The P/H Factor - Phyllis Hyman: Tribute to a Sophisticated Lady
Gonna make changes
Gonna make minds aware
Moving together
Willing to share
There's power in the masses
Collectively we can win
~Phyllis Hyman, "Gonna Make Changes", Somewhere In My Lifetime, 1978
I couldn't let this week end without paying tribute to one of my all-time favorite vocalists, the late, great Phyllis Hyman (July 6, 1949 - June 30, 1995). The music industry hasn't been the same since her untimely passing. If you are unfamiliar with her music - do yourself a favor and please check it out. It's a rarity even to this day that someone comes along as gifted and talented as Hyman was. The singer, songwriter, model, actress and businesswoman would've turned 59 this year.
The P/H Factor
The angel, with the resonant, rich, beautiful voice
The Goddess of Love
Commanding the stage like a Queen
Regal, striking, almost intimidating
Queen of the blues, pop, soul, jazz and gospel
A true Sophisticated Lady
In a class of her own
in fact, ahead of her time
Critically acclaimed yet unrecognized
A mind blowing woman with many talents
Who never achieved the stardom she truly deserved
Yet, she is a legend
Although you're no longer with us in the physical sense
Your spirit lives on in your music
Each time one your songs play
You are born again
We relive the joy and wonder in our memories of you
You touched us deeply
With your songs of love
About its many facets, the ups and downs, the joys and the pain
You took us there
We were with you each step of the way
With each note on the musical scale
You left us enraptured
Capturing us in your mesmerizing essence
You spoke to us and we could definitely relate
That's why we will never forget
You and the many gifts you gave to the world
Phyllis Hyman--the woman, the actress, the fashion model, the singer, the songwriter, the performer
You will always remain special
You will always have a place in our hearts
And a significant place in history
One of the world's most beautiful women
with one of the greatest vocal instruments
You are truly appreciated
You will forever go on
Phyllis, you were and still are loved
Phyllis Hyman's music at Amazon
Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!
~ BuddahDesmond
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Now playing: Phyllis Hyman - Complete Me
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Labels: Entertainment, Music, Phyllis Hyman, Tribute
posted by BuddahDesmond @ 5:29 PM
8 Comments:
Wow! This poem was so well done! Bravo! You truly captured the essence of this woman who will be forever remembered, and forever missed! Thank God for her music!
Rest In Peace, Our Beautiful Songbird!
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Thanks for visiting my spot. I loved loved loved Phyllis. When you said...Commanding the stage like a Queen Regal...it took me back to a concert of hers that I attened. That so eloquently described here on stage. I was amazing to watch her.
OMG! man you have brougt back some serious memories. I loved me some Phyllis Hyman. I can remember running into her quite a bit when I resided in Chicago, she performed in Chicago alot before moving to New York.
I was completing a degree required course the night at school when a roommate came running to me to bring me with the bad news that our gril had died. We cryed all that night and played her music. George still speaks of her often during our conversations.
That was a very nice tribute. The great thing about her works is that once you play a song of hers, it's like she's living again.
It's amazing how time flies. I still remember waking up that Saturday morning and hearing about her suicide. It was just so sad.
But she does live on through her songs.
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Just had to stop by and read your poem again.
She looked great in that pic.
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