Isaac's first was Presenting Isaac Hayes, 1967 and it was excellent. Hot Buttered Soul (1969) would have to be considered his peak, but he actually maintained a very high level of excellence through at least 8 LP's . . . a massive achievement that even many of the biggest stars of the last half-century cannot claim.
Terry Gross did a very good interview with Mr. Hayes back in the '90's that was repeated yesterday and should be available for a week or so at the NPR/Fresh Air site. It really captures his spirit and soul very well.
As with many Stax luminaries, he grew up in grinding poverty and overcame a ton of obstacles to achieve career success . . . he will be greatly missed.
dc
Terry Gross did a very good interview with Mr. Hayes back in the '90's that was repeated yesterday and should be available for a week or so at the NPR/Fresh Air site. It really captures his spirit and soul very well.
As with many Stax luminaries, he grew up in grinding poverty and overcame a ton of obstacles to achieve career success . . . he will be greatly missed.
dc