hahaha, Alex. "Funky" circa 1957 sure was different sounding than a decade or two later. Interesting how far back some of these terms go.
Definition of funky (from Merriam Webster on-line dictionary)
1: having an offensive odor : foul
2: having an earthy unsophisticated style and feeling; especially : having the style and feeling of older black American music (as blues or gospel) or of funk <a funky beat>
3a : odd or quaint in appearance or feeling
b : lacking style or taste
c : unconventionally stylish : hip
Definition of funky (from Merriam Webster on-line dictionary)
1: having an offensive odor : foul
2: having an earthy unsophisticated style and feeling; especially : having the style and feeling of older black American music (as blues or gospel) or of funk <a funky beat>
3a : odd or quaint in appearance or feeling
b : lacking style or taste
c : unconventionally stylish : hip