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One of the artists who defined Memphis soul and put Stax Records on the map, Rufus Thomas is known for liking his R&B hard-edged, gritty, and earthy. That approach served him impressively well on his debut album Walking the Dog. In contrast to the sleeker, more elaborate production style favored by the Northern soulsters of Motown, Thomas rejects pop elements altogether and thrives on rawness on his hits "Walking the Dog" and "The Dog," as well as inspired versions of "Land of 1000 Dances" (which became a major hit for Wilson Pickett), Lee Dorsey's "Ya Ya," and John Lee Hooker's "Boom Boom." Thomas was in his mid-forties when these fun, infectious recordings were made, and he definitely lives up to his title "The World's Oldest Teenager" (a title later given to Dick Clark as well). Reissued on CD in the early 1990s, Walking the Dog is an album Memphis soul aficionados shouldn't overlook.
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Rufus Thomas, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist
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Rufus Thomas, Vocals, MainArtist - Rozier, Composer, Lyricist, Writer
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Rufus Thomas, Vocals, MainArtist - Jesse Hill, Composer, Lyricist, Writer
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Rufus Thomas, Composer, Lyricist, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist
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Rufus Thomas, Vocals, MainArtist - John Lee Hooker, Composer, Lyricist, Writer
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Rufus Thomas, Composer, Lyricist, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist
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Rufus Thomas, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist
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DORSEY, Composer, Lyricist, Writer - Rufus Thomas, Vocals, MainArtist - Robinson, Composer, Lyricist, Writer
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Antoine Domino, Writer - Rufus Thomas, Vocals, MainArtist - Chris Kenner, Writer
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Steve Cropper, Composer, Lyricist, Writer - Rufus Thomas, Composer, Lyricist, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist
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Carla Thomas, Vocals - R Thomas, Writer - Carla & Rufus, MainArtist
© 1963 Atlantic Records ℗ 1963 Atlantic Records
Rufus Thomas, Composer, Lyricist, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist
© 1963 Atlantic Records ℗ 1963 Atlantic Records
Album review
One of the artists who defined Memphis soul and put Stax Records on the map, Rufus Thomas is known for liking his R&B hard-edged, gritty, and earthy. That approach served him impressively well on his debut album Walking the Dog. In contrast to the sleeker, more elaborate production style favored by the Northern soulsters of Motown, Thomas rejects pop elements altogether and thrives on rawness on his hits "Walking the Dog" and "The Dog," as well as inspired versions of "Land of 1000 Dances" (which became a major hit for Wilson Pickett), Lee Dorsey's "Ya Ya," and John Lee Hooker's "Boom Boom." Thomas was in his mid-forties when these fun, infectious recordings were made, and he definitely lives up to his title "The World's Oldest Teenager" (a title later given to Dick Clark as well). Reissued on CD in the early 1990s, Walking the Dog is an album Memphis soul aficionados shouldn't overlook.
© Alex Henderson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:30:42
- Main artists: Rufus Thomas
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Rhino Atlantic
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1963 Atlantic Records ℗ 1963 Atlantic Records. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
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