Pittsburgh's Finest! George Benson, embracing Phyllis after her performance at Mikell's in July 1980. The line before the show extended down the block; a young Ray Chew was her musical director; and not only Mr. Benson, the iconic Miles Davis dropped by to watch her perform. 🤩 🎶The Sunshine In My Life | Phyllis Hyman
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Pittsburgh's Finest! George Benson, embracing Phyllis after her performance at Mikell's in July 1980. The line before the show extended down the block; a young Ray Chew was her musical director; and not only Mr. Benson, the iconic Miles Davis dropped by to watch her perform. 🤩 🎶The Sunshine In My Life | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis tells the story of when Gregory Hines was temporarily fired from the Broadway smash "Sophisticated Ladies." The audio is from the 1982 Fresh Air interview on NPR. | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis tells the story of when Gregory Hines was temporarily fired from the Broadway smash "Sophisticated Ladies." The audio is from the 1982 Fresh Air interview on NPR. | Phyllis Hyman
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In this 1987 clip, Phyllis discusses her relationship with then-boyfriend, Tad Fennar, and her feelings about marriage and children. | Phyllis Hyman
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In this 1987 clip, Phyllis discusses her relationship with then-boyfriend, Tad Fennar, and her feelings about marriage and children. | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis was proud of her work in the film The Kill Reflex. It was her first speaking role, and she gave what the role had supposed to had gave. Thank you, Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, for giving her the opportunity. #suicidepreventionmonth | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis was proud of her work in the film The Kill Reflex. It was her first speaking role, and she gave what the role had supposed to had gave. Thank you, Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, for giving her the opportunity. #suicidepreventionmonth | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis had always held the first African-American Super Model, Naomi Sims, in high regard ever since their high school days in the All City Choir. And it's easy to understand why Phyllis continued her admiration for Naomi throughout the years. In the late 60s, Naomi was the first AA model to grace the covers of Ladies' Home Journal and Life Magazine. She never accepted a "no" from anyone, promoting herself when modeling agencies turned her down. She refused movie roles she felt were undermining
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Phyllis had always held the first African-American Super Model, Naomi Sims, in high regard ever since their high school days in the All City Choir. And it's easy to understand why Phyllis continued her admiration for Naomi throughout the years. In the late 60s, Naomi was the first AA model to grace the covers of Ladies' Home Journal and Life Magazine. She never accepted a "no" from anyone, promoting herself when modeling agencies turned her down. She refused movie roles she felt were undermining
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It was simple for Phyllis. The black community helped put her on the map, so she hired the people who put her there. Credit: Ebony/Jet Showcase 1987 | Phyllis Hyman
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It was simple for Phyllis. The black community helped put her on the map, so she hired the people who put her there. Credit: Ebony/Jet Showcase 1987 | Phyllis Hyman
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The late, award-winning, multi-talented phenom Hinton Battle used to stand in the wings to watch Phyllis's performance in Sophisticated Ladies. It's evident that many of today's and yesterday's artists studied her. If only they would acknowledge it out loud. RIP Hinton.💙 The audio is from a 2018 interview Hinton did with Big Meach, "It's Never Too Late: An Intimate Interview with Hinton Battle," which can be found on YouTube. Photo credit: Hakim Mutlaq | Phyllis Hyman
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The late, award-winning, multi-talented phenom Hinton Battle used to stand in the wings to watch Phyllis's performance in Sophisticated Ladies. It's evident that many of today's and yesterday's artists studied her. If only they would acknowledge it out loud. RIP Hinton.💙 The audio is from a 2018 interview Hinton did with Big Meach, "It's Never Too Late: An Intimate Interview with Hinton Battle," which can be found on YouTube. Photo credit: Hakim Mutlaq | Phyllis Hyman
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Thank God, Phyllis's father urged her to stay put and not return to Pittsburgh. He knew she was ready. The audio is from Sid McCoy's Special Edition radio show. The photo is from Black Hollywood The Lost Photos Vol 1. | Phyllis Hyman
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Chile, Phyllis was somethin' else! (I will never not laugh at this story😭) "You would never know that Phyllis Hyman and Christopher "dated." He was 20 years younger than she was, and he was dating someone else named Ann Gore. They both knew that Christopher was trying to play them at the same time, and they treated him like a dishrag. This song was about her (Phyllis) after she slung him to the side!!" - A Fan Song written by Ann Gore, Phyllis's friend-girl. You can find her music on Reverb Na
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Phyllis and Ernest Harden Jr. Ernest stays busy, but you may best remember him as Marcus in the hit TV show "The Jeffersons." He shared the stage with Phyllis in the 1994 play "Blues Bar." "On a dark night of our show, Phyllis took me to see a friend of hers who was also in town performing. It was Mrs. Nancy Wilson. Nancy was so happy to see Phyllis there at her show, she called her up on the stage and they sang a duet together. Nancy loved Phyllis; they were best of friends. After her set, Nanc
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A master at her craft. Pure brilliance! 🎥Phyllis Hyman | Take The A Train | Live 1980 | Black Music Archive LIVE! | Youtube | Phyllis Hyman
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Pittsburgh's Finest! George Benson is one of the most influential jazz guitarists and singers of our time. It was quite an honor for Phyllis to have his support. "It's been really beautiful having people like Natalie Cole and George Benson - who's another Pittsburgh-born performer - come up to me and tell me I'm next in line...People like George are great. They're a real inspiration to me because there are times when I feel insecure about what I'm doing..." - Phyllis Hyman, Black Music & Jazz Re
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Today marks the 30th year Phyllis transcended. Her friend, the legendary Roberta Flack, who passed this year, said it best: "God is a spirit, music is spiritual, so every time you hear Phyllis sing, she lives." Fly high, Phyllis. We will always celebrate you❤️ Quote is from Jet Magazine, Jul 24, 1995. Video credit: misssharid/YouTube | Phyllis Hyman
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This Unsung clip gives some insight into Phyllis's mental illness and addictions as told by her therapist, Portia Hunt; her sister, who recently passed, Jeannie Hyman RIP; and her former manager, Glenda Gracia. If you or someone you know is showing signs of suicidal ideation/thoughts or threatening suicide, call 988 - The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Help is available. #suicidepreventionmonth | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis Diller in the early days of her standup comedy career. Here in 1960 appearing on Playboy After Dark. She was still developing her persona. #phyllisdiller #1960s #humblebeginnings | The Phyllis Diller
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Phyllis and Tad, her then road manager and boyfriend, at the Living All Alone release brunch. 1986. The LAA album peaked at #11 on the R&B charts. Photo credit: Bill Schultz | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis speaks on how her versatility grew while working in Sophisticated Ladies. | Phyllis Hyman
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A candid photo of Phyllis in the 70s. Always stylish, she stayed camera-ready. 🎤Was Yesterday Such A Long Time Ago #suicidepreventionmonth | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis was featured on Lonnie Liston Smith's "Love Goddess" project. She and her keyboardist, Terry Burrus, wrote the lyrics to the song "Obsession" for that album. In this interview, she explains the meaning behind those lyrics. | Phyllis Hyman
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March is Women's History Month. "In the realm of social awareness and civic consciousness, Hyman spoke out on women-related causes, particularly battering and SA. 'The ultimate crime against a woman,' she stressed, 'is SA. SA is not a sex crime; it is a violent crime. I can't stand to see these injustices done to people who have nothing and no one to protect them,' Hyman said in one interview." Phyllis Hyman: A Human Spirit, Routes, July 1979 🎼The Strength Of A Woman | Phyllis Hyman
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