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14 years ago

As a gangly, zit-covered white guy of only 17 years of age, I lost my virginity to a 25 yr. old divorcee from Hawaii. Before the ordeal, she turned me on to Hot Buttered Soul, and I couldn't believe how lush, hot, and beautiful it was, (the album) all at the same time! I bought each and every album that came out after that, and his music has served as the soundtrack for every relationship I've had since then - serious, or non-serious. Isaac instinctively knew that man needed someone like him to speak for the softer side of us that we know is there, but sometimes have a really hard time getting it out the right way... and he did that for us better than anyone else either before, or since. Long live the romantic music of Isaac Hayes, and all my sympathies to his family and personal friends.

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John
13 years ago

"As a gangly, zit-covered white guy of only 17 years of age, I lost my virginity to a 25 yr. old divorcee from Hawaii." Dude, statutory rape.

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nancy wade
14 years ago

It will soon be a year when we lost Isaac, while it is true we have lost other great musicians, none can say the they were the first African American to win an oscar for a musical score, his songs will forever be with me especially Memphis in May

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Gayle D Burleson
15 years ago

Upon hearing the passing of Mr. Hayes I wept like he was a member of my own family. You will be missed Godfather . My prayers go out to the entire Family.

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Gayle D Burleson
15 years ago

Upon hearing the passing of Mr. Hayes I wept like he was a member of my own family. You will be missed Godfather . My prayers go out to the entire Family.

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BILLIE JEAN
15 years ago

MAYBE I WAS TO YOUNG TO REMEBER YOU BUT YOU LOOK SO FAMILAIR... ANWAYS IM REALLY SORRY ABOUT YOU LEAVING THIS EARTH SO SOON,.. MAY THE ANGELS BE WITH YOU!!! REST IN PEACE!!! BERNIE DIED THE 9TH OF AUGUST AND YOU DIED THE 10TH THATS SO WEIRD TO ME... BOTH OF YOU WAS JUST GETTING READY TO FINISH A MOVIE YALL PUT TOGETHER.... HMM WILL WE EVER GET TO SEE IT?? I HOPE SO

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mary
15 years ago

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Barbara George
15 years ago

He will surely be missed and my prayers goes out to his family and friends.

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Dawn Elvy
15 years ago

To The Family I grew up listening to Mr. Hayes' music as wll as having him almost like in our family. Mr . Hayes was a childhood friend of my cousin ( B. Flowers) from Covington, Tenn, but now resides in Detroit and anytime he was in Detroit he made it a point to come see us. My family sends it condolences to yours. Signed with Honor & Love D. Elvy

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Jackie Redmond
15 years ago

As a music lover....you will be so missed. Love and Peace to your family.

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kYesha Ruffin
15 years ago

we will always love u BLACK MOSES

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Nigel
15 years ago

We have never met, but your music is like the soundtrack to my life . You have been there for me since 1971 when i was only 11 years of age . You were there when I made love in a Rolls Royce at Beachy Head , I have every studio album you ever produced . Finally my dreams of seeing you came true at Bournemouth Opera House in 2007. I am smashed that I never touched your hand as some lucky fans did that night , but hell as you would say , the music crossed the Atlantic and stuck in my Soul and that is the greatest gift of all , thank you Isaac Hayes , we love you , and will always do so , Heaven is blessed .

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goldnlady
15 years ago

THE ISAAC HAYES FAMILY: WE ALL ARE VERY SADEN OVER THIS LOST OF A WONDERFUL AND VERY TALENTED MAN, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, HUSBAND AND FRIEND TO MOST. THE HEAVENLY CHOIR HAS ADDED ANOTHER ONE OF GOD'S ANGELS OF SOUND. MR HAYES'S MUSIC IS A ONE OF A KIND TYPE OF MUSIC AND IT WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF SORROWS AND TO EASE THE HURT OF THIS LOST AS TIME GOES BY.

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TO FAMILY OF (ISSAC HAYES) , MY PAYERS ARE WITH YOU, ISSAC HAYES WILL TRULY BE MISS

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Royal Tate
15 years ago

I remember in 1969, upon my return from service in Vietman...my high school best friend had just purchased a new Grand Prix and as we sat in the car I remember him playing Hot Buttered Soul. As I sat there listening to it, I was in awe of the instrumentation it projected into my ears. As the years progressed I brought every single album Isaac made and was most wowed by Black Moses especially because at that time you could unfold the album cover to display anywhere on the wall. I strategically placed my blacklight at the time and could see the hooded robe which he wore stand out. In 1971 I attended a live concert of his at the homecoming at FAMU and when he walked out on stage..everyone went wild because we were all chanting "Black Moses, Black Moses." Isaac, I will miss you because YOU ARE a true genius.. To the family, my prayers are with you! Royal T.

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Neo
15 years ago

I grew up on Isaac Hayes music, I fell in love and out of love to Isaac Hayes music. He opened my eyes to love & my love of music, especially with his famous phrase '' HOW COULD I POSSIBLY JUSTIFY MY ADORATION FOR YOU''. I got really weak when I heard of his passing. I have been looking for his concert tickets in London as I missed him last year... been listening to his music non-stop for 3 days prior to his passing. The connection... On the 9th Aug, I had IKE'S RAP 1 and BY THE TIME I GET TO PHOENIX on repeat, sang along and cried some (going thru a messy break-up). Im really saddened by this loss but I take comfort in knowing that he left us a legacy. A music so soulful and soothing - one day I hope to find a man who would lower his voice real deep and say to me "no matter what happens, just remember that I love you..." Wow.... Your soul rests easy. Sing something soulful for my Mother. If she hears you, I'll hear you too... REST IN PEACE, BROTHA. Neo

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Phantom
15 years ago

pay your respects to Mr. Hayes by listening to Hot Buttered Soul and SHAFT. The "theme to Shaft" is a brilliant brilliant piece of music. Wow! Peace Isaac.

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Jamel Roberts
15 years ago

R.I.P. Brother. It came as such a shock when I heard the news that you had passed away. And coincidently, I was watching Shaft at the time as well. I couldn't believe it. I wasn't expecting this at all. You were such an inspiration to many people. The world may have lost a Soul Brother but the heavens have gained a Soul Angel. Say hello to Barry White, Marvin Gaye, James Brown and all the others up there for me. You were one of the greatest soul, greatest ever musicians to walk this planet and also enjoyed you playing Chef on South Park "Hello there children!!". I can write so much more but you got so much more to read from others so i'll just leave it here. God bless, R.I.P.

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Lorie
15 years ago

I never actually met Isaac but I would like to express my condolences to his son, Vincent. We worked together in Henning, TN and I had a lot of respect for him as a person. I hope you are doing well, Vincent and I am sorry for your and your family's loss.

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hans hoevenberg
15 years ago

Black moses, why o why , did't you leave us, hwe could't have had still so much pleasure, from you, why do all the great people in this world leave us so soon ???

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annie lewis
15 years ago

i remember you from the 60's &70's.you were a woderful man.you are sadly missed by my family & i.god loves you & he makes no mistakes.god bless your bereaving family.we love you. annie lewis & family (shreveport,la.)

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Victoria Shelton
15 years ago

R.I.P Issac Hayes God Bless You and your family may god be with your family during this trying time much love and blessing from a Big Fan Victoria and Family Issac Hayes Will Be truly Missed Love You Mr.Issac Hayes Were Going to Miss You Deeply.

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Cas
15 years ago

Rest in peace. You are a elgend

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StrawberryAngel
15 years ago

What can i say i was utterly shocked to hear of your passing :( You will live on forever in our memories and in our hearts. Goodnight and Bless you xoxo

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Farbod
15 years ago

He was one of the greatest musicians and singers ever in the world! I've read some news about Marvin Gaye in Google News! And when I read the subject of Isaac's death in Marvin's news ... I can't explain that, WTF, I was linstening to his Bumpy's Lament from his Shaft album! I was shocked! And now I don't know what can I say?!... All I can say is he's still one of the greatest singers, And his music still shakes the worlds foundation like Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke and ...! We love you Isaac, and we will keep your memories in our mind! Rest In Peace! Farbod!

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annette
15 years ago

i stand accused in lake wales fl. i love to here that song when i was a teenager when we only had a frew black station am no fm at the time to the family of isaac hayes god love him and god love you thank you for share him with the world IStand Accused anonymous florida

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TerrIan Anthony
15 years ago

Wow a great legend is gone and like its sad i literally cried when i heard this news that he passed away he was always a good not even, he was a great guy he new my grandmother they were close friends when they were little she introduced me to Issac and he was so cool.. Me and my family will dearly miss Issac

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Aubrey Lee Culp
15 years ago

I met my childhood hero for the first time on a film set in Vancouver, Canada on a show named Sliders. I'm originally from Memphis and couldn't have dreamed in a hundred years that the way I would have gotten to know him as being his stand-in on a film set in a foreign country. I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Hayes again when I worked as a stuntman on Reindeer games. Brother Isaac had my back when the stunt co-ordinator tried to clown me for taking up the actor's time. He said " This is my homey and I'll always make time for him" What a gracious and classy person! I'm going to miss you Soul Brother my hero! May you play good music to the angels in heaven!

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KESKINIS ATHANASIOS
15 years ago

When i was ten years old i found a record in a pile of my dads old Lps,it was called SHAFT,music from the soundtrack composed by ISAAC HAYES,after listening to that record i got hooked,im thirty now & it still remains one of my favourite records,thanks for your musical genius & talent,thanks for sharing it with the world,you will never be forgotten.RIP

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Patricia Moreland
15 years ago

I still have chills thinking about coming from Little Rock to Memphis to the night club walking in looking at the Grammy up high on the wall and then seeing the MAN grace the fans with a smile. RIP

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Richard Derks
15 years ago

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Carlos Padilla
15 years ago

every once in a while a guy passes away and it makes you deal with your own mortality and the limited time on we have on earth. maybe its cause he was larger than life, and still couldn't escape death. but his passing marks a rubicon that can't be turn away from. Isaac is dead, and we are just a bit older, and we have all seen the passing of one of the great a great person, and of a great icon of a previous and tumultuous decade and times where we were all young, and death was but passing ephemeral thought in our lives.

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Vicki
15 years ago

R.I.P Issac Hayes. For a legendary Soul Icon. respectance.com/IsaacHayes/memorial

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Tanya
15 years ago

Thank you Vicki, this is awesome!

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Hope
15 years ago

STILL SO HARD TO BELIEVE. Love & prayers to the family. Thanks for the musical gift that brought such joy to so many.

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Era S Vanterpool
15 years ago

You gave to us a soothing voice So now you can finally rejoice In the peace and tranquility your soul deserves And know that your messages and your soothing voice has been heard You've touched so many life's you see May God bless your family and God be with thee

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LaVerne Ben-Mansel
15 years ago

You were truly a musical genuis who spread your love to other thru music. RIP ISSAC

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T Man
15 years ago

I owe you so much for all the knowledge you passed on to so many of us who love music. You will be missed my brother.

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big fan
15 years ago

Isaac, I owe so much to you. The first time I heard your live arrangement of Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone that you did at the Sahara Tahoe it connected my ears to my heart in a way that made music irreversibly central to me. Thanks for the memories, thanks for the soul.

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Simon W Strong
15 years ago

Some people were born to stand out. Isaac Hayes, a true musical legend & genius, actor, campaigner & trail blazer. Top of the Stax. Oscar winner. Chef! Multi-generational influence..? You're DAMN right! Although you left us all too soon, you fit a lot into your lifetime. Rest in Peace, Mr Hayes. God knows, you've earned it. God bless. Simon W Strong, Essex, UK.

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Frank Lakat
15 years ago

I was lucky enough to see Mr. Hayes in June at Celebrate Brooklyn, the show was incredible. You'll always be the DUKE OF NEW YORK & A#1!!!!! Frank Lakat Brooklyn, New York

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Frank Lakat
15 years ago

I was lucky enough to see Mr. Hayes in June at Celebrate Brooklyn, the show was incredible. You'll always be the DUKE OF NEW YORK & A#1!!!!! Frank Lakat Brooklyn, New York

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Frank Lakat
15 years ago

I was lucky enough to see Mr. Hayes in June at Celebrate Brooklyn, the show was incredible. You'll always be the DUKE OF NEW YORK & A#1!!!!! Frank Lakat Brooklyn, New York

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Jill
15 years ago

I grew up listening to Isaac's music when I was a preteen in the 70's and can never forget that deep sweet voice rolling over the airwaves with the theme for "Shaft" and many other great hits. What a tragic loss to the music community. We will all miss you Isaac - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

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Joe B.
15 years ago

Isaac, your talent was obvious to everyone, and your contributions too many to list. You will be missed........... RIP Isaac.

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Angie
15 years ago

You will be missed. God bless you.

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Jayybugg
15 years ago

You were definitely it when it came to soul! Believe me, your memory will definitely live on... You will be missed greatly! Thanks for all the great music! I will keep your family in my prayers! Jayybugg Euclid, OH

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Paulo Fava
15 years ago

Isaac, you are the man that influenced my soul and learned me to listen good music. I never say good bye to you. A hugh that your friends in São Paulo, Brazil.

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Sylvia
15 years ago

God Bless You Isaac..... Your Black Moses was the first ablum I ever purchased with my first paycheck back in the day. My prayers go to his family, God and all of Isaac fans stand behind you . The last time we saw him perform was in Plainfield, NJ ... Union County Jazz and R&B Music Fest June 7th 2008 . .

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Otto
15 years ago

You will be sorely missed, Your music touched the world and your gift made way for many. Thanks for sharing the gift.

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Eretz Israel
15 years ago

May Your Holy voice stay in our memories for ever

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great soul men i like hot buttered soul a phantastic album. rest in peace

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