26K views · 338 reactions | It’s almost Halloween--and there’s never been a better time to let Screamin' Jay Hawkins put a spell on you: | Legacy Recordings | Facebook

Remembering Screamin Jay Hawkins, born Jalacy Hawkins on July 18, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio – he died on February 12, 2000. Hawkins was an American rhythm and blues musician, singer, songwriter and actor. Famed chiefly for his powerful, operatic vocal delivery, and wildly theatrical performances of songs such as "I Put a Spell on You", he sometimes used macabre props onstage, making him an early pioneer of shock rock. #screaminjayhawkins #blues #dimestoreradio | Dime Store Radio

18K views · 268 reactions | Today we remember the legendary Screamin' Jay Hawkins, born on this day in 1929. “I Put a Spell On You” is his most enduring classic, but Hawkins’ distinctive voice powered many great recordings - here’s a live version of “Frenzy,” a spirited follow-up to “Spell.” | Legacy Recordings | Facebook

I put a spell on you was originally a love song Yup the classic shock rock song that’s became a staple of the Halloween season was originally a love Song but as screaming Jay Hawkins put it. You put some Ribs and Chicken and Liquor together and this I what was born a bonafide classic #halloween #iputaspellonyou #lovesong #spookyseason #screaminjayhawkins | The D A Experience

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