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  1. Politicians Named the Darnedest Things

    Thu, 16 Dec 2010

    treasurer-elect. He would introduce himself on the stump as: "Young Boozer and yes, that's my real name." Isaac Hayes , a Republican minister and first-time candidate, was handily defeated by incumbent Illinois Representative Jesse

  2. Politicians Named the Darnedest Things

    Thu, 16 Dec 2010

    state treasurer. He would introduce himself on the stump as "Young Boozer -- and yes, that's my real name." Isaac Hayes , a Republican minister and first-time candidate, was handily defeated by incumbent Illinois Representative Jesse

  3. Oscars: The Top 8 Greatest Musical Moments

    Fri, 5 Mar 2010

    sacrifice. But as a music fan, I think it stinks. What would have happened had this rule been instituted in '72, when Isaac Hayes made the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion thrum with the funk of the "Theme from 'Shaft'"? In 2007 we would have missed

  4. How Scientology Attracts Celebrities

    Sat, 24 Oct 2009

    when you were there? Scobee: I met John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie, Edgar Winter, Isaac Hayes , uh, Tom Cruise. After Hubbard died in 1986, David Miscavige became the Church's leader -- and soon embraced Tom

  5. A Close Look at 'Q'

    Mon, 17 Nov 2008

    members—including chairman Jerry Butler, Roberta Flack, Cannonball Adderley, Nat Adderley, Donny Hathaway, and Isaac Hayes —Quincy founded the Institute for Black American Music in the early 1970s. They didn't just take its mission

  6. In Memoriam: Lives of Note

    Sun, 17 Aug 2008

    Isaac Hayes , 65 -- Singer and actor best known for his 1971 hit theme for the movie "Shaft." He later won over a new generation playing

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  1. For 'Soul Men' Director, Deaths of Mac, Hayes Were Doubly Devastating

    Tue, 12 Aug 2008

    weekend that Bernie Mac had died, the director says he was overcome by grief. When he got a call the next day that Isaac Hayes also died, he began to question reality. "It was surreal," Lee says. "It had to be some sort of bad dream that

  2. Remembering Isaac Hayes (1942-2008)

    Mon, 11 Aug 2008

    The death of Isaac Hayes yesterday came with great sadness and wah-wah guitar line brings to mind Isaac Hayes ' signature sound. If you have ever heard funny songs ever put on television. Isaac Hayes was indeed a legend. His influence

  3. America, You're Going to Miss Bernie Mac

    Mon, 11 Aug 2008

    We've been cheated out of Bernie Mac's second act. Dead from pneumonia at a mere 50, Mac leaves behind a legacy of great success and unfulfilled promise. We can be grateful for the hits, most notably his influential, insufficiently appreciated sitcom "The Bernie Mac Show". But as with any performer

  4. Singer, Songwriter Isaac Hayes Dies at Age 65

    Sun, 10 Aug 2008

    Isaac Hayes , the pioneering singer, songwriter and musician whose relentless "Theme From Shaft" won Academy and Grammy awards, has been

  5. Goldfrapp’s “Seventh Tree”

    Thu, 28 Feb 2008

    intact, but it has some nice string-section accents placed right in the front of the mix. Have they been listening to Isaac Hayes ’ theme to “Shaft?” This is more sedate and stately sounding, but even in this odd-fitting context, such a touch

  6. Alicia's Keys to Hit Records: Authenticity and Range

    Mon, 12 Nov 2007

    Rock Wit You," she was able to effectively groove along to a very "Shaft"-like orchestral arrangement provided by Isaac Hayes . In 2003, "The Diary of Alicia Keys" showed her depth even more. With the help of Kanye West's dynamic Motown-flavored

  7. Secrets of 'South Park'

    Fri, 22 Sep 2006

    show tons of media attention, the episode caused a disturbance within the "South Park" family. Musician and actor Isaac Hayes , who played the character Chef and is a Scientologist, quit. "We knew that that was a possibility and we were sad

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  1. Remembering Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes

    Mon, 11 Aug 2008

    wounded in the another who could not back with that base. Isaac Hayes won an Oscar for the theme song from shaft. Even performed after a bout with pneumonia He was only fifty years old Isaac Hayes . With 65 the cause of his death not yet known. Flash

    Isaac Hayes found at 0:24, 1:34

    wounded in the another who could not -- back with that base. Isaac Hayes won an Oscar for the theme song from shaft. Even performed on GMA. Later He too -- comedic turn. As the voice
    died after a bout with pneumonia He was only fifty years old Isaac Hayes . With 65 the cause of his death not yet known.
  2. In Memoriam: Reflecting on Lives of Note

    Sun, 17 Aug 2008

    Recalling Isaac Hayes , Bill Gwatney, Jerry Wexler, and Leroy Sievers.

  3. This Week's In Memoriam

    Sun, 17 Aug 2008

    Recalling Isaac Hayes , Bill Gwatney, Jerry Wexler, and Leroy Sievers.

  4. Kiss 'South Park's' Chef Goodbye

    Wed, 15 Mar 2006

    Isaac Hayes wants out of his "South Park" contract over Scientology concerns.

  5. Nightline (10.23.09)

    Sat, 24 Oct 2009

    who came into the center when you have IMAX. John Travolta Kelly Preston Priscilla Presley Lisa Marie and her winter Isaac Hayes and Tom Cruise. The Hubbard died in 1986. David missed damage became the church's leader. And soon embraced Tom

    Isaac Hayes found at 5:45

    John Travolta Kelly Preston Priscilla Presley Lisa Marie and her winter Isaac Hayes and Tom Cruise.
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