![]() ![]() To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe. This story first appeared in a December stand-alone issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. ![]() The showman, who’d changed into a fur-trimmed tuxedo and ruffled shirt, dedicated his win to “the lady who’s here with me tonight because years ago, her prayers kept my feet on the path of righteousness, and that’s my grandmother.” Cradling his Oscar in both hands, he added, “This is a thrill for me and also in a few days, it’s her 80th birthday, and this is her present.” Shortly after, Joel Grey announced Hayes as the best song winner. There were a number of scorching performances that day everyone from Kim Weston to the Staple Singers to Albert King but no one put on a better show than Hayes. Hayes also was the first composer to perform his own work at the Oscars: Emerging from a smoke-filled stage, wearing a gold chain mail vest and surrounded by dancers, he electrified the audience. Isaac Hayes was the last performer of the night on August 20, 1972, when 112,000 people gathered at the Los Angeles Coliseum for the black music extravaganza dubbed Wattstax. Quincy Jones intervened, arguing Hayes’ case as a composer, and both the song and Shaft score were nominated. Isaac Hayes - The Black Moses of Soul (full concert, live, 1973) Piza 73. When his song was submitted for Oscar consideration, some in the Academy’s music branch balked, complaining that Hayes had never actually written down the notes. The Master of Soul the Pioneer of Pole Dancing Watch Isaac serenade on Live TV with his. Isaac Hayes performs with a Pole Dancer on Live TV in 1973. Sparkles for the Big Night: Stunning Statement Jewelry to Expect on the Red Carpet Isaac Hayes performs 'The Look Of Love' with a Pole Dancer on. Isaac Hayes: Live at Montreux 2005 Isaac Hayes (Actor) Rated: NR Format: DVD 260 ratings IMDb 7.7/10.0 1999 Prime Video 4.99 12.99 DVD 19.99 Multi-Format 7.45 HD DVD from 4.48 Additional DVD options Edition Discs Price New from Used from DVD Novem1 9.99 9.39 5.48 DVD J1 4.99 4.99 2. ![]()
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