spooky cover

"Spooky" was originally an instrumental song performed by saxophonist Mike Sharpe (Shapiro), written by Shapiro and Harry Middlebrooks, Jr which first charted in 1967 hitting #57 on the US pop charts Its best known version was created by The Classics IV when guitarist James Cobb and producer Buddy Buie added lyrics. In 1968, the vocal version of the song reached #3 in the U.S. (Billboard Hot 100) and #46 in the UK.

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.

"Spooky" has also been covered by a number of artists including Dusty Springfield (whose version was featured prominently in the Guy Ritchie film Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels), Andy Williams, Martha and the Vandellas, Michel Pagliaro (recorded song in French), Velvet Monkeys, Daniel Ash, R.E.M., The Jazz Butcher, GoldieLocks, Imogen Heap, Lydia Lunch, David Sanborn, The Golden Cups, The Puppini Sisters, Marc Antoine, and Phish.

It also appeared in Episode 5 "Mooning and Crooning" of Eastwick's season 1. The song was also featured as part of the soundtrack of the 1985 movie, 'Fandango', starring Kevin Costner, Judd Nelson, and Suzy Amis and the 2008 film, 'How to Lose Friends & Alienate People', starring Simon Pegg, Kirsten Dunst and Megan Fox. 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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[sevenender]

great cover real good stuff steven...soulful

[4846steven]

@sevenender thank you very much my friend

[shelbydresselfanclub]

Beautiful video and great cover :) ~~Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Team Shelby Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ~~

[4846steven]

@shelbydresselfanclub hey shelby thank you

[SUNSHINEandSPIRIT]

Always loved this song,you did a great job steve 5*****

[4846steven]

@SUNSHINEandSPIRIT thank you buddy

[CountryWesternGal]

Wow What Awesome Post Of This

Greta Tune Outstanding Vocal's

Loved It Very Much :) Love Patti~

[alexandraxxxxxx]

smoking ..lol....;)

[Trace631]

I never thought anyone would do better than Atlanta Rhythm Section. This is very good to, it's cool in its own way

[alexandraxxxxxx]

Have you seen this referral lol

First referral from YouTube search - lock stock and two smoking barrels

great smoldering vocals..

[gabi2105]

I can't believe that you are real. I love you!

[alexandraxxxxxx]

Honours for this video (1)

#57 - Most Discussed (This Month)) - Music - Ireland

[abbeyharry1952]

Another Great Cover Steven .

Thanks For All The Information---Very Interesting.

Thanks For Sharing.

Keep Smiling.

[rd2ed]

You did your own thing again Steven…..and as usual, gave it a cool sound….liked it….a lot!

[anden4fr]

LUV IT !!!! JIM

[4846steven]

@Hippie1944 thank you my friend