Prime of My Life
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| Studio album by Phyllis Hyman | ||||
| Released | June 11, 1991 | |||
| Recorded | 1986-1991 | |||
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| Label | Philadelphia Int'l / Zoo Entertainment / BMG | |||
| Producer | Nick Martinelli, Kenneth Gamble, Terry Burruss, Roland Chambers, Marti Sharron, Gene McDanields | |||
| Phyllis Hyman chronology | ||||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
Prime of My Life is the eighth album by American soul singer-songwriter Phyllis Hyman.
It was released by Philadelphia International Records on June 11, 1991 and featured Hyman's only pop hit "Don't Wanna Change the World", which peaked at #1 on the US Billboard R&B chart and #68 on the Billboard Hot 100. 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, before she committed suicide 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 McDanields, Carrie Thompson | Gene McDanields | 6:42 |
| 10. | "Whatever Happened To Our Love" | Kenneth Gamble, Terry Burrus | Kenneth Gamble, Terry Burrus | 4:07 |
Total length: |
53:00 | |||
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.
References
- ↑ "Prime of My Life Phyllis Hyman". Allmusic. All Media Guide. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
- ↑ "Prime of My Life - Phyllis Hyman". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
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