Prime of My Life
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Prime of My Life | ||||
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Released | June 11, 1991 | |||
Recorded | 1990-1991 | |||
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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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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.
Charts[]
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Year-end 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)
Categories:
- 1991 albums
- Philadelphia International Records albums
- Phyllis Hyman albums
- Albums arranged by Gene Page
- Albums produced by Kenneth Gamble
- Zoo Entertainment (record label) albums