Isaac Hayes in General

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... Isaac Hayes, as he sang in a gospel choir and played in his high school band. It was around the time of his high school days that the young Isaac Hayes started producing his own music, an early example of what was become of this legendary musician. Early success for Isaac Hayes came with songs he co-wrote with a fellow Memphis songwriter called David Porter. Together, they wrote Sam and Dave’s “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin.”, two of the best known pieces of soul music in exis...more

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Isaac Hayes in General: Isaac Hayes - The Original Soul-Man (1518 words)
by - written on 07/08/01 (Very useful, 97 readings)
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One of the best things about writing a dooyoo opinion is that it can stimulate fading memory banks, bringing back memories which have lain dormant for many moons. Such was the case when, after writing a recant opinion on Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, I found myself thinking back on another duo that, at one time ‘did it for me’, to use the modern vernacular. To be specific, I’m referring to Isaac Hayes and Millie Jackson and their stupendous, sensual soul album, “Royal Rappins”. But, wait a minute I think to myself, what if the good people reading this opinion do not know who Isaac Hayes is , never mind ... Read the complete review

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