Phyllis was an incredible vocalist who never really got the reognition and success that she deserved.I have most of her albums.Favorite song is "Old Friend"
I've been on a Ms. Hyman "bender" for a couple of days, it's ironic but not surprising me and Harle have been on the same wave length.
^ She ripped it up there even though she rushed from finishing "Sophisticated Ladies"!
I just found this interview she did not too long before she died:
Apparently she and Billy Preston were doing a play called "Blues Bar". It kinda saddens me looking at Phyllis knowing she was suffering in that clip though she tried to keep her spirits high during this interview.
^ She ripped it up there even though she rushed from finishing "Sophisticated Ladies"!
I just found this interview she did not too long before she died:
Apparently she and Billy Preston were doing a play called "Blues Bar". It kinda saddens me looking at Phyllis knowing she was suffering in that clip though she tried to keep her spirits high during this interview.
I've never seen this interview / post on the 'Tube', wow.
^ She ripped it up there even though she rushed from finishing "Sophisticated Ladies"!
I just found this interview she did not too long before she died:
Apparently she and Billy Preston were doing a play called "Blues Bar". It kinda saddens me looking at Phyllis knowing she was suffering in that clip though she tried to keep her spirits high during this interview.
I've never seen this interview / post on the 'Tube', wow.
I loved that she even did "I Refuse to Be Lonely" in acapella.
^ She ripped it up there even though she rushed from finishing "Sophisticated Ladies"!
I just found this interview she did not too long before she died:
Apparently she and Billy Preston were doing a play called "Blues Bar". It kinda saddens me looking at Phyllis knowing she was suffering in that clip though she tried to keep her spirits high during this interview.
Billy Preston was also a regular at that same club where I met Phyllis,
"There's Nothing That The Proper Attitude Won't Render Funkable!"
^ She ripped it up there even though she rushed from finishing "Sophisticated Ladies"!
I just found this interview she did not too long before she died:
Apparently she and Billy Preston were doing a play called "Blues Bar". It kinda saddens me looking at Phyllis knowing she was suffering in that clip though she tried to keep her spirits high during this interview.
Billy Preston was also a regular at that same club where I met Phyllis,
Not surprised. I saw some pictures of Billy during his stint with the Stones, it look as if he and Mick were flirting.
^ She ripped it up there even though she rushed from finishing "Sophisticated Ladies"!
I just found this interview she did not too long before she died:
Apparently she and Billy Preston were doing a play called "Blues Bar". It kinda saddens me looking at Phyllis knowing she was suffering in that clip though she tried to keep her spirits high during this interview.
I remember reading about it briefly in her book(which I need to re-read again, what a fabulous bio )
It looked like it could've been a promising show. Back in the early to mid 90s, there was a revival of blues-setting plays and they all caused big ruckus whenever they went.
She looked adorable in that clip, even though she hated the way she looked.
^ She ripped it up there even though she rushed from finishing "Sophisticated Ladies"!
I just found this interview she did not too long before she died:
Apparently she and Billy Preston were doing a play called "Blues Bar". It kinda saddens me looking at Phyllis knowing she was suffering in that clip though she tried to keep her spirits high during this interview.
I remember reading about it briefly in her book(which I need to re-read again, what a fabulous bio )
It looked like it could've been a promising show. Back in the early to mid 90s, there was a revival of blues-setting plays and they all caused big ruckus whenever they went.
She looked adorable in that clip, even though she hated the way she looked.
I realize you don't care, but I don't find any comfort in your comment (...and I understand your intent was not to comfort). For me; it's just sad enough to lose people we love, I can't understand the reason behind wishing anyone else an early death.
Nevertheless, I support your right to say whatever it is you feel needs to be said.
"There's Nothing That The Proper Attitude Won't Render Funkable!"
Phyllis was an incredible vocalist who never really got the reognition and success that she deserved.I have most of her albums.Favorite song is "Old Friend"
Very beautiful and talented lady Sad that she always felt alone Her Unsung epsiode was interesting-she was so captivating, but never really found peace within herself Hope she is resting in peace. You know how to love me
I've also been playing the hell out of this rare ditty....
I love this song! Indeed,this is a rare one.Recorded in late 1975,released as a single in 1976 on a small independent label.This is one of her earliest singles.
I've also been playing the hell out of this rare ditty....
I love this song! Indeed,this is a rare one.Recorded in late 1975,released as a single in 1976 on a small independent label.This is one of her earliest singles.
Everything about this song screams "Sigma Sound Studios" with a back up from MFSB.
^ She ripped it up there even though she rushed from finishing "Sophisticated Ladies"!
I just found this interview she did not too long before she died:
Apparently she and Billy Preston were doing a play called "Blues Bar". It kinda saddens me looking at Phyllis knowing she was suffering in that clip though she tried to keep her spirits high during this interview.
Phyllis was involved in an accident during her last performance in "Blues Bar". She was coming down some stairs on the set and fell and broke her ankle. Glenda (her manager) said it was a combination of her being overweight and the alcoholism. Her performances during most of the shows were plagued with unprofessional behavior. Phyllis' bipolar disorder was totally out of control by this time.
"It's not nice to fuck with K.B.! All you haters will see!" - Kitbradley
"The only true wisdom is knowing you know nothing." - Socrates
I realize you don't care, but I don't find any comfort in your comment (...and I understand your intent was not to comfort). For me; it's just sad enough to lose people we love, I can't understand the reason behind wishing anyone else an early death.
Nevertheless, I support your right to say whatever it is you feel needs to be said.
I never WISHED anything on anyone, just demonstrating the "nice guys finish last" in a manner which sparked your reaction!
Anyway, it's freedom of speech my friend, don't like it? report it, simple.
Back to Phyllis, it's all good.
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[Edited 12/27/10 18:57pm]
Tried many flavours - but sooner or later, always go back to the Purple Kool-aid!
I love this song! Indeed,this is a rare one.Recorded in late 1975,released as a single in 1976 on a small independent label.This is one of her earliest singles.
Everything about this song screams "Sigma Sound Studios" with a back up from MFSB.
Phyllis was an incredible vocalist who never really got the reognition and success that she deserved.I have most of her albums.Favorite song is "Old Friend"
I've been on a Ms. Hyman "bender" for a couple of days, it's ironic but not surprising me and Harle have been on the same wave length.
^ She ripped it up there even though she rushed from finishing "Sophisticated Ladies"!
I just found this interview she did not too long before she died:
Apparently she and Billy Preston were doing a play called "Blues Bar". It kinda saddens me looking at Phyllis knowing she was suffering in that clip though she tried to keep her spirits high during this interview.
Phyllis was involved in an accident during her last performance in "Blues Bar". She was coming down some stairs on the set and fell and broke her ankle. Glenda (her manager) said it was a combination of her being overweight and the alcoholism. Her performances during most of the shows were plagued with unprofessional behavior. Phyllis' bipolar disorder was totally out of control by this time.
I think I remember reading about the accident on JET magazine. In fact now that I remember, I did read that she was performing in "Blues Bar" but that it was a spectacle in the worst way possible for Phyllis. Poor girl.
It's hard to listen to that song and not be moved by it.I always loved it but after Phyllis' death,it took on a whole new meaning for me.
The story behind this song forced Phyllis to bare her heart out, as if that was hard to begin with.
Phyllis said it was one of the hardest songs to record because she couldn't stop crying in the midst of singing it.
Yep,there is a tragic story behind this song.The song's writer,Linda Creed,was battling cancer and passed away around the same time that this song was released.
The story behind this song forced Phyllis to bare her heart out, as if that was hard to begin with.
Phyllis said it was one of the hardest songs to record because she couldn't stop crying in the midst of singing it.
Yep,there is a tragic story behind this song.The song's writer,Linda Creed,was battling cancer and passed away around the same time that this song was released.
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Not surprised. I saw some pictures of Billy during his stint with the Stones, it look as if he and Mick were flirting. 
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Ugh... miss ya Phyllis!
Sad that she always felt alone 