In Between the Heartaches [Import]

Phyllis Hyman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 24, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Expansion UK
• ASIN: B00012O3AU
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,459 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Love Surrounds Us Everywhere

2. If You Ever Change Your Mind [#]

3. Hottest Love Around [#]

4. Do You Love Him [Fast Version][#]

5. Sleep on It

6. Can't Live Without You

7. Soon Come Again [Extended Mix]

8. In Between the Heartaches [#]

9. In Search of My Heart

10. Sacred Kind of Love

11. Magic Mona

12. Don't Tell Me, Tell Her [#]

13. Be One

14. Everything I Have Is Good

15. Spring's Arrival

16. I'll Be Around

Editorial Reviews

Subtitled - The Soul Of A Diva. Import exclusive compilation for the soul/jazz vocalist known as 'The Goddess Of Love' features 16 tracks including previously unreleased recordings, mixes, & alternate takes along with collaborations with McCoy Tyner & Thom Bell that were previously unavailable on CD. Expansion. 2003.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phyllis Hyman at full mast, April 7, 2004

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Marc200 (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Between the Heartaches (Audio CD)

This is a notch above the U.S./BMG compilations of Hyman's work because it gathers many of her rare and out-of-print collaborations with other artists including jazz-fusion stalwarts Norman Connors, Grover Washington Jr. and McCoy Tyner. The effect being that Phyllis Hyman's talent is showcased at its lush and lovely best. There are many highlights here, including EVERYTHING I HAVE IS GOOD, LOVE SURROUNDS US EVERYWHERE and SLEEP ON IT. Of particular note is one of her collaborations with Tyner from his 1982 LP "Looking Out", the track I'LL BE AROUND is a testament to Hyman's ability to touch and warm you with her voice, whether reading the lyric or improvising. MAGIC MONA was on the soundtrack to the 1979 film "The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh" but its quirky origin and whimsical theme doesn't prevent Hyman from giving a knockout vocal. And Grover Washington, Jr.'s sax is the perfect duet partner on SACRED KIND OF LOVE. Her take on Bacharach/David's IN BETWEEN THE HEARTACHES is gutsy and unique; and could definitely stand alongside Dionne's superb original. None of her "hits" are on this compilation but I think the tragedy of Hyman's career was that she was too often made to record material that was so clearly beneath her. As a result many of her best-known songs are some of her most mediocre. Although not perfect, this compilation comes closest to truly capturing her "essence".

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This CD stands alone...., December 7, 2005

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Tom Conroy "Tom" (Pittsburgh Pa.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Between the Heartaches (Audio CD)

Whether you are a Phyllis Hyman fan of long-standing, or a novice to her music, this CD from Hyman friend and music producer Michael Grimaldi stands alone as her best. The inclusion of her stellar work with jazz legend McCoy Tyner is worth the price alone; Hyman addicts clamored for years to have these three tunes, "In Search Of My Heart", "Love Surrounds Us Everywhere"' and "I'll Be Around" released on CD. Listening to these cuts( which also include the genius of Stanley Clarke, Carlos Santana, Gary Bartz and Buddy Williams), confirm my belief that Phyllis was meant to sing jazz above all else. Tyner's piano and Hyman's voice are a blend of musical perfection, and here you will know that she can scat with the best. Listen to "In Search Of My Heart" and you will hear her croon, perhaps prophetically, "Remember, won't you please, remember me..." Just when you think you have heard her at her best, listen to "I'll Be Around", and you will be left shaking your head at the size of her talent. Included in this compilation are rare and unreleased songs such as "Sleep On It", "If You Ever Change Your Mind", "Do You Love Him",and Hottest Love Around", and the achingly beautiful title song, "In Between The Heartaches", a Dionne Warwick song that Hyman makes her own. Also featured are gems with Grover Washington, Norman Connors, Jon Lucien, Pharoah Sanders and Bill Lee.
But this CD is much more than the music, Michael Grimaldi recalls his friendship and admiration of Hyman in extensive liner notes, and uniquely, takes the listener on a journey with him through personal stories and rare photos of Phyllis. This CD is obviously a labor of love, and it shows. What it means for fans of Phyllis Hyman is a unique gift from someone who knew her not only as a musical legend, but as a beautiful talented friend. If I were forced to choose one CD from the many I have of hers, this one would be it. Buy it, no buy two and give one to someone you love.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything She Sang Was Good...., February 4, 2004

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David A. Preiser "Mannequin Man" (Tacoma, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: In Between the Heartaches (Audio CD)

Phyllis Hyman Was One Of The Greatest Singers Of All-Time!!! This Wonderful Cd Is Full Of Rare Gems!!!! The Title Track Is Breathtaking As Is Everything Phyllis Sang!!! She Will Be Missed, Remembered & LOVED For All-Time!!!!!!!! R.I.P. & Thanks For Every Note You Ever Shared With The World!!!!