Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Penguin - Part 1 (Official Audio)

Track from the album Did You Heard Me? (1972) Subscribe to Rufus Thomas on YouTube: Subscribe to Stax Records on YouTube: Listen to the “Stax Classics” playlist: Shop the Stax Online Store for #vinyl, exclusive collectible items and more: A singer, comic, tap dancer, songwriter, and disc jockey, Rufus Thomas was an iconic entertainer in the Memphis scene, beloved for his youthful spirit, outrageous costumes and endless inventions of dance crazes. Stax signed Rufus in 1960 as a duet act with his daughter, Carla. Though Carla Thomas would become a breakout star in her own right, her father remained a legend at the label, releasing over 30 singles during his time at Stax. *About Stax Records* Stax Records, now owned by Concord/Craft Recordings, was founded by Jim Stewart in 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee. It rose from a small, family-operated company to become one of the most influential soul music record labels in the world, helping create “The Memphis Sound” and launching the careers of icons such as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, the Staple Singers, Sam & Dave, Rufus and Carla Thomas, The Bar-Kays, and dozens of other artists who helped change popular culture forever. In all, Stax placed 167 hit songs in the Top 100 in Pop and 243 hits in the Top 100 in R&B. Stax Records works closely with the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the Stax Music Academy, and The Soulsville Charter School, all operated by the Soulsville Foundation and all located on a vibrant campus at the original site of Stax Records in Memphis, TN. The Soulsville Foundation perpetuates the soul of Stax Records by preserving its rich cultural legacy, educating youth to be prepared for life success, and inspiring future artists to achieve their dreams. Follow Stax Records: Website: Newsletter: YouTube: Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: Follow Craft Recordings: Website: Newsletter: YouTube: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Spotify: