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Dec 28, 2023 · The lyrics don’t explicitly reveal the purpose or meaning behind Rufus’s character, allowing listeners to find their own connection and understanding. As a fan of Rufus Thomas and his unique style, I have discovered that “Rufus Rastus Johnson Brown” is more than just a catchy tune.
Mar 1, 2013 · The name "Rufus Rastus Johnson Smith" doesn't have the same connotations as "Rufus Rastus Johnson Brown". By the way, in one line of that song, another way that Rufus Rastus' wife showed her disrespect for her man was by sneeringly referring to him as "Mister Rufus Brown", and not by his full name.
- Azizi Powell
Mar 1, 2013 · It's possible that in 1905 the name "Rufus" didn't bring to mind a picture of a poor, country Black man. However, although I only have anecdotal proof to back up this assertion, I believe that the name "Rufus" has carried those connotations for some time.
Mar 1, 2013 · ADDENDUM. I want to be clear that these two versions of "Rufus Rastus Johnson Brown" aren't the only two versions of that song that exists. Some people are very familiar with versions of "Rufus Rastus etc" that ends with a portion of a song called "C. H. I. C. K. E. N."
- Azizi Powell
When Rufus was called a “pathetic, pig-headed, daddy hating child” I literally did a double take. That verbal beat down was completely uncalled for- but also clearly extremely personal. It’s clear from their interactions that there’s some serious bad blood on both ends, but the question is why, and why Sephiroth loathes Rufus enough to ...
Went on yonder 'bout a mile and a half. I can see old rafters comin' down the path. He's runnin' and skippin' and jumpin' and yellin'. He's got a pocket full of shillings and they all smellin ...
Rufous ( / ˈruːfəs /) is a color that may be described as reddish- brown or brownish- red, as of rust or oxidised iron. [1] . The first recorded use of rufous as a color name in English was in 1782. [2] . However, the color is also recorded earlier in 1527 as a diagnostic urine color. [3]
