The character of Bertha Butt wasn’t new when the "Boogie" dropped. She first appeared in the band’s 1972 smash hit "Troglodyte (Cave Man)" , where she was introduced as one of the "Butt Sisters". Public fascination with Bertha was so high that Jimmy Castor decided to give her a dedicated follow-up.
The original record sleeve featured a comic strip conceptualized by John Pruitt to tell Bertha's story visually.
Whether you're a crate-digger or just looking for a fun throwback, "The Bertha Butt Boogie" remains a essential piece of funk history. Bertha. It's a song you can do the twist to! - Facebook
Music critics have hailed it as the "seminal narrative" for "celebratory butt songs," paving the way for future hits like "Da Butt," "Rump Shaker," and "Baby Got Back".
A callback to Castor's 1967 hit, "Hey Leroy, Your Mama’s Callin' You".
The song was more than just a novelty track; it was a legitimate hit. It reached and No. 22 on the US R&B chart.
"The Bertha Butt Boogie" serves as a "sequel" and crossover event within Jimmy Castor’s musical universe. The lyrics reference several of his other famous characters:
Returning to dance on the beach with Bertha.
The character of Bertha Butt wasn’t new when the "Boogie" dropped. She first appeared in the band’s 1972 smash hit "Troglodyte (Cave Man)" , where she was introduced as one of the "Butt Sisters". Public fascination with Bertha was so high that Jimmy Castor decided to give her a dedicated follow-up.
The original record sleeve featured a comic strip conceptualized by John Pruitt to tell Bertha's story visually.
Whether you're a crate-digger or just looking for a fun throwback, "The Bertha Butt Boogie" remains a essential piece of funk history. Bertha. It's a song you can do the twist to! - Facebook Bertha Butt Boogie
Music critics have hailed it as the "seminal narrative" for "celebratory butt songs," paving the way for future hits like "Da Butt," "Rump Shaker," and "Baby Got Back".
A callback to Castor's 1967 hit, "Hey Leroy, Your Mama’s Callin' You". The character of Bertha Butt wasn’t new when
The song was more than just a novelty track; it was a legitimate hit. It reached and No. 22 on the US R&B chart.
"The Bertha Butt Boogie" serves as a "sequel" and crossover event within Jimmy Castor’s musical universe. The lyrics reference several of his other famous characters: The original record sleeve featured a comic strip
Returning to dance on the beach with Bertha.