Sneeze Smack Blues (I Headbutted The Shelf) | Obscure 60s Southern Soul Song

[Obscure 60s Song] Rufus "Soul Man" Davis - Sneeze Smack Blues (I Headbutted The Shelf) (1963)

"SNEEZE SMACK BOOGIE – A SOULFUL SHOWDOWN OF HEADBUTTED SHELVES"

Welcome to Retroactive Rhythms, your ultimate destination for obscure 60s music, hidden gems, and classic tunes from the golden era of 60s southern soul and R&B classics soul. In today’s feature, we’re bringing you a funky, hilarious track that’ll have you laughing and groovin' all at once!

Introducing Rufus "Soul Man" Davis with his 60s soul n R&B masterpiece, "Sneeze Smack Blues (I Headbutted the Shelf)". This funny song for adults tells the story of a sneeze so powerful it caused a warehouse disaster—and an unforgettable tune! With its classic R&B n soul sound, it’s the perfect funny song to dance to while you sing along to the quirky lyrics.

Now, this AI obscure vinyl gem might not be on everyone’s radar, but it’s a track that deserves a place in your playlist. So sit back, enjoy the laughter, and let the retro vibes take you back to a time when soul was king and laughter was just a part of the beat.

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Rufus "Soul Man" Davis – The Legend of the Sneeze Smack Blues

Hailing from the soulful streets of Jackson, Tennessee, Rufus "Soul Man" Davis wasn’t just a singer—he was a force of nature. Known for his smooth baritone, electrifying dance moves, and an unfortunate tendency to sneeze at the worst possible moments, Rufus carved out his place in Southern Soul history with his accidental hit, "Sneeze Smack Blues (I Headbutted the Shelf)" in 1963.

The story behind the song is the stuff of legend. While working a day job in a warehouse to fund his music career, Rufus was hit with an earthquake-level sneeze that sent him face-first into a metal shelf. The impact caused a chain reaction—pallets toppling, boxes flying, and a tidal wave of packaging peanuts engulfing the entire loading dock. His boss was furious, his coworkers were in tears (from laughing), and Rufus? He climbed out of the mess, dusted off the peanuts, and turned his pain into a soulful, funky masterpiece.

With its groovy horns, infectious chorus, and hilarious storytelling, "Sneeze Smack Blues" became a jukebox favorite across the South, earning Rufus the nickname “The Hardest-Sneezin’ Man in Showbiz.” Though he never reached the superstardom of some of his peers, Rufus was a staple of juke joints, soul clubs, and late-night radio, where DJs would spin his records and chuckle at the backstory.

A Jackson, Tennessee original, Rufus kept performing well into the ‘70s, always ending his set with a dramatic fake sneeze and a pratfall into the audience—sometimes landing in a pile of staged boxes and packaging peanuts for extra effect.

Though time eventually took him off the charts, his legacy lives on in vinyl collections, warehouse safety meetings, and every poor soul who’s ever sneezed so hard they saw stars.

Long live the Sneeze Smack Blues. 🎶

🔴 DISCLAIMER: This is an AI Music Comedy Channel! The artist & band stories are fictitious, and lyrics won’t be historically accurate—think “what if they sang about this in that era” for laughs. If you're here for serious music history, this ain't it. But if you’re here to kick back and enjoy some wild tunes, welcome to the party! 😆🎶

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