Pittsburgh's Finest! George Benson, embracing Phyllis after her performance at Mikell's in July 1980. The line before the show extended down the block; a young Ray Chew was her musical director; and not only Mr. Benson, the iconic Miles Davis dropped by to watch her perform. 🤩 🎶The Sunshine In My Life | Phyllis Hyman

This interview aired on Dec 30, 1986. It was the Living All Alone era, and a new beginning for Phyllis. Although she had been dealt some career blows, she pressed forward and found a way to make a living. If only that one-woman show had come to fruition. Video credit: K. Ford | Phyllis Hyman