Phyllis Hyman: Larger Than Life – But Lost and Living All Alone
This video will explore the exclusive life story of Phyllis Hyman a popular singer from the late 70s and 80s. Her bigger than life persona and what it ultimately cost her. The early years, and the challenges she faced in the music business. Her elusive love life, mental health and substance abuse struggles. Here’s the backstory of what really happened to this beautiful vocal legend.
00:00 – Intro
01:28 – Early Years and Career beginnings
02:28 – Phyllis’s Big Break
04:15 – The challenges at Arista Records
04:53 – Standing on business
08:05 – Overshadowed by industry politics
10:00 – Rumored Rivalry & Record Label Frustration
12:18 – Down But Not Out
13:31 – Pressure and Loss
15:54 – Taking it’s Tole
16:40 – A New Queen is Crowned
17:28 – The Catalog is Heavy
18:03 – Relationship Rumors
19:24 – Mental Health Struggles
21:17 – A Beautiful Voice Silenced
22:27 – Influence on Future Generations
24:14 – Outro Impact of an Icon Phyllis Hyman
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