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Issac Hayes Teaching...Positive Influence

Believe this or not Issac Hayes was my first teacher in how to rap to a woman. I know the word "rap" isn't one we use anymore but that's what we said back then. In order for you to travel back in time with me, I must ask you to think of the late 60s and imagine a young black kid seeking guidance to approach a young girl he likes. Then maybe you will understand the reason I share this story. As a very young fellow who found women to be the object of my desire I needed some communication lessons. Without a male figure around I really wanted to ask questions. I waited patiently for the day the teacher would arrive. Little did I know that my class was about to be in progress and it would come from an unsuspecting source. One night an older friend got the keys to his father Buick so that we could hear this song he heard earlier on his father's 8-track player. (don't laugh) I didn't mention my age but I did say as a very young fellow. You remember the 8-Track ...