Isaac Hayes LIVE - "Shaft" - 2002 (stereo HQ)

...at Glastonbury.

[@nicholassmith7268]

The guitarist who recorded also created that hypnotic original wah wah lick. His name name is, Skip Pitts, R.I.P.. As I understand it, Skip introduced this riff to Issac on the spot while Issac was expecting a rather regular 16th note octave riff. When Issac heard what Skip had in mind, it blew his mind, and the rest is history! I chime in with this because, it saddens me when great no-named musician who've done great things go to their graves with what they did, and most behind have no idea of their contributions to major stuff. Cudo's Skip!!!!

[@tombstoneharrystudios584]

Great info thanks!

[@anitasmith4559]

After watching their performance on David Letterman (check it out on YT), I checked out Pitts and sadly found that he had passed from cancer. He was a beast on that guitar; he owned it. Everything Isaac touched turned to gold.

[@lucy661000]

Unforgettable performance but after all these years and or decades I still remember the guitar riff the most ❤️

[@maxt69992008]

Who is the tall blonde backup singer? She is a goddess.

[@hughrowen]

I met and talked with Skip one nite in Memphis , never forget his kindness !!!

[@rosalindwilliams196]

Issac Hayes won an academy award for the soundtrack

[@RSTI191]

Yep..

[@LucasBohne-zq1ov]

Who Wonders...

[@stevenleslie8557]

You can see the academy award winning performance on KZbin from the early 70s. Sammy D was there to announce it. Classic memories

[@Marcel_Audubon]

we know, hunny

[@stevenleslie8557]

@@Marcel_Audubon no need to be sarcastic. Maybe he didn't know everyone knows 😊

[@stevepersighetti3400]

Never get tired of this. Brilliant live performance.

[@robertprice6163]

One of the best pieces of live music I have ever heard, those were the days when music was great, but this is above great, Evan after all these years this is still suburb,

[@dees2879]

I am 70 yrs old and still dance to this. I was walking the streets of Chicago listening to this and never forgot the greatness of this song!❤

[@David-i6i3l]

I hear ya, my Mother grew up on Argyle St in Chicago I grew up in Louisville but going up to Chi town every summer was our family trip among other trips to Chi town, Weddings, family reunions, funerals, whatever love this song and love CHICAGO!!!

[@TheRetroWoman80]

I actually teared up. Music is a life force/being that is so real. And the entire 70s era was in deep continuous contact with that amazing being. Thank you for this epic creation, Isaac. RIP.

[@ronzundell7394]

This is a great song that has aged very well. Whenever I listen to it, It gets my juices flowing. I am 78 years old and used to buy all Isaac Hayes albums back in the day. One of the best ever.

[@willagranger633]

Good evening.👏 I'm 71 and loving it.😎💥🎺❤

[@ronzundell7394]

@@willagranger633 listening to music like this is the best thing anyone can do if they want to improve their mood. I listen to it whenever I want to feel good and it really works for me.

[@rubyvara140]

Luv him& Barry White😅

[@cessaly100]

Me too! I was 13! Still ENERGIZED at nearly 67! Washington DC August 1971.

[@ellietebrito2806]

@@willagranger633 Me too!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 In Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 01/2025 5:51

[@davindersingh4506]

ABSOLUTELY MINDBLOWING PERFORMANCE.

[@clivenewman4810]

He was known as the black Moses.What a track.

[@stevelove5125]

It does not get better than this...

[@colingeddes2172]

This version of a classic song HAS got to be 1 of the best individual performances ever seen at glastonbury. Incredible!!!

[@louwilson0906]

I was first introduced to Issac Hayes when I was in Army basic training Jan -March 1971 by our African American drill sergeant. I was a young white kid with 2 years of college from a military family and was digging the Kool rock n roll scene at the time. Our drill sgt lived in the old WW2 barracks with us and would play Isaac Hayes "Hot Buttered Soul" album over and over. It definitely got into my head, but also my soul, especially the song, 'Walk on By". It chilled me out and helped me to sleep due to the high stress of boot camp. I actually got me an 8 track tape of his music. So imagine my surprise to find all his music on KZbin, yeah, especially the song...Walk on By. I'm now retired from the military and verily survived Vietnam, working graveyard shift, age 71 and listening to...always so Kool, Issac Hayes. Thks KZbin 🤣👍

[@elandigena7646]

Que grato es saber que la música la llevamos grabada en nuestra mente y alma por toda nuestra vida

[@timmyjones1921]

I was a young man in the Army I loved Virginia Bch , Virginia Rock Bands , Soul Bands , Pop & Country Bands came through I seen them all even Rush came through .

[@superbmediacontentcreator]

Such a sad story of isaac Hayes after he lost all his money...

[@johndavis7149]

When I first heard Rick James I played his cassette so much I ruined it and had to get another,lol....Thank you for your Service.

[@coolbreezejoe44]

Very cool brother check this out my Sgt. Gave me a promo album hot butter soul back in oaklahoma before he left to Vietnam brought back to San Francisco not for sale yet gave to my girlfriend then left on my way to Vietnam 1969 ETS 1970 picture here Vietnam at 19yrs young man now At 73 doing covers with my guitar teacher his hair all white , want see me now just press my picture here you’ll be on my channel!! Well might do Shaft next week :-)

[@MrMarkstyles]

Brilliantly written, arranged, and executed song.

[@owensweetland342]

Smh; takes me way back. Back to memories of being a skinny white kid whose ear was caught by the Motownish sound. I'd be in Needham MA visiting cousins and listening to Boston radio stations for just this reason.

[@biljanna6927]

No one today can hold a candle to Isaac.

[@richardclarke376]

Funkiest song in history and what a massive talent Isaac Hayes was. Gone way too soon.

[@AW-nz4gl]

Another victim of Scientology. What a scam.

[@alicegoodman4544]

Gone to soon, love his music. 1977.

[@paulmullen4040]

The man.

[@JohnLoMonaco]

Look at Skip Pitts killin it, 3 decades later ! RIP to one of the great architects of funk

[@iansirota5336]

This remains one of the coolest songs ever written.

[@DavidDavid-ch4zh]

It is...!

[@lynharrod5087]

You are right brother!!! Nothing quite like it!!! 4.2020.

[@mercycvaldezco5364]

Daaaaaaaamn right!

[@mariefc8504]

This transports me back to the Seattle area growing up in the 70's, when I first heard it I was blown away. This song just epitomizes funky cool.

[@cessaly100]

I am TOTALLY with you in that BROTHER!!!!!

[@genobourn7423]

Isaac was so ahead of his time! This still sounds fresh! MASTERPIECE!!

[@OlafProt]

This crowd is SO lucky to see this guy. Glastonbury was amazing once upon a time.. Its just become so dull. everyone too frightened to jump up and down in case they ruin their threads or lose their phone.

[@silver1surfer69]

this guitarist is top world class! this timing...

[@hasake89]

That's Pitts on the wah-wah.

[@ramanarao32]

@@hasake89 thanks!!! i was wondering who plays so good the guitar with wah-wah....the guitar is talking with joy!!!

[@JoeyMayo]

Isaac Hayes was an underappreciated genius. Some of the songs he wrote along with his interpretations of other artists work are sensational.

[@barrykurkowski3629]

got that right

[@estrellazuloaga9468]

@@barrykurkowski3629 es muy buena la música de Isaac hayes

[@jorgesxbass7606]

Yesssssss.......

[@nascarjj3644]

YOU APPRECIATE MUSIC!!!...MY MAN!!!!

[@michellejones6234]

I totally agree 👍😢

[@David-i6i3l]

What a performance, a Show, Stage Presence, The music and all the songs especially this one, how I wish I could've been there for this one in 2002 🎆🎆🎆

[@thamechanic3324]

Isaac Hayes and Barry White are legendary artists... Love the music 😍❤️💕....

[@nascarjj3644]

Stevie Wonder Too!!!👍✌

[@kt9166]

I'm in the midst of reading Odie Henderson's book on Black films, and remember vividly the impact of the movie SHAFT on America. I was working at the Paramount Theater in Denver, and it was HUGE! And we weren't even showing the movie! This was the one everyone was talking about, and one of the biggest things that had everyone buzzing was Isaac Hayes! What a theme! What an entrance for John Shaft! It was on everyone's radio, all the time! It was on everyone's record player, all the time! Everyone I knew had the foldout cover for BLACK MOSES on their wall! Hayes deserves every accolade he ever got for his work, and it's so sad that he left us too soon. God Bless you, Isaac, for all the brilliance you gifted us.

[@JimDiBattista]

I'm a musician and the one thing that really comes through on this video is that it is one fun track to be playing on, as you can tell with all the Cats obviously having such a great time playing on this one.

[@temuranui565]

Kà Rawe ( Beautiful )

[@chelitabanks1448]

Yes you can tell they enjoy playing

[@wanderrocha9581]

Para me e a música do século xx nada vai supera essa Maravilha obrigado Isaque has

[@babak6647]

With love from Iran. I was 14 years old and i had a cassette from SHAFT. I was very excited like in this moment. Thank you group.

[@ianbynoe6515]

When we first heard this song back in the 1970s we were blown away.

[@sandrasanders706]

We never heard anything like that then..

[@cessaly100]

Wow bro 😎 thx! I STILL LOVE THIS! Since 1971 Washington DC!

[@walterpaton8698]

Soul music. Because it's good for your Soul.

[@JamesBrown-ob9mh]

God rest you very soulful soul. What a musician, singer, producer, and keyboard colossus. We have lost many genius's of musicians along our lifetimes, and you Sir Isaac Hayes are right up there with the best of them.

[@moniquecavard745]

tout le monde est joyeux..quel régal!!

[@pauldasen5868]

The ultimate sound of 70's funk.. Shaft. Sure right.. Mr. Hayes. This song will still be jamming hundred of years from now 😃

[@juangabrielquirogavillagra3002]

Una obra musical insuperable...no me canso de verlo siempre...esa guitarra y los cortes que tiene el tema me fascinan...excelente.

[@Nicky-b8o]

So happy to see all the young people enjoying the outdoor concert wit a classic band playing Shaft. So cool! Love the background dancers do their thang.

[@tombstoneharrystudios584]

The Master has the entire audience in the palm of his hand! RIP Isaac Hayes

[@oueiou]

He sure is cool

[@robertharty6547]

Number one man!!

[@burtshort9900]

Robert Harty naw man,James Brown is no.1.but what about 0 or negative2 or 3 ,now there's some bad ass mother... hush my mouth.

[@newell2162]

Can you dig it?

[@nascarjj3644]

YOU KNOOOOOWW!!!!!

[@richardbrake9454]

Why can't anyone create music this good anymore?

[@bigpunisherthegreat8200]

Because today's artists are talentless, vulgar, the music companies are money-hungry and they know sex and obscenity sell, oh and the music just plain sucks ass!!

[@tevonailes4627]

Isaac Hayes will truly be missed!!!!!!

[@winstonscott4195]

Tevona Iles you mean,is truly missed.

[@Teebone211]

Possibly the greatest soul song of the 70's....

[@elvingtonred]

As great as it is, there's better than this

[@ZiggySheppardUK]

SONG??? Ha ha ha ha!

[@MsJacione]

Superp performance for a great song. Brazil.

[@choderson1]

@@ZiggySheppardUK Down. Goes. Ziggy.

[@Mrjohnboyd1959]

No No..no..no. Sorry...don't agree. Hell, SHAFT was better, or how about SUPERFLY? I could go on and on...I love the '70's...

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

13 years on and Isaac will be sadly missed by millions of fans who are always there to support him

[@honeywell5455]

I was 13 yrs. old in 1971, puberty just started to kick in, then 5 yrs, later Donna Sommer "entered " my life. R.I.P. Issac Hayes, You and Donna were and SHALL ALWAYS BE a very WONDERFUL part of my teenage years ... and if I may be explicit, I ... SHUT UR MOUTH! Thank you for that. Love y'all FOREVER!

[@maryingolfsrud937]

My best friend and I saw Issac Hayes at the O'Keefe centre in Toronto on the early 70's . Little did we know this concert would change our lives; his musicianship and professionalism were evident and the gold Cadillac on stage was a sight to be seen. We both went home happy 14year olds,realising seeing and hearing music like this was a once in a lifetime experience. whose the brother?.........peace is peace. His songs are thoughtful and offer a real "cold water on your face" christening of soul and holy Spirit. Love is love. A ndrea my best friend and I sat back stage and saw the concert from the sidelines. His body guards were very kind and they laughed about us two young girls being there. It was exhilarating to listen to,and see such gifted musicians. Xoxo

[@gregorymanning6858]

Makes me want to grow up again in the 70s as I did😎, Isaac owned that era🤟 spectacular!!,thank you Isaac for the memories 👊

[@Laceykat66]

One of those songs that define a generation. You can play this as the background on any TV show or movie today and EVERYONE knows exactly what you are saying. The pinnacle of Hayes' career.

[@75atem]

Merci. Un monument Great !

[@chatinawarner9380]

Happy for this at end of 2024. Need it

[@elaineb4490]

I wasn’t even alive when Shaft came out and I have no idea when I first heard it but I’ve loved it for years. To finally see it done live (and in my country as well) with that amazing voice (chocolate salty balls anyone?!!!) and best guitar funky intro ever, is just amazing. It’s always a shame when superb musicians leave us. At least we will always have this fantastic track.

[@sevinatenine4444]

THIS SHOWS THAT AT LEAST SOMETIMES,MUSIC CAN BRING US ALL TOGETHER.WE GOT BLACK,WHITE,OLD,YOUNG,MALE,FEMALE AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN ON THIS ONE AND THAT'S A GREAT THING TO SEE IN 2021,EVEN THO THIS WAS IN 2002.

[@davidmansell5986]

And I'd be pleased to be your friend, Marcus.

[@qantas1136]

To the younger group, this is real music. 👍👏👏

[@M.O.G.]

First Time I Ever Saw this. That's some really original music right there, no one ever duplicated it.

[@rossduncan9576]

in awe..... that guitar......no words

[@alexanderscott9001]

Andy Betts And nobody used it like that before when he did it

[@baguette3000-V2]

LoL i played the guitar part with a big band. Not a small affair... right foot left and right hand with the long structure of the song !!! This guy is ( was..RIP) the master of wah wah. have a ear at he rythm solo wah wah at the end... great!!

[@yacinezaier9641]

lol @ just a pedal ,Charles Skip Pitts became a legend with that invetion of his, RIP masters of music .

[@thepromiseman7745]

@@baguette3000-V2 exactly

[@rossduncan9576]

@@thepromiseman7745 ... I know.... and he was magnificent. This use defined the 70's. Praising a man takes nothing away from another

[@chatinawarner9380]

One of the baddest jam in history. So many years ago and yet still relevant. Isaac Hayes is the complete artist.

[@betpow]

one of the best live versions...RIP Skip, one of his best too..freakish stuff, wonderful

[@juanbaez4955]

THIS SONG IS AWESOME!.. BEAUTIFUL TUNE.

[@theresag1969]

I saw Isaac Hayes live about seven times in my life time and each time the live concert was massive and neverending. He gave the best show even over Kool and the Gang, Tina Turner, Earth Wind, and Fire, The Pointer Sisters, or anyone I ever saw in concert.

[@Nicky-b8o]

This video is a great tribute to a great man--Mr. isaac Hayes. Respect is all I can say.

[@phinchy007]

That version was off the chain!!!

[@alexanderscott9001]

phinchy007 VERY nice update of the original! This is great... wish I'd been there

[@mrwilliamz311]

I was fortunate enough to see his final London performance before he passed. Masters at Work

[@alaingogniat7133]

I'm a kid of the 70's....so proud to experience this history master piece of music RIP I.H.

[@TheGermanObserver]

When I close my eyes I see Richard Roundtree as John Shaft. I will never forget!

[@up2itru]

Those Blackploitation films were a riot! You couldn't have that self-effacing humorous behavior today.

[@vincentrobinson9645]

Man , I was 10 years old when the movie Shaft came out. Remember we snuck in to see it. Dynamite soundtrack Mr. Hayes !!! Damn, those were the good old days !!!!

[@stanleygay7579]

One of the TRUE, TRUE, TRUE CLASSICS that will UNDOUBTEDLY NEVER EVER GET OLD !!!!! CONTINUE TO REST IN HEAVENLY GLORY AND PEACE ISAAC HAYES !!!!!!

[@sinblessed6113]

loved this guitar opening from way back in the day

[@robmazur1253]

and to think there was no electronic processing back in the day, that was raw talent!

[@Becker306]

The 60'',70'',80''The pinacle of music,the Real music.The Wawa is incredible. Those musicians are genious. Rip Isaac Hayes,rip Richard Roundtree.

[@rogerstedina2202]

Isaac Hayes was a wonderful person! I miss him. Genius. The world needed so much more of him!

[@2SKH]

You can hear every instrument loud and clear !!!! To think of all those 70s Soul Singers together now singing in the Heavens above in Pure Harmony and Bliss !!!! Mind Blowing xx

[@richardcoffeygeneral]

I was lucky enough to see Isaac and his band performing at the Armadillo in Glasgow in 2002. Performed this, Chocolate Salty Balls, some songs from Hot Buttered Soul and others. His band were all amazing. RIP Isaac and Skip.

[@Hillers62]

The woo wow guitar is AWESOME!!!! I grew up in the 70's, and I miss that rift...

[@FerDeLance06]

First time I've seen this performed live. Abso-fuckin'-lutely SUPERB! What the hell more can I say? 😎

[@Nicky-b8o]

Lead guitarist, Charles Pitts is an awesome guitar player especially with the wah wah pedal. He makes the video rock. Thank you Mr. Charles & Mr. Issac!

[@Nicky-b8o]

RIP Charlie Pitts-=-you were the best wah wah player ever!

[@okpanam1]

This song and papa was a rolling stone are Magical.

[@allsorts9909]

This is probably the best I’ve heard Bowie live. Recorded just a couple of days after Glastonbury. Whoever was in charge of sound at the BBC recording of this got it spot on. Every instrument easy to hear.

[@rubendariobolanossurichaqu4471]

Issac, Isaac... brutal... dichosos, sin soberbia los que disfrutamos esta musica... decada de los 70. Dios Bendito

[@feegureeetout]

How'd I miss this? This is the ultimate badass.

[@Nicky-b8o]

Bad mutha

[@feegureeetout]

@Nicky-b8o shut yo mouth.

[@dizmop]

Wow, can you imagine playing in this band, on this stage, to this song?

[@christinetaylor4607]

O M G. This is truly mind blowin hypnosoulsisjjockrazz. I'm in a musical trance and staying here. Thank you Mr Hayes Sir. Gem hx. Uk

[@frigga134]

Saw him perform this live in concert when I was in college back in the 70s. His band played the introduction for about half an hour before he made his entrance in a head-to-toe black cape and paced around the stage for awhile, band still playing. Then he finally dropped the cape and those iconic chains he wore just dazzled as he sang the song. I was a teenager then and am 68 now, but I'll never forget it or him. Just. Wow.

[@toyman81]

These youngans will never know what it was like when this movie came out in 1971, Blew me away in the theatres.

[@amandanewton8757]

Wow remembering when this song came out early seventies still listening May 2020 in lockdown just a great masterpiece

[@sarahawkins1917]

RIP RICHARD ROUNDTREE. The first Black Action Hero. I saw this movie SHAFT at age 15, and it left a lasting impression on me. ❤

[@lucluc9541]

I was 14 by 1971 & in love with that theme SHAFT ! from France !

[@nadinelacombe4561]

idem ! 14 ans en 1971 et shaft en boucle !

[@whoohoo50]

luc luc I was also 14. From the states...a white girl. Still loved the way the song spokes to all audiences.

[@dbass9767]

You have to see the original Movie and see how the songs fit the narrative of the movie, a Masterpiece, the whole album check it out!

[@essiejames9492]

December of 2024 now at almost 72 years old was 19 in 1971 when this came out i hope they're more baby boomers listening just like me RIP Mr. HAYES thank you for your wonderful music 🎶 🎵 ❤️ 🙏 💙

[@cwrichardson8436]

I'm 70 & unlike you and me, I don't think this will ever get old.

[@suesavage513]

I’m 76 and still love this as much as I did in 1971!

[@maxt69992008]

It is really great to see so many people gathered in one place to see a live performance of a song that has meant so much to me over the course of my life. This theme song is really great and so is the movie.

[@Telecasterluvr]

These musicians are having a blast haha Isaac is basically just conducting and also looks like he’s having a blast. This is great!

[@kurtmitchell1255]

We had a ball!

[@stephencreese3142]

The whole damn band the ultimate exlresskon of natudal orvanic synclpation. The chorus and audience too. The guitar was just invented...it seems like

[@percycliffordpayne3283]

Mr. Issac Hayes, Clearly of of the Greatest Composers and unique compositions of our Times! -Percy Clifford Payne

[@leonardmitchell8939]

I love that's jam bernardmitchell

[@andrewguest467]

I bet Mozart and the composers years gone would have liked this

[@MarcLessatini-e5e]

La chanson de mon premier amour j'avais 16 et ma merveilleuse chérie s'appeler antonina merci pour ce beau souvenir

[@pauhoneymusni1574]

Magnificent!!! I just love isaac hayes....shaft!!!

[@WetWetWet10]

Fan-bluddy-tastic. Thank you Isaac.

[@mimi-thevirtuousqueen-ofcl1927]

This is one of the best movie songs of all time!- R.I.P.!

[@nascarjj3644]

ALL YOU GOOD PEOPLE......ROCK!!!.GREAT POST..THANKS EVERYONE!!!!🥰🥰

[@amitavadutta415]

I am from India and I love this music and I am 58 years old 🎉❤❤❤❤

[@David-i6i3l]

God help us, music like this is extinct, Thank God for audio recording!!!

[@nenaradicevic8079]

Music masterpiece you can listen again and again

[@billginnj6595]

I remember listening to an Isaac Hayes concert in Boston many years ago..... a very memorable night with awesome music!

[@prwexler]

This song defined the 1970s.

[@franciscorafael7975]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@williemnatzakanian3345]

John Shaft !

[@PatriceLechevallier]

Exactly 1973 !!... Picture with " Denzel Washington " old 18 years ...

[@wayneswitzer3890]

Peter Wexler bit of an overstatement, but still a great song.

[@dannytownsend4827]

Ball of confusion ; by Temptations defined the 70's get it right !!!

[@MsJacione]

This song brings me back good memories from late seventies. Thanks Mr. Hayes.

[@davidgee0774]

Cool stuff...... still expected him to say “hello there children”

[@os2soliz]

You're not the only one.

[@go234ko96ts5]

What a true classic. If you can't rock and relate to this song you ain't got it. The 70's are so missed and so is the true talent.

[@paulgriffiths3082]

This music is timeless, it will never fade like today's rubbish

[@dhaeze]

ok boomer

[@christophemartin8571]

Pas faux

[@teacup3133]

Wow! Great live performance!

[@oldguy2976]

My God …. How good is this

[@tombeyer375]

Grew up loving mysic and hearing this when I was 11 years old in 1971 and just loved the talent! And yes, I still "DIG IT"!!!

[@tamlynburleigh9267]

Instantly loved this tune from the first hearing, really stands out as one of the greats in its genre.