No autotune here baby.

Phyllis never sang with just her voice. It was always with her whole soul through her facial and body language. Contraltos rule!!!

she sings like she's in a room by herself.this is live no gimmicks no parlor tricks.simply unrivaled talent.sang it PHYLLIS!!!!!!!!

Didn't get the recognition she truly deserved. I'm a Phyllis fan for life.

Man the vocal control is amazing

When she starts whistling. Chills.

Ugh brought tears to my eyes. Love her voice, her emotion, her face, her height, her existence

I love her speaking voice too.

She's so sad (& gorgeous) here. You can literally hear the *pain* in her voice. It's almost like she's crying out for help. RIP Miss. Hyman.

Some of the most talented people have the most tortured souls. So sad that she killed herself. Her voice was beautiful!

aww man, this is how I'll always remember Ms. Phyllis Hyman. Standing tall, beautiful, and statuesque with that incredible voice. Even the whistle she does here is off the chain. Such an immense talent. I'm still heartbroken at her tragic end, but all the could'ves and would'ves won't change a thing. So, I'll continue to celebrate her life and wonderful gift. As I'm watching this, I realize that she, David Brenner, and Billy Preston (on organ) are all gone. So glad we have time capsules like these to keep their memories alive.

Did this woman just whistle in the middle of the song with the utmost control!?! Who is singing like this today? I don't know but there has gotta be someone out there with considerable vocal talent.

she was so beautiful, so regal and one of the greatest singers who ever lived.

She comes out and takes over the stage, without doing anything! That's enough by itself, but then - OMG! What a voice!

So many performers suffer from depression. Sensitive souls.

As I watch this video I can see the pain in her eyes. I am and always will be a fan of the late great Phyllis Hyman. She had an amazing talent that is truly missed!!

This is one of the best performances ever. And she was also a great interviewee. Funny, sassy, and friendly.

She had a terrific sense of humor. What a loss!

Her voice was beautiful! That whistle at the end!!😮Wow!

I was so disappointed when I learned of Ms. Hyman's death and how her life was shortened that it took me many years to listen to her again. It really hurt me to my soul. Much like Whitney Houston....it saddened my heart. I love the lady and her voice.

Phyllis is not the one to listen to when you're going through it because this woman will have you jump off a cliff. The authority in her voice COMMANDS you to feel her pain. I miss her.

I can't whisle like that and she's on key. (wow!)

her speaking voice is so lovely

She was soooo underrated smh #realtalentrightthur

now I am 9 and I love this song it is beautiful my friends don't like me lising to old music it gets on there nerves but new music is terrible all they talk about is money drugs and other things like I hate it soo much

20 years ago today, we lost a beautiful soul. Rest in love, P.H.

I always thought this was one of the most beautiful women in the world how could she have been so lonely and sad.

“I thought that with success and money would come a husband & kids.” It broke my heart when she said that because if you watch a handful of her interviews, it’s what she desired so much. We love you Phyllis. ❤️🦋❤️

we will never have another PHYLLIS HYMAN!!!!!!LOVE

I just realize that Billy Preston is on the organ. She was such a graceful lady.

I had the pleasure of selling Maya Angelo,Bonnie pointer and Phyliss Hyman shoes,matching handbags and matching millinary(hats by Jack McConnell) at a store called Roscils in Oakland ca. She bought her seamstress with her I guess to match footwear with outfits. She told me she's been all around the world but has never seen such a great selection of shoes,hats and bag!

Love this performance, such a haunting and powerful voice.....and she could whistle!!

Ok. This is like my 3rd time commenting on this video, but I can't help it. Her stage presence is just magnificent. And I know I'm not alone when I say this, but her and Jazmine Sullivan have a scary resemblance.

Sometimes beauty can be a curse with talent

Its ashamed that artist don't present themselves in such a classy manor as this.

Just beautiful... Phyllis was so beautiful, I wish she had known how phenomenal, loved and talented she was!! She left much too soon 😥😢😭

If I make it to Heaven, I pray this voice is ringing thru out the Universe!

damn that whistle........

A voice for eternity!!!!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

To everyone....This is what keeps me awake at night. KNOWING people (not just our own) are going through the most terrible things due to man and decisions. Please take time to reflect on the day and enjoy the sun/rain/snow whatever to get u thru. I pray for all not to go thru the struggle but it makes us who we are. I will stand for all who stand for themselves. You have an ally in GOD.

Phyllis hyman is my absolute favorite vocalist, the way that she transfers her emotions and feelings through her music is beyond incredible. I wish more people of my generaion understood and listened to more artist like her, to get an idea of what true talent and artistry is.

She could sing about Pain and Heartache, and real about love, Miss Phyllis Hyman , you were a gift.

The way this woman could sing! That raw emotion at the end of the song when she cries out "come back to me" reminds me of Marvin Gaye when he sang "Distant Lover".

This is PHYLLIS HYMAN in peak form in her musical prime, full voiced, healthy gorgeous, and in complete command of the stage and her sudience. Let today's young singers study, listen and learn how it's done.

She's got such a deep rich soulful tone to her voice, GORGEOUS!!!!!!!

I live for Phyllis Hyman. She owned everything..everything was hers!

I love watching the guy in the white jacket in the back with the band when Phyllis does her break down at 3:30 he's really enjoying his self! lol

I LOVE LOVE LOVE HER STILL THAT VOICE!!

My beautiful Philly sister. What a talent. RIP

This is not soul....this is pain...you can see her pain...you can hear it...she's singing through it...I understand...RIP Phyllis Hyman I understand...Rest easy..

PHYLLIS IS EVERYTHING! YESSSSSS IN-DEEEEDY!

I pray her heart was comforted by Jesus!

Always here for Phyllis. Magnificent talent. Heartbreakingly beautiful. No one sings a better love story. And when it’s over- oh my😢

Hell yeah !!!!! This woman was awesome!!!!!!!!! REAL TALENT

I swear, 30 yrs. later and you can still hear her pain. Hers is so very tragic, so very sad. She was so stunning. She had such power, such control in her voice. There's been nobody like her since.

I never knew she could whistle like that. I saw her in concert once. Hunni took her shoes off and you know the rest.

You know you can sing when you start whistling. Amazing absolutely amazing.

HAPPY EARTH DAY MS. HYMAN, WE ALL MISS YOU AND THANK YOU FOR LEAVING US WITH GREAT MEMORIES..... YOU ARE THEE SONGSTRESS....MAY THE OTHER REALMS OF EXISTENCE ENJOY YOU PRESENCE AS WE DID...

Oh GOD! She was soo PRECIOUS AND NEVER KNEW HOW MUCH SHE WAS LOVED!

whistle on that Beyonce

I had such a crush on this goddess as a young man. When I heard that she passed, I couldn't listen to her recordings for a long time. " Rest in power Queen! "

Gives me chills every time I watch it!!She whistled with just as much passion as she has when she sings...it's amazing to watch!

This woman was so regal...TRUE definition of a queen

This has got to be one of the best live performances on American television.

it is so hard living alone when you lose that special love we all can think it in memory of the beautiful woman that was a part of your life

Still brings TEARS to my eyes! Her VOICE, LIFE, and PAIN just pulls me in and I WISH sge could've been LOVED the way she wanted to be... May she ETERNALLY LIVE in my HEART and in PEACE! 😪❤🤦🏽‍♀️

That moment when she's already slaying this ish up, down and sideways and serving absolute emotions....and then she drops that whistle. ON. KEY. This is flawless. I said FLAW. LESS.

unsung brought me here I'm in love with her voice she's definitely an inspiration to me

Literally in almost every interview she mentioned being single with no kids .. She really wanted her own happy family. 💔 that would have saved her life.

I listen to this almost everyday ***** that's 5 stars.....

THIS WOMAN CREATED HER OWN LANE AND I LOVE HER FOR THAT XO

I'm not even the same, Im a different girl. Yesterday I was somebody's baby, now today Im a women on my own.

Watching this does make you think. I honestly do feel that she was expressing how she really felt during the performance. I dont think she was acting. It also feels a little strange watching the whole thing since her, David Brenner and Billy Preston is no longer here. They all are dead now but watching this does make you feel like they're still alive.

There was such power in her voice...she could just hummmmm and it would be beautiful....What she had was a gift...Many have said it was drugs, it was this, and it was that....Well it was a whole lot of things most of all a very broken heart...I always thought she sang sad songs until I realized that she was going through hell in her life...and that came out in her music....she was baring her soul...The gift that God gave her is silent...like so many other God gifted and talented people who believe the lie....Gone too soon, not forgotten and missed by us all....

I will go to my grave sayin that phyllis Hyman was one of my favorites I remember mom singing this when I was a child

Omg the whistle did it for me😳😳😍😍 such a great voice and artist! She owned that stage!!!!

That whistle was amazing

i will always love phyllis hyman songs we will always miss her.

The one the best singer's that ever graced the stage and beauty that none could compare she was breath takinly beautiful in person. Rest Queen!

DAMN I MISS PHYLLIS!!!!!

I love this song. Phyllis had such a powerful voice. Such style and grace. She had a unique style of her own. Listening to this song brings back so many memories from back in the day. :)

we love you miss Phyllis so beautiful lady so very talented lady so sad love her amen

What an absolute elegant woman she was in every sense of the word! Phyllis...if you only knew how many millions loved you!

we love you Phyllis hyman we all love you amen amen.

Now this is live! She sounds just like the record! 💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Love Dave for having Phyllis on his show so many times .. only ONE Voice like THAT...LOVE YOU and MISS you Phyllis...xoxo

If you could have realized the world needed you; for the jewels I saw in you embodied that of a beautiful, gracious lady with a voice like no other. You are truly missed.

Phyliss Hyman was gorgeously gorgeous and incredibly talented 🌟💕🌟 Rest in Peace to the beautiful and super talented Phyliss Hyman 🕊🕊🕊🕊❤️🕊🕊🕊🕊

Never realized how powerful her voice was. Good harmonic control

Remember the days when I used to play this cassette obsessively ❤️ Love and miss you terribly Queen Continue to RIHP Jazz Empress ❤️

Phyllis Hyman was a classy, beautiful, and talented, and woman. Her music will live on forever. RIP Mrs. Hyman. She dress with class and grace.

The one and only ... Phyllis ... forever.

Still slamming in 2023

Why do we not have someone of her style, grace, and God-given talent anymore ..... I almost can't stomach r&b anymore .... because this type of next level music is no longer as prevalent as it was doing the era of Phyllis Hyman, David Peaston, Gerald Alston, Angela Winbush .... omg!

Such a beautiful and talented lady. Her voice was so awesome. she really didn't know how many people's lives she touched. Gone too soon. I love you Phyllis

This goes straight to my soul.

I got chills all over listening to her again. Love and miss her so much.

For all the happiness her music gave many fans, i wish the Lord could have given her a few more years. But i guess shes singing for him now.

Phyllis ATE this song. RIP Queen. You are so so missed!!!

Love me some Phyllis & then there's Billy Preston on piano 🎹--- it doesn't get any better. Its so sad she unalived herself, just as the sadness gave her Great songs with emotion, but the downside brought negativity to make her not want to live. She's either lying about not wanting a family or it kicked in later years. She passed because she said herself that she sabotaged her relationship to where All her dreams would have happened ( a husband and kids), but she got scared & lost out. Sometime after, took her own life. She was a Very Pretty, tall, sexy, Talented, Black woman -- with SO much going for her. RIP Phyllis, you are never forgotten, with all you've given to the world. Your work lives on, & you are loved. ❤🌹❤️‍🔥🕊️🙏🥰