Phyllis Hyman

American rhythm-and-blues singer (1949–1995)

Born: 6 July 1949
Philadelphia
Died: 30 June 1995
New York City
Country: United States
Active: 1971–1995
Record labels: Buddah Records
Discography: 10 albums

Biography

Phyllis Hyman was a jazz musician who played voice. Phyllis Hyman was born on 6 July 1949 in Philadelphia and died on 30 June 1995 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz, pop music and soul. Record labels: Buddah Records. The discography here lists 10 albums, from “Phyllis Hyman” (1977) to “Forever With You” (1998). Honours include Theatre World Award (1981).

Phyllis Linda Hyman (July 6, 1949 – June 30, 1995) was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Hyman's music career spanned the late 1970s through the early 1990s, and she was best known for her expansive contralto range. Some of her most notable songs are "You Know How to Love Me" (1979), "Living All Alone" (1986) and "Don't Wanna Change the World" (1991). Hyman is also known for her covers of popular songs, which include renditions of "Betcha by Golly, Wow", "Here's That Rainy Day", and "What You Won't Do For Love". Hyman performed on Broadway in the 1981 musical revue Sophisticated Ladies, which ran from 1981 until 1983. The revue, based on the music of Duke Ellington, earned Hyman a Theatre World Award and a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical. After an extended struggle with mental health issues, Hyman died by suicide in 1995, aged 45, at her New York City apartment.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Phyllis Hyman 1977

Sing a Song 1978

Somewhere in My Lifetime 1978

You Know How to Love Me 1979

Can’t We Fall in Love Again 1981

Goddess of Love 1983

Living All Alone 1986

Prime of My Life 1991

I Refuse to Be Lonely 1995

Forever With You 1998

Awards

1981 Theatre World Award

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Phyllis Hyman play?

Phyllis Hyman is known for playing voice.

When and where was Phyllis Hyman born?

Phyllis Hyman was born 6 July 1949 in Philadelphia.

What are Phyllis Hyman's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Phyllis Hyman (1977), Sing a Song (1978), Somewhere in My Lifetime (1978), You Know How to Love Me (1979) and Can’t We Fall in Love Again (1981).

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