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. 馃ぉ 馃幎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. 馃ぉ 馃幎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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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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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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Phyllis's entree into the world of radio began with her long-standing friendship with Maye Hampton James-Holler, who took Phyllis's 1976 song, "Baby", to radio. Maye was the VP of promotions at Desert Moon/Roadshow Records - the first label to sign Phyllis. Sadly, Maye passed away earlier this month. Thank you, Maye, for all you did for Phyllis. Sweet rest. 馃拹 Phyllis's photo is a promotional picture from Roadshow Records. Maye's photo credit the Legacy website. | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis's entree into the world of radio began with her long-standing friendship with Maye Hampton James-Holler, who took Phyllis's 1976 song, "Baby", to radio. Maye was the VP of promotions at Desert Moon/Roadshow Records - the first label to sign Phyllis. Sadly, Maye passed away earlier this month. Thank you, Maye, for all you did for Phyllis. Sweet rest. 馃拹 Phyllis's photo is a promotional picture from Roadshow Records. Maye's photo credit the Legacy website. | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis was no overnight success. Before the fame, she and her band played in small clubs, parks, parking lots, and at grand openings...she honed her craft. | 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 speaks on how her versatility grew while working in Sophisticated Ladies. | Phyllis Hyman
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A master at her craft. Pure brilliance! 馃帴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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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 on how her cigarette holder was part of her comedy act. | American Masters
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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鉂わ笍 Quote is from Jet Magazine, Jul 24, 1995. Video credit: misssharid/YouTube | Phyllis Hyman
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Phyllis had the best stage banter. She was a complete entertainer who knew how to create a personal connection with her audience. 馃帴The Urban Streaming Network, YouTube | Phyllis Hyman
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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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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.馃挋 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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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 馃幖The Strength Of A Woman | Phyllis Hyman
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