A never before compiled set of Rufus Thomas"s early recordings from the 50"s before he reached extreme popularity in the 60"s. Several of these tracks are CD first-timers. Known in his latter years as "The World"s Oldest Teenager," from the 1930s until his death in December 2001, Rufus Thomas was one of Memphis" best loved entertainers. A tap dancer, comic, blues, soul and funk singer, he enjoyed without a doubt the most diversified career of any Memphis musician.