Spirit of ’71, Part 2
Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia
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The Best Original Song Race at the 19 72 Academy Awards
I nowy e this was the type of poised, centrist pop song that typically took home the oscar at the 19 72 academy awards celebrating 19 71 films. But the star of that year's oscar's telecast was isaac hayes, who delivered one of the most memorable musical performances in academy awards story. Hayes became the first black composer to win an academy award. Later in 72, sole legend curtis mayfield, uped the anti with his acclaimed sound track to superfly,. which followed in shaft's footsteps by topping the l p chau if yomo.
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