"Spooky" was originally an instrumental song by saxophonist Mike Sharpe (Shapiro) which first charted in 1967 hitting #57 on the US pop charts.[1] Its best known version was created by The Classics IV when guitarist James Cobb and producer Buddy Buie added lyrics (Harry Middlebrooks, Jr. is also credited as a writer).[2] In 1968, the vocal version of the song reached #3 in the U.S. (Billboard Hot 100) and #46 in the UK.[3]
Cobb (along with bandmates Robert Nix and Dean Daughtry) later became part of the Atlanta Rhythm Section and re-recorded "Spooky" in 1979. ARS's version hit #48 in the UK and #17 in the US.[4]
"Spooky" has also been covered by a number of artists including Dusty Springfield, Andy Williams, Martha and the Vandellas, The Fame Gang, Michel Pagliaro (recorded song in French), Velvet Monkeys, Daniel Ash, R.E.M., GoldieLocks, Imogen Heap, Lydia Lunch, David Sanborn, The Golden Cups, The Puppini Sisters, and frigiD touch.
It also appeared in Episode 5 "Mooning and Crooning" of Eastwicks season 1. The song was also featured as part of the soundtrack of the 1985 movie, 'Fandango', staring Kevin Costner, Judd Nelson, and Suzy Amis. The Classics IV's version was sampled by The Bloodhound Gang for their song "Why's Everybody Always Pickin' On Me?"
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