Spooky - Played by Bill McLean (chromatic harmonica)

Spooky - Played by Bill McLean (chromatic harmonica)

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Video was inspired by the great detective extraordinaire - Jacques Pierre Clouseau Jr. -- who showed us all how to get into "the groove". Bill & his "cat" had fun making this video with this groovy tune -- so enjoy the music and "groove" along -- just in time for Halloween -- Spooky!!

Spooky was originally released as an instrumental sax version by Mike Sharpe (aka Mike Shapiro) in the 60's. It later was released with lyrics by the Atlanta Rhythm Section in the 70's (Mike Shapiro was a member and he and all the members of ARS are credited with authorship of Spooky).

Bill's jazz version of Spooky is shorter than the original vocal version and the video only shows some of the lyrics in order to give you an idea of the storyline of the song.

So in case you're interested in seeing all the lyrics and the complete story told in the song -- here they are:

In the cool of the evening
When everything is gettin'
kind of groovy
I call you up and ask you if you
would like to go with me
and see a movie.

First you say no
you've got some plans for the night
And then you stop
and say, all right
Love is kinda crazy
with a spooky little girl like you.

You always keep me guessin'
I never seem to know
what you are thinkin'
And if a fell looks at you
It's for sure your little eye
will be a-winkin'

I get confused
'cause I don't know where I stand
And then you smile
and hold my hand
Love is kinda crazy
with a spooky little girl like you.

Spooky

If you decide someday
to stop this little game that you are playin'
I'm gonna tell you all
what my heart's been a-dyin' to be sayin'
Just like a ghost
you've been a-hauntin' my dreams
So I'll propose on Halloween
Baby, love is kinda crazy
with a spooky little girl like you.

Spooky, spooky oh whoa, all right.
Spooky, oh yeah yeah
I said Spooky yeah yeah

Category:

Music

Tags:

• jazz
• harmonica
• sax
• mike
• sharpe
• shapiro
• atlanta
• rhythm
• section
• halloween

[critchley3819]

I dont know any of yus but I do like the music...

[BILLMCLEANJAZZ]

@critchley3819 Nice to meet you -- so glad you enjoyed Bill's playing. You are very welcome to stop by again anytime!

Smiles

Veronica :-)

[HarveyEspatchelowe]

OH! That's one smoooove Spooky! I love it!

[BILLMCLEANJAZZ]

@HarveyEspatchelowe Hey Harvey -- I see you brought your Halloween candy and pumpkin ghosts with you -- yes I agree -- Bill did a real "smoooove" rendition -- glad you liked it!!

Smiles

Veronica :-)

[Cameragirl803]

Loved popping over and hearing your lovely jazzy version of this Bill!! You are the best harmonic player on the tube, or anywhere for that matter!! And Veronica is beautiful!! Love it!! Hope you guys have a terrific Halloween!! *****

[BILLMCLEANJAZZ]

@Cameragirl803 You said it !!! Bill's the best!!! So glad you liked this --- "Hot Stuff" !!

Smiles

Veronica :-)

[BILLMCLEANJAZZ]

@goreedy I agree -- Bill is quality playing all the way! So glad you enjoyed this!

Smiles

Veronica :-)

[BILLMCLEANJAZZ]

@FOUZIFREE Hi Fouzi! Thanks for dancing by -- so glad you enjoyed this! You rock!

Smiles

Veronica :-)

[goreedy]

Don't know too much about harmonicas Bill, but I certainly like the way this sounds! A quality piece of music and some great visuals to go along with it. Nice one.

Simon

[FOUZIFREE]

Dear Veronica!this is great video you did here as always!you got the moves!and hot ones))

i didn't know you have skills to dance, so i must say you have a good way to move, i hope we will see more with you and billie soon-:)

Keep it always!God bless you always

FOUZI