Friday, February 22, 2013

Week 12: Screamin' Jay Hawkins - I Put A Spell On You


 
It's been 57 years and yet this track still sounds as electrifying as ever. One of my all-time favourites and an absolute all round classic. Imagine hearing this in 1956!? Must have blown minds and crept into nightmares. I mean, just look at him! So turn it up and let Mr Hawkins put a spell on you.










Screamin' Jay Hawkins - I Put a Spell On You


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  1. NettieFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Oooh, you're right! That is one intense song. Especially the grunting at the end. I had no idea it was so old! I associate the 50s with Elvis and pop, but obviously there was something else going on there. I suppose I should know that, as I did see the movie "Great Balls of Fire!"

    Screamin' Jay is a wonderful nickname...

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  2. maxxFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    The end is SO crazy! I actually had no idea how old it would be when I looked it up - could be from any decade!

    And yes, that is a fantastic nickname. I wish I was Screamin' Maxx Hartt.... although it doesn't exactly have the same ring to it.

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  3. NettieMarch 7, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Hmmm... I'm watching an episode of the documentary series Metal Evolution, and he's interviewing one of the guys? things? from Gwar about the big influence Screamin Jay Hawkins had on them, shock rock, and metal. Isn't that interesting? Anyone who hasn't seen this series, it is worth checking out!

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