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The Breakdown - rufus thomas cover

from Soul, Funk, R&B Songs with Lyrics by The Crawdaddy

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First job on every record project is to get the party started right. Here’s my slant on a dance record from The Memphis Bulldog Hisself...Rufus Thomas. This ’71 Stax classic makes you want to get up & shake your butter bowl…ready ladies?

Pete Feenstra of 'Get Ready to Rock Music', London, calls The Crawdaddy's interpretation a "Floor friendly cover of Rufus Thomas's 'The Breakdown' ".

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Honey, baby, I been told
You know how, shake the butter bowl
I got to see for myself
If you got any butter left

Breakdown to the left, Breakdown to the right
Breakdown to the one, Gonna love you tonight

Do the breakdown, children, Break on down
Do the breakdown, children, Break on down

You got it going, my, my, my
Just look around and grab your guy
Stop where you are, let your big hip rock
Show him how your love can drop

Breakdown for me, Breakdown for you
Breakdown to the one, Gonna give it to

Do the breakdown, children, Break on down
Do the breakdown, children, Break on down,

Come on children, look at me
I'm showing you how it's supposed to be
Do it in the evening, late at night
I'm gonna show you, breakdown is alright

Do the breakdown, children, Break on down
Do the breakdown, children, Break on down

It's the brand new dance that's going around
It ain't the 'Funky Chicken', it's called 'The Breakdown'
It's the brand new dance that's going around
It ain't 'Push and Pull', it's called 'The Breakdown'

Breakdown, children, Break on down
Breakdown, children, Break on down

Mama can do it, Papa too
Grandma, Grandpa, they's doing it too
Mama, Mama, just look at Sis
She's in the backyard breaking down like this

Breakdown, children, Break on down
Breakdown, children, Break on down
Breakdown, children

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from Soul, Funk, R&B Songs with Lyrics, track released July 31, 2010
Richard "The Crawdaddy" Dance: All instruments and vocals

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Richard Dance aka The Crawdaddy, world-touring guitarist. Opened for BB King, Tina Turner, Bo Diddley, Albert Collins, Gregg Allman, and many other legends. Has shared stage & studio with players who tour with Lyle Lovett, Dr. John, Stevie Nicks, Count Basie, Glen Campbell, Rob Thomas, Willie Nelson, & Delbert McClinton. Hundreds of songs signed with major publishers. Many film & TV placements. ... more

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