Bobby Pickett "Monster Mash"

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY. October 31, 2012. Enjoy. From American Bandstand. October 13, 1964. Bobby "Boris" Pickett.

[@tom-kz9pb]

Bobby's facial expressions were as classic as the song. Bobby is now dearly departed, but his song will live on, resurrected every Halloween.

[@moaiman2246]

It reminds me of Jim Carreys facial expressions

[@josecalderon4879]

you mean valentines day right???

[@fearfulclan2007]

Fax

[@tylerkillr5953]

@@moaiman2246 he looks like him

[@b01tact10n]

We love you Bobby!

[@laurenregnier3710]

It's not Halloween without this song .

[@averagehockeyfan]

No sir/mam its not without it from Edmonton Alberta Canada

[@loydkline3760]

Greatest halloween song ever

[@sugarmuffin319]

Amén!

[@siobhansweeney7376]

Sisisi es verdad, yes yes yes that's true👍👌😆🎃

[@RightOverHereYall]

@@siobhansweeney7376 ?

[@mijomcgyver6270]

Ya gotta love the way he morphs into character as the song begins. His facial expressions were as entertaining as the song itself!

[@tonyisnotdead]

that's really sad. if i was a musician, i definitely wouldn't want unfunny, stupid faces to be compared on the same level as my music.

[@mijomcgyver6270]

@@tonyisnotdead We're not talking about Lennon's "Imagine" or some other high level songwriting or vocal performance here. We're talking about "Monster Mash", which was written as a comedic ditty from day one. Get off your high horse.

[@ForgedAtomic.]

​@@tonyisnotdeadpipe down lil bro, hold this ratio.

[@stuartjohnson5686]

@@mijomcgyver6270 Dont mention such trash as Imagine in the same breath as this. Its at least funny.

[@retroguy9494]

Either way, he was still lip syncing.

[@crosisofborg5524]

I’ve heard this song thousands of times in my 58 years and this is the first time ever seeing Pickett perform it.

[@debboo69]

Ha same!! I’m 54 ❤

[@retroguy9494]

So have I and I'm 58 as well and this is the first time I've seen it performed as well. I even have the song because I bought it when I was a boy. On a 45 RPM single record! I still have it around here someplace.

[@Nick-wm5xx]

Me too. I’m 54 and had no idea about this video.

[@MrKruger88]

Well, you saw him lip sync it anyway.

[@retroguy9494]

@@MrKruger88 Yea that was pretty obvious.

[@rhymereason3449]

Fun Fact: Every major record label declined to record this song... it was ultimately picked up by a small outfit and sold over 1 million records in it's first year and reached the number one spot on the billboards!

[@strawberryseason]

It was also a big hit in 1973. That is when I first heard it.

[@derekmyers3258]

I asked for this record for Christmas in 1978 when I was 2. Ha ha.

[@raechelweir8861]

I love hearing about successes like that.

[@jonathanbrumfiel9909]

Parrot records. The cover for the original vinyl is pretty rad with a vampire up front.

[@rhymereason3449]

@@jonathanbrumfiel9909 What a collector's piece that would be!

[@biffsbigwheel210]

I'm sure Bobby would be Thrilled that 56yrs later that song would still be played at Halloween time🎃 RIP 'Boris'

[@DonnieDarko1]

❤

[@sandraperrier6450]

Kn is

[@laurao3274]

"At Halloween time"? My son wants to listen to this song like every day of the year. 😆

[@Guitarplayer724]

58 years actually. But still a classic!

[@MaliceInCandyland]

He knew it became the Halloween anthem - he died in 2007! He was still performing this song in the 00s, and loving it!

[@martinda7446]

A thousand comments and not one saying how good his Boris Karloff voice was. Perfect. Great song.

[@alextepe4309]

That Bela Lugosi impression was spot on too.

[@introspectivedreamer3864]

I thought exactly the same. his voice for Karloff and Lugosi was perfect. Pleased to see your comments about this. 💫🧟‍♂️🧛🏻‍♂️

[@martinda7446]

@@introspectivedreamer3864 Pleased to see yours. You lovely person.🤠😸

[@tazdog4528]

I honestly thought Karloff always did the lyrics for this song lol. Man doesw he sound like Karloff.

[@joegoodman9232]

Absolutely correct! That was the best part!! Even Karloff himself declared it was a perfect imitation of him. When it came out in 62' I thought it was Boris himself. Bobby was extremely ❤talented and we Loved it and played the hell out it! ❤ R.I.P. Bobby.

[@matildakristensen541]

His facial expressions are amazing, absolute gold. He deserved all the fame! I love him already

[@toomuchinformation]

This song was a hit in the early 70s in the UK, but I'd never seen the singer before. Those expressions .......wow.just.wow. This man has a rubber face.

[@rudylovato2759]

It wasn't Halloween until the radio played this song.

[@patrickryan1515]

Still isn't, even if I have to play it myself.

[@Anthony-wy4vk]

@@patrickryan1515 I know right Halloween isn’t or will never be the same it’s super depressing growing up

[@HAYN_SUPERMAN]

This and Somebody's watchin me😂🤣

[@cristinaruiz-leon8115]

True!!!

[@stevesanzari7294]

It still wouldn't Be today !

[@anthonymorelli1532]

I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I SEEN HIS FACE SINGING THIS LOLOL

[@juanecalh]

Today was my first time seeing his face too.

[@charleswillsonpeale5739]

He's doing his imitation of Boris Karloff.

[@anthonymorelli1532]

@@charleswillsonpeale5739 I KNOW I JUST NEVER SEEN THE FACE OF THE MAN WHO SANG IT THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME NO MTV IN 64

[@joseph_the_moon4431]

pls stop with all the caps

[@anthonymorelli1532]

@@joseph_the_moon4431 PLS GET LOST

[@joannaramos0]

he’s truly one of a kind. thank you bobby pickett for this rare gem

[@BudTheDrummer]

Where do I begin? First, Bobby Pickett is a Genus! His facial expressions and imitations bring the song to a whole other level. Second, he made a song for Halloween opening up an entire new genre of both dark rides and Theatrics like Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath. One night my Band was playing this song. I was the Drummer and backup Vocalist. My Neighbor, the Executive Vice President of the Ct Affiliate of the AHA at the time walked in to listen. When we finished he informed us that he went to Brown University with Bobby Pickett! He said we honored Bobby. i was blown away! I still am to this day and periodically I watch Bobby perform this song just to lift my spirits and take me back to that day in 1986.

[@KC-fb8ql]

“Genius”? That’s a stretch.

[@scottdavidson526]

He did the Monster Mash!

[@paladinslate9609]

The faces he makes are scarier than any monster ever.

[@karlsmith2570]

If they ever did a movie of Bobby Pickett's career, they should get Jim Carey to play him

[@otiscampbell2194]

Scarey faces scare me too , hopefully god almighty won't be female and scare the holy water right outa me ! GOOD GRACIOUS I'M TOO SCARED TO SLEEP NOW , GONA GIT ME SOME BEER TO CALM MY NERVES🍺🍺

[@johnnyappleseed1023]

grow a pair

[@arvellagreenhill2760]

Karl Smith I totally agree!

[@morganberry3993]

Yep..

[@drlov2000]

His facial expressions are priceless. He looks like a mad scientist!

[@randysine752]

That is exactly what I was thinking!

[@jobslob8574]

I think that is what he was going for and I absolutely love it

[@terryhawkins8191]

Bill Anthony He's trying to look like Boris Karloff..... great job TOO !!😁👍

[@oliviabrewer7734]

Omg I’m in 5th grade

[@2-strokeracer531]

Like somebody is squeezing his balls in a circular pattern..

[@StephenMartinez-ve1ey]

I play this for the first time for my granddaughter. She couldn't believe the lyrics in this iconic song. But she really enjoyed it. Now every Halloween she make sure when I put the Bluetooth speaker on the porch for the kids trick-or-treating she make sure this is on the playlist on my front porch giving out candy on Halloween. And then her and her other girlfriends start dancing on the front lawn to this song in their Halloween costumes

[@robertemazyck4952]

That's Beautiful😁😁

[@shirleysackitt3714]

I absolutely love this song any time of the year! It's so sad that he's gone now, but this song will be around forever!

[@darrinmagnus1]

Not only is the song a Halloween classic, but the performance of this guy is hilarious and does the theme justice. :)

[@misticalnebs2222]

It was a graveyard smash too

[@Changelingheart]

@@misticalnebs2222 😂😂😂

[@TheChuizar22]

No it doesn’t he made me hate this song

[@DanielGoodright]

U wettie !

[@lizaserna3828]

Mi

[@netomanzano1835]

The grandfather of Jim Carrey.

[@unwantedjackaboy]

LMAO

[@kimmichelle5987]

😂👏

[@Jack-df5im]

🎃👻💀

[@Mr07obrien]

Allllllrighty then!!!

[@cristinaruiz-leon8115]

Really!?

[@brittanystack6413]

Thank you to this man for the best and most classic Halloween song ever!!!! No one will ever top it!

[@kevinpratt3383]

I'm 64 and still feel like I'm still a kid every time I hear this song , great memories ❤

[@pstar727]

I remember in like 3rd grade my teacher would play this while we ate candy

[@justkaleb4872]

Those was the days, my teach did the same

[@sx0lxxx_001]

Same but, it was Halloween

[@jazminebrook]

Periodt 👁👄👁

[@ninogarza4831]

Man good times

[@funnyik541]

#wait you guy's got candy?😂

[@markbowman6655]

Bobby Pickett's facial expressions are amazing, he really seemed demented looking, playing the Monster Mash role well.

[@beverlypollack1745]

+Mark Bowman looks a bit like boris karlofff, too

[@Astraldragon1]

+Beverly Pollack Yes he does look like Boris Karloff... he does a great impersonation of him.

[@beverlypollack1745]

+Astraldragon1 why, he almost does Boris Karloff better than Boris Karloff -- LOL

[@ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL]

he was on MDMA

[@beaforbes2080]

Mark Bowman

[@christopherrodriguez9448]

Pickett is such a great showman.He performs this sensational song pure and simple with wonderful,Music artistry. One of Rock and Roll's,as well as halloween's,eternal greatest comical,humorous live forever hits!

[@PeterDad60]

My wife was born in another country and today I introduced her to "The Monster Mash" here on KZbin, she listened to the song and she had a big smile. What had happened this morning was I had found myself singing a verse of the Mash right outloud and I wondered if my wife was familiar with this song. So that's why I searched for it here on KZbin today May 21, 2023. Can you imagine this song still running in my head after 59 years? A very catchy tune for sure! - Peter age 73

[@Rick8351]

I was in 5th grade (1960) when this song came out. I'm 66 now and it's the first time I have seen Bob Picketts face.

[@amirysyafy4801]

Eyy good for you

[@CROSBYcc]

1962 actually

[@kirkmoore4515]

The crypt kicker 5= The Wrecking crew with Leon Russell on that piano!

[@kingmatty6691]

Its bobby no bob i'm italian

[@astcell]

I heard this while sitting in the car waiting for my dad, I could not wait to share with him this awesome new song that I had heard. When he returned with friends I did not understand why they were laughing at my announcement. Maybe it's because it was in 1977. :>

[@stevedoubleu99B]

This is the first time I've actually seen 'Boris' perform Monster Mash. His facial expressions fully enhance the experience. Brilliant job!!

[@biggusdickus5986]

I bet his face hurt afterwards lol. This is my go to song when I'm at karaoke

[@egorsmolin7388]

Boris was Russian emigrant. Thx he came to America and made best horrors!

[@kevinmalone3210]

It definitely was. Creative genius on display here.

[@distractionb]

fuckin creepy

[@davidtomlinson6138]

Could be Phil cool

[@valdezfam8694]

Very cool how he was giving a visual performance while signing 👍

[@daveywaveypavey]

@@tonyisnotdead Why not?, a lot people here and back then think it was funny and entertaining for him to do the faces.

[@danielcorreard3746]

wow this guy had to be one of the most talented singers of all time with his facial expressions and his voices just incredible may god rest his soul.

[@shadowfilm7980]

Bobby did a fantastic job singing this. His facial expressions really helps. Adds to it. Great song. Great lyrics. A Halloween classic!

[@roberto_fb123]

Feliz halloween

[@johnoconnor3218]

Why the suit? It doesn't work with this tune . The facial expressions are great but the attire? Lol

[@crashburn3292]

@@johnoconnor3218 It's the 60's. Black suit and ties, and a couple token black people in the audience were a must...

[@julie-annhall2078]

I love this tune!

[@danielvictorklein]

@@johnoconnor3218 This was the 60's, almost every singer dressed up.

[@jackspry9736]

RIP Bobby Pickett (February 11, 1938 - April 25, 2007), aged 69 You will be remembered as a legend.

[@brandon7650]

He died one day before I was born. Shit, what if I'm Bobby pickett

[@jackiemyers6965]

@@brandon7650 lol, never know,if you believe in reincarnation

[@jackiemyers6965]

I believe this is the number one Halloween song

[@loydkline3760]

My hero ❤️ monster mash song top 40 twice

[@nemopouncey3827]

wow he lived to see his song come to life.

[@BDF-]

It just isn't Halloween without listening to this song at least several times. 😀

[@donaldmasters6380]

I think you need to play this song every Halloween! I love this song!

[@karenwalton882]

Can't have Halloween season without this.

[@MrJamieMurph4141969]

Amen to that.

[@KillingMeSmall]

Fucking preach

[@icingqueen11]

I agree I love this song

[@davidecaputi3505]

You are so right

[@dakotap5993]

Karen Walton same

[@bojango2]

This song is a Halloween tradition.

[@NoArtisticLimitation]

That’s what I’m doing here too~

[@marcisawesome0469]

Plus it's Scottish

[@bojango2]

@@marcisawesome0469 I didn't know that! Thank you!

[@marcisawesome0469]

@@bojango2 your welcome

[@thecolonel8110]

Captain obvious

[@Toby-rj4tm]

My earliest happy Halloween memories are waiting all day for the Monster Mash to come on the radio. To this day, Bobby Pickett’s Monster Mash defines this spooky season.

[@beeenn649]

Bobby Pickett nailed it dead on with his impression of Boris Karloff.

[@ginadoerksen6918]

Absolutely!!!

[@Jame6999]

This song is older than me and it's still a hit with every generation. Crazy!

[@DonnieDarko1]

❤

[@scottishfilmhistorian]

Unless you're like 100, you'll have to get used to this! Look up some more golden oldies, you might be surprised to find something you like. Most of the music I listen to is older than me. 😊

[@patrickancona1193]

There’s a record from the 70’s called goofy gold with lots of fun old songs like this.... tho I never thought of these as “old”, classical music is “old” & nobody calls it old

[@ryanhollstein4164]

@@patrickancona1193 exactly that is why classical music is a classic

[@PlatinumRoseLady]

There's something wonderful about a performer who throws himself into his song.

[@mesolithicman164]

Really? I think he overdid it a bit, to the point that he looks like he's got some kind of constipation issues.

[@ermieburns]

Mesolithic Man 😂😂😂

[@thrawnnoconnection6931]

But thats what makes it fun

[@rshelburg]

What else are you going to do when you are lip syncing?

[@333br]

@@mesolithicman164 You are just plain boring.

[@NigelJones-eu7go]

I bet Boris karloff is happy .Bobby sounds like him too

[@ForgedAtomic.]

This song will forever remain in my heart❤

[@chrischan1610]

When he said “ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑠ℎ“ I felt that

[@alexturnerswife3265]

Oooof

[@keylarod5726]

Halloween vibes😁

[@johnbockelie3899]

When performers got into their music, watching on 10, 31, 2020. BOO !!!. Happy Halloween!!!.

[@scombs6543]

I love that Bobby impersonated both Boris Karloff (who was Frankenstein's Monster and the original Mummy) for the whole song, and Bela Lugosi for the Dracula bit. The two icons of horror.

[@wulf-3596]

Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, and Lon Chaney Jr. Three movie legends. And Boris is also a Christmas legend as well. He is the voice of the narrator on the original animated How the Grinch Stole Christmas from the '60s.

[@danielbrosky]

@@wulf-3596 If you check out Geoff Castellucci's remake of this classic Halloween treat, be VERY attentive to all the little tricks he also supplies to us!

[@scombs6543]

@based. Ik that, I usually refer to him as Frankenstein's Monster anyways. Idk why i didn't here.

[@kevinramsey417]

Yeah, it's not like they were considered the most iconic portrayals of their respective characters or anything.

[@scombs6543]

@@kevinramsey417 well that's obvious, you didn't need to point that out. Yes, the Lugosi impression makes sense for Dracula, but the whole song is from the perspective of Dr. Frankenstein, not Boris Karloff or his monster. I just think it's cool that Bobby did a Karloff impression for the whole song.

[@patrickdowdle5121]

The perfect Halloween song . Bobby should have been given a role playing Dr Frankenstein, he had the perfect face to play the mad scientist

[@IkBenZielloos]

Everyone that dislikes this is obviously not old school. This man is a legend. Also, he did more than only one song. He also acted in multiple films.

[@oceanz9385]

Elizabeth Ocean right this man has a crazy unique gift

[@jazzybear2054]

I love this one and I'm young

[@Moonlight-kj4bn]

I know right

[@Dionisio97]

A LEGEND

[@jrsmith1998]

He is not a legend. He did a great song that is played during Halloween. Forever. He isn’t a Legend. He just did a really awesome Halloween song. That doesn’t make him a Legend.

[@billcox8870]

Bobby's Expressions while singing that song made it absolutely amazing to watch

[@hopewec]

yeah

[@karlsmith2570]

Bill Cox if he'd been wearing a lab coat, that would've made it even better

[@freedomring4813]

I'm 58 and always loved the song but never seen this till now.

[@dcents5458]

Lip syncing you mean

[@freedomring4813]

D Cents you mean like all of your crap rap singers?

[@damiensebastian]

Bobby "Boris" Pickett could just about rival Jim Carrey with those facial expressions! He was a natural! So sad I never got to see him while he was alive, but ever grateful that this banger of a song lives on!

[@hazlitt1]

WE COULD NEVER PRODUCE SUCH UNIQUE AND CREATIVE ARISTS TODAY.

[@ModestGamer84]

It ain’t Halloween until I listen to this song

[@kinghippo1515]

I got to be honest the song is lame and dumb and Goofy

[@specledseverapod7926]

@@kinghippo1515 I've got to be honest, nobody asked for your opinion lol

[@zerne7887]

@@kinghippo1515 A dumb and goofy song that you searched, clicked on, and scrolled through the comments on.

[@kinghippo1515]

@@zerne7887 C'mon, the song is corny and dumb and that face' it looks like he's on the toilet taking a dump.

[@zerne7887]

@@kinghippo1515 Okay that's your opinion, if you don't like the song then you don't have to, a lot of us here do though and if you don't then why are you here?

[@Kurahaara86]

Playing with the shadows on his face was extra-creepy, a true artist.

[@redexec]

He’s literally just making stupid faces

[@minana2785]

@@redexec but he does them well

[@fabinholous]

@@redexec Scombs 654 il y a 5 mois I love that Bobby impersonated both Boris Karloff (who was Frankenstein and th e original Mummy) for the whole song, and Bela Lugosi for the Dracula bit. The two icons of horror.

[@pupsacrossaustralia]

Play it in 2× speed you'll thank me its honestly the funnyest thing I've ever seen😭😭😭😭

[@ExternusArmy]

@@redexec the facial expressions are stupid but they’re strung together in a markedly artistic way by syncing the words, the beat, and the story into his performance. It’s a satirical song mixed with a live performer who wrote to the song and they’re done very well together even if the individual pieces are satire.

[@juliabe408]

I've just heared this song today for the first time. It's so catchy, wow! It brightens my day 😁 Love his crazy facial expressions, Boris's rocking!

[@eddieormerod5062]

You gotta love his facial expressions during the song the man is genius!

[@DWCSM]

In 2018 this song IS STILL a Halloween Classic

[@jennyvega5789]

Your right

[@thesaxophonist343]

This song is STILL classic in 2019

[@shawnduncan5779]

I agree. From listening to the lyrics in the song I think that it kind of sounds like Frankenstein and Dracula singing a duet at a Halloween party

[@auraluna7679]

Maybe in America. Heard this Song first in the Sabrina Series.

[@jeremychristian33]

Will never die lol

[@kyletriola9197]

How can you not have Halloween without this being played on a loop.

[@puppude]

First time playin this 🎵 2022 halloween. Found this thru instagram

[@eliben4066]

You have offended Pam Halpert

[@deanmaker.4916]

I have this song on vinyl 45 records in my juckbox and yes I will be playing this song.

[@saintfisuto1072]

No more double negatives for you.

[@yousifalkilabi]

Today is Halloween and it wouldn’t be a Halloween without this song

[@SSR6464]

Song brings me so much nostalgia yet I never looked into this video. It’s a gem. Love it.

[@johnkearney2513]

This song is a timeless classic. RIP Bobby.

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree 💯 a classic,two years before I was born,my mom Joyce Parsons use to play, she passed away 2020,was 82

[@edthibeault3932]

Loved it as a teenager, long ago.

[@jasonr375]

It's perverted!!

[@tamaramadison7563]

I love The Monster Mash

[@tamaramadison7563]

@@edthibeault3932 I heard This when Teen

[@lightningrodstudios2441]

The way he slips into the character almost instantly is amazing

[@joegaito702]

Bobby Pickett may be gone but not forgotten your monster mash is still a classic around at Halloween still a favorite to listen to appreciate you guys thanks job well done you should be proud appreciate you guys thanks ! Joe

[@tonyisnotdead]

i forgot him

[@robertemazyck4952]

Song was pure genius, RIP Mr. Pickett LEGENDARY CLASSIC🎤🎙️🎶🎵

[@SkibidiBOOM384]

sad...

[@fairy2083]

It’s august and I’m listening to Halloween music, quarantine got me doin sum weird things lol 😂

[@iralockley4827]

I know! Fun!👍🏻

[@ItsJennNotJenny]

Same!

[@trinitycurry6221]

same 😂

[@indominfo3219]

Oh ya!

[@datheoryof]

😐

[@ballzpussywack3750]

this song just makes me feel good

[@7777777Beau7777777]

@@Sushi-11 sounds like you need some Halloween spirit 🎃🎃🧙🧙

[@adrianhanna6577]

I'm a an millennial and I think this type of music is awsome! Happy Halloween of 2023 everyone!

[@b01tact10n]

I love this song! Bobby is one of my favorites to listen to! Your songs live on and are still being listened to.😁💕

[@alexblaze8878]

Jim Carrey could totally pull off Bobby’s facial expressions.

[@strings53notlob50]

Oh yeah!

[@timdaugherty4014]

Unlike Jim Carrey this guy didn't drive a woman to suicide after giving her an STD.

[@brannen50]

@@timdaugherty4014 righhhhtt

[@bridgetjulia]

Omg I agree haha

[@alexblaze8878]

@@timdaugherty4014 if you commit suicide over a non-fatal STD you have bigger psychological problems than an annoying STD.

[@jeffreyhook610]

Who’s still listening October 2020! This is also the official kickstand bois

[@expiredmilk-uv8ub]

Hell ya bud

[@lex.8226]

Right hereeeee 😽

[@schnitzel4314]

Me! This is the best.

[@newmanoutdoors1564]

Here

[@simpjustbc6730]

bott

[@candyh9876]

I have heard this song hundreds if not thousands of times over the years this is the very first time i have ever seen who actually was singing the song THIS IS AWESOME !!!!

[@iamalphalim]

I had been listening to this for years First time watching this and it’s like listening to it for the first time It’s just not complete without his sinister facial expressions ❤

[@GabrielJ.Fontenot]

Bobby: makes weird faces Cameraman: *WHAT IF I ZOOM IN ALL THE WAY*

[@lukeamerican7944]

🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@marcosbisso7136]

Genius

[@crowthetherian]

mega mind on crack 101

[@doughesson]

director:"I wanna make her look attractive.How far can you pull back?" Cameraman:"How about Cleveland?"

[@kitsnow5307]

This is the best Halloween song ever. Loved in the 50s and still digging it.

[@chaelpsonnen5092]

Ha

[@danielbrosky]

If you check out Geoff Castellucci's remake of this classic Halloween treat, be VERY attentive to all the little tricks he also supplies to us!

[@dgr1239]

I believe this song was released in 1962

[@kristinkoppes686]

@@dgr1239 it was in 62 or 63

[@gordonvincent731]

Check out the flip side, Monster mash party, it's just as good, if not better.

[@user-po6vr4qf8p]

No matter how long ago this song came out, is still a classic that can't be replace today. Every song has their spot in every season on this planet, yet people tend to forget over time. This song shouldn't be forgotten, without it i couldn't have not remembered how fun Halloween can be to all us in this day of the year. Young or old, it doesn't matter, just enjoy the 31 of October and pass good candy that childre will smile and have fun. A little scares could be good to. But most of all, happy Halloween. 🎉🧟‍♂️

[@chrishorst6993]

I think this song will be a favorite for a long time to come

[@anthonyellis3613]

Best Hallowe’en record EVER!! Loved it when I was 8 years old and still love it at 58 years old. But WOW. Bobbys singing voice and spoken voice are completely different. Spooky!!!

[@paulshifflett7106]

He definitely nailed it 👌

[@ligmadique]

Nah, the best Halloween song is thriller, and this is a fact

[@ligmadique]

@xlovethegoodx7803 yeeeees

[@aneirinpeterson7388]

@@ligmadiqueno

[@ligmadique]

@@aneirinpeterson7388 yeah

[@terrorcop101]

Gotta give the guy credit for being able to mix a funny voice with funny facial expressions while singing clearly.

[@cliffbird5016]

he was lip sincing not singing. very few TV shows had live singers. its how they got the same sound as the record. Go to live gigs and listen to them sing. they dont sound anything like the recorded versions done in a studio. Even a lot of live gigs their not always singing live they play a recording. Some songs r impossble to do live cause of sound effects they add in when they record songs and cant be reproduced live.

[@chadhenderson9732]

Always somebody to call out the lips synching. Lol. Do u go on each live video to report the lip synching? We know. American bandstand. Always synced. We know.

[@cirrus393]

@@chadhenderson9732 OP literally said the fact he pulls the faces WHILE SINGING (not lip syncing) is impressive?

[@williamdahl3318]

@@chadhenderson9732 Lip synch Nazis!

[@aliensoup2420]

@@williamdahl3318 No different than pointing out the unsavory ingredients of food products. Lip sync, nature documentaries, reality tv, at some point people should understand what they are seeing and believing.

[@bigdog5217]

Almost 60 years later and this song is still kickin.

[@desertrat1111]

He certainly holds the record for the most faces made during a song

[@uglyface1469]

**omg look at jim carreys face expressions** Bobby Pickett: hold my face muscules.

[@ReggieK-hn1uy]

Literally no comparison.

[@tamikaolarinde2192]

He must was inspired by Bobby

[@andyc9979]

Can definitely see it.

[@charleswillsonpeale5739]

He's doing his imitation of Boris Karloff.

[@gisellegazda3884]

That’s really interesting, and I never would’ve known this influence! It’s true that we do learn something every day. :)

[@alexanderward5286]

You know it’s Halloween when this Banger starts playing...

[@cortezmauricio56]

lol

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

It's the ultimate halloween oldie but goodie! 🎃

[@ajajaj8892]

Alexander Ward ikr

[@jacobkeeney7231]

In fact it is Halloween today. Happy hallowwweeeennn!!!!!!

[@supernova582]

There is no rot on this tune

[@Sirenhound]

What a nice love song. The monsters enjoying each other's company, dancing, holding their evil in check...

[@Feller050]

Im 34 and just heard this song for the first time.. Damn i like this song!

[@GeorgiosWorld]

This is how many times he raised his eyebrows

[@complexsonicz9239]

34

[@missdamned_1]

😝

[@DHinez]

53 times

[@Cent_Reviews]

Nice

[@greythomas6199]

224 times seems right

[@ArronRatliff]

This guy had to be an actor of some type. His facial expressions during that performance was outstanding. I've heard this song all my life and this is the fist time i've seen him perform it. Wow

[@misskiesha7776]

Bubba Ratliff I bet i could do them i just need some md

[@rcmorales9014]

Bubba Ratliff he played a hippie in the horror movie Deathmaster. 70's vampire movie.

[@stanleywheeler404]

HAHA!!! This guy was GREAT!!! Awesome SONG!!!

[@jillandriawingfield3142]

Me, too!

[@carlbowles1808]

Monstrously good song 🎵

[@LMan86]

Damn. This was 59 years ago. Crazy when you realize everyone in that audience is either super old now or super dead.

[@valentin.32]

2019 and this song still rocks every halloween 🎃 👻

[@lisaellis9749]

Yassssss!

[@AirForceFalcons_9922]

@Noah Partic HAHAHA!! 🤣🤣

[@AirForceFalcons_9922]

I've been playing this song every day. It sounds great coming from my Echo Show 2nd generation. Nice base, HD quality... Oh yeah, we were talking about Still listening to this song in 2019. I got side tracked...

[@Kittkattt]

Yes 🎃👻

[@MrJamieMurph4141969]

Sure does, every single Halloween. 23 more days until Halloween, can't wait.

[@allentrice1547]

RIP Boris Pickett! I thought he was so undead for 2022! Great Halloween song! 🎃🦇🧛‍♀️🌃

[@elviarodriguez3908]

BP/Boris becomes undead every year through the sheer power of his "Monster Mash".

[@donnapickett2338]

I let my 5 yrs old granddaughter hear this on Halloween, she's still singing it now 😂 I'm sure it will live on with her kids and her kids kids, fantastic.

[@ladyvee7110]

This song is over 50 years old but it's still the best Halloween jam ever!

[@angela3403]

Oh wow. I didn't know it's 50 years old what year did it come out

[@ladyvee7110]

It originally came out in 1962 and they've been playing this song every Halloween ever since...lol.

[@geordiepelt3862]

Wassaaaa

[@davidhumphreys1422]

I have sung it on Halloween karaoke mnay times. Always with tribute to BP

[@bunchygymmast57]

ladyvee7110 lol but R.I.P Bobby Pickett

[@Sarahxxceexxxxxxxxx]

Lol who's listening to this today Or this month lol

[@JAY-lo3sx]

Sunday 30th August 2020. Bank holiday weekend 3pm 🇬🇧

[@nemoex]

A bit late to the show 03.September2020

[@lil_eden600]

September 4th, its not too early. I cant wait to go trick or treating for the first time if we can.

[@j1008h]

Monday Sept 7th, Labor Day 🇺🇸

[@landon1460]

Sarah Catchpole September 8th😂

[@petedelavega6094]

I loved this song since I was a kid I still enjoy listening to it Great memories 👌

[@KingArthur-hr1li]

So Get this..... the song the monster mash is about a dance called the monster mash, that was inspired by a song called the monster mash which is an entirely different song than this song titled the monster mash

[@nolopassaro1495]

I saw Ted too

[@davidmelton2091]

Weird Al Yankovic should do a parody of this song.

[@sarahsambucini7271]

Where Jim Carrey got is inspiration lol

[@beverleykorte1832]

Yes ✌️

[@rickrolledtruth5834]

Yupyup

[@atedinahalf6288]

Jim carry is a demon from hell

[@scottcassulis6062]

I can picture Jim Carrey doing that

[@rosedolch8637]

@@atedinahalf6288 never heard of him

[@joshn938]

I love the facial expressions!

[@CandyandAngel42]

Me too lol!When he wasn't making faces he kind of looked like Dick York,the original Darren on Bewitched.

[@joshn938]

+CandyandAngel42 He does!

[@CandyandAngel42]

Yes he does!Lol,if he did those faces every time he performed Monster Mash I bet he never had to worry about wrinkles!:0)

[@itz.jxm3s_962]

same

[@blue-n-gray6505]

Josh Nixon l 2pp

[@gearhead682010]

2023 and I know there are still people listening to this great song, the 70’s were pretty awesome for music ❤

[@kimberlycollins834]

This was in 1962

[@terereynolds698]

He sounds so much like Boris Karloff and his facial expressions are so great, he was a great entertainer.

[@brockmitchell3989]

I used to have this song on a 45 rpm record as a kid. I loved it.

[@patrickjohn3323]

People talking about Pickett's facial expressions should know he's doing his impersonation of Boris Karloff.

[@mesolithicman164]

Except the bit where he does Bela Lugosi. And Boris Karloff didn't continuously pull faces in his movies.

[@RinJackson]

@gordon mathew I didn't

[@jmhave825]

@@mesolithicman164 he is not doing bela legosi but baron demone or the singer of the novelty hit transylvania twist.

[@mesolithicman164]

jmhave825 They're both doing a vocal impression of Bela Lugosi.

[@jmhave825]

@@mesolithicman164the character of baron daemon was on the Syracuse NY ABC affiliate as a monster movie host and the host of a daily kids show where kids would play games and watch cartoons at the TV studio. Baron daemon was a goofy friendly vampire and strangely had a hit record with the song with transylvania twist. Bobby Pickett does baron daemon perfectly and I think that is the direct reference. Having said all that, I think it is him doing an impression of someone copycatting Bela lugosi vampire. Bobby Pickett does a great bela legosi when he does Igor.

[@michaelbabbitt3837]

In 1973, I was a young store security guard in Hicksville, Long Island and I had to work the night shift due to a broken window - the alarms were down. In the middle of the night, when I was alone by myself, I had the radio on in the store speakers and as I was walking past some store mannequins and this song came on. It was sort of funny but spooky.

[@tommybomber]

I'm a security guard right now! At the desk listening to this haha

[@junaidfaiz]

Comprehensively spooky.

[@vanturpin1]

@@tommybomber shouldn't you be doing your rounds?

[@qooaesta]

Michael Babbitt I want to be like you, sir.

[@user-pr7ff3jp8o]

1973 was the year my mom was born. No wonder she's so into horror movies.

[@jameslalley3787]

Coolest song out there when I was a kid growing up!

[@alanespinoza6086]

Only Bobby Pickett can pull this off God bless him ❤️ 🙏

[@misskitty8510]

And to this day, the year 2020, we are still hearing his song, MONSTER MASH!! Forever famous!!! 👏 💀 👍 🎃Happy Halloween! 🎃

[@dirkevans3443]

You too!

[@Mark.G475]

Happy Halloween 🎃 from Milwaukee Wisconsin 🇺🇸🧀🍻😻

[@smeenasiddiqui2374]

More than ever....lockdown.

[@gardasing1719]

Hubie Halloween 🎃

[@charlottecupcake4414]

Merry Christmas 🎄♥️