![]() ![]() In a strange turn of events though, Stax somehow lost their entire back-catalogue after their messy separation with Atlantic Records in May of 1968, resulting in a state of panic within the company. In fact, the fledging star was actually set to be demoted back to his role as a behind the scenes producer and songwriter. His 1968 solo debut album, Presenting Isaac Hayes, was a commercial and critical failure, leading to a soured relationship with his record label Stax Records. ![]() ![]() With a body of work encompassing seminal albums, songs and soundtracks such as Black Moses, 'Soul Man', the Shaft OST, alongside his memorable voice work for revolutionary Comedy Central animated series South Park, Hayes' legacy is as esteemed as they come.īut to the surprise of many modern fans, the beginnings of Hayes' hall of fame career didn't exactly set the world on fire. Memphis soul and funk legend Isaac Hayes is rightfully considered to be one of the most important figures in African-American music history. We’ll be picking out some absolutely essential records, spanning all genres and all time, and discussing their significance from a modern day perspective - whether they were immediate hits or made an impact only decades after its release. Every Thursday, Bandwagon throws back to a seminal album of yesteryear for our younger readers to explore and for our older readers to reminisce. ![]()
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