Do the Funky Somethin: Best of

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The Crown Prince of Dance earned his nickname long before he made "The Funky Chicken" all the rage of 1970s dance floors. Thomas instructs your feet in "Walking the Dog," your torso in "The Breakdown," your shaking booty in "The Push and Pull." Backed by the best musicians at Stax, Rufus transcends the novelty aspects of his songs to create timeless good times. The music on this CD explains how he got his other nicknames: The World’s Oldest Teenager, and The Funkiest Man Alive. –Robert Gordon