5 Facts About Phyllis Hyman’s Debut Single ‘Loving You – Losing You’

It was the lead single from her debut album. The song introduced Phyllis Hyman to the R&B scene.

It peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. This was a modest but respectable debut for a new artist.

The single helped establish Hyman’s reputation as a powerful vocalist. Her emotive delivery set her apart from other singers at the time.

It remains one of her most recognized early recordings. Fans and critics often cite it as a standout from her first album.

The song’s success paved the way for her later hits. It gave her the platform to release more commercially successful singles.