Prime of My Life
1991 studio album by Phyllis Hyman
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Studio album by Phyllis Hyman | ||||
Released | June 11, 1991 | |||
Recorded | 1989–1991 | |||
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Label | Philadelphia Int'l / Zoo Entertainment / BMG | |||
Producer | Nick Martinelli, Kenneth Gamble, Terry Burruss, Roland Chambers, Marti Sharron, Gene McDanields | |||
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Prime of My Life is the eighth studio album by American soul singer-songwriter Phyllis Hyman.
It was released by Philadelphia International Records on June 11, 1991 and featured "Don't Wanna Change the World", which peaked at #1 on the US Billboard R&B chart. Both the album and single were RIAA certified gold on September 24, 1992. The album charted at #10 on the Billboard R&B chart and #117 on the Billboard 200.[2]
Prime of My Life was the final studio album released during Hyman's lifetime, after which she took her own life four years later.
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "When You Get Right Down To It" | Nick Martinelli, Reginald Hines | Nick Martinelli | 4:20 |
2. | "I Found Love" | Jonathan Rosen, Karen Manno | Nick Martinelli | 4:25 |
3. | "Don’t Wanna Change The World" | Jonathan Rosen, Karen Manno, David Darlington | Nick Martinelli | 5:21 |
4. | "Prime Of My Life" | Preston Glass, Alan Glass | Nick Martinelli | 5:12 |
5. | "When I Give My Love (This Time)" | Kenneth Gamble, Roland Chambers | Kenneth Gamble, Roland Chambers | 7:03 |
6. | "I Can’t Take It Anymore" | Nick Martinelli, Reginald Hines | Nick Martinelli | 4:20 |
7. | "Walk Away" | Marti Sharron, Kenny Hirsch | Marti Sharron | 4:26 |
8. | "Living In Confusion" | Kenneth Gamble, Terry Burrus, Phyllis Hyman | Kenneth Gamble, Terry Burrus | 7:06 |
9. | "Meet Me On The Moon" | Gene McDaniels, Carrie Thompson | Gene McDaniels | 6:42 |
10. | "Whatever Happened To Our Love" | Kenneth Gamble, Terry Burrus | Kenneth Gamble, Terry Burrus | 4:07 |
Total length: | 53:00 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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11. | "Hottest Love Around" | Doug James, Sue Shifrin | 4:28 |
Total length: | 57:28 |
Personnel
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Production
- Arranger: Terry Burrus, Dave Darlington, Charlie Ernst, Kenny Gamble, Doug Grigsby, Reginald Hines, The Kerber Brothers, Karen Manno, Gene Page, Kenny Pollack, Jonathan Rosen, Dexter Wansel.
- Rhythm Arrangements: Dave Darlington, Charlie Ernst, Doug Grigsby, Kenny Pollack, Reginald Hines, Manny Lopez.
- Vocal Arrangement: Karen Manno.
- String Arrangements: The Kerber Brothers, Gene Page.
- Horn Arrangements: The Kerber Brothers.
Charts
Weekly charts
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References
- ^ "Prime of My Life Phyllis Hyman". Allmusic. All Media Guide. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
- ^ "Prime of My Life - Phyllis Hyman". AllMusic. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
- ^ "Phyllis Hyman Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "Phyllis Hyman Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1991". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1992". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
External links
- Prime of My Life at Discogs (list of releases)
- v
- t
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- Phyllis Hyman (1977)
- Sing a Song (1978)
- Somewhere in My Lifetime (1979)
- You Know How to Love Me (1979)
- Can't We Fall in Love Again? (1981)
- Goddess of Love (1983)
- Living All Alone (1986)
- Prime of My Life (1991)
- I Refuse to Be Lonely (1995)
- Forever with You (1998)
- Old Friend: The Deluxe Collection 1976–1998 (2021)
- "Betcha by Golly Wow"
- "You Know How to Love Me"
- "Don't Wanna Change the World"