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Phyllis Nelson was something of an anomaly in terms of the usual career paths followed by Black American female vocalists in that she performed for years in her native Philadelphia without any notable success before moving to France, writing her own songs and then scored a massive European hit in the process “Move Closer” – no doubt a daunting process as she had two sons to bring up at the same time!
What is forgotten is that she was primarily a Disco artist and scored two hits that tend to be overlooked in favour of her slower number 1 UK hit, but “I Like you “ was a U.S. dance chart number 1 and “Don’t stop the Train” was also a very successful dance hit, especially on the New York gay scene.
This album highlights her great voice including a duet with Alain Delon on “I don’t know” from the French film “Parole”. Sadly, at the relatively young age of 47, Phyllis Nelson passed away on 12th January 1998 after a long-standing battle with breast cancer. Her music is her legacy. Enjoy!
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