I Stand Accused by Isaac Hayes from The Isaac Hayes Movement

"I Stand Accused" by Isaac Hayes from The Isaac Hayes Movement.
If some cynics chimed that Hot Buttered Soul had been a fluke, Isaac Hayes easily repeated the success of that 1969 breakthrough for symphonic soul with this 1970 masterpiece. Like its predecessor, it contains four long songs and became a massive seller, peaking at No. 8 on Billboard's pop album chart. Highlights include Hayes's soulfully simmering renditions of Jerry Butler's "I Stand Accused" and the Beatles' "Something," the latter featuring the serpentine jazz violin work of John Blair. Stax Records historian Rob Bowman has called Hayes's vocal on "I Stand Accused" "his finest moment as a singer" and that song's interplay between Pat Lewis's background vocal line and Michael Toles's circular guitar figure "pure alchemical magic."

1. I Stand Accussed
2. One Big Unhappy Family
3. I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself
4. Something

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[BigOne]

This song bring back so many memories. I was in the military and listened to Isaac Hayes and Bobby Womack a lot. This song was my favorite. I went into the Military right out of high school and I was also in Love with someone who was with another man. I was sent to Europe right out of Basic Training and after returning home after my year tour and married the woman I was in love with and was happily married to her for 49 years until her passing in 2020. I miss her dearly. That is why this song means so much to me

[trevormcbean]

I am a 60' baby and here in 2024, this is one of my favourite songs, beautifully song RIP issac hayes

[yuranbalate]

My father showed me this song. I’m 20 y’old now and I love this song. And i Thank to God that my dad is still alive to share this feeling with me.

[bruceleejr]

I'm listening to this song..2023..😮 for Loving your family, no limit

[gracepatton]

I am 76 and this takes me way back . My husband loved this song and played it all the time for me. I love it . He sings his heart out. Love you Issac Hayes R.I.P.

[helengribble]

I'm 63 years old this takes me way back. Gets my heart every time

[broquejohnson]

My mom was so in love with this song, she couldn't find a babysitter for me and my baby brother, so she took us to see Isaac Hayes in 1972 with her.... Thank you, mama!!!

[dannyjohnson]

It's 2024....I was 6 yrs old when this came out and my dad listened to this EVERY DAY. I'm 60 and still remember this song like it was yesterday.

[huberthall]

This is one of the GREATEST songs ever sung, you can feel the words, it is timeless, I will never get tired of listening to it.

[dianasteward]

When this song came out we played it all night. If my cousin woke up she would start it over. If I woke first I started it again. 78 years old now and still loving it. R.I.P. BLACK MOSES

[gracerollins]

This is what you call real music that touches your heart with everlasting memories. There's no better music.💓💓💓😭😭😭

[sheilahwalters]

This song NEVER ends, it's 2023 and it's still beautiful to listen to ❤❤❤❤❤

[ethelpettway]

I listen to this in the 60 and 70 and cried all the time, but my husband is deceased now and crying is all I do to my all music I’m 72 years old and love it❤😅

[barbarabrown]

I love this song. It's been the same for over 50 years ❤ Isaac Hayes. I am glad I came upon it tonight.

[doingitmaxim]

My husband hooked me with this song. He passed away three years ago. We were together for 46years. We were married 39years.

[LakitaPayne-jhvg]

I have loved this song for many many years. One of the Greatest Songs ever.

[frankielewis]

I will always love this song. Almost everybody over 60 can relate. Thank you, Isaac Hayes❤️

[jayrod]

This Is One Of The BEST LOVE SONGS EVER! Isaac Hayes Done A Great Job Singing It! 👍

[sandrabatiste]

This kind of music is timeless. Never gets old.

[leedoyle]

I love Mr. Hayes and this song will never die. RIP my love.