Rufus Thomas was an R&B/soul/funk/blues singer, songwriter, comedian, disk jockey and dancer who recorded for Stax throughout the ’60’s and ’70’s. His most famous songs were his novelty dance songs, such as "Do The Funky Chicken," "Do The Funky Penguin," and his highest-charting single, "Walking The Dog," which reached #10 on the Hot 100 and #5 on the R&B chart in 1963.
The first time I heard this was the version by the young Rolling Stones…I like this one better.
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Rufus was one of a kind.
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Another great choice!
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He was a lot of fun. Didn’t mind making a fool of himself. I respect that.
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From the title I didn’t remember this, but after I began listening to it, I realized that I had heard this before. I probably didn’t understand the lyrics when I was 12.
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Quite fun to listen to as most are for me.
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That happens to me a lot, where I’ll recognize a song but not know its name or who did it. A lot of times I’ll see a song on a survey and think I don’t know it, but within a couple of seconds into the song it’ll hit me.
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I must be Rufus because I walk the dog. Don’t worry: He shows me the way home every time.
Love,
Janie
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That’s a good thing…
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I remember “Walking The Dog” from my college days. Sigh.
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I know the feeling…
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Another fun one to be reminded about … thanks – I enjoyed listening to it … all the best – Hilary
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He was a real character. Very funny guy.
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