Jimmy Lynch a.k.a. "Mr. Motion" is a multi-talented entertainer and good friend of Rudy Ray Moore's who sang, danced and joked his way through just about every movie Rudy Ray ever released. Like Rudy Ray Moore and Blowfly, Jimmy Lynch is known for his raunchy humor, and then-controversial use of explicit language. According to his official bio, he made his comedy debut as "the Funky Tramp" one Halloween when he was still underage, using the hobo costume he was wearing as a cover for his age. This persona would go on to become the heart of his stage show for most of his career.
According to an interview with Lynch paraphrased on Rudy Ray Moore's website, "Tramp Time Volume 1" was Jimmy Lynch's first recording, and was released in 1961 (there is no known record of the actual date). It is also apparently the first record to feature the word "fuck" without background music, though this historic claim apparently remains unverified. Just for fun, I've paraphrased the humorously cautious album liner notes below:
"This party record was not designed to be played on radio at any time - this record only for personal and party use only.
...We admit that some of the words of this recording are not Sunday School words so if you are a preacher or a deacon do not listen to this album. If you are under 18 you will not understand it. If you are over 80 you cannot stand it.
This LP contains some of the common words used by the common people every day and we do not intend for them to be obscene in any way.
We advise you to hang on to this record, it could become a collectors item.
...This LP was recorded live at the famous El Grotto bar in Battle Creek, Michigan at one of its fabulous Sunday afternoon matinees. Without any notion he is Mr. Motion.
I can only say we didn't actually release this album, it escaped.
-Mr. Vic"
Oh, how times have changed.
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