Isaac Hayes – For The Sake Of Love
Isaac Hayes – For The Sake Of Love
Isaac Hayes – For The Sake Of Love
Released in 1978, For The Sake Of Love finds the legendary Isaac Hayes continuing to blend his unmistakable deep-baritone vocals with lush orchestration, smooth soul, irresistible funk grooves, and sophisticated jazz influences. Best known for his groundbreaking work on Hot Buttered Soul and the Academy Award-winning Shaft soundtrack, Hayes remained one of the most innovative voices in soul music throughout the 1970s.
Produced during the disco era but unmistakably rooted in Hayes' signature Memphis soul sound, For The Sake Of Love combines extended arrangements, rich string sections, tight rhythm playing, and expressive vocal performances. The album perfectly captures his ability to reinterpret contemporary songs while delivering original compositions with cinematic flair and emotional depth.
Opening with a soulful interpretation of Billy Joel's classic Just The Way You Are, Hayes transforms the familiar ballad into a slow-burning orchestral masterpiece. The heartfelt Believe In Me and socially conscious If We Ever Needed Peace showcase both his emotional delivery and thoughtful songwriting. Side B opens with Shaft II, a powerful revisit to the iconic musical world that helped define Hayes' career, before moving into the infectious funk workout Zeke The Freak. The album closes beautifully with a heartfelt rendition of James Taylor's Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight, highlighting Hayes' remarkable talent for making well-known songs entirely his own.
Blending smooth soul, sophisticated funk, orchestral arrangements, and late-1970s grooves, For The Sake Of Love remains an underrated entry in Isaac Hayes' extensive catalogue. It's an excellent choice for fans of classic soul, Stax Records, jazz-funk, and collectors looking to explore one of the genre's most influential artists beyond his biggest hits.
Tracklist
Side A
- Just The Way You Are
- Believe In Me
- If We Ever Needed Peace
Side B
- Shaft II
- Zeke The Freak
- Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
Record Details
| Label | Polydor Records |
| Catalogue Number | 2480 475 |
| Year of Release | 1978 |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Speed | 33 RPM |
| Decade | 1970's |
| Media Condition | VG+ |
| Sleeve Condition | VG+ |
| Format Notes | Vinyl LP |
Details
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