Phyllis Hyman: Her Musical Legacy Continues… 1975-1995 Phyllis Hyman built a loyal global audience of music lovers. Read More >> 1975-1995 1995-Today Phyllis created a presence in contemporary music that continues to resonate with listeners worldwide, over twenty-six years after her transition. Read More >> 1995-Today 1949-1964 Born in Philadelphia on July 6, 1949 and raised in Pittsburgh, Phyllis spent her teen years developing her vocal skills by joining Pittsburgh’s All City Choir. Read More >> 1949-1964 1975-1976 Phyllis teamed up with producer Norman Connors for her stunning cover hit of “Betcha By Golly Wow.” Read More >> 1975-1976 1977-1979 Phyllis signed with Buddah Records in 1977 and moved to Arista Records in 1979, working with Barry Manilow on Somewhere In My Lifetime. Read More >> 1977-1979 1979 The Arista 1979 set, You Know How To Love Me, produced by James Mtume & Reggie Lucas, spawned the singer’s biggest international hit with the dance-oriented title track. Read More >> 1979 1981-1983 A two-and-a-half year stint in Sophisticated Ladies garnered Phyllis a much-coveted Tony Award nomination and a 1981 Theatre World Award for “Outstanding Debut Broadway Performance.” Read More >> 1981-1983 1986-1995 In 1986, Phyllis began a nine-year association with Philadelphia International Records, founded by the legendary musical team of Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff. Read More >> 1986-1995 1991 “Don’t Wanna Change The World” became Phyllis’ first No. 1 R&B Single. Read More >> 1991 1995 In the wake of her passing, which stunned so many of her avid fans worldwide, PIR released the album, I Refuse To Be Lonely. Read More >> 1995 2021 In 2021, the Deluxe Collection 9 CD box set, Old Friend, was released. Read More >> 2021
