Sunday, February 17, 2008

Soundtrack Sundays: 'Shaft' by Isaac Hayes (1971)



Isaac Hayes - Shaft
(1970)

Blaxploitation's description:
Without a doubt, the best known and most enduring of all blaxploitation soundtracks. Isaac Hayes at his very best. Every 1970s record collection contains a copy of the 'Theme from Shaft'. The theme's wah guitar defined the music of an entire decade. Too many good tracks to miss, it's a beautiful blend of lush orchestral film score and out-and-out funk.
Isaac Hayes - Shaft
(1971)
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 17, 2008 at 7:22 PM

    major props for this!

    I'm listening to it right now...really good....

    I'm not up on my Blaxploitation movie or music knowledge, but can this be considered the GREATEST blaxploitation movie soundtrack ever?

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  2. IvanFebruary 17, 2008 at 7:59 PM

    Yup. It's most definitely one of Blax' best. Definitely a title-contender ;-D

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  3. AaronMFebruary 17, 2008 at 9:30 PM

    "Ike's Mood" is the f'ing jam.

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  4. AnonymousMay 9, 2008 at 6:40 PM

    while it has its moments, and is among my personal favorites, it's certainly not the best -- find johnny pate's "shaft in africa," marvin gaye's "trouble man" or curtis mayfield's "superfly" and you will know what i mean.

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