Prime of My Life

Prime of My Life
Studio album by
Phyllis Hyman
ReleasedJune 11, 1991
Recorded1989–1991
Genre
LabelPhiladelphia Int'l / Zoo Entertainment / BMG
ProducerNick Martinelli, Kenneth Gamble, Terry Burruss, Roland Chambers, Marti Sharron, Gene McDanields
Phyllis Hyman chronology
Living All Alone
(1986) 		Prime of My Life
(1991) 		I Refuse to Be Lonely
(1995)
Singles from Prime of My Life
  1. "Don't Wanna Change the World"
    Released: May 1991
  2. "Living in Confusion"
    Released: November 1991
  3. "When You Get Right Down to It"
    Released: January 1992
  4. "I Found Love"
    Released: May 1992
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

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.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."When You Get Right Down To It"Nick Martinelli, Reginald HinesNick Martinelli4:20
2."I Found Love"Jonathan Rosen, Karen MannoNick Martinelli4:25
3."Don’t Wanna Change The World"Jonathan Rosen, Karen Manno, David DarlingtonNick Martinelli5:21
4."Prime Of My Life"Preston Glass, Alan GlassNick Martinelli5:12
5."When I Give My Love (This Time)"Kenneth Gamble, Roland ChambersKenneth Gamble, Roland Chambers7:03
6."I Can’t Take It Anymore"Nick Martinelli, Reginald HinesNick Martinelli4:20
7."Walk Away"Marti Sharron, Kenny HirschMarti Sharron4:26
8."Living In Confusion"Kenneth Gamble, Terry Burrus, Phyllis HymanKenneth Gamble, Terry Burrus7:06
9."Meet Me On The Moon"Gene McDaniels, Carrie ThompsonGene McDaniels6:42
10."Whatever Happened To Our Love"Kenneth Gamble, Terry BurrusKenneth Gamble, Terry Burrus4:07
Total length:53:00
Japanese bonus track – RCA BVCP 184
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
11."Hottest Love Around"Doug James, Sue Shifrin4:28
Total length:57:28

Personnel

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

References

  1. ^ "Prime of My Life Phyllis Hyman". Allmusic. All Media Guide. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
  2. ^ "Prime of My Life - Phyllis Hyman". AllMusic. Retrieved March 5, 2012.
  3. ^ "Phyllis Hyman Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  4. ^ "Phyllis Hyman Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  5. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1991". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  6. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1992". Billboard. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
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