I was a pop freak. I love music. Of course, I knew soul because I grew up in it. Writing it and everything. I love soul. But I love a tune that has some meat in it. Something I could hang my hat on. Because music is universal. Therefore, I felt no boundaries. Isaac Hayes boundaryfeltfreak share on social
Elvis was a giant and influenced everyone in the business. Isaac Hayes businesselvisgiant Change image and share on social
I think the kids today need to hear more about morals and values. Isaac Hayes hearkidmoral Change image and share on social
Self-expression is always a right, but it's still not there to be abused. Isaac Hayes abuseexpression Change image and share on social
There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry towards religious beliefs of others begins. Isaac Hayes beginbeliefbigotry Change image and share on social
I'd always loved strings. When I was in high school and saw strings playing on stage, an orchestra or a symphony, all those bows moving at the same time... wow. Isaac Hayes bowhighlove Change image and share on social
Guys in slavery sang praises to the Lord to deliver them from bondage. Isaac Hayes bondagedeliverguy Change image and share on social
I first heard African drum rhythms and chants at the movies. Then, when I had the opportunity to go to Africa and visit the villages, I heard the real, raw, true rhythms and realised the origins of the old Negro spirituals I grew up with in the South. Isaac Hayes africaafricanchant share on social
I've been around a long time, and when I was at the top of the hill, I was very ahead of my time! Evidence of that is that my music is still current today - you know, rappers sample it all the time. So, rather than compromise my artistic integrity, I concentrated on movies. Isaac Hayes aheadartisticcompromise share on social
The rappers have gone in and created a lot of hit music based upon my influence. And they'll tell you if you ask. Isaac Hayes basecreatehit Change image and share on social
