Ultimate Phyllis Hyman

1	Betcha by Golly Wow / Norman Connors Single Version 3:46
2	Loving You, Losing You Single Version 3:45
3	I Don't Want to Lose You 5:28
4	Somewhere in My Lifetime 3:30
5	Here's That Rainy Day 3:02
6	You Know How to Love Me Single Version 3:49
7	Under Your Spell 4:36
8	Can't We Fall in Love Again / Michael Henderson 5:16
9	Just Another Face in the Crowd 5:50
10	The Love Too Good to Last 4:05
11	Riding the Tiger 6:22
12	Old Friend 4:52
13	Living All Alone 5:08
14	Don't Wanna Change the World 5:21
15	Living in Confusion Single Version 3:57
16	I Refuse to Be Lonely 3:59
17	Meet Me on the Moon 6:43

Barnes & Noble

Phyllis Hyman didn't know how special she was. Tragically, the Philadelphia-born jazz and soul singer had a history of depression and committed suicide in summer 1995. But fortunately for her fans, the pained beauty contained in Hyman's voice lives. Although diehard fans should also pick up the more comprehensive, two-disc Legacy of Phyllis Hyman, which contains extended versions of her classic rendition of the Stylistics' "Betcha By Golly, Wow" and the grown-folks club jam "You Know How to Love Me," Ultimate Phyllis Hyman features several songs not included on that earlier compilation. Among them are "Meet Me on the Moon," from 1991's sadly titled Prime of My Life, and "I Refuse to Be Lonely," from Hyman's posthumous album of the same name. The disc also offers a nicely condensed packaging of the statuesque, silky-voiced diva's greatest hits, such as the triumphant "Somewhere in My Lifetime" and the desperate "Living All Alone." Since Hyman's death, the music industry has regrettably veered toward rewarding female R&B singers more for their physical assets than their vocal presence. But alongside her dear friend Patti LaBelle, Phyllis Hyman is one of the preeminent vocalists of the past few decades and an old friend we'll never forget. Tracy E. Hopkins

All Music Guide

Out of all the Phyllis Hyman compilations -- of which there were roughly a dozen floating around by early 2004 -- Ultimate Phyllis Hyman is one of the more desirable looks at the singer's career. This works as an abbreviated version of 1996's two-disc The Legacy of Phyllis Hyman, and it focuses on the hits that were most popular, all the while including a handful of album cuts. Since it considers her stints with numerous labels (Buddah, Philadelphia International, Arista, Zoo), it holds an advantage over a number of compilations that rely on a specific era. "Loving You, Losing You," "Can't We Fall in Love Again," "Don't Wanna Change the World," and "Living in Confusion" are included, along with 13 others. Andy Kellman