The Urban Landscapes Radioshow 11.24 – Isaac Hayes Tribute Special
Singer, songwriter, composer, producer, arranger…these are only a few of the hats worn by Isaac Hayes. Few of us today know how much history he has made before the release of his debut album Presenting Isaac Hayes in 1967 for Stax Recordings, a label that has solidified itself as a formidable competitor to Motown Records. The raw and unadulterated “Memphis” sound would chip away at the smooth and polished “Motown sound” from the mid-1960’s onward, thanks in no small part to Hayes’s long association with Stax. Having started out as a session musician, his successful partnership with David Porter had amassed hundreds of tunes written, some would end up becoming enduring R&B classics.
Most people know those tunes better than that of Hayes’s most creative musical period, from the late 1960’s through the mid-1970’s. On this week’s edition of the show, it’s a commemoration of those peak years in the life and music of Isaac Hayes. Truly one who went on a path that differs from most of his R&B contemporaries, his was a legacy that has endured through today, as evident by the many hip-hop producers who have sampled his work.
There really isn’t more to be said; the music will speak for itself.
R.I.P., Isaac Hayes (Aug. 20, 1942-Aug 10, 2008)
Thursday August 14, 2008
Isaac Hayes Tribute Special
Song – Album – Label
Walk On By – Hot Buttered Soul – Enterprise
I Stand Accused – The Isaac Hayes Movement – Enterprise
By The Time I Get To Phoenix – Hot Buttered Soul – Enterprise
Ike’s Moods/You Lost That Lovin’ Feeling – …To Be Continued – Enterprise
Part-Time Love – Black Moses – Enterprise
Ike’s Rap III/Your Love Is So Doggone Good – Black Moses – Enterprise
Soulville – Shaft – Enterprise
Do Your Thing – Shaft – Enterprise
Joy – Joy – Enterprise
Use Me – Isaac Hayes: Live at the Sahara Tahoe – Enterprise
Feelin’ Alright – Isaac Hayes: Live at the Sahara Tahoe – Enterprise
Theme From “The Men” – Isaac Hayes: Live at the Sahara Tahoe – Enterprise
Hung Up On My Baby – Tough Guys – Enterprise
Pursuit of the Pimpmobile – Truck Turner – Enterprise
Theme From “Shaft” – Shaft – Enterprise
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