Songs Written by Isaac HayesTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Isaac Lee Hayes Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American singer, songwriter, composer, and actor. He was one of the creative forces behind the Southern soul music label Stax Records in the 1960s, serving as an in-house songwriter with his partner David Porter, as well as a session musician and record producer. Hayes and Porter were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005 in recognition of writing scores of songs for themselves, the duo... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Isaac Hayes first charted in 1965 with Boot-Leg.The artist placed 47 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 4 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 19 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Dance the artist achieved 5 Top‑10s, 2 of which hit number‑one.On US Rock the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 18 Top‑10s, 3 of which peaked at number‑one.