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Condition: New! Brand New Factory Sealed
Phyllis Hyman didn't know how special she was. Tragically, the Philadelphia-born jazz and soul singer had a history of depression and committed suicide in summer 1995. But fortunately for her fans, the pained beauty contained in Hyman's voice lives. Although diehard fans should also pick up the more comprehensive, two-disc Legacy of Phyllis Hyman, which contains extended versions of her classic rendition of the Stylistics' "Betcha By Golly, Wow" and the grown-folks club jam "You Know How to Love Me," Ultimate Phyllis Hyman features several songs not included on that earlier compilation. Among them are "Meet Me on the Moon," from 1991's sadly titled Prime of My Life, and "I Refuse to Be Lonely," from Hyman's posthumous album of the same name. The disc also offers a nicely condensed packaging of the statuesque, silky-voiced diva's greatest hits, such as the triumphant "Somewhere in My Lifetime" and the desperate "Living All Alone." Since Hyman's death, the music industry has regrettably veered toward rewarding female R&B singers more for their physical assets than their vocal presence. But alongside her dear friend Patti LaBelle, Phyllis Hyman is one of the preeminent vocalists of the past few decades and an old friend we'll never forget.
Track Listings
1. Betcha By Golly Wow [Single Version]
2. Loving You, Losing You [Single Version]
3. I Don't Want to Lose You
4. Somewhere in My Lifetime
5. Here's That Rainy Day
6. You Know How to Love Me [Single Version]
7. Under Your Spell
8. Can't We Fall in Love Again
9. Just Another Face in the Crowd
10. The Love Too Good to Last
11. Riding the Tiger
12. Old Friend
13. Living All Alone
14. Don't Wanna Change the World
15. Living in Confusion [Single Version]
16. I Refuse to Be Lonely
17. Meet Me on the Moon
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