Isaac Hayes - Theme from Shaft

This is a live performance from 1973 of Isaac Hayes performing the Theme from Shaft. The song was originally recorded in 1971 as the theme for the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film "Shaft". The song was shortened from the version in the film and was released as a single. It reached no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in America. The following year the song won an Oscar for the best original song. This also made Hayes the first Afro-American to win an Academy Award in a non-acting category.
The song has been featured in many TV-shows and films since and was also re-recorded for the 2000 remake of the film, it wasn't changed, just re-recorded.
It's a very traditional and good funk song. It has a lot of wah-wah on the guitar and I think it sounds amazing, and Hayes has a voice unlike anyone. It's so low-registered, and I love it. It's a great song, but also a historic song in recent Afro-American historic events. A great song.

Enjoy ; )

Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On

This is a great performance by rock 'n' roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis. It's a classic rock 'n' roll song, but the origins of the song have not been mapped with certainty.
Jerry has played this as part of his live act since the early days of his career, and probably picked it up from swing parties in the afro-American corners of his home town. At least that's how it's depicted in the 1989 film "Great Balls of Fire" starring Dennis Quaid as Jerry. It's a pretty mediocre film, but Jerry's music alone makes it worth watching.
The song has been played by many artists including; Little Richard, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Johnny Winter and Prince, but Jerry's version is still the most popular version, he kinda owns this song.

A great performance enjoy ; )