🎵 Creedence Clearwater Revival - I Put A Spell On You REACTION

[@jukeboxman1]

This was the way they meant the song to feel like, a spooky, mystical, voodoo kind of feel. Perfect!!

[@sixbladeknife44]

There’s a lot of that spooky New Orleans kinda vibe coursing through CCR’s music, despite that they were from the Berkeley/SF area. John talks about that quite a bit in his autobiography.

[@betsyduane3461]

It's a remake, "Screamin' Jay" Hawkins kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZyqgZumq9anhcU

[@paulkane7771]

CCR had a lot of that spooky and voodoo vibe in their early stuff, especially their first album, which included the song Suzie Q. By their 3rd album, they were much more mainstream (yet still had a unique, swamp rock sound).

[@betsyduane3461]

@@paulkane7771 Another remake, "Susie Q" by musician Dale Hawkins recorded late in the rockabilly era in 1957.

[@lkesha82]

Really like it, every time I listen to CCR I imagine a swamp house with alligators in the water around, old chair, straw hat, voodoo dolls and stuff...

[@Ed9870]

Fogerty's voice was a force of nature in his prime.

[@tonyhomant244]

Yes, I'm 58, and he actually used to scare me when I was very young. (I have brothers and sisters that are much older.) So I was exposed to this early on.

[@ed.z.]

Still is .

[@SyntagmaStation]

That’s the damn truth

[@joaquinlezcano2372]

@@ed.z. Definitely still is. Considering all the stuff he did here and live, is amazing how good his voice is.

[@Cinemagoer_64]

@@tonyhomant244same here I'm 59 I used to play my sisters Susie Q 45. Loved Creedence since I was 5 years old.

[@markbishopmusic]

Great vocalss on this one! CCR never disappoints.

[@TBSinc]

Recorded at Woodstock. If I'm remembering the story right, at Midnight or 2: AM. Some energy!

[@shawnj1966]

One of the greatest bands that America has ever produced!

[@ivanh926]

indeed

[@TheNeonRabbit]

Written and originally performed by Screamin' Jay Hawkins in the mid 50s. Some people who wanted to ban the new music form, Rock and Roll, were calling it jungle music and saying the Devil inspired it. Hawkins was a great showman and played into the criticism by doing his act dressed like a witch-doctor, bones through his nose, a Dracula cape and waving a stick with a skull stuck on top. Add to that his exaggerated monster-moves, crazy looking eyes and the fact that he's singing about casting spells and you've got a SHOW. The parents were horrified, (Especially the white ones who were already freaked out about white and black kids dancing together) and the teens loved it. It wasn't Alice Cooper that invented theatrical Rock.

[@keef7224]

Screamin’ Jay also had a memorable role in the quirky 1989 movie called Mystery Train.

[@fredshred5194]

Once you see Jay Hawkins original take on his song it kinda sticks in your mind, its not something you forget, must be that fake (i hope) bone through his nose.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

The Man was as wild as as his image possibly wilder 😂😎👍🏼

[@joegillam1497]

CCR are great but nothing beats the Screamin Jay Hawkins original.

[@noroomforsquares4483]

@@keef7224 I'd forgotten Screamin J was in that one, must re-watch. I think the first time i ever heard I Put a Spell on You was in another Jim Jarmusch movie, Stranger Than Paradise. Jarmusch always has good music.

[@mikewarker4445]

Lex felt this one to her soul.CCR will do that to you

[@donstand2195]

Better watch it she'll shoot you LOL omg she's so adorable

[@timothynelms2683]

The original singer and song writer was Jay Hawkins in 1956. I've heard many covers of this song but none compares to CCR !

[@taperk1299]

Screaming Jay Hawkins. Always liked the nickname Screaming.

[@wesalker3479]

Screamin" Jay was . . . . . different . . .

[@taperk1299]

@@wesalker3479 well Screanig Jay did it too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZyqgZumq9anhcU

[@rbmtn4879]

It's a great song anyway. CCR version great, but Hawkins' is my favorite and my second favorite blues performer (or 3rd).

[@wendyryder2708]

Hi Timothy! I agree that this is amazing, however have you heard Angelina Jordan’s version at 9years of age? If not you should check it out! It’s AMAZING!

[@derrickroach6365]

I`m 72 yrs old in 2022, glad that you are listening to what I considering real music with an open mind and not being judgemental. I grew up listening to this music in the 60's when it was being made. I was lucky enough to have parents that didn't think this was the "devil's music", I listened to all kinds of music and was allowed to make my own decisions on what I wanted to listen to. I love the blues in all of it's different forms, never have seen it as race or gender or country specific. I can slip from Rolling Stones to Bob Wills to Buddy Guy to Marvin Gay to Tina Turner to Grand Funk Railroad. Love them all and so many others, I've heard a lot of good music and a lot that I didn't care for, if we all liked just the same stuff, then it would be an awfully dull, boring world. First heard "I put a spell a spell on you" on an Animals early sixties album, I forget which one, Then I heard the Creedance cover sometime later, liked both versions and Screamin' Jay Hawkins got the credits as the writer. I had no idea at the time who he was, and then I was watching something on tv and he sang his song, it was in black and white as I remember and I think he was wearing a white suit. Anyway, great song and I hope to find some more cover versions so I can hear how they were done.

[@pianoekket]

Just listen to Fogerty's voice, there is NOTHING like it today. No one have a unique voice anymore that sounds good af!

[@pauljansen1137]

Love the vocals on this great CCR song!!!

[@viktorsomogyi3116]

Hello! I'm a metalhead from Hungary. But! I love CCR, AND THIS SONG BEST, BEST, BEST...🤘

[@roncarpenter7240]

You should listen to the original by Screaming Jay Hawkns. I'm not saying either is better than the other, but they're both unique.

[@survival7691]

Best version I think! The spooky guitar, the intensity of his voice, he makes you believe that he ain't lyin'!

[@danw2276]

one of the best soulful voices in rock! Love it! thanks

[@dakotaslim]

Raw, organic, honest and breathing fire. Everything today's music lacks.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

One of Fogerty's best vocal performances! 🔥

[@nrich5127]

In my humble opinion one of their very best songs - taking an old 50's song and making it psychedelic voodoo blues ... and that voice ... that guitar .... just brings back memories of a very special time .. the late 1960's ...

[@billymartin7518]

"Screamin' Jay' Hawkins wrote and recorded this song in 1956 ... or so. Nina covered it in 1965. It became a Huge thing for Hawkins because they played up the screamin' thing when he did it live. He eventually became like a 'Black Vincent Price' and would come out of a coffin.. lol. It was a whole Vibe for sure.

[@vickieray]

Nothing better than CCR live 🔥🎤🎸♥️

[@paulb4604]

If they’re still touring look for Creedence Clearwater Revisited. It’s not a cover band. It’s two of the original founding members of CCR performing with other artists. Saw them at the local county fair about 5 years ago. They were great. Played all the big CCR hits

[@senneschreurs9588]

Better look up John Fogerty live (singer). He's fenomenal!

[@bankimmun8621]

i love you both 😄 Lex always moving and singing, Brad always focused to the screen like watching youporn.

[@Ron-id1ze]

The haunting guitar

[@neshobanakni]

Brad perfectly grabbed the subtleties of male vs. female singers, and how people react to them emotionally. Also, If you ain't seen Screamin' Jay Hawkins, you ain't see nuttin.'

[@HBFTimmahh]

CCR gives it that Deep Cajun Hallo Witchy Woman feel to the song and it fits SO WELL. You KNOW Lex is loving it when she shows the Stank Lip while Air Jammin'. lol

[@ClevelandPotters]

Going Sept 5th to see John Fogerty at the Canfield Fair in Canfield Ohio! John has one of the most recognizable voices like to Ozzy and Plant!! This is CCR John Fogerty singing.

[@martinogold]

It doesn't get any better than this 🕯️🤘

[@SD-mw1hz]

Lex he definitely put a spell on you. I love this rendition of this song and the guitar work is fantastic.

[@penname5766]

You can tell when Brad is digging something or in awe of it because he has a half-smile on his face and he never averts his eyes.

[@mikhailorellov5087]

Brad, you hang on tight to that Firecracker you're married to..... Music touches her very soul, and she has the most exquisite energy :) Thank you both, thoroughly enjoyed your reaction to one of my favourite tunes.

[@greymattervandal]

Thank you John, for putting out the best swamp vibes ever. Cali swamp, too.

[@amb6899]

Johnny and CCR never disappoints!!! This is perfection!!

[@jonathancortez5179]

I got chills from this one. 🥶

[@stevious7278]

Lex is really feelin' the passion. You go girl!!❤

[@mickie-fielden5629]

John does this Song Justice For sure... When he Does it live is out of this World...

[@827dusty]

This is easily one of their top 3 songs, and that's saying a lot, considering the quantity of hit songs they produced. This was a cover of the 50s original by "Screamin Jay Hawkins." Both are great, but I like CCR's a little better because of John Fogerty's soulful guitar solos.

[@traci4187]

Another resident of my Halloween playlist - their version of this kicks even the original version to the curb.

[@Fettman89]

This song is just magic, my parents had the album with this song on record, I remember many times listening to that record over and over and this song was amazing on vinyl coming out of a huge vintage cobbled together speaker system

[@DoctorIvanSFN]

I don't care what song is playing.... watching Lex react to it is the best! Her energy makes this channel worth it. Charisma... you guys are terrific!

[@Cadinho93]

You guys should react to more Creedence Clearwater Revival… "Susie Q", "Run Through the Jungle", "Sweet Hitch Hiker", "Someday Never Comes", "Hey Tonight", "Commotion", "Up Around The Bend", "Long As I Can See The Light" 🎸🤘

[@stevebennett9750]

Their cover of Heard it Through the Grapevine is a jam session masterpiece

[@ansjovisnl9059]

Born on the bajou is a great song of CCR! My favourite one!

[@duaneglaze7229]

One of my all time favorite songs

[@alpetrocelli4465]

This song is also one of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s “500 Songs that shaped Rock & Roll. CCR does some truly great covers. ✌️🎶❤️

[@buddinganarchist]

Natural soul.

[@torpedotorben]

i've wanted u guys to do this for sooooo long. finally

[@centuryrox]

Ooh, some down and dirty bayou blues! One of my favorite CCR songs!

[@jessicachannel3098]

Love the guitar in this one too.

[@andreajackson5293]

Yes indeed! one of my favorites! Fogerty kills this!

[@joebarriga-9945]

lex got the groove.. this ole classic is som damn awesome. strong,raw, got the fire, that haunting guitar iut of sight...been ccr since 1969. cant get enuff ,,,

[@jeffmorse645]

I appreciate CCR's more "swamp rock" songs and folk rock sounds, but this is cool! Very badass vocals and playing. Very soulful.

[@penname5766]

Can’t believe I missed this reaction! This is hands down the best cover of this song

[@soultrampamplification8425]

Outstanding, guys! One of the two greatest bands of all time. John Fogerty is a national treasure.

[@rubroken]

That's EARLY Creedence! First album

[@keef7224]

One of my favorite guitar solos of all time! Check out the actual Woodstock live audio version where this video comes from, too. The solo is equally spell-binding! 🎸💥

[@lynnborsa7201]

Good time to introduce yourself’s to Angelina Jordan version of this song at 9 years old. She won Norways got talent at 7. Total child prodigy and considered one of the best voices in the world. I do love the CCR version

[@markvanderstelt8999]

i understand she sounds just like John.😄

[@surlechapeau]

Brad & Lex, next up "Up Around The Bend" ! for your 13th CCR song?

[@perfessermarshton5209]

Definitely!

[@dancarvallo1118]

Suzy Q, Bad Moon Rising, Fortunate Son, Running Through The Jungle, Have You Ever Seen the Rain?, Looking Out My Backdoor... just so many gems guys. John Fogherty is one of the most underrated singers ever.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Lex just won my heart when she said "Nina Simone"... Ms Simone was the queen of queens!

[@davewhitmore1958]

She's an Edith Piaf fan as well

[@Lige]

Lex is so deeply passionate about music. She needs her own channel.

[@MrSoulPatrol]

She won my heart a log time ago. The most genuine,passionated and intelligent reactor on the net. She´s fantastic and gorgeous!

[@darwinmaus1083]

This is an Old Blues song from way back that John Fogerty reworked with greatsome fantastic Guitar work & Effects 🤗👍👍😎😎

[@jgefroh6692]

Jeff Beck, with vocals by Joss Stone, covered the song on the album Emotion & Commotion in 2010. It was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

[@donnastupka7507]

Love this one!! CCR kills this!!! Love that swamp rock!

[@justinatest9456]

John Fogerty is the first guy to make Brad smile like that. You'd think this was Bjork's version. CCR is a great band to have in your life, their music feels right. Try Susie Q for more vibes like this. Try Long As I Can See The Light for a different down home feel.

[@angelone1839]

The guitar solo part where he lets that note ring for awhile emulates a which stirring her brew or something lol

[@josephfilla3573]

CCR for the win

[@keano7800]

You do both make me smile :-). And I defo need that now so cheers!

[@johnmontgomery2784]

Must be a 🤪 crazy feeling knowing a guarter million people will watch you listening 🎶 🤔..great job guys!

[@armadillotoe]

I love CCR's cover of this! You really should have saved it for October/Halloween. The original was by Screaming Jay Hawkins, and it is well worth watching.

[@jeffsevy6812]

Excellent as always.

[@ericaubrey9960]

RAMBLE TAMBLE!!! Nobody ever reacts to it… lex gonna LOVE IT!!

[@daddyguerrero]

I love some of your discussions. You guys make me laugh so hard. Oh man, this just had me rolling. Lex says I put a spell on you, it’s cute. Brad says it and they’re red flagging him and sending a wellness check😂 That’s great.

[@ComicBookNerdOutCBNO]

Screaming Jay Hawkins the originator, always imitated, never surpassed. That man is A LEGEND.

[@lonnielongino798]

This one is a cover, but it matches perfectly with CCR's Bayou Swamp sound. The Voodoo undertone is perfect for their style.

[@cameronnelson4298]

Well spotted Lex. He did indeed say “You better watch out, I ain’t lyin’”

[@Stoney_Snark]

Like the others said, it’s Screaming Jay Hawkins! You should try the CCR version of “Susie Q” for more blues and guitar.

[@douglasmijangos3327]

The other day when you reacted to CCR I was hoping this song was next ❤️ thank you

[@kentgarrett701]

Been awhile Brad & Lex I'm still here love you both. Y'all take care . no fooling.. Brad knows what He's got and Lex knows what She's got. So no fooling your great together ! ☺

[@gcofield4498]

One of the greats.CCR..

[@guitarman8462]

They also have a long version of 2 more songs "' I Heard It Through The Grapevine " & "' Suzie Q ". And " Ramble Tamble ". They also played at Woodstock .

[@lorrainemiller688]

I'm with you, Lex! I imagine a dude with a glass of scotch, in a leather recliner, a darkened room, waiting for her long overdue headlights to play across some loosely draped windows-- definitely some foreboding vibes. Man-angst. Doesn't necessarily mean violence, but he's hurtin' for certain.

[@michaelwinn2846]

The original Screamin' Jay Hawkins version was spooky, and because of his performance I always thought that it was about an actual Voodoo spell.

[@SyntagmaStation]

I’ve watched so many of their vids and of course love Lex keying in on the music and going to church, and Brad being befuddled by what the song means. But I’m really starting to enjoy their interaction the most; meaning that she looks at him like she totally trusts him but always seeming to be worried about his reaction to what she thinks. And him? He’s not judging anything she says, just loving how she thinks so differently. Or at least, that’s how it looks to me.

[@maryhanrahan]

Screamin Jay Hawkins - he always reminded me of some New Orleans witch doctor type vibes - but I think I have heard at least a dozen version covered of this song - all sounding different - but this is my favorite version

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

Best version of this song IMO. ❤️

[@bobbyscott8024]

Brad's speaking some truth here! Lex is right about Johns' emphasis on certain words, mainly, I think, to emphasize the title of the song ie., put a spell on you!

[@robincochran7369]

The original is by Screamin' Jay Hawkins. Definitely worth a listen guys. Love CCR's version as well.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Yes I know it was originally screaming Jay Hawkins and I actually have some of his other stuff on a collection and yes I saw mystery training it's great. I love screaming Jay Hawkins yes. Still, when I first heard Credence do this when I was a kid, and it's off there very first album if I recall correctly, at that age I had no idea. I just knew that I instantly loved this song and I would play it over and over and over again I just loved it. It was wonderful to learn the history of it later and check out more about screaming Jay Hawkins and see him in that amazing movie which by the way also had Joe Strummer from the clash. But it anyway, I'm so glad you covered this I've been hoping for a long time that you guys would get around to this. Just keep in mind it's up there very first album or if not it's very early for them. There's another one off that first album called 99 and a half won't do, it's also an old blue song and it's really fun. Fogarty just kills it.

[@marieriddick8388]

Lex was feeling it, great song and reaction.

[@wolfie854]

What a great version of the song - and live too.

[@IrishKack]

Love this version. So much grit.

[@GuidoBigPajares]

CCR my favorite

[@kenharness7430]

You really should check out Screamin Jay Hawklns' original version from the 1950s. Hawkins was the original shock rocker.

[@hourihan58]

Original release by Screaming Jay Hawkins, 1956, whose own recording of it was selected as one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.

[@AE-xs5ze]

Just the best. His voice is perfect for this song...and the guitars! Sounds like he loves her but is fed up with her fooling around.

[@kajabrill2404]

The night time is the right time

[@mikefetterman6782]

This is a Screamin Jay Hawkins tune (although even he was to have nicked it from somebody else) and CCR has the most famous cover. Also Samantha Fish rocks this song as well .

[@brianferris8668]

Composed and originally performed by Screamin' Jay Hawkins.

[@danwilliams9299]

Ive heard -screamin jay hawkins did this first. Late 50s/ early -60s. Idk bout that.? But CCR ,to me. Did it best. Imo.im just soo glad your gen can hear it and like it as i did over 50 yrs ago. Ccr does not have a bad song. Too many to mention here, but many. And then john fogerty had his solo career after ccr. One i just love is -110 in the shade by john with -the Fairfield four. Bet you d love it too? Up to you either way. But id hate for you to not hear it. Great reaction as usual. Makes this ole guy smile watching you hear this for the first time. I feel i was blessed to be a young guy bk in the -60s and -70s. Johns voice,writing ,playing. Pure talent . No auto tune. Just that good. Good to see you two again. Really enjoy your chann.. dan, north fl -7/30/22👍

[@destoyah7w122]

Been waiting for this one

[@coldchills1091]

So damn melodic! Their back catalogue; you won't be disappointed🤘- however on this 1, I do lk the original best by the inimitable SCREAMIN Jay Hawkins 🔥

[@angelone1839]

Seen it awhile back. Dude acted crazy on stage lol.

[@CanadianPunker62]

I agree... CCR rocks, the original of this is a classic but this is still a damn good cover

[@marcillioficino4663]

CCR version is better IMO ... more rock/blues. The electric bass and guitar give it a heavier sound. It's subjective though.

[@zimjun7]

@@angelone1839 Yes! Nutso!!!!!

[@zimjun7]

Below comment: I did not know he performed it in mid 1950's?! Oh....Lordy, Lordy!!!! Poor people, HA!!!

[@marsfalcon1949]

"I'm not lyin', I'm gonna shoot ya!" Haha, nice🙂 Great reaction, as per usual. Have a kick azz weekend!

[@71mrstealth]

This song can't be performed any better than CCR ! Hands Down the Absolute best Version of this Great Song !

[@Lige]

Lex is so deeply passionate about music. She needs her own channel.

[@Mr05Chuck]

This was live too so fire!

[@HarkenRoad]

Screamin' Jay Hawkins wrote and performed the original. You'll want to listen to both of *his* versions. The first take is in the style of a blues ballad, but the released version was recorded after the producer came back with ribs and chicken and adult beverages, and, considerably loosened up, was when Jalacy Hawkins picked up the moniker "Screamin' Jay".

[@rileyhoffman6629]

Screamin Jay Hawkins - the original. Got to hear it, he makes Creedence sound like a lullaby.