#Rufus thomas series#
The whole 'dog' series of novelty dance songs from 1963-1964 is here, as well as the hit 'Jump Back' and a clutch of Stax singles that werent hits but became pretty well-known anyway, like 'Sisters Got a Boyfriend. Trust, this video will make you wanna dance, smile and just love. The Best of Rufus Thomas: Do the Funky Somethin is an overdue, career-spanning collection of Thomas best material, centering around his Stax hits from the 60s and early 70s. You gotta check out this video of Rufus Thomas at Wattstax performing “Breakdown” and “Funky Chicken” live at Wattstax. A recording artist, disc jockey, comedian, and ambassador for Memphis music, Rufus Thomas (1917 2001) was born here in Cayce. Albums include The Complete Stax / Volt Singles: 19591968, What It Is Funky Soul and Rare Grooves (1967-1977), and Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947-1974. Genres: Funk, Rhythm & Blues, Southern Soul. Check out Rufus Thomas’ get-up! Who else can pull off pink shorts-suit … with a matching cape.ĥ. Rufus Thomas discography and songs: Music profile for Rufus Thomas, born 26 March 1917. Tracklist (Do The) Push And Pull - Part I: 2:58 (Do The) Push And Pull - Part II: 2:14: The World Is Round: 3:58 (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons: 3:56: The Breakdown - Part I: 3:18: The Breakdown - Part II: 3:10. People are too damn worried about the FOMO on a Kardashian sighting.Ĥ. Rufus Thomas Did You Heard Me Genre: Funk / Soul. When do you ever see fans rush a stage area like that and just start shakin’ it up? You don’t see that kind of stuff at Coachella. Some people called it the “black Woodstock.” You can watch the full documentary below.ģ. Look at the fan energy, interaction and movement. Taking place in the summer of ’72 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the legendary event included all of Stax’s prominent artists at the time. It’s Rufus Thomas at Wattstax! Easily one of the coolest “music festivals” ever, Wattstax was a benefit concert organized by Stax Records to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the 1965 riots in the African-American community of Watts, Los Angeles. His energy was infectious, and can still be felt today.Ģ. From his style to his smile, you gotta love how much fun Thomas had with his music. Black, white, brown, honey, caramel - Thomas’ dope vibes brought people together all under one umbrella. This has got to be one of the best old school festival videos ever.ġ. It’s Rufus Thomas! This man had such a distinct voice for blues, R&B, soul and endless funk goodies attracting fans from all over the map.
And who doesn’t love a dope, live vintage cut? Check out our first-ever Vintage Gold feature below, and stay tuned for more. Ya feel me? Whether punk, funk, goth, blues, hip hop or techno - much of the many bands and endless genres we hear today would be nothing if it weren’t for these trailblazers. I’m talking the raw, filterless, grimy goods. David Eifrig Jr.s Big Book Of Retirement SecretsDr. 51United Nations Staff, Underwater ArchaeologyP.E. 5, 2019 - It’s been 9 years since Grimy Goods wrote their first Vintage Gold feature - a column inspired by my ultimate love for the good ole tunes. The Arrow And The Sword: An Essay In Detection, Being An Enquiry Into The Nature Of The Deaths Of William Rufus And Thomas Becket, With Some Reflections On The Nature Of Medieval HeresyHugh Ross Williamson, Yearbook Of The United Nations 1997: Vol.