Isaac Hayes – Hot Buttered Soul (Enterprise Records ENS 1001)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Isaac Hayes – Hot Buttered Soul LP (Enterprise Records ENS 1001) | Soul Classic Review

 

 

Enterprise Records 1969 – ENS 1001

 

 

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Released in 1969, Hot Buttered Soul transformed soul music forever 
and established Isaac Hayes as one of the most innovative artists of his
 generation. Issued on Enterprise Records with catalog number ENS 1001, 
this groundbreaking LP blended orchestral arrangements, deep grooves, 
spoken-word passages, and extended reinterpretations of contemporary
 songs into a completely new soul experience.
At a time when most soul albums focused on short radio-friendly tracks,
 Isaac Hayes expanded the format with long, cinematic performances full of
 emotion and atmosphere. The album became a defining release of 
the Memphis soul movement and helped shape the future of funk, 
R&B, and orchestral soul.

credits:

Line-up / Musicians
Isaac Hayes – vocals, Hammond organ, keyboards
With The Bar-Kays
Willie Hall – drums
James Alexander – bass
Michael Toles – guitar
Additional musicians
Marvell Thomas – keyboards, co-producer
Harold Beane – guitar solo on “Walk On By”


Recorded: March–May 1969

Ardent Studios – Memphis, Tennessee (basic tracks, rhythm section)
Tera Shirma Studios – Detroit, Michigan (mixing, vocals, additional production work)
Additional orchestral recording work took place at United Sound Systems.

Producers:

Al Bell
Marvell Thomas
Allen Jones
Engineers 
Terry Manning – recording engineer
Ed Wolfrum – engineering and mixing
Russ Terrana – remixing / final mix
Arrangements:
Johnny Allen – strings and horn arrangements

tracklist:

A1        Walk On By
Written-By – Burt Bacharach-Hal David*
    12:00
A2        Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic
Written-By – A. Isbell*, I. Hayes*
    9:55
B1        One Woman
Written-By – Charles Chalmers
    5:00
B2        By The Time I Get To Phoenix
Written-By – Jim Webb*
    18:40

 

 

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Robert Parker – Everybody's Hip Huggin / Foxy Mama | Rare Nola Records 735

Robert Parker – Everybody's Hip Huggin / Foxy Mama | Rare Nola Records 735 Funk Soul 45

Nola Records1966 ‎– 735

notes:

Few records capture the raw groove and infectious rhythm of 
classic New Orleans funk quite like “Everybody's Hip Huggin / Foxy Mama” 
by Robert Parker. Released on Nola Records 735, this rare soul-funk 45
 delivers the deep rhythmic energy and street-level atmosphere that
 made Southern recordings from the era so memorable.
Best known for his saxophone-driven style and timeless rhythm & blues sound, 
Robert Parker helped shape the rich musical identity of New Orleans. 
On this single, the driving beat, tight horn arrangements, and gritty
 vocal delivery combine to create an irresistible dance-floor groove.
“Everybody's Hip Huggin” carries a contagious funk rhythm filled with 
classic brass textures and vintage soul energy, while “Foxy Mama” delivers 
a heavier groove rooted in deep Southern funk traditions. Together, 
both tracks reflect the authentic sound collectors 
continue to search for in rare vinyl releases.
For vinyl enthusiasts, rare groove DJs, and classic soul fans, 
Robert Parker’s “Everybody's Hip Huggin / Foxy Mama” remains 
a standout addition to any serious funk collection.

credits

rhythm-section musicians connected to Nola / Sansu sessions
Robert Parker himself was a saxophonist and vocalist.
The single was probably recorded in New Orleans in 
early-to-mid 1967 before its July 1967 release listing.
The exact studio is not definitively documented in the available
 sources, though many Nola / Quezergue productions 
of the period were cut at New Orleans studios such as:
Cosimo Recording Studio
or other local facilities used by Quezergue and Nola Records.
arranger
Wardell
producer
Whurley Burley

tracklist:

A     Everybody's Hip Huggin
Written-By – R. Parker*
B Foxy Mama
Written-By – Al Reed

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The Soul Runners – Chittlin' Salad (MoSoul ‎– 5104)

 

The Soul Runners – Chittlin' Salad | Rare 1967 Funk Soul Classic on MoSoul 5104

MoSoul records 1967  ‎– 5104

notes:

Deep in the golden era of Southern soul and raw funk grooves, 

The Soul Runners delivered a memorable underground classic 

with “Chittlin’ Salad”, released on the respected MoSoul 5104 label. 

Packed with gritty rhythms, tight horn arrangements, and

authentic Southern energy, this rare single remains a favorite

 among collectors and crate diggers searching for hidden soul gems.

“Chittlin’ Salad” captures the essence of late 1960s and early 1970s 

soul-funk culture — a sound built on powerful grooves, dancefloor-ready 

percussion, and expressive vocals. The Soul Runners blended funk 

instrumentation with deep Southern soul influences, creating a track 

that still resonates with vintage music enthusiasts today.

The MoSoul label became known for releasing distinctive soul 

records that carried the raw emotional spirit of the American South. 

With “Chittlin’ Salad,” The Soul Runners added another timeless 

recording to the label’s legacy, helping preserve the 

rich tradition of independent soul music.

Credits

Arranged By – James Carmichael

Producer – Fred Smith 

Written-By – Smith, Carmichael

Bernard Blackman (guitar)

Ray

John Rayford (b.1943, tenor saxophone)

Melvin Dunlap (bass)

Al McKay (guitar)

and James Gadson (drums)

Charles Wright is a singer, pianist, guitarist, 

and leader of the eight-member band.

Recording studio

The most credible lead points to:

Nashville West Recording Studio in Los Angeles

tracklist:

A Chittlin' Salad 2:25

B Chittlin' Salad - Part II 2:00

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