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Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American songwriter, musician, singer, and occasionally an actor. Hayes was one of the creative geniuses behind the southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served both as an in-house songwriter and as a record producer, teaming with his partner David Porter during the mid-1960s. Hayes, Porter, Bill Withers, the Sherman Brothers, Steve Cropper, and John Fogerty were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 in recognition of writing scores of notable songs for themselves, the duo "Sam & Dave", Carla Thomas, and others. The hit song "Soul Man" written by Hayes and Porter, and first performed by "Sam & Dave" has been recognized as one of the most influential songs of the past 50 years by the Grammy Hall of Fame. This song was also honored by the The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, by Rolling Stone magazine, and by the RIAA as the Songs of the Century. During the late 1960s, Hayes also became a recording musician, and he recorded several successful soul albums such as Hot Buttered Soul (1969) and Black Moses (1971). In addition to his work in popular music, Hayes worked as composer of musical scores for motion pictures. Doubtless, Hayes's best known work was his musical score for the film Shaft (1971). For his composition of the Theme from Shaft, Hayes was awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1972. Other than such distinguished actors as Sidney Poitier and Hattie McDaniel, Hayes became the first African-American to win an Academy Award in any field whatsoever covered by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Hayes also won two Grammy Awards for that same year. Later, he was given his third Grammy Award for his music album Black Moses. During 1992, in recognition of his humanitarian work there, Hayes was crowned as the honorary king of the Ada, Ghana region. Hayes also acted in motion pictures and television, such as in the movie, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. Then from 1997 to 2005, he gave the voice to the character "Chef" on the animated TV series South Park, and also to Gandolf "Gandy" Fitch in the TV series The Rockford Files (1974 – 80). From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License  alwaysrightusuallycorrect.blogspot.com Tony ue, 21 Mar 2006 00:42:00 GM Isaac Hayes. did not quit "South Park." My sources say that someone quit it for him. I can tell you that Hayes is in no position to have quit anything. Contrary to news reports, the great writer, singer and musician suffered a stroke on ...  rhythmsinblacksatin.com tgrundy Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:22:18 GM We used to joke that if you were planning a romantic evening with your lady all you needed was some . Isaac Hayes. , Barry White, Isley Brothers and Teddy Pendergrass, and if THAT didn't work, well, just forget about it. LOL! ...  hyperbolium.com hyperbolium ue, 03 Nov 2009 18:09:24 GM Isaac Hayes. ' classic soundtrack to Shaft hasn't exactly been hard to find. The original double-album topped the Billboard chart, spun off a #1 Grammy- and Oscar-winning single, and ended up the biggest seller in Stax history. ... From Google Blog Search: "Isaac Hayes" From Yahoo Image Search: "Isaac Hayes" What Do YOU Think Was ISAAC HAYES' Most Important Contribution to MUSIC ?? Q. . 1. "Chocolate Salty Balls" from South Park 2. "Theme from SHAFT" 3. "Hot Buttered Soul" 4. His Session Work During the "Genesis" of stax records 5. Other... My Answer is # 4 -- But whatever you put is in the Spirit of Isaac Hayes and there is No Right or Wrong Answer. It is YOUR Forum :) . Asked by ~Elizabeth~ - Mon Aug 11 04:27:13 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments A. The Funniest thing he ever did was the "Chocolate Salty Balls" from South Park. I still laugh when I see that episode just because it was that funny. To me, that episode is easily one of the top 10 ever from the show's history. What he probably will be remembered for is the "Theme from Shaft". This was his Iconic contribution to music. "Hot Buttered Soul" is probably a close second though. His groundbreaking stuff though was the session work during the "Genesis" of Stax Records. No matter what though, he will be missed. he was a good singer and a guy with a great sense of humor so he's going to be missed. They just don't seem to make R&B/Soul singers in that mold anymore. Guys like him, Al Green and Barry White just were able to be… [cont.] Answered by Machowolf - Mon Aug 11 04:44:28 2008 Cover of Isaac Hayes' "Need to Belong to Someone"? Q. I heard an African-spiritual sounding cover of Isaac Hayes' "Need to belong to someone." It sounded like it was sung by Africans. Does anyone know who did this cover? Asked by Loen872 - Fri Nov 7 17:10:01 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments Isaac Hayes quit South Park and then he died. What was God trying to tell him?
Q. Isaac Hayes quit South Park and then he died. What was God trying to tell him? Asked by LHOOQ - Sun Dec 14 18:22:27 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments A. God killed Isaac. you bastard! Answered by irkd - Sun Dec 14 18:27:19 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Isaac Hayes" |
