I hated that a rose turned a shade of blue. No one can sing like Phyllis. This song alone, gives evidence of this. I loved this song since day one when the album come out over 20 years ago, and this song still stands the test of time. If anyone ask you who is Phyllis Hyman, do not say a word just play this song it explains it all. Phyllis you are missed and you are still loved. A fan for the rest of my life. Definitely a wedding song for all times.

Can we talk her microphone technique is so amazing. The way she's pulling the microphone away from her mouth to create fade out... Can we pause and talk about this for a second ? And she does it in every performance so effortlessly. Great body language, stage performance and whistling.

I was on the corner of E. 79th and Union heading North at the light in Cleveland Ohio. When this terrible news hit the radio 93 FM WZAK Early Afternoon. I was and still am sick to my soul. she was simply the best. While in prison She made my time manageable. Well missed and loved. Never good bye... Always hello!!!!

"Meet Me On The Moon' is one of the most romantic and passionate song I have ever heard. Singing about the symphony and the moon so much metaphors that only the wise can comprehend. I enjoy seeing Phyllis Hyman captured and immortalized for all of us to be honored. I am thinking of my angel and what he means to me as I am listening to the wonderful diva work her magic. I love you my angel with all my heart. We are Forever!

My girl, My girl!!! SMH..this just saddens me!! She was everything!! Above talented, beautiful, gifted!! Phyllis was a gem! Her music I fell in love with at an early age and her voice was just so powerful!! I will forever be a fan!! RIP Phyllis!

Classic Phyllis Hyman!!! She was a personal friend of my brother and I saw her often. She and her extraordinary talent will be forever missed. Alexandria J. Boone

Phyllis delivered the completed master tapes for the "I Refuse To Be Lonely" album(Philadelphia International/Zoo Entertainment/BMG) only a few days before we lost her. I got an advance copy, took it home, took the phone off the hook, cut out the lights, and let Phyllis talk to me through that CD: the whole album is Phyllis Hyman's suicide note. Rest on, sweet lady, I know you were tired, now you will never ever be lonely, love you always.

FABULOUS!! My all time fav singer. I was so sad when she passed.

That look at 3:48! Yesss lol I love her. This classy woman was such a Queen, yet humble and down to earth. I'm so saddened that I'll never be able to see her in concert. R.I.H Ms. Phyllis, see you on the moon :)

Again one of my best friends in life I met her in high school at Carrick high school in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania 1965 we were sophomores together and had several classes together what a sultry soul singer she lays out all of her emotions on the table in every song she sings there will never ever ever be another Phyllis Hyman when I was in high school I used to go to parties in the projects where she lived in st Clair village and Phyllis Hyman's the one that taught me a white boy how to dance the Philly dog I loved her then and I love her now I'll never forget you Phyllis rest in peace you sultry soul singer you have always been true to yourself I told you back then and in that that performance you prove it again and again and again God bless you sister 💓💓💓💓🙏💓🙏

Phyllis...what can I say. Truly THE most underappreciated talent of our's, or anyone's time. Her ethereal, mesmerizing voice has lifted my soul on more than one occassion. If there really is a heaven, then she is truly bringing joy and tears to the eyes of the Angels. R.I.P. Phyllis...you are sorely missed!

I grew up on this lady's music..artist like her made you think she was part of your family when you hear them sooooooooo much. Miss u madly Phyllis.

There will never EVER be another Phyllis Hyman! She was the greatest!

THANKS FOR THE 🎵 MUSIC And THE FANTASTIC MEMORIES THANKSSSS PHYLLIS HYMAN RIP RETURN IF POSSIBLE GOD 🙏 BLESS ALWAYS 💖

IF I GET MARRY AGAIN THIS WILL BE MY WEDDING SONG.

my favorite Ballad bar none... phylis we loved you so much... so.... so sad that wasn't enough...

This is truly a beautiful sista with an even beautiful voice. We as brothas must not forget how important our Black women are to us,with out them we are non existent. Love them,respect them,nuture them,protect them.And the legacy of who they are like Phylis will always live within us. RIP my sista,you are truly missed. Much Love

Phyllis' family is from Greensboro, N.C. Phyllis use to come to Greensboro a lot to visit her grandmother. Every time she visited she would do interviews on the A&T State University's radio station (WNAA). She was very down to earth and a very genuine sister. She is truely missed by all.

Never got the credit she deserved. Definately 1 of the greatest songstress & voices of alltime. Most underrated in my book.

The exceptionally talented Phyllis Hyman was one of those rare artists that could convey pain with her voice. Her range was amazing. I loved her early work with Norman Conners. May she continue to shine!!! RIP

She was a 10 God rest her spirit

Unparalleled !!!! Sang Phyllis sang!!

I started to listen to Phyllis Hyman when I was 17 years when tvone did an unsung episode about her. I was turning 3 when she commit suicide ( day she was supposed to perform at the Apollo) may Phyllis Hyman rest peacefully🙏🙏🙏🙏

"I cant hold you..like I want to..can't hold you to the promises you made..you won't be here tonight..or any other night..it would be a lie to say I'm not afraid..but to be afraid is something that I've always been..the difference is this time..I'm not giving in..Yes I am alone..yes I'm on my own..but for the first time in my life..I'm gonna carry on..yes I'm gonna ache..but I will not break..some things I can choose..but baby I REFUSE TO BE LONELY"

such a beautiful tone, control and mastery of her craft. I'm 23 and I remember when she died. This is one of the greatest songs of all time. She was truly a gift and tremendously underrated. She will be missed.

Amazing vocal control! Glad I learned about this artist today :)

Perhaps my penultimate favorite Phyllis Hyman song! The way she melds her voice to the melody and lyrics really does transport you to another world ❤ She was so beautiful and talented!

I'm in tears here. She was my brother's fave singer and he was devastated when she killed herself, only for him to the same 5 years later. RIP to both.

Wow - I didn't think people still used this as a wedding song.... This was my wedding song in 1992. It just shows how powerful this song is...

Such a beautiful spirit. Born into a world that she never belonged for her spirit was that of future times when world peace abounds, laughter is contagious and we have learned how to be kind to one another. However her sheer essence did make an impact to many of us. Rest in peace old friend. We still miss you and love you. Blessings.

There will never be another Phyllis. I wish she knew how much she was loved and admired.

what a lady-what a voice-pure class,she will always be loved

I never known about Ms. Hyman until last year when to of my coworkers what talking about the show unsung and I googled her and from then on I fall in love with her music

I will always love this song and this wonderful woman! I miss you so!

I listen to this cd when I went through my pain, over and over again. This cd help me get back on my feet.,I never looked back. There will never be another Phyillis! She past the night when she was to appear at the APOLLO. When you are down or going through a break up pull this cd out,

~she makes it all worth bearing~ they just don't make music like this anymore. Started on the wrong side of the bed today, and now 7hrs later, guided by Phyllis, Ive finally landed on my two feet. What a day!~

I walked down the aisle to this song.

Phyllis Hyman...........Amaaaaaaazing!...Still missing you. She could do anything with a note and still be perfection.

Miss Phyllis Hyman What a woman, what a voice, I think she must be my favourite singer by far for the emotion her delivery is absolutely out of this world! a class all by herself

I saw Phyllis several times at Blues Alley Jazz Club in DC and I really wish I could have gotten the chance to know her in real life. She lives on through her music and she will always be loved as long as we the living carry her in our hearts. If I was older, I woulda definitely dated her......no doubt!

This is my most favor song by Phyllis. This is her greatest song. I heard this song when I have a teenage by in the late 80's. I then knew what love suppose to feel like after hearing this song. This is a great wedding song, when I get married this will be the couples dance song. Miss you Phyllis. You are soo missed and loved. I wish you knew this before your death. See you later in Paradise, Rest for now. You and Vesta love both of you.

i miss her but she left timeless music thank u Ms Hyman

My favorite song 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Rest in peace ❤🧡💙💜

A voice like no other. One of the greastest voices of our time. And so beautiful. I am still sadden. I love this clip. My first time actually seeing her live and in life. I have all her albums. The biography of her life is out in a book. "There are a million people who love Phyllis Hyman and have been waiting for this. STRENGTH OF A WOMAN is a fitting tribute to a terrific talent." --Patti LaBelle

phyllis is my all time fav singer, I miss her music so....

This brings tears to my eyes...I dont think people like to help people who seem to have so much. She was gorgeous and talented and a lot of people who admired her were probably jealous of her at the same time.

Yes celestialpathway, Phyllis Hyman was very beautiful and also very talented. This is my favorite song by her.

everytime i hear all of her songs i want 2 cry they r so beautiful

I will never forget the day that the Zoo Entertainment aka Zoo Records president brought Phyllis into my office. Before Lou could even tell her my name Phyllis and I were already hugging and kissing. I was in such awe of her. Can't wait to read my friend Jason's book that he fought like hell to write. It was not mental illness that took Phyllis---it was a broken heart, singing of love yet having no one to love. Phyllis had died mentally and emotionally way before she went physically.

This song is one of my fave songs of Phyllis. Gone way too soon. 😔😔😔

I was very fortunate to see her sing live in the summer of 1992. She was truely an amazing artist. She will be missed.

my favorite song from her .I discover her music 4 years ago . I dint know that there are videos of her!!!!.Im a true fan!!!!!.r.ip. phyllis, the best singer in the world!!!!

I miss her so much... RIP....

One of the GREATEST I’d pay my hard earned money to see. BEAUTIFULLY SUNG.

I love this song so much 😍 no one touching Ms Phyllis Hyman such an amazing talent.

ditto...knowing that others still "cry" over my dear philly brings tears to my eyes. may we all keep her near and dear in our hearts.

She had fantastic talent and I thought that she was a very beautiful woman. Such wonderful talent silenced forever.

I really loved Phyllis Hyman- and did not know she suffered from bi-polar issues- The new Biography on her is very detailed regarding her mental illness in her immediate family- This is one of my all time favorite songs that she performed- I just Love It.

She was excellent…. I love her music

i think im addicted..i cant stop watchin her videos

My all time favorite from Phyllis Hyman. I definitely relate to this song in many many ways, thanks again Phyllis, love you much and always will. irvinbean

Phyllis Hyman = "The Voice" this woman was amazing! RIP!

how about i actually got teary eyed because she was such a great singer and left us to soon and this performance reminded me of that

Missing u so much

I saw her in Baltimore in the early 80's. I love this song.

I get choked up thinking about her when she sings, she was really.............wow I can't describe it...sob

Miss her so much😇🙏🥲❤️‍🩹👑😘💜❤️💓

this was my first heart throb.... my heart still crumbles at her leaving me here with just memories of her and her music. she continues to be the echo of my heart

R.I.P, Phyllis Hyman!

This was awesome! she just didnt know how awesome that she was,and she was a very beautiful woman,boy! if I could sing like her.

Always loved this song as a kid when it came on WDAS

Phyllis Hyman, gone too soon. LInda Jones, gone too soon. So much heart put into their songs it is hard not to shed a tear; feel a tingle deep inside.

i dnt know why im emotional watchng this video.ive seen it 1000 times!..

Beloved artist to the finest degree.., you live through music, and not forgotten..!!

So fabulous. So beautiful. I miss her so much. I think she had a lot more to give us.

She had a beautiful spirit with a matching voice!

Pain is a mighty powerful thing that pushes many beyond the threshold of being able to bear it and sadly many ppl cant find their way out of the pain and seek death sometimes its mental illness that causes ppl to commit suicide, but either way it all comes down to the pain in your heart being too powerful to bear I feel for phyllis and those like her

its been 15 years today. R.I.P. Phyllis

And that can never be denied.

her beauty is breath-taking and her voice Lord if i had it......

You put it so perfectly! A gift that departed before the world could fully unwrap it. Very true!

Thank you, Thank you , Thank you for posting this ... one of the greatist vocalist ever in our life time ... she is truely missed

You are so correct! "I Refuse To Be Lonely" is a suicide note with music and vocals. What a tragedy to have lost such a musical gift. Can someone make a video for "I Refuse To Be Lonely"? A very daunting song, but beautiful still. God bless the memory of this precious jewel.

I recently began listening to the music and watching the videos of the late Ms Phyllis Hyman. I have been blown away by her awesome voice. She was so beautiful and talented. I must have been living under a rock!!!!! Her voice is mesmerizing and addictive! Thanks for posting

I truly miss Phyllis Hyman. She was big DC, Baltimore, NY and Philly! Thanks for posting this rare concert. My VHS copy is in poor condition.

She gave birth to SOUL.

I love some Phyllis! 😍😍😍😍beautiful voice!

I love this song....makes me cry too!

Sometimes i can't even get half way through one of Phyllis' songs with out crying. I truly loved her music and she was so under rated by so many people. It's a shame that a wonderful artist had to be such a tragedy.

I love her today as well as yesterday too. meet you on the moon...sure enough for I too am looking up there for to meet you. but I am having some issues and I will be able to take my time...

WE MISS YOU SO MUCH! WISH YOU WERE STILL HERE! YOU ARE THE REASON WHY I SING!

Beautiful music! I miss you Phyllis Hyman!

The sexy alluring Phyills Hyman a diva in her time I loved her in the movie Mo Better Blues gone to soon

She knew she was fine 😌. We miss you pepper💙

REMEMBERING SONGWRITER/PRODUCER EUGENE "GENE" MCDANIELS (FEBRUARY 12, 1935 - JULY 29, 2011) [02//12/2018]

My favorite singer of all time singing my favorite song. She was amazing and so under appreciated. Truly unsung and gone too soon.

Legend

shes beautiful in so many ways

So beautiful, so extraordinarily gifted musically. We were blessed with her for such a short time. RIP Phyllis.

Omg, why don’t people stop associating Phyllis with mental illness and death? It’s so depressing! She has too many GOOD WORKS that have NOTHING to do with those things. Joy and pain is a part of life to those that LIVE it to the fullest. Let Phyllis keep her good reputation of delivering good lyrics in song & leave her tragic story be told to those that seek it. We come to U TUBE for her music. I don't think her rep deserves to be treated like one in the tabloids(negative comments).