Third Man Records reissues select Sun Records releases

With Third Man Records being a wonderful "left of center" label in Tennessee that often finds unique projects leaning toward blues, rockabilly and roots, it's fitting that they are releasing another Tennessee based label that also leaned that way in the 50's.  They are releasing the first 3 45's in their Sun Records Reissue Series beginning May 21st.  Those releases include "Bear Cat" by Rufus Thomas, "Just Walking In The Rain" by The Prisonaires and "Get Rhythm" by Johnny Cash.  The special yellow & black swirl versions will be available from the Rolling Record Store at various locations.  Find out more HERE.

"Bear Cat"- Rufus Thomas

"Just Walking In The Rain"- The Prisonaires

"Get Rhythm"- Johnny Cash

Rufus Thomas died this day in 2001

Rufus Thomas, a R&B/Blues/Funk singer, died this day in 2001.  He recorded for Sun Records in the 50's and Stax in the 60's and 70's.  He had a wild and fun style like no other.  His earliest hit at Sun was "Bear Cat" which was an "answer" to Big Mama Thornton's "Hound Dog".  Despite it's success, the label was sued for copyright infringement.  At Stax, he was known for songs like "Walking The Dog", "Do The Funky Chicken" and "Do The Push and Pull".  Here's some videos to enjoy his unique style...

"Bear Cat"

"Walking The Dog"

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