Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing

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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?

[fallinglikedominoes]

NO BLACK MAN NEEDS TO LEAVE HOME WITHOUT HIS THEME MUSIC. THIS IS MINE

[kristianwilley]

Blacks really know how to give you that relaxing, soulful music.

[JMiltonLIVE_Concert_Videos]

#BlackMoses Still feeling this one, anyone else 05/23/2024. Thanks for sharing, posting @StaxRecords🔥

[cactustree]

Isaac Hayes - mad respect for your talent and turning us little white kids onto soul and Motown. Always the man. --- a fan since the 70's.

[johnjones]

I remember in the 70's when on the southside of Chicago, Dr. Isaac Hayes, came on our block in a limo. We went crazy and all the block came out to see this music genius. We had all his records and just want to see Black Moses.

[mauricesantinomf]

what can you say about the Black Moses that hadn't already been said? this man was the epitome of black excellence

[aliceyoung]

This man is from my home town Memphis Tn, TN, He was n Still is The Black Moses Of Music, He Still Doing His Thing!!!

[soddust]

Music like this made us cool chilled, confident and fly in the early 70's

[geoffreybudge]

Smooth as Black Silk . I’m so sorry for today’s youth and what they have missed ❤

[abrahampalmer]

One of the greatest songs ever in music history

[pirkkohintsanen]

Isaac, Jimi, Miles, Nina - my dearest musicians❤

[stevenmurphy]

Way beyond his time, thinks for the movies in your songs

[arthurcarter]

This is one of the most smoothest songs ever, straight classic.

[jeshun]

Don't you just love those percussive licks? the strings & that
funky groove, you expect on an Isaac Hayes record, this is no different,
you get the full orchestral repertoire of musical genius

[SuperLaiah]

#RIP Isaac Hayes (Black Moses) 🙏❤❤😞😭 Gone, but not forgotten

[dfrank]

This is a wonderful expression of his self as a man. It’s incredibly beautiful and powerful

[AbrahamPalmer-wjcb]

One of the most smoothest and soulful song ever 🌍😇😎❤️

[johndavis]

Hey soulful family, you know you the man was back in the day yessir Black Moses much love 🎉❤

[kengoldberg]

Isaac Hayes he's the man he put funk in that soul Legend

[hattiedove]

This song just crossed my mind out of the blue. His music lives on ❤