Rufus Thomas, hailed as “The Godfather of Memphis Funk,” was a larger-than-life figure in the world of soul and funk music. With a career spanning over 15 years at Stax Records, he delivered timeless dancefloor hits like Push and Pull, Breakdown, and Funky Mississippi.

Known for his unmatched energy, he continued performing into his 80s, bringing joy and groove to audiences worldwide. The 2LP The Funkiest Man celebrates his legacy with 18 tracks of pure, unfiltered funk, featuring collaborations with legendary Memphis musicians. Though no longer with us, Rufus Thomas remains an enduring icon of Memphis music and one of the true masters of funk.

LP1
1. Funkiest Man Alive
2. Give Me the Green Light
3. Itch and Scratch Pt. 1
4. Turn Your Damper Down
5. Funky Hot Grits
6. I’m Getting Better
7. Sophisticated Sissy
8. Funky Mississippi
9. Git On Up and Do It

LP2
1. The Breakdown (Pt. 1)
2. (Do the) Push and Pull
3. Do the Funky Penguin
4. Do the Double Bump
5. Funky Robot (Pt. 1)
6. Memphis Train ’75
7. Let the Good Times Roll
8. Funky Bird
9. Rock Me Back Aka Rock Back