1942-2008
Died earlier this afternoon
RIP.

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Originally posted by Chief:
1942-2008
Died earlier this afternoon
RIP.

The originator of 'shaft' is dead,wow.

Two leading black performers passes away within 24 hrs of each other.

RIP Isaac and Bernie.

I think I am the 'Shaft' of this forum.


Who's the black private dick
that's a sex machine to all the chicks?
(Shaft!)
You're damn right
Who is the man
that would risk his neck for his brother man?
(Shaft!)
Can ya dig it?
Who's the cat that won't cop out
when there's danger all about
(Shaft!)
Right on
You see this cat Shaft is a bad mother-
(Shut your mouth)
But I'm talkin' about Shaft
(Then we can dig it)
He's a complicated man
but no one understands him but his woman

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Originally posted by The Terminator:
RIP Isaac and Bernie.

I think I am the 'Shaft' of this forum.


Who's the black private dick
that's a sex machine to all the chicks?
(Shaft!)
You're damn right
Who is the man
that would risk his neck for his brother man?
(Shaft!)
Can ya dig it?
Who's the cat that won't cop out
when there's danger all about
(Shaft!)
Right on
You see this cat Shaft is a bad mother-
(Shut your mouth)
But I'm talkin' about Shaft
(Then we can dig it)
He's a complicated man
but no one understands him but his woman

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Originally posted by The Terminator:

Isaac Hayes, like Barry White, was blessed with that deep, rich bartone voice that rumbled a song along in our ears and resonated with our love of music where words are actually heard. Today, you have to oft times listen closely as the music competes or even drowns out the words of the singer/s.

Truly, coming 24 hours after Bernie's passing, this is a huge blow for the African American community, but especially the Black entertainment community.

And what makes it so sad is that neither man led controversial lives, as is the case with so many of today's star athletes and musical entertainers.

A brilliant musician gone. God rest his soul.

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Originally posted by Alexander:
A brilliant musician gone. God rest his soul.

So when Jagdeo passes away, will you say "God bless/rest his bottom"?

Another legend has passed on. I had planned to see him live at a free concert in Brooklyn's Prospect Park in June 2008. The date slipped me and now I really regret it. "I Stand Accused" will always be one of my top favourites.
May God bless his soul!

WBLS 107.5FM, featuring host comedian Steve Harvey, is playing some old Isaac Hayes music right now. They just played the theme from the 1970 hit movie, "SHAFT" starring Richard Roundtree. Boy this brings back sunny memories as a high school kid at Central High on Smyth Street under Headmaster Rudy Luck. You know when some popular is really iconic: when they leave a lasting impression, even after they hung up their gloves or passed on.

I remember Pancho Carew and best by request.

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Originally posted by Chief:
I remember Pancho Carew and best by request.

I remember seeing somebody like you at "Soul Train" o Saturdays at the Durban Park Pavillion.

Dont forget Matthew Allen with them oldies late nights on GBS.

There was also the other show 'best by request'.
My favorite was Bertie Chancellor who used to say "my name is Chancellor,whats yours"

Bertie was an enclyopedia. He knew where all the records were and where to find them.

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Originally posted by Alexander:
Bertie was an enclyopedia. He knew where all the records were and where to find them.

Alex,he was a character on radio.

Yes, its sad that he went so young and so poor.

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Originally posted by Spice Girl:

quote:

Originally posted by Chief:
I remember Pancho Carew and best by request.

I remember seeing somebody like you at "Soul Train" o Saturdays at the Durban Park Pavillion.

Never did Durban Park but did soul train at "Talk of Town".

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Originally posted by Alexander:
Yes, its sad that he went so young and so poor.

Damn,I did not know that.