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Sultry soul singer Isaac Hayes died Sunday evening in Memphis. No autopsy was performed, but his family doctor declared the cause of death as a stroke, since Hayes had suffered them previously and was currently being treated for high blood pressure. According to an AP report, Hayes was in his Memphis home, lying next to a treadmill that was still running when family members found him and called 911. (Turns out, exercise can lead to death. So be safe, stay on the couch!... MORE
Isaac Hayes is a part of an elite group of musicians along with James Brown, George Clinton, Marvin Gaye and a few others who have had a lasting effect on rap music. Hip Hop Is Read put together an awesome collection of hip hop tracks inspired by Mr. Hayes. I could attempt to describe what the mixtape entails, but nobody can express the meaning better than the person who created it. "To call this collection of tracks "a bunch of songs which sampled Isaac Hayes" would b... MORE
So I'm still reeling from the news that Bernie Mac has died when I look up at my TV screen to see Isaac Hayes' picture. All I could think is, "Oh my gosh, don't tell me he's dead as well!" Sadly, that's exactly what they had to report. His wife found him collapsed on the floor and he was pronounced dead at around 2 p.m. this afternoon.
A little more info here:
http://www.wmctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8817903
Forgive my error. Originally I said he died in the morn... MORE
This guy always did it for me. He was most known and loved for his "Theme From Shaft", but for me he's always been way beyond that. His versions of "Walk On By" and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" are mesmerizing. His co-writes on songs like "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'" are all-time classics and his musical arrangements helped define my priorities as an artist and producer. He was my first encounter with rap, and his sense of style took on a personality that was... MORE
There comes a time when you wonder why young and talented individuals die soon? God is calling them home for a reason Yesterday Bernie Mac passed and now soul man Issac Hayes is with the angels. I remembered Issac Hayes as creating the SHAFT sound which the character was played by Richard Roundtree in the movie! [that is Jesse Jackson YELLING at the beginning! I even teased Isaac Hayes at my friend's wedding and he danced with me. He was a really nice dude just... MORE
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Isaac Hayes, the pioneering singer, songwriter and musician whose relentless ``Theme From Shaft'' won Academy and Grammy awards, died Sunday afternoon, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said. He was 65.
A family member found him unresponsive near a treadmill and he was pronounced dead an hour later at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, according to the sheriff's office. The cause of death was not immediately known.
In the early 1970s, Hayes laid the ... MORE
following the sad news announced a few hours ago. Isaac Hayes - Nothing Takes the Place of You. Kind of says it all, really. Thanks for all the great music.
A few weeks ago mogger Lester Jonze started a series of excellent posts about the importance of album track order. He's up to track three..check those out. I feel like the final track of an album has significance. It should, hopefully,point to the future or start a new idea, or make you want more. Stax records was pretty much dead when Isaac Hayes-Chocolate Chip came out in '75. Corporate shenanigans, record company hardball, and bankruptcy had already shuttered the famo... MORE
Don't look so sad
I know it's over, yeah
but life goes on
this old world will keep on turning
Let's be glad that we had some good times together
and there's no need
to watch the bridges that we're burning
Another great one gone.
Isaac Hayes was not only an incredibly talented performer in his own right, but was also HUGELY instrumental in the success of Stax Records . As half of a song-writing team with David Porter , Hayes was responsible for wri... MORE
I know it's over, yeah
but life goes on
this old world will keep on turning
Let's be glad that we had some good times together
and there's no need
to watch the bridges that we're burning
Another great one gone.
Isaac Hayes was not only an incredibly talented performer in his own right, but was also HUGELY instrumental in the success of Stax Records . As half of a song-writing team with David Porter , Hayes was responsible for wri... MORE
Original Story: http://mainstreamisntsobad.blogspot.com/2008/08...
While doing a research on Isaac Hayes who I really never listened to except SALTY BALL's from South Park..... I found this great version of The Weather Girls mega hit Its Raining Men. Personally I have a problem with men singing women song and not changing the words to the male version as I did with Luthor Vandross version of Killing Me Softly With His Song. But this music is so good I thought I would sample it here for you moggers who like Isaac Hayes and or this song... MORE







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