since you left us, but time will never dim your memory.

[@xanagu69]

My God, she was SO beautiful!! Damn it........

[@genobourn7423]

Yes! I have always been in love with Ms. Phyllis. In the Mid seventies I was attending college and a friend of mine had started dating this nice girl. So one day after classes we stopped by her home. During the ride over he stated that he had a surprise for me. About an half a hour later ( sitting on her front porch) a car pulled up in the drive way. A tall beautiful lady stepped out. I paused, tried to refocus because I could not believe who I was looking at... It was Ms. Phyllis Hyman! My friend knew how much I loved Ms. Hyman. After introductions she kissed me on the cheek and wished me well in my studies. My friend's girlfriend is the niece of Ms. Hyman. I will never, ever forget this event! ( Of course I got her to take a photo with me and autograph her album cover.)

[@jeremiahanthony5521]

Wow

[@tinytowz4471]

Wow! 😯❤😊🤗👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@tinytowz4471]

Thank you for sharing that! Amazing!

[@FC-sw6pt]

She was 31 right here and looks like she's in her early 20's I can only imagine how wonderful she must of been to see in person during the 70s...

[@Djoanng]

She was very beautiful and could sing.

[@MrKennylun]

EVERY TIME I VIEW THIS CLIP, IT REMINDS ME THAT THIS WAS PERFORMED JUST A FEW WEEKS AFTER I FIRST MET PHYLLIS. IF YOU THINK THE CAMERA LOVED HER, YOU REALLY SHOULD HAVE SEEN HER UP CLOSE AND IN PERSON. SHE WAS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. SHE CARRIED HERSELF WITH SO MUCH DIGNITY AND GRACE,THAT HER INNER BEAUTY ALSO OVERWHELMED YOU. SHE WAS SO CARING,AND GENEROUS WITH HER TIME, AND HER HEARTFELT ADVICE. WHEN SHE LEFT THIS EARTH, SHE TOOK A LARGE PIECE OF MY HEART WITH HER. I TRULY MISS YOU PRETTY LADY.

[@dougjen9914]

I met Phyllis on several occasions when she came to Birmingham to visit family. Soon we became fast friends and everyone she was in town we painted the town Red and then some. She loved to dance and together dance we did. As a RN now, looking back I never picked up on the emotional Demond’s she was fighting. When I heard of her death it came as a shock but didn’t surprise me because I knew more about her at that time. She had major issues with her appearance, some prescription medications and just an overall unhappiness even though she had the world watching her. Oh, yeah it was fun being out with her and in her company but after awhile she was just one I considered as a dear friend. I always wonder what would have become of her had she not passed. I know in my heart she would have been bigger than Whitney. I miss you Phyllis. I miss you so much. Your voice was lyrical. Take care amongst all the angels my dear. I will see you one day. D

[@barbravire8994]

i don't believe you?

[@tinytowz4471]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful sentiments.

[@aiynaiy]

My my my!!! Phyllis Hyman is oh so fine. My lawd, how in the world was I born so late? Like I'm looking right at my soulmate from another time!

[@melanieperry9633]

My God she's Beautiful. Rest in Paradise Phyllis. Love you forever!

[@GlennDGrace]

She was such a beautiful woman, and phenomenal talent. Continue your rest, sweet songbird.

[@ColorElated44]

I loved that song and that album. What a talent. She is missed.

[@andyrob2555]

👍

[@cmacmenow]

What a voice.What a legend! Short career, but did she leave an indelible mark on us all.

[@mileyondisney5588]

She looks so young and beautiful here. Absolutely gorgeous!

[@nobydavis6694]

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

[@viaburgos]

I had know idea that Phyllis Hyman was on The Mike Douglas Show alongside Michael Douglas! This is just truly wonderful to watch!

[@delfinarivera9272]

It makes me cry 😢 to hear her because she was indeed a very beautiful woman with so much to offer but she left us so tragically!

[@barbravire8994]

NO ONE CAN SING LIKE HER PERIOD UP TODAY NO ONE??? ONE VOICE OF A KIND WAS PHYILLIS HYMAN SO BEAUTIFUL

[@missvida6251]

She is so absolutely beautiful.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Her body language while performing any song is so intense. The song becomes her and visa versa. Such passion, feeling and ultimate transportation to an otherworldly place...MUSIC!!!!

[@Lencia1022]

i am such a big fan of Phyllis Hyman... I was so sad about her death... Her music still hold a big place in my heart and soul!! Thanks for sharing this video!!

[@djsandes7107]

tbm amo as suas musicas !!

[@anitahayes2021]

Beautiful lady very sad love her music Rlp xx

[@martyemmons226]

Talent like her's could not be contained. If the listening audience on the radio didn't appreciate her; Broadway sure did!

[@cammicty]

Yes to see Phylis in concert was breathtaking as it was her mentor Jean Carne. Jean Carne shaped her voice, Jean said that Phylis's vocals were pure genius and talent. (I had the privilege of speaking to Jean backstage over Phylis once) I saw Phylis several times in concert and she took her breath away. There is no singer today that could do what she did with her vocals. Amazing.

[@rumble5352]

The late and great Phyllis Hyman. She was so gifted and so special and she is truly missed. There will never be another. RIP queen.

[@dirtydiscosecrets]

oh...that voice...those gorgeous strings...Mtume gold. STUNNING!

[@BlueForTheRoses]

See this lady was the STUFF! She even makes commercial jingles sound amazing! What a lady.

[@ZooBuddyDoo]

God... She is SO beautiful!

[@Solowizard]

There's something about Phyllis Hyman that makes you wish you were there to give her a HUGE HUG and a BIG KISS. She looks very innocent and fragile.

[@williamjamesharbour1120]

I loved her voice and looks

[@distantcuzzins]

Her looks and expressions are genuine and alive. Stage presence like this is rare, these days.

[@miss.phyllisreneefoster9547]

WOOOOOOOOO WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SONGS SHE HAD THE VOICE THE VOICESHE COULD OF BEEN THE GREATEST SHE HAD IT SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTEDCLASSY LADY I LOVE HER MUSIC I LOVE HER VOICE AND I WILL ALWAYS LISTEN TOO HER MUSIC ALWAYS. SHES ONE OF MY FAVORATES ARTIST I HAVE LOTS OF FAVORATE ARTISTS AND PHYLLIS HYMAN IS DEFFINETLY ONE OF THEM. AMEN AMEN.

[@mustafahajj]

Beyoncé, eat your heart out. Beauty and talent.

[@robshade530]

Fo sho.

[@kenfow6596]

Basically Beyonce our modern day Phyllis

[@mustafahajj]

@@kenfow6596 Basically the words of a person that knows very little about music. I've never heard a jazz ballad from Bey. The late great Phyllis Hyman could do it all. R&B, Jazz, Funk and Pop. Can't compare Bey to Phyllis, sorry!

[@mustafahajj]

@@kenfow6596 I would say Bey is the modern day Tina Turner. Lots of good singing and dancing. Amazing energy.

[@kenfow6596]

@@mustafahajj lol just cause she hasn't done it doesn't mean she can't thanks for your opinion I was just simply stating mine and I was actually saying how she is/was well loved everyone loves her and everyone loves Beyonce. Well maybe you are not a fan of hers!

[@Roxie6767]

She gives me the similar vibe of being classy, sassy & so talented like Michelle O.

[@davelletate5512]

Absolutely beautiful, talented and mesmerizing and also very haunting, I was so heartbroken when she passed for she was one of my all time favorites,may she continue to rest in eternal sleep

[@tallbeauty]

I loved this interview. As a tall woman, it was great to know that she was 6'2". I'm so sad that she committed suicide. Just so sad. So much talent.

[@bird872mitc3]

She was gorgeous!

[@justmedrea4361]

Stormy D. tellit!!!

[@tallbeauty]

Stormy D. Freak of nature? Uh no. I'm a tall woman at 6' tall and we are praised most times as beautiful and statuesque. 6'1 or 2, I still love her more because she was tall, beautiful, and talented. Don't make this negative.

[@IMissMyMichael]

I didnt think that i would ever stop crying. I cried for at least 5 years after she died. I talk with her family and manger Glenda. I was just totally devastated

[@tinytowz4471]

That's so beautiful. Please hug them for me.

[@atlien8136]

I'm not surprised that this was on The Mike Douglass show, because his show was the shit. He had all of the great R&B acts of that time period on, where other shows didn't. R.I.P. Phyllis...still missing you.

[@retrolove87]

One of the greatest in my humble opinion

[@Tellhimtwo]

Rip beautiful.

[@JaySmith-wo3di]

She was so gorgeous.

[@RebelKay1]

She has the most amazing husky speaking voice besides her amazing singing voice

[@Pulsonar]

I have commented on this womans extraordinary vocal talent on many youTube vids, but this has to be the total package. She looks absolutely stunning, and it is a privilege to catch a glimpse of a genuine and even more beautiful person than Ive seen amongst many so called super stars.

[@Dearest_Kenyetta]

Gone too soon. One of my favorite singers.

[@classanddignity]

I have always loved her voice. She is very rare and so under rated. Her looks are straight out of Vogue. GORGEOUS! She is very unique like Tina & Diana with their own sense of style in voice & looks, but top-notch. I just wish she would have found herself & took care of herself on the inside & outside.

[@DavidW.SheegogJr.-pp7to]

RIP , one of Greaest R & B FEMALES of her time. BEAUTIFUL talented woman . Very sad about her life . But NEVER FORGOTTEN . Because OF HER VOICE . WHO WOULD OF KNEW WHAT SHE COULD OF BECOME , MISS YOU PHYLLIS GOD HAS ANGEL WITH HIM . ALONG with ALL THE OTHER GREAT , R&B STARS , THAT HAVE PASSED AWAŸ B4 THERE TIME . LOVVED EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU . NEVER FORGET BUT DEFINITELY REMEMBER .

[@brianbrent6096]

Such a beautiful woman with a sweet velvet voice,I still listen to her music today

[@2LoadedDice]

Outstanding. Brings back so many memories. So sorry she left us.

[@philippeachourite5642]

when i was young i was in love with this beautiful lady!!! my love phyllis RIP my beauty love you always...

[@robertlynch3723]

Talent & Beauty! Saw her perform at 12 WEST. Amazing show. She was going to sing live with a backup of music, when the DJ played her recording with voice, she pulled off her stilettos & made him start the music over, then belted out this song.

[@rosalynnb4058]

I love this woman !

[@chrisbaker9965]

She got that sexy voice tone that only sista's got.

[@Sophiemn2024]

Gosh so charming and beautiful.. smiling ear to ear the whole time during the interview

[@chasjones5442]

Phyllis Hyman singing ends at 6:20, truncated for playlist! My girl forever!! Love me some Phyllis Hyman!!

[@maddadram1]

Yeah .. Jayjaylen you are so right. If I had to pick my 5 favorite female vocalists of all time .. Phyllis would be one of them. A great talent we lost way too soon.

[@tamaramills100]

I'm lost for words, she is the greatest live female artist/singer of all time. Her voice is phenomenal

[@tonytownsend9479]

Love Phyllis Hyman!!! Incredible... And yes the "You Know How To Love Me" album is amazing!!! Shout out to James Mtume & Reggie Lucas.... Bomb Ass Album!!!

[@jonnywaller4114]

ONE OF THE BEST R&B SINGER EVER I MISS HER SO MUCH

[@zzzdogutube]

She was so awesome!

[@alicef4885]

she looks so happy singing this song!!!!!!!

[@dev-lx8lp]

Exquisite beauty, hot voice and incredible style!

[@michaelmorgan8203]

I use to see her hanging out in Philadelphia. She loved Catacombs

[@tinytowz4471]

@michaelmorgan Did you ever speak with Phyllis Hyman?

[@GlennDGrace]

She was absolutely gorgeous!

[@MeimeiLovesmusic]

Cannot take my eyes off of her!!!! Cannot stop listening to her voice!! Absolutely intoxicating! No alcohol needed!!

[@andretobias5073]

God sent... No luck! !So rare... Love you So missed and miss used.

[@BattlecatRed]

My! Was she ever beautiful! I am mesmerized by her eyes. So self confident in singing those jingles acapella while sitting with a group of guests. Also so amazingly musical - her timing, pitch and sense of rhythm is flawless! Such an amazing singer...

[@tinytowz4471]

Absolutely! She was confident without conceit.

[@mikeallen3125]

Always loved Ms Hyman. As long as her music is played and enjoyed she'll always be here

[@knockshinnoch1950]

I'm covered in a warm golden nostalgia caressing every part of me listening to the wonderful voice of Phyllis. A classic track and awesome performance. She should've been a megastar!

[@fredajordan5704]

This Lady was absolute unique in many ways. I believe men were scared of her unbelievable beauty and talent. Phyllis I wished so bad you could have been more happy in your life.

[@billylo8600]

I was so enthralled with her and feel my heart trying to pound it's way out of my chest for her right now.

[@1980Triumph]

She never looked as beautiful to me as she does at 1:30 to 1:33. That face she makes is so radiant. Its the essence of a woman right there....I don't need a booty shaking, twerking, or any other nonsense, just the right facial expression will send me to the moon.

[@mcattcald]

Crying... I wish she would have held on.. so terribly sad... Guess it was just to difficult to go on one more day.. Our loss Heaven's gain.

[@thetasharagenechronicles8505]

I was about 15 years old when she passed away I remember it like it was yesterday although I'm young my mom had her albums and we would play her music all of the time she was so beautiful and so talented

[@knots12345678]

Gone way too soon, not forgotten, RIP Phyllis.

[@SunnyIlha]

Had I been there in the studio audience. I would have been so thoroughly wondrously entertained.

[@donaldcurry9472]

Nubian Family soulful singers like Phyllis Hyman, Renee Diggs & Amgela Winbush are so UNSUNG among the great female soul singers. God's gift to us.

[@scheckdj]

She was so beautiful and that voice was one of the Best in the Business!!

[@lordcron]

She was such a blessing. Her voice was simply angelic...... And I sure miss women dressing that way.... A dress a nice blouse and that hair! I miss that hairstyle.

[@sawolaja65]

tragic, tragic, lady with a beautiful voice. One of my favourite tracks from the late great Ms. Hyman......

[@jenniferr9624]

She was a lovely talented lady. I have struggled with mental illness for about half my life, and there are days that I want to end it. I hope Ms. Hyman is finally with peace.

[@miss.phyllisreneefoster9547]

we love you phyllis she was beautiful and very talented

[@derekwarner2024]

Thank you Phyllis for your beauty and beautiful voice. May you be at total peace.

[@way2real364]

So many good memories from this time period..... Life was so different back then..... the music had SOUL and SPIRIT..... Phyllis Hyman was one of those Artist who touched the CORE of your HEART....RIP my Sister

[@betom5156]

no other singer can make you feel the way she does, is amazing! you keep comming back for more

[@miss.phyllisreneefoster9547]

PHYLLIS HYMAN I LOVE HER AND HER MUSIC

[@rickstokes1]

Whenever I hear a Phyllis Hyman song I stop what I'm doing and remember her with fondness. This is my favorite song and I drive my friends crazy when I do an accompaniment.

[@ColinMcCloud]

real talent with real beauty nothing manufactured over here 👏👏👏 missing those days

[@happycamper232]

she was prettier and more talented than most "Divas" of today.

[@SoulfulMentality]

FINALLY! I've been waiting FOREVER for someone to upload this performance. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@OKandNOWwhat]

Mike Douglas was always so kind and respectful.

[@doubleolove]

Aleekah TV, I am glad you were able to get your hands on this. I got this from someone who recorded it back in 1980. You make it for one or two people and you know what happens, LOL. Anyway, the quality held up very well! I am glad to see it here on KZbin! I am honoring Phyllis 17 years later and I am so blessed I got to see her perform and meet her 20 years ago. PH remains a Legend!

[@miss.phyllisreneefoster9547]

Phyllis is miss America and miss. universe yes, she's got the beauty and talents to do so, we love you miss Phyllis, amen

[@tinytowz4471]

You're absolutely right. PH could've been the first Miss USA who's Black; Miss America who's Black; Miss Universe who's Black.

[@mvanterpool6406]

I absolutely ADORE Phyllis! My "Sister In My Mind"!

[@midnight2312]

She is so angelic......and a powerhouse with her one in a billion voice and is currently singing in heaven on the right side/arm of God. The angels are so happy, she made it home.......they are rejoicing. Welcome Phyllis Hyman to the fold.

[@annettejenkins383]

She was so Talented and Beautiful. I can sing and dance to this all night!

[@mrmikespence1964]

Annette Jenkins I "SECOND" THIS! AND "SHE SUNG BEAUTIFULLY SUPERIOR" SOUL/FUNK/AND JAZZMUSIC!

[@annettejenkins383]

mrmikespence1964 Finally someone with good taste! LOOOVE THIS WOMAN!

[@chevroletsforlife]

[@onebadmutha44]

wow......a great artist......a great woman......thank you Phillis for blessing us with your presents.