November 1971 – a song popular in this month – Theme from Shaft by Isaac Hayes
This was featured in the 1971 movie of the same name starring Richard Roundtree.
Interesting facts about Theme from Shaft & Isaac Hayes
This won a Grammy for Best Instrumental Arrangement and an Oscar for Best Original Score. The Oscar win made Hayes the first African-American to win an Academy Award in a composer category.
Future actress (she was on the TV shows Bosom Buddies and Family Matters) Telma Hopkins was one of the backup singers. That’s her saying “Shut Your Mouth!”, which became a bit of a catchphrase for Hopkins, whose character would often say it on her shows. Joyce Wilson was the other backup singer; she and Hopkins performed as Tony Orlando’s backup group Dawn.
Hayes was the voice of “Chef” on the TV show South Park. Despite being a cartoon, Chef usually found an opportunity to sing on each show. Hayes quit because of a Scientology episode that was done at the end of season 9. He was a recent convert to Scientology and this upset him.
Hayes owned a 1972 Cadillac El Dorado that was fur-lined and plated in gold. One of the funkiest cars ever created, it is on display at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music.
When Hayes was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002, he opened the ceremonies with this song.
This information was provided by Songfacts.com
spearfruit 
I had no idea that ‘salty, chocolate balls’ chef was the Isaac Hayes. You are a fount of amazing information. K x
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Yep, interesting – I did not know that either. I like to provide some educational information here also! Happy Sunday! 🙂
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You, too!
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Pretty cool information about Hayes. I knew some of it but not all. I knew he quit South Park (which I never watched) but I didn’t know why. I think he died not too long ago, didn’t he? 😦
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I am not sure if he died or not – I will have to find out. Thanks for stopping by today, hope your day is wonderful! 🙂
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I had forgotten all about this song – fun to listen and remember 🙂
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Oh yea, this song brings back some memories! Thanks Jodi, I appreciate you! 🙂
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I love the facts you give us behind these songs! Brings back so many memories. Hope you are doing good today xx
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Thank you Lynn, I am glad you enjoy these posts! My day is good, spending time packing today – lots to do! 🙂
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I am sure you are so busy x how are you feeling?
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I am feeling good! Thank you for asking. 🙂
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So glad xx
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Isaac Hayes was a crossword puzzle answer today — is that why you thought of him? Or is this just a weird coincidence? 🙂
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It was a coincidence! Thanks for stopping by today – hope your day is a good one! 🙂
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Thank you for all of those facts.. I have long loved that music and never knew the facts about it before thank you x
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You are welcome Sue, thank you for stopping by today! Happy day to you my friend! 🙂
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🙂 ❤
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Well, I have learnt something today ! Thank you. I had no idea of these facts 🙂 Hope your weekend was wonderful. Have a lovely day 🙂
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Thank you Lynne for stopping by and learning something everyday is good – I do the same thing! Happy Monday to you my friend! 🙂
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Cool…..
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Thanks Cameron – I appreciate you stopping by to visit and hope all is wonderful in your world! 🙂
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I like this!
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Thank you. Have a great day. 🙂
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