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This compilation gathers 18 of Thomas' funk-oriented songs from 1967-1975, though only a few '60s sides are here. His biggest funk hit of all, "Do the Funky Chicken," is not here, and though the liners point out that the song is available on other Ace compilations, why not put it on here anyway?

27. Dez. 2006 · Thomas rarely referred to himself as "The Funkiest Man Alive" outside of the song itself. His career tag-line was "The World's Oldest Teenager". From my perspective, Rufus brought a style of Street Funk that James Brown rarely touched until he got Bootsy and Phelps Collins in his band; sticking more to 'entertainment Funk' if you ...

26. Okt. 2006 · Assembled as a tribute to the Mississippi born vocalist, who died in December 2001 at age 84, Funkiest Man Alive brings together 18 of the most danceable tunes Thomas cut for Stax Records between 1967 and 1975. Every track provides timeless proof as to why there were few men, young or old, funkier than Rufus Thomas.