Prime of My Life | ||||
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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.
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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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)
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