Classic IV - Spooky

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Channel: Echelon Recordings · 2018 · Music

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"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 James Cobb and producer Buddy Buie for the group Classics IV when they added lyrics about a "spooky little girl". 

The song is noted for its eerie whistling sound effect depicting the spooky little girl. It has become a Halloween favorite.

In 1968, the vocal version of the song reached #3 in the U.S. (Billboard Hot 100) and #46 in the UK.

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