Phyllis tells the story of when Gregory Hines was temporarily fired from the Broadway smash "Sophisticated Ladies." The audio is from the 1982 Fresh Air interview on NPR. | Phyllis Hyman

In this 1987 clip, Phyllis discusses her relationship with then-boyfriend, Tad Fennar, and her feelings about marriage and children. | Phyllis Hyman

In this 1991 Radioscope interview, Phyllis spoke about the song Prime Of My Life and how it inspired her to make positive changes in her life. | Phyllis Hyman

Sinbad's Phyllis story. Phyllis was crazy, but Sinbad was even crazier😂 Video cr: The World According To Sinbad | Jul 1, 2020 | YouTube | Phyllis Hyman

Phyllis’s humanitarianism should always be revered. Giving back and helping others was very important to her. She had a big heart. This is her 1977 Live performance of “Was Yesterday Such A Long Time Ago” on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Video credit: ShoutFactoryVEVO/YouTube | Phyllis Hyman

Phyllis shares how she's awaiting stardom in this 1982 interview. Imagine being on the brink of super-stardom and never achieving it. The pressure, anxiety and disillusionment must have been torture for her. | Phyllis Hyman

Phyllis, on a swing, having a carefree yet honest moment about not having a husband. There has been some debate about whether she says "women in control" or "living in control." It doesn't matter really. Points were made. 1st video credit: Lee Epps, Phyllis's cousin. | Phyllis Hyman