Cat No 7801

Irrepressible DJ, showman and recording artist Rufus Thomas was one of Memphis' best loved entertainers whose musical career connected him to the birth of both rock 'n' roll and funk

A first compilation of these early recordings, made before his hugely popular Stax releases like "Walking the Dog"

Two previously unreleased tracks and eight which are appearing for the first time on CD

20-page booklet with text by Stax specialist Rob Bowman, plus rare photos, color reproductions of record labels, etc.

Includes the first of many subsequent animal themed songs-- " Bear Cat", cut for Sun records as a response to Big Mama Thornton's " Hound Dog"