Isaac Hayes - Theme From Shaft (1971)

Issac Hayes
Theme from Shaft (1971)

[@PantheonLincoln]

Anyone who says they do not like this song, is not to be trusted.

[@keithmccaslyn2527]

Word!!! I was 12 when this hit the stage. dayuummm. awesome. YOU can thank Jimi Hendrix for that wha-wha-chucka-chucka..trheres where the guitarist on this song got that 'vibe' !! Play on Jimi...Shaft is a Bad Mutha.... and still is.. Like James Bond, Sean Connery there will ONLY ever ever be one shaft and that is Mr.Richard Round Tree. samuel Hell Jackson couldn't hold a damn, acting candle to him. Shaft is Top Shelf Class, Jackson is ghetto as hell!!

[@musicworldnow365]

Who would even dare to say that? You can never go wrong with an Isaac Hayes song, especially with such lush guitar licks as this has.

[@halogenie1]

i am noreen from the UK i heard this at high school when i was 13 yrs old i totally revere it and isacc hayes

[@Toolie440]

You're damn right!

[@seanspencer9396]

Ben, I say the naysayers are running FROM Shaft! The criminals are scared, brother!!!

[@jackspry9736]

RIP Richard Roundtree (July 9, 1942 - October 24, 2023), aged 81 And RIP Isaac Hayes (August 20, 1942 - August 10, 2008), aged 65 You both will be remembered as legends.

[@clivenewman4810]

Greatest theme to anything, ever.A masterpiece

[@Gexon1000]

And also Richard Roundtree

[@stripedshirts]

Richard Roundtree is/was/is Badass

[@John-ob7dh]

Jeez ,younger than me.

[@mummyjohn]

seriously two greatest of all time come together

[@angusmerriweather1589]

RIP Richard Roundtree. You were one of the first fictional Black male heroes I looked up to.

[@LoneLee2022]

Why? Because he was taller than you?

[@angusmerriweather1589]

@@LoneLee2022 No. Because I was young when I first saw his movies. Your futile attempts at roasting are wack, so just stop.😒

[@shanemcguire170]

Richard Roundtree.... Excellent Actor! And... like several others I can think of, very under-rated by Hollywood. Which is very sad.

[@KendalTheGamer]

⁠@@LoneLee2022bro shut it up...

[@fredp8516]

​@@LoneLee2022Non plus petit, pourquoi ?

[@encourageone]

Rest in absolute power Richard Roundtree (Shaft). You've now joined the incomparable Isaac Hayes as an ancestor... 🕊

[@marlenenardi5853]

❤fantastica

[@marlenenardi5853]

Rip Ricchard roundtree😢

[@2013venjix]

Together again.

[@pablolsanchez4021]

Iconic American legends indeed!🙏

[@bretkindell6887]

100 %

[@brianmooney3291]

I saw this film when I was 30. Back then UK cinemas still had continuous performances and I sat through the show twice just to hear Isaac Hayes' score all over again. Now I'm 82 and it still gets my blood fizzing. I hear the opening notes and wow! I'm 30 again!

[@beltranvillagran7536]

Keep going friend 👍🙂😂🙂😊😁😉🙏👌👍🙏

[@ianhunter6418]

I'm 68 next month. Saw the film in my late teens. It is still magnificent

[@jabjones2165]

You too?🙂

[@Berkcam]

Bloody magic sir 🙏

[@andrewbrown8205]

love this!

[@JamesLewis-mp9zn]

Saw this with my family before heading back to South Vietnam in 1970 for a second tour. At 75 years old still feel the beat and am rocking!

[@Phil4-13]

🙏🙏🙏 💯💯 ✊✊ 🇬🇧🇬🇧. 🙏🙏

[@goesfarfliesnear1447]

Thank you for your service! My cousin was in Vietnam too, said he was a "river rat" (navy). Again, thank you. I know you didn't and don't hear that enough. Rock on!

[@smithwesson1896]

This movie came out in '71, did you get to see it early?

[@krich5694]

70!? I wasn’t born until 76. Thank you for your service sir 😎💪🏽🙏🏽

[@awatfordgirl]

Heading back to Vietnam for a second tour makes you more powerful than Shaft ❤

[@robinrichards72]

Who's here because Richard Rountree just died?

[@DarkRockstar2]

Honestly I usually listen to this theme at work twice a week, but regretfully, I'm here again because I just learned of his passing

[@dustinsindledecker154]

Long live Shaft!

[@scottmisus4678]

*Roundtree, you ignorant f**k.

[@kevinlovell2404]

Respect.

[@annepicaud3556]

me,I'm here in honour of him. RIP

[@canniballee1214]

Isaac Hayes was a genius, a REAL creator who have never stolen anyone at the contrary of majority of rappers...

[@ancientaliensofficial]

Dude just enjoy great music, no need to put anyone else down

[@canniballee1214]

@@ancientaliensofficial I don't put anyone down but the impostors. I'm just typing the truth : rappers are thiefs who win billions with music they have stolen to real talented people like Isaac Hayes.

[@christophermoore5007]

He also played the chef on South Park.

[@Rellrell5150]

Proud to say my uncle is behind this master piece 💯

[@purplesamurai5205]

Isaac Hayes is your uncle?

[@Guitarsthatkill]

@@purplesamurai5205He means the legendary Charles "Skip" Pitts on Guitar. That famous Wah Wah intro and rhythm was his. Up there with Voodoo Chile as the first thing you think of when you hear wah pedal to this very day...!! Glad to hear it, Derrell. You should be..!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rV7cpaabZa9jq5o

[@purplesamurai5205]

@@Guitarsthatkill Ah okay thanks

[@noorsam3134]

🌹

[@bassicinstinct2144]

May your uncle rest in peace bro

[@Theomite]

Fun fact: if you have this playing as you walk down the street, you become invincible.

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

It's true, it's true!

[@happydillpickle]

I tried it but unfortunately my hips were swinging so impossibly that I failed to notice the pothole...

[@darrylbetts5031]

Dont need no blunt now!

[@maryingolfsrud937]

Love love love the colours of Peace.

[@richarddrolet7746]

I do agree......try and stop me.

[@binghamguevara6814]

The body dies. The accomplishment live on. RIP Isaac and Richard.

[@freedomridermorty4459]

My Hero, I was 10 years old, and didn't know what racism was. We had a Black Family in our Neighborhood and as kids we looked up to Mr Thompson, he dress like nothing we'd seen before, he was the epitomy of KOOL. I know the mothers in our neighborhood secretly dreamed of him. RIP Mr Thompson

[@johnbonardi9819]

Even after all these years, this song still kicks ass.

[@jamescress]

shut your mouth!

[@meyergaelle8108]

@@jamescress 🤣🤣

[@kevincampbell5785]

That's why I came.

[@brianfreel7418]

exactly

[@JohnLegate]

@@jamescress I'm just talkin' about Shaft!

[@YouKevo]

I played this for my 6-year-old son. Now he has a moustache.

[@yashijishinhawkins942]

Lol

[@superblip9372]

Soul music does that. This is what expression looks like....

[@siliconesal]

YouKevo and me ...

[@okaakaammuo1455]

What about the sideburns..!

[@YouKevo]

@@okaakaammuo1455 They're growing slowly. Lol.

[@benicerita]

As a fan of the movie and the Actor, Richard Roundtree, I am very sad to learn of his passing away yesterday! His playing Shaft thrilled us all and we all felt that the genius of Isaac Hayes fit perfectly in SHAFT!

[@fredp8516]

Moi aussi ils me manquent autant que toute cette epoque !

[@thewaterlessguy8752]

This will forever be a classic 👍🏾💯

[@jayasreepremnath7146]

Exactly

[@premnathdivakaran5222]

Yes .. a timeless classic.. this one no doubt.

[@bonniegarrison1834]

Play this really loud. Let the neighbors call the cops. Then watch as the cops start to boogie in front of your house.

[@Toolie440]

No ones calling the cops, they are going to listen and love it.

[@anja9303]

Damn right! Good idea. Iĺl try. Can U dig it?

[@anja9303]

@Antoine Gordon Hast du Blei gekifft, oda wat?

[@Yungtacosss]

Facts LOOOL

[@DhiaMedina]

They'll arrest the neighbor for complaining about this shit 🔥

[@tattoogirl2860]

I saw Isaac Hayes perform this song live at a FREE concert at the Overton Park Shell in Isaac's hometown, Memphis, TN. That night, he performed for two and a half hours...FREE OF CHARGE! Best concert ever! Thank you, Isaac Hayes. You showed up and showed out for your hometown.❤

[@glennchamberlain3115]

That would have been awesome for sure!

[@BIGNESHO]

🦾🌈⚡️

[@matthewboyd68]

My grandmother met Isaac Hayes before at her old job

[@charlenemitchell1499]

@@matthewboyd68 l know that was a great time!!They got to meet each other ,God bless them and you too!

[@matthewboyd68]

@@charlenemitchell1499 that’s nothing she’s met HUNDREDS of celebrities at her old job which was being the head chef at the commissary where the performers ate at the Greek theater in Los Angeles and even before that she got to meet not one not two not three but ALL FOUR of The Beatles in fact when she met Paul and Ringo again when they performed they were quite upset when she was laid off

[@kiwirebelo]

RIP Richard Roundtree and Isaac Hayes You both will remembered as a legends Thank you for everything Enjoy in heaven 🙏🏾🕊️❤️

[@francisrozuel4967]

The best groove guitar performance..with a background orchestra . Never such a beautiful thing was done from those days = THE MUSIC ..for real.

[@cynthiafielder8746]

Yes, "Real music." Very little sounds touches me these days. Maybe too much politics in the business, or very little talent. God forbid Swift.

[@williamharpine1841]

Love the slow buildup, the suspense. A composer w/ lots of patience, plays with emotions. Quite astonishing.

[@chrisomondi4633]

I admire his composition. He really plays with your ear drums.

[@renegaderunner332]

It's funk and the big band sound combined!

[@uncleruckusnorelation6705]

@@chrisomondi4633 😆

[@ennediend2865]

👍

[@blondie7389]

@@chrisomondi4633 omg yassss🎶🪩🎶💃🏽❤️‍🔥

[@rasslem]

Can you believe this wonderful track is 51 years old.........my goodness....and it still sounds as fresh as the day it was released in 1971.........long live Isaac.....a musical genius

[@renatogama1401]

It's everlasting!!!!!!

[@jacb630]

That’s when you know you were born to do what you do. RIP to the great one, Isaac Hayes!

[@thomasb5773]

This time i hear it while i wait to Party with my girlfriend in my Living room .Every time.

[@jayasreepremnath7146]

Very very true of what you said. The picturisation of this number in the movie along the streets of New York was a classic.

[@NormAppleton]

Isaac Hayes wow, I first knew him as Gandy on the Rockford files. That man could compose.

[@ropes64]

My Dad played this me nearly 50 years ago.....i remember it like it was yesterday. It started my long love affair for soundtracks. Thanks for the memory Dad. Playing this today as a tribute to Richard Roundtree and to my Dad.

[@jeanettefaijdherbe2349]

I was 22 years and a danz too this music😂

[@andrewwillan3372]

I was a white 10 year old boy from Liverpool at the time, 1971 I got into pop music in a big way. I.loved this and still do. Isaacs Hayes, the man!!!😂😂

[@dme1016]

Just wondering: Are you STILL a White 10 year-,old boy?

[@annalisamandell3581]

As a 120lb, 5’3” woman, when I play this, I feel like I’m 6’2”, 180 and full of power. Love the symphony.

[@angelacooper2661]

How heavy are you in stones? We weigh in stones AND pounds.

[@giuseppezingariello4408]

1971👍💥🍒👌

[@racecartv8677]

Don’t forget the thick puffy Afro

[@mrthiem1627]

you need to loose weight

[@triumphdave2449]

@@angelacooper2661 8 1/2 stone.

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

Who is listening in 2021 . I’ll never forget the TV show when I was a kid and always listening to it on the radio. The 1970s are gone forever.

[@paulmoss691]

Spot on George, spot on 👍

[@levonwolf1291]

This was the only song our High School Band could play right.

[@johnager9428]

@@levonwolf1291 right on

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

I was 12 in 71 begged my mom to watch shaft I loved the music ♥️

[@Steelers75DDC]

I am listening too

[@LucySkywalker99]

After having been sick for a long time I coincidentally started listening to Shaft. I had already lost my faith in ever regaining my energy, love for life and fun, but I started dancing, felt like being reborn! and full of fun and positive energy. Thanks, Isaac,! ❤

[@ExitDivision-xq9lp]

I love that for you. 🙂

[@rhondamc3642]

I hope you regain your strength and live a long, loving life, Lucy! Prayers and ((big hugs))

[@user-jx1dr3yk8q]

This is so groovy ,bring it on that funky music i just love

[@2uewhdhheggdgdgeyy]

Can we have just take a moment and appreciate all of the incredible black session musicians who have gifted us with tracks like these?

[@Laceykat66]

Or we could just appreciate all of the incredible season musicians who have gifted us with tracks like these. We don't have to make "special categories."

[@2uewhdhheggdgdgeyy]

Ok...

[@2uewhdhheggdgdgeyy]

Though I'm just giving props where props are due...take care of yourself...live learn and love...hard...

[@Losrandir]

I think in this case it's fair enough to specially emphasize black, but of course appreciate everybody else too

[@johnmac91]

@@Laceykat66 Thank you!

[@kevinlilly5628]

Before black panther,before blade,before django,John shaft was the first black superhero to hit the big screen. This movie revolutionize cinema.

[@conradford7493]

Yes, so true.

[@dwightlove3704]

@@conradford7493 Chadwick Boseman would have been perfect to play this ' 70s character.

[@KonElKent]

Undeniably larger than life, but does Shaft really qualify as a "superhero"?

[@CapeRights]

Fun fact: Quentin Tarantino intended Django and Hildi von Shaft to be John Shaft's ancestors.

[@MrKeithwelsh]

good song by gandolph finch, hayes character in the Rockford files, did ,the movie revolutionize cinema, ? no

[@830JJ]

RIP Richard "Shaft" Roundtree. We can ALL dig it ✌🏾

[@brianboisguilbert6985]

Right on

[@miaowminx]

"Damn right."

[@grantmaxwell5361]

Damn, I just heard about Richard Roundtree's passing from all of you. I loved watching this show alongside Starkey and Hutch growing up, I'll have to give it a rewatch. Rest in Paradise sir!

[@kevinobrien2735]

That opening scene with this tune playing.....Shaft crosses the street, full black leather jacket, cuts in front of a taxi, Cabbie honks and Shaft turns and flips him the bird...Classic.

[@perrycomeau2627]

In deed.

[@UTubeAngelique]

Brown!😂

[@illadrobici]

Sounds to me like Rose Royce ripped a little Shaft off for "Car Wash". Didn't notice at the time, but now seems obvious.

[@wojciechpawowski5922]

Mr.O'brien this particular score saved many lives with it's unusual optimism. As to myself I enjoyed this in my dentists waiting room ,after a long break in listening. How it ended, cannot Tell, perhaps my dentists wife would.Wojciech z Obornik.

[@redhouaneboulechbak8316]

@@illadrobici Norman Whitfield surely did

[@fuckingstabyouintheface5649]

This is a masterpiece.

[@BladeRunner-td8be]

Yup

[@alundavies8402]

Agreed

[@mikehill7587]

Yes I agree 💯😊🌺🌼☸️👍

[@ericwashington4470]

Right on!!!! And I mean it bad assss!!!!

[@fritterfoof5146]

No really .

[@kmashers1]

BrianMooney, ty for that. I am only 65. But this music is so fantastic. How can you not listen to it over and over!!

[@samp7003]

Rest in Peace Shaft. I always loved this theme. Still have it on a 45.

[@donaldfewell8908]

Isaac Hayes and Curtis Mayfield were the best! ;)

[@ebntje]

Both classic soundtracks.

[@ericwashington4470]

You can say that again my Brother, and don't forget the Mistro Big Brother Barry White from that era!!!

[@donaldfewell8908]

@@ericwashington4470 Maestro White! :)

[@johnmatthews425]

Yo check out this freestyle to tha song

[@johnmatthews425]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJzJoKtsfdqgrMU🧯🧯🧯🧯🐆🧨🥶🥶❄️

[@B-and-O-Operator-Fairmont]

The 1970s officially began five seconds into this track.

[@johnmatthews425]

Check out this freestyle to it

[@johnmatthews425]

🧯🧯🧯🧯🧨🦧🧨🧨🥶🥶kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJzJoKtsfdqgrMU

[@terrencesanders6818]

@@johnmatthews425 🔥🔥

[@kevincampbell5785]

Be nice to relive that decade or live it for the first time. It was my childhood but I would have liked to see how it would unfold as my 20's.

[@mrduuud]

@@kevincampbell5785 yes I relate to this comment

[@HaroldAlexis-bb8sd]

I just saw on the news That Actor Richard Roundtree who played Shaft passed away .🥺I grew up with this theme song played it in school bands. I am very sad to get this news. I always remember Issac Hayes for this award winning song. RIP Richard Roundtree & Issac Hayes . 😭

[@stephanies7013]

Richard Roundtree, Rest In Peace knowing you made a difference in people's lives on and off stage. You made us stronger...you taught us to stand in our own power and strengh. Condolences to your family, sir. 🙏🏼

[@jeffthewhiff]

This has to be the coolest movie theme song of all time. A true classic!

[@cfoe1212]

EVER!

[@NeillR]

I remember buying the cassette of the soundtrack and listening to it constantly on headphones. Music has barely been as cool since.

[@davehammond743]

Bonanza? Hawaii five-0? Brady Bunch? Ok, now I'm just having a laugh with you ;-)

[@davehammond743]

I can't believe writing the theme to The Brady Bunch could elude anyone as being a joke

[@BOOMERANGULA]

@@NeillR amen brother!

[@colinclarke4285]

Over 50 years old and still as good to hear as when it was first released

[@steve20664]

Damn right......😎

[@colinclarke4285]

@@steve20664 can you dig it?

[@juancastro1944]

Yeah and He had coolness the New shaft couldnt bring over He wuz harder

[@fritterfoof5146]

Better .

[@damonwebb813]

True classic , stands on its own regardless of time And usually cultivates new listeners when they hear it way down the road Exciting listeners every time they hear it Side note: iconic intro into a movie, with great music, camera work

[@aishaa309]

RIP Richard Roundtree aka John Shaft. Both you & the late great genius Isaac Hayes aka Black Moses made & continue to make us African Americans proud. Not to mention Mr. Roundtree could pass as my beloved Daddy's twin. ❤❤❤

[@auldsk8r]

I was 10 years old when this song was released and, of course, my friends and I loved it. Still do. R.I.P. Richard Roundtree! You were COOL!!!

[@MikeHalk100]

Every good hero needs a theme song.

[@R-L-I]

I’m a get you Sucka! lol 👍🏾

[@raftp7865]

50 years old, and this score is still ahead of the game.

[@olivercraig4148]

Definitely.

[@serenan920]

Kin brilliant!!!

[@ianwall3645]

So so far ahead...👊

[@alanhumphrey4198]

RIP Richard Roundtree, my brother from another mother.😢😢 Can't believe it was 1971 when it came out...😮

[@abbafan50986]

My dad just told me a great story. When he was 11 or 12 years old (about 1974-75) the teachers showed his class this film at the end of term. Apparently the teachers that were supposed to be vetting the film for 'inappropriate' content had a few beers, fell asleep and didn't see much of the film. The kids loved watching Richard Rowntree blasting his way through 1970s New York, even if (or especially because) they were quite a bit below the legal age for seeing the film!

[@berniepringle3743]

This Theme will never grow old; This is SHAFT.

[@Juliaflo]

Nearly 50 years, and Shaft remains a bad mother...….

[@kevingreen7266]

Damn Right!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BadBobV65]

Shut yo mouth. ..lol.

[@peggyfranzen6159]

Always😎.Where's the transmission?

[@MrAlbalto]

You’re damn right❗️

[@jesusmaldonado3406]

5.8 million viewers we all have something in common, THIS MASTERPIECE

[@Bigskyguy56]

Good Music is timeless , as is the theme from SHATF & Isaac Hayes.

[@subjunkfuck]

8.5 now :D

[@nicolaidisnicolareis4839]

Over 10 million now!

[@BaddFrogg777]

Can't believe that I have been listening to this song for fifty three years. And it still hits me the same way. Peace

[@jeanesingsjazz]

in the 70's we used to play this in marching band and the audience would sing along. it was a blast.

[@hymntalk]

We played it in marching band in the early 2000s too! Classic marching band number!

[@jorgetapia4810]

Awesome

[@fluidwings2078]

Good times.

[@jeansenn7536]

Omg so did we for halftime. This and The Horse.

[@jeanesingsjazz]

@@jeansenn7536 and the "Stripper".

[@TheMrMeng]

There's not nearly enough waka chika in music these days.

[@seanmontgomery801]

Doesn't have to be.

[@alisonbigshow]

Mr_Meng never has a truer word been posted on KZbin

[@6B8RX]

And there's WAY too much rap and hip-hop.

[@langdonkellogg4390]

Good shit. Makes me a 20 year old going on 70.

[@ronaldprater2096]

I agree my man

[@vieuxbal1253]

The sad news of the passing of Richard Roundtree got me here. May his soul rest in eternal peace in Heaven next to his brother Isaac Hayes.

[@angelayancey1686]

Thank you Richard Roundtree for making Shaft a legend!! You will always be The Original Shaft!! May you rest in peace 😞🙏💔🌹⭐

[@RitaAnne]

Issac H. won the Oscar for this theme..

[@dwightlove3704]

Rita Anne Yes he did this along with SUPERFLY was the best musical soundtrack of the ' 70s

[@zshell-thomas2358]

RitaAnne As he should have!

[@mr.intensity2685]

Isaac Hayes won the Oscar... Everyone else got the SHAFT! 🤣

[@Lightningslick]

He also should have won for best original score. But he did not.

[@stevenholland3821]

IT DESERVES 10 OSCARS

[@vincentoflynn6996]

"That Shaft is a bad mother.......... ""Watch your mouth.""I'm talking about Shaft!"

[@onlyone23km]

Then we can dig it!

[@evanwolf6618]

@@onlyone23km Checkout Issac Hayes performance at the Academy Awards !!! You'll be glad you did !

[@johnmilbourn8876]

Ride on

[@Marcel_Audubon]

@Imaspiderman 1 nobody gives a rat's ass which weak tea canned laughter third rate sitcom referenced shaft

[@jjefferyh]

Yeah! Ygotas!

[@jefferycocroft2520]

Isaac Hayes music & Richard Roundtree made Shaft one of the greatest movies there ever was Rest in Heaven my Brother ❤️🙏🥺

[@barrybradshaw675]

I was 18 when I saw this in the UK. Next morning when straight to the record shop to buy the soundtrack. Absolutely superb

[@darrylsmith1471]

This song still sounds as great as it did when it was released in November of 1971.

[@writerforlifeify]

Given what today passes as 'music', this sounds even better now than it did then.

[@muffs55mercury61]

I remember that time. Song never gets old or dated.

[@angelacooper2661]

@@muffs55mercury61 I don't remember that time as I was just a toddler in the pushchair then. The music was played on 4 Tel on View years later, when I first heard it. 4 Tel is the equivalent of BBC Ceefax, by the way.

[@angelacooper2661]

Shaft song is almost as old as me, because I would have been just 17 months old and in the pushchair. My friend Windy (Gail) was born in November 1971, around the Shaft release date!

[@TheTavares80]

j avais 2 ans 😂😂😂 terrible morceau

[@bernadettegriffin8569]

Oh still sounds classic 47 years later, cannot explain the high this gives me to listen. Classic, class, class track and the film is gold. RIP Isaac Hayes.

[@denisecooper3325]

We played this on band. I am 58 and it still sounds awesome.

[@thvan3357]

I'm like you !!

[@Westyrulz]

Sounds even better after a cone or three!

[@unperritoconadidas6845]

He is still alive IN OUR HEARTS

[@stephenwalsh1332triumph]

Black private dick on a mission, shaft 😜🤣

[@pablolsanchez4021]

Timeless masterpiece! Condolences!💐 God Bless Issac Hayes and Richard Roundtree.👑👑🙏

[@astralboy1997]

I'm from the 97s, and right now I'm 27 years old, and I really like this song. Thank soul ♡

[@nicholasmedovich6729]

RIP Issac Hayes. Your music will always live on, and NEVER be forgotten.

[@paulk.794]

Long live chef

[@pabloignacioscaletta]

@@paulk.794 -Hello, children! --Hi, Chef!

[@marshamunger6004]

Damn Right

[@marcosnoriega5651]

This song is a masterpiece!!!

[@richardwhite4067]

Too bad he was a wife beater and Scientologist.!

[@newyawkharlem3762]

@@richardwhite4067 Issac Hayes was a music Maestro.

[@michaelcollins8842]

😘

[@carltheplasterer]

an Oscar winner

[@williambaker2963]

Marcos Noriega RIGHT ON

[@robertleewilliamsjr.]

Truly, the greatest movie theme song in any decade!!! Richard Roundtree is still the man!!!

[@wsdmrtst]

RIP Richard Roundtree... a legend...

[@phillyp5608]

R.I.P Richard Roundtree. The man who walk down the streets when cars driving by, the man who gets the job done, the man with the walk, the man with style. SHAFT

[@jennycorridori1346]

I loved growing up in the ’70'S. The music was the best!!

[@smedley1544]

+Jenny Corridori I agree. They just don't make 'em like that anymore.

[@jennycorridori1346]

The 1970,s we're not only fun, but you could listen and do anything you wanted.

[@smedley1544]

Wasn't that a great time to grow up??? Such a different time than now.

[@mmitchellhouston]

Me, too. I'm one seriously pale dude... and I love funk!

[@professorx8549]

You should check out knee deep by Parliament / Funkadelics ; arguably one of the greatest funk productions ever composed - compliments of known other than The Lengendary George Clinton. lol

[@roquefortfiles]

Isaac was DIALED IN on this. Totally in the groove. Owning it. This is BAD ASS. This is when music was made. I am as white as sour cream and I absolutely love this.

[@user-jx1dr3yk8q]

What a groovy tune brilliant

[@reneehurt387]

Rest in peace, Richard Roundtree Our African American Hero of film recognized forever with an Oscar winning theme from the Black Moses, Issac Hayes. We love and will miss the original Shaft, Richard Roundtree. Rest in Respect

[@anthemmakersmusic]

One of the greatest theme songs ever!

[@ethanhill9460]

IT is the greatest theme song.

[@georgethorne1722]

The best

[@kcc9249]

The best era to me in music no matter what category appeal to you. From Isaac Hayes, to John Denver, to Lynrd Skynd, to the Allman Brothers, Al Green, the Main Ingredients, Barry White, the Temptations, Spinners, and list goes on...Damn, thank you 70's era for everything!

[@conradford7493]

You can't beat the seventy for all music.

[@RegReg02]

70's rap was trash compared to now

[@RegReg02]

@@conradford7493 70's country music was trash compared to the 90's & 2000's

[@RegReg02]

70's rock n roll was nice but its got nothing on 80's rock n roll

[@kevinwilliams8784]

Hell yeah great music never gets old or goes outta style

[@avaciliberti7149]

For sure I am here to honor the actor, who just passed at 81 y/o

[@christopherrussell2611]

The quintessential ‘70’s track - thank you. Still stands up as a great musical production piece. Love if. JaneR

[@dianewiegel7136]

Who is the man that would risk his neck for his brother, man? (Shaft) Can ya dig it?

[@oinariog]

tres tres bon very good

[@perryclouse1]

Damn Right

[@smokindragn1]

Damn Right

[@Ralph457]

Diane Wiegel. SHAFT

[@mdk29]

They say he's a bad motherfucker.

[@ranjanmadhavi]

50 years - and this still rocks!!

[@stephaniejubilee4744]

Continue Collabing in the after life my Brothers. You both are SERIOUSLY MISSED. REST IN PARADISE 🔥🔥🙏🏾🙏🏾💕💕💯💯

[@janesgems7]

Some songs just don't age...this is one of them. It will never seem dated.

[@johnfoley707]

This is real music; genius, never gets old.

[@edwinsantos7937]

"...they say this cat Shaft is a bad mother...SHUT YOUR MOUTH!....I'm talking about Shaft!...". Hahaha! This is the GREATEST spoken break of ANY song EVER. This line alone immortalized Isaac Hayes in the annals of Soul music forever.

[@jennyjames9021]

yes.....yes....yes.........lol

[@wacubba]

Indeed!

[@HRedner]

agreed!

[@leeeastwood6368]

and done without the f-word!!

[@hermanblume275]

"...well, he can dig it!"

[@edfranklin2]

His strong film performance influenced me greatly as a freshman. Forever grateful.

[@anniesgospelmusic2083]

I know Isaac Hayes has passed away but just want to thank you for the theme music to this picture it's the right music for the right picture you're a bad mother shut your mouth Richard Roundtree you will be missed much love will lose a lot of good actors and stuff from the first generation the second and third generation then nothing like the first generation not by long shot ain't no way no way❤🎉😢

[@suzimajor9532]

Hands down, this was THE BADDEST song of all time.

[@jetaro63]

I put this #2, this #1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKvPqmmgp8qjiLc

[@rochdewavrin6959]

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[@bagchasinnshawnn5814]

Was??

[@Lectrikfro]

Shut yo mouth

[@gerdavanbaaijen6471]

Jealous?

[@gordonpingenot1731]

This is an absolute classic and deserved the academy award it got. Richard Roundtree was perfect in this movie.....

[@juliaflo3172]

............It remains a big mother.....

[@pauljohnson1739]

@@juliaflo3172 Shutcho mouth......SHAFT!

[@ericwinston9121]

At age 60 and being an offspring of father that majored in music at an HBCU ( North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University)AggiePride. My father was the Band Director of a predominantly white school( Wake Forest Sr. Highschool in Wake Forest N.C . That being said he arranged this for the band who was about 100 members including flag girls and majorettes They put on a show at a Friday night football game playing the theme from shaft in 1972. I was only 10 at the time but I'll never forget that performance and the musicianship. Thank you Issac Hayes for the original composition and thanks to my father Robert Winston for transitioning into the Director that you became!

[@davidjhitztaler-mrrocklight]

To the Great Richard Roundtree and The Great Isaac Hayes. One of the greatest songs and movie ever made to me ❤

[@rickyd.graham5904]

I HAVE A STORY ABOUT THIS, WHEN I WAS 12 YEARS OLD 3 DAYS BEFORE MY 13TH BIRTHDAY I WAS BEATEN INTO A COMA, THE MOVIE WAS PREMIERING ON T.V. ON THE EVENING OF JAN. 19, 1974. I WANTED TO WATCH THAT MOVIE. I WOKE FROM THE COMA WHEN I HEARD THE THEME SONG... POWER OF MUSIC. I FORGET WHICH HOSPITAL I WAS IN EITHER WALTHER MEMORIAL OR AMERICAN NORWEGIAN . I LOOKED UP THE GUY IN THE BED NEXT TO ME STARTED YELLING FOR THE NURSE HE'S AWAKE , HE'S AWAKE. I ROLLED OVER AND PASSED OUT AGAIN. WOKE THE NEXT DAY IF I REMEMBER THE GUY'S NAME WAS LARRY , HE WAS IN BECAUSE HIS LEGS WERE CRUSHED BY A LOAD OF STEEL. NICE GUY, ALWAYS WANTED TO TELL HIM THANK YOU , MADE THE HOSPITAL STAY BEARABLE, MADE ME CRACK UP A FEW TIMES.OH I FINALLY DID GET TO SEE THE MOVIE RENTED IT LAST YEAR.

[@robbiedowden6965]

d2post1 indeed

[@valerieadams7001]

Old Chicago. Places long gone. Gkad youre better

[@eaglerider94]

What a story! I was 13 and didn't see it either (parents prohibited it) but I ran out and purchased the album. Still have it, well preserved and sounds awesome on my high end audio system which includes a Technics SL1200 MK2 turntable I purchase the same year. Here's to your recovery Ricky.....btw, I have the same name.

[@fdppaladin6956]

Nice story, but why shouting in capslock mr terry crews?

[@melodywillis3104]

Nothing like a sad story that ends well !

[@fullplate100]

In 1971, I remember getting into a friend's car. He had a new cassette play & it was blaring! With this tune! It sounded GREAT!!

[@yh.b8370]

71 was an awesome year

[@lobowolf9406]

I was born in the year 1971

[@Mrjohnboyd1959]

I had the 8-Track....lol

[@margaretferguson6948]

RIP...Richard Roundtree...😢 Saw Shaft 1971 with my later husband on 42nd St..NYC...I was 21..😢😢😢❤

[@sunnyaura6271]

This is what we are talking about! Still listening in 20.23 from a white guy in Scotland. Lots of ❤ to all.

[@ijustwannaleaveacommentony6511]

put it on your headphones and walk around the city. it feels like you're in a movie

[@valendanewell5901]

OSCAR WINNER...Best Original Song 1972 Theme From "SHAFT".....and the winner is ..ISAAC HAYES!!.....give this man a STANDING OVATION..❤❤

[@terryhouston1420]

Put much respect on this cuss words and up not tolerated in them days groundbreaking on so many ways BLACK an PROUD

[@stuartharrison9944]

1971... just arrived here in Australia, all my life ahead of me! Now I am 73 years old... where did it all go!

[@jacquelinedixon6438]

Time goes fast,we all get old,enjoy life everyday.

[@beverlygannon4141]

Yes agree m not 66 👍👍❤️❤️

[@paulmoss691]

Flies Stu.... Just flies.... 🤔

[@No1BRC]

RIP, Mr. Richard Roundtree and thanks for the memories❤💪🏾🙏🏾

[@LoneLee2022]

He was a bad mother..................

[@fredfarkle-bp9en]

The 70's were a great time for music Disco anyone ?

[@camillevictoria1771]

Real music, real instruments, and a real classic! 🙌

[@stephenwalsh1332triumph]

Black private dick on a mission, shaft 😜

[@garychapple7255]

This will never be surpassed, a truly epic piece of music, given to us through the genius of Mr Issac Hayes!

[@duanekrueger5970]

Outfuckingstanding music. No it's, ands, or buts. Top ten in every way

[@ConstellationLady]

Absolutely!!👏🏾👏🏾

[@transitdude3352]

This song will never get old! A true classic!

[@acupunkturarespunksable409]

I recently listened the notice of his death and i was born Aldo un 1971 and I adore this kine of funk music.. like mannix.. .. good music rest in peace Mr Roundtree

[@malcolmpalm]

This is not only just a great song and movie theme, it's a masterpiece of music composition and arrangement and a National art treasure.

[@borisgalos6967]

And production

[@conradford7493]

If you ever heard it, you never forgot.

[@theresag1969]

This marked my high school graduation year.

[@jameswatson5487]

Good call Malcolm. I'm in agreement.