Willard's Wormholes

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Issac Hayes – - knew of his name – knew he co-wrote more than a good many of the great Stax hits that I grew up listening to – - Sam & Dave, to state one of the many performers who made Porter-Hayes a name to remember. Then – and I hate to admit it was, ouch, let’s say a while ago heard him covering “,,,Phoenix” and thought that was something he’s covering this song – - and, naturally, purchased the album – and that made me cognizant of the fact that “Ike” was covering another song-writer – so, in addition to this recording, this album was one that started me searching for Jimmy Webb recordings. After “Hot Buttered Soul” – there were a few more releases – I think Haye’s “Ellie’s Love Theme” from “Shaft” is well worth a listen – and if you don’t like it…, well you can just “Shut Your Mouth”. I thought it said a lot that a well known songwriter was doing covers – and doing them his way.
Thanks – Willard – as always for your suggestions.
All the best
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  Willard
  December 6, 2011 - 15:37 | Permalink

  Thanks for the assessment. Nearly twenty minute tracks were not the norm for anybody, much less soul artists. Ike had some balls, that’s for sure.

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snakeboy

Thank you Willard. This is indeed a five star record.

Eric

I pressed play – and immediately recognized “Walk On By” as the sample used by Hooverphonic in “2 Wicky”, the lead track on the “Stealing Beauty” soundtrack.

Always fun when that happens.

Thanks for sharing!

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  Willard
  December 7, 2011 - 16:31 | Permalink

  Didn’t think of that one.

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