TTT 10

Posted on October 24th, 2007 by Schleppo.
Categories: TTT, Pop Culture, Music.

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Today’s TTT is again, late. My apologies. I hope the track makes up for it. Please put the torch down and walk away.

Since it’s close to Halloween, I thought I should put up a couple of my favorite spooky tunes for this week and next. Today it’s “I Put a Spell On You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Released in 1957, this track was initially going to be recorded as a more straight-up blues ballad. But when some ribs, chicken, and alcohol were brought into the studio by the producer, it turned into…something else.

Screamin’ Jay almost seems possessed as he belts out the first, and best, rendition of this classic. His performance of the song was also something otherworldy, and unforgettable, making him the precursor to the shock rock more popularly associated with the likes of Alice Cooper and Iggy Pop.

This track has also been covered by many artists since its inception, including Creedence Clearwater Revival, Ray Charles, and Marilyn Manson, to name a few. I’ve included a few of those recordings here as well. But none are as good as the original.

Artist: Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
Website: Wikipedia
Track: I Put a Spell On You

 
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