Rufus and Carla was the moniker
Stax Records used when releasing duets by
Rufus Thomas and daughter
Carla Thomas. They have the distinction of sharing the company's first hit "Cause I Love You" when
Stax was briefly known as Satellite Records.[1] Another hit was their version of "
The Night Time Is the Right Time".
Carla Thomas was also part of a string of successful duets ("Tramp", "Knock On Wood", "Lovey Dovey", "New Year's Resolution") with the label's biggest star,
Otis Redding.[2] These were compiled on 1967's King & Queen album.[3]