Isaac Hayes - Cafe Regios

Pick up exclusive collectible items, plus music from your favorite Stax artists and legends. Multiplatinum-selling artist Isaac Hayes, dubbed “Black Moses” during the height of his popularity, revolutionized soul music, leading it out of the era of the three-minute single into a new area—the orchestrated concept album with (very) extended cuts.

Hayes began his career as a pianist and staff writer for Stax Records, and, alongside songwriting partner David Porter, wrote some of the biggest hits of the 1960’s, including “Soul Man” and “Hold On! I’m Comin’” for Sam & Dave.

Expanding his repertoire, Hayes penned the iconic soundtrack for 1971’s Shaft. The album became Hayes’s fourth consecutive platinum LP and the “Theme from Shaft” earned him an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Though often known for his larger than life persona, Hayes’ musical accomplishments – which laid the groundwork for disco and rap – established him as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

The Ultimate Isaac Hayes: Can You Dig It?

[soundsandscenestoinspire]

who's still listening to this song in 2024? I am. My favorite part is 3:35 and on when the horns really start kicking in!

[johncunningham]

Am I the only one that thinks that this song NEVER AGES?!?!

[stephaniejubilee]

REST IN PARADISE: RICHARD ROUNDTREE AND ISACC HAYES. YOU BOTH LEFT AN AMAZING LEGACY BEHIND. NO ONE CAN TOUCH. YOU BOTH ARE TRULY MISSED. CONTINUE COLLAB. ING IN THE SKY💕💕🙏🏾🙏🏾😇😇💯💯🔥🔥

[ojorycb]

I am 76 yrs old. This is one of my all time favorites!

[alvinpickett]

Great song. Timeless composition. Excuse me for changing the subject. Today is: October 26, 2023. Richard Roundtree passed away a few days ago. When I hear this music, I think of the movie Shaft. That music 🎶🎵🎶🎵 score from that movie is incredible. I still have my shaft album. R.I.P. Richard Roundtree.

[pnojazz]

The soundtrack of my life. 52 years later and it sounds as fresh today as ever! It’s 6 and a half minutes of foot tapping feel good music and in a true jazz guitar tone! RIP Isaac Hayes!

[brianrobinson]

One of the best songs Isaac Hayes ever composed!

[shirleyzimmerman]

My brother, Joseph, played this EVERY morning. He passed away 5 years ago today. Good morning Bro!!

[PepperWilliams_songcovers]

I bought this album and watch the movie when it came out in 1971. The entire album is great in so many ways: Orchestration, arrangements, singing, lyrics, soloing ETC< ETC< ETC. I still have the original album. I wore the crap out of it!!! NO AUTOTUNE, NO MUSIC MIDI CHORD PACKS, NO LOOPS! Real music with real musicians. I'm so glad I lived during this time as a teen and young adult. Isaac Hayes, Curtis Mayfield, Thom Bell, Burt Bacharach, The Bee Gees and many more! The 70's was the best decade for me HANDS DOWN!

[archiesmall]

I'm 74. Was about at the time and it sounds as great now as it did in the day. From Edinburgh in Scotland shows great music has no bounds ktf

[MIXPRO]

WHEN I HEAR THIS SONG, IT MAKES ME WISH I WAS CHILLIN AT A CAFE LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW WATCHING CARS AND PEOPLE WALK BY ON A SUNNY DAY

[terrellholmes]

I live in NYC and whenever I walk past Caffe Reggio I can't help humming this song

[Naesman]

Smooth jazz even before there was smooth jazz.. Way ahead of it's time...

[tombarzey]

This whole Shaft album is 🔥🔥🔥🔥. RIHP 🙏 to the legendary musician, Oscar winner (best score) and composer Issac Hayes and to legendary actor Richard Roundtree aka John Shaft who recently just passed away. Also to the legendary Gordon Parks who directed the movie Shaft. All 3 are gone, but never forgotten!

[rogerhiggins]

This is one of the G.O.A.T tunes to ever b recorded as far as I'm concerned. And I am a man of great taste in music, clothes, cars etc. May I.H. r.i.p. Thank you for one of the best songs I ever heard. R.R. R.I.P. Can u dig it? Right on. Later Y'all. ✌️

[jlilly]

Michael Toles of the Bar Ksys is the lead guitarist on this masterpiece. Such a great composition, score and arrangement by Hayes and Johnny Allen. History should remember these stellar musicians!

[gregoryphillips]

I had collected all of Issac's albums "Hot Buttered Soul" etc. But "Shaft" really got him the recognition he deserved. And to me it is rare that a double-album would have so many good songs, but this one did.
The guitar reminds me of Wes Montgomery.

[quintonvenegas]

I'm 19, but I bet I'm one of the only kids my age that was introduced to good music by my parents

[diannaedwards]

Cafe Reggio is the best of all times. No matter how many times I hear it I still get goosebumps. Mr Hot Buttered Soul was AWESOME!

[solomonizeal]

This Album stood the test of time, it was Groovy then & it's still Groovy now, this session is outta sight.