Rufus Thomas

Rufus Thomas


Rufus Thomas (March 26, 1917 – December 15, 2001) was a rhythm and blues and soul singer from Memphis, Tennessee, United States, who recorded on Sun Records in the 1950s and on Stax Records in the 1960s and 1970s. He was the father of soul singer Carla Thomas (best known for the classic song "B-a-B-Y") and keyboard player Marvell Thomas. A third daughter, Vaneese, a former French teacher, for years had a recording studio in upstate New York where she sang for television commercials.

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Ooh-Poo-Pah-Doo

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Boom Boom

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Strolling Beale No. 1

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Ya Ya

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Sophisticated Sissy

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I'm Getting Better

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Tiger Man

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Hey Rufus!

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Do the Funky Penguin

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Funky Penguin

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Do The Dog

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Break Down

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The Funky Penguin

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Funky Chicken

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