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You Know How to Love Me

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Phyllis Hyman could sing anything and make it worthwhile. Here, she teamed up with James Mtume and Reggie Lucas to create an R&B record that would boost her profile. Mtume and Lucas had been a part of Miles Davis' explosive electric ensembles of the '70s before they started writing and producing hits for Roberta Flack, Stephanie Mills, Ms. Hyman, and themselves in their band Mtume.

Phyllis didn't achieve the crossover success that was expected with this release in 1979, but all the ingredients for success are here. The title track and "Under Your Spell" are just as infectious as similar hits Mtume and Lucas crafted for Stephanie Mills, and "Some Way" is one of the best quiet storm tracks Phyllis recorded. A couple of songs on the second half of the album sound like rote disco tunes of the day, but Phyllis is in fine voice throughout. The previously unreleased bonus track, "You're The One," is actually from 1977. However, it fits in just fine with the rest of the record.

This CD was not mastered very loudly, so you may have to turn up your volume knob a little higher than usual. It's a relatively small complaint, considering all the pluses of this CD: it has an exclusive bonus track, it's [less expensive] than the Japanese import, there are additional photos included in the booklet that did not appear in the original album art, and the liner notes are quite revealing in their details of the events surrounding the album sessions. James Mtume himself was interviewed for the liner notes. All in all, BMG Heritage put together a fine package, and hopefully they will give the same treatment to other Hyman recordings in the future.

You simply can't wrong in regards to Miss Hyman's vocal prowess. She was one of the best singers this world as known; I just wish she was still around to grace us with more songs and her tremendous talent. I have seen her perform live several times and she always gave a great show as she had a wonderful personality. This album/cd is arguably her best and I think it's because of the teaming with James Mtume as her prodcuer. He must have known that he was dealing with a heavyweight vocalist. Her vocals are so clear and powerful and seductive. She was a true Queen and sorely missed.

"You Know How to Love Me" was Phyllis Hyman's best song ever. This album showcases some of her best work. A jewel!

This excellent 1979 release provided Phyllis with a huge hit single in the form of the classic title track. Although five out of the original album's nine tracks were disco numbers they were as classy, elegant and sophisticated as could be. The Quiet Storm ballads "Some Way", "Complete Me", "But I Love You" and "This Feeling Must Be Love" let Phyllis stretch out vocally and (in retrospect) point toward the direction her subsequent releases would go. "You Know How To Love Me" was undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and important albums of its time.

Phyllis Hyman was not only one of the Greatest vocalists that i have ever heard, but she was a stunning looking lady that just a aura about her. the title track is my jam and I can groove to that onew Jam all day. she was a artist who had songs that dealt with inner issues and themes and she left her heart out in the open and didn't hold nothing back,but she also created so many styles of music that highlighted her overall depth and Greatness. a must have. She was cut from the Nancy Wilson school of singers and Hyman's style and overall depth i hear on Whitney Houston,Mariah Carey Beyonce and also Mary J.Bliege.

The world lost a great talent when Phyllis Hyman left this
planet..You Know How to Love Me was a great disco fun song..
the complete opposite of some of the heartbreaking ballads and
Jazz cuts she did over the years....but that voice will ever be
missed as a gift from God...

So sad, a truly wonderful talent,her vocal range was pure wonderment, the title track sang with such emotion you almost felt it was you that she was talking about. This an excellent CD for people who have just discovered Phyllis,if you like this one ,go get the rest,it would be money well spent.

Ahhhhhhhh Phyllis ! This music is still giving me goosebumps almost 20 years later. To finally hear HEAVENLY on CD is simply heavenly..........Phyllis voice will continue to bless for years to come !

Wonderful collection..even thou I have all other Phyllis's
cd's.
Iam too young to have heard any of these songs thou i was familar with the great title one and under your spell.
Iam amazed at her range, depth of feeling, VOICE!!!!!
The collection is consistently brillant and timeless.Luv..Heavenly and the feeling must be love..amazing gem..but i love you.

She is amazing..no one like her..ever..

BUy while you can.

Really beautiful singer, I wish she would be more recognised. The production by Mtume is funky and beautiful. what a great singer