Can't believe my eyes! | SCREAMING JAY HAWKINS I PUT A SPELL ON YOU LIVE REACTION

[@hedonista7593]

His voice really is amazing.

[@eddypauly22]

I have several of his disks. NO vibrato in that voice. He had an amazing voice

[@jodyb3491]

Screamin' Jay is a classic

[@DavidBrianPaley]

Now that's probably the original "Shock-Rocker"! He's got some great tunes of which this just one.

[@rookmaster7502]

He had a big influence on Screamin' Lord Sutch, who then went on to influence many artists of the 1960's British rock scene.

[@revjim123]

I was gonna say he was a big influence on folks like Kiss, Alice Cooper, Arthur Brown, Sutch

[@TheCosmicGenius]

Howlin' Wolf was also an early shock-rocker. He used to get on all fours & run around howling like a wolf - on stage, & ou in the audience, up & down the aisles. Chuck Berry was theatrical, but not quite shocking.

[@BertoBardino]

In the mid-1960s I had the fortune to see the singer perform at the Dungeon Club in Nottingham. He appeared from a coffin on stage and launched into his act. An electrifying experience I have never forgotten.

[@dsusan17]

I think he was a great showman. I think this was a spoof of all of the voodoo movies. Fun pick and reaction. I have seen a longer video. What I heard I think he could have sung this song without the theatrics. However, it wouldn't have been as memorable.

[@TriGator]

Loved it. Really appreciate now how Angelina Jordan's arrangement was her paying tribute to Screamin Jay Hawkins.

[@scottgouker808hardwrkr]

Well, NOW, you know where Angelina got her inspiration!!

[@39thala]

Harri, the live performance on the Arsenio Hall show he uses the coffin! It is one of his best performances imo. He almost catches his piano on fire in that one, lol. He was quite the musician too, studied classical piano as a child and learned guitar in his 20s.

[@karolyn8644]

He also studied classical opera, lied about his age to join the army at 14, and was a boxing champ. Interesting guy with an interesting biography.

[@74artgrrl]

This man was a piano prodigy by the age of 6. He also was a really great boxer and he declared he went off the war and was a prisoner of war for a time. I’m not sure that’s verified. He talked a big game. He also claims to have fathered over 75 children but others would say he fathered as many as 90 something kids. Eh… he’s sadly not known for his talent as much as he deserves. That’s what I know.

[@lindakayjohnson9434]

Angelina Jordan's cover of this song at the age of 9years is probably the most true to this original! There's some incredible people in this world of ours!

[@albertphilippi4371]

Even in our time, Jay Hawkins performance was shocking, how must it have been in the 50th or 60th. For a long time the version of CCR was my favorite but then a 9 year old girl, Angelina Jordan, came up with her own version and her own arrangement and killed it, Angelina's version is epic, absolutely awesome. 👏👏💯 *AJ* 💯👏👏

[@bradball42]

This man accidentally invented heavy metal with this performance

[@JikkySef]

His body of work is really mind blowing, especially the ballads.

[@74artgrrl]

Yes finally screaming Jay gets some love and recognition!

[@josephworthfiftiesguy]

he orig,did this in 1956 ,coming out of a coffin--no wonder parents were against rock and roll when they saw this--this was from the late 70,s-rip screaming jay

[@stanlopar3296]

Now you seen this original go back and re watch Angalina Jordan's version. Brilliant tribute and holds a candle up in honour of the great man.

[@suzie4417]

Screaming Jay is fantastic 💗

[@kj320175]

Whistling past the graveyard- Screamin' Jay Hawkins is a great song from him

[@mildredpierce4506]

About a year or two ago, I discovered that Screaming Jay was the original singer of this song. Boy was I surprised. Who would have known that this could be sung so differently by Nina Simone.

[@74artgrrl]

I’ve come to understand he was a self-defacing man to begin with. Jay Hawkins was adopted before he was 2. By 4 yrs old he learned piano and reading/writing music. He was a formidable boxer and claimed at one point to be a prisoner of war. There’s so much music he produced, it’s really sad we’ve mostly forgotten him.

[@theotherdogknees]

If you look for covers, there're are scores. Bette Midler does a pretty good one. He was one of a kind. Right there at the start of Rock and Roll. When I played him years ago to my Mother, (she's 86 now), she told me that she used to listen to him in the late '50s. Mind you, she was considered a 'bad girl', (Air hostess, as they were known back then).

[@martharunstheworld]

This is spectacular! Now you have to listen/watch "Fire" by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown!

[@charlesbunch8383]

That was crazy! Very entertaining.

[@gluv2726]

Hi Harri! My sentiments exactly! I've never seen this before, and I'm at a loss for words!

[@debbiechang5781]

Creedence Clearwater Revival does a great cover of this song. It’s definitely my favorite. This guy is just over the top. I love it. 🌺✌️

[@74artgrrl]

Screaming Jay was first and had so many great songs. He was a performer far before his time. He was a middle weight boxing champion. He was a prisoner of war and survived and returned home. He was raised by native Americans and was a piano prodigy.. his life was rich interesting and fallable as human beings are. But the gifts he left us cannot be ignored any longer.

[@pushpak]

Mr. Hawkins stated that he had 75 children. Took care of all of them.

[@eiwindiversen4431]

I have seen him live..it was brill!

[@johnthursfield3056]

He wrote the song. His album is strange, first track is this, secpnd track I love Paris and iirc third track Constipation Blues which has to be heard to be believed.

[@cirrus1976]

You need to do The Monster Mash next 😁 by Bobby "Boris" Pickett def would be fitting for Oct 31st Halloween 🎃

[@Barb5001]

As the story goes . and I do not know if this is true or not but.... Apparently the record producer was not happy with Jay's vocal on this song. It just wasn't the way he had it in mind for this song. So, he told Jay to go home and get drunk... and come in the next morning for anther try at recording it. What you hear on the original record is Jay singing hung over / still a bit drunk which gave the sound, the feeling he was after.

[@paulmanley8997]

Check out his constipation blues. Such a sense of humor. Read his amazing life story. Great stuff. They were so drunk when they laid this track that they forgot they had done it until the next morning. They had a big shock when they played it back.

[@stevensprunger3422]

Never saw the video till recently But I got the cd music in the mid 80’s Incredible isn’t it

[@mildredpierce4506]

Harri does look pleased with this song.

[@cathyortiz1280]

Yes! It's near Halloween. Love this orginal version. He'd often come out in a coffin. ROLF - you're reaction of, I don't know what to say."

[@indiecab9593]

Angelina Jordan attempts to channel Screamin’ Jay in having her version of “I put a spell on you”, she holds up a candle with Jay’s face on it before she begins her rendition: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKipnaJ5hb2tedU

[@foxandscout]

She was 9 years old! Incredible. Now at 15 she’s living up to the world’s expectation.

[@longfootbuddy]

shouldv saved that for halloween.. no halloween is complete without some screamin jay

[@stephenulmer3781]

Love this song. That was strange but entertaining Harri ☺

[@jollyrodgers7272]

Totally forgot this one to add to your Halloween Party playlist. I Put A Spell On You, Monster Mash, Hell, Ghost Of Stephen Foster(squirrel nut zippers), and Dead Man's Party.

[@mikearmando]

I was Screamin' Jay Hawkins guitarist back in the 70's. I have resurrected his shows again. The name of the band I put together is the Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins Band

[@garlooroztox]

If you ever go back to Screaming Jay-- Orange Colored Sky, I want to Know Now and Bite It are worthy craziness.

[@norskawarrior1919]

He was one of the original Shock Rockers!!! CCR is great and all but their rendition of this classic is just that, a rendition. I can only imagine how the audience felt seeing him in all this regalia lmao must have sent many a worried soul straight to church.

[@andrewpetik2034]

I am curious to find out if you have reacted to Cab Calloway's Minnie the Moocher? I think that you will enjoy it.

[@dalem8332]

Fabulous song. Fabulous video! Love it! ♥️🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

[@doplinger1]

This is the best! Studio version is much better sounding, but this makes a real impact.

[@m.l.p.2062]

You've already reacted to Angelina Jordan's version of this song.

[@RedVynil]

Yeah, that was a bone in his nose. Yeah, whoever posted this video cut out the opening where he gets out of a coffin.

[@frankphillips5660]

You can appreciate 9 year old Angelina Jordan's rendition of this song even more now. She holds up a candle with this particular facial image. In her version she maintains a close semblance of this version and even her facial expressions are rather dark. Angelina is the only rendition that comes close to this original and there are many very different versions that I prefer to Jay Hawkins even tho he is the original.

[@chanaplotke6218]

He had an amazing voice. He could have sung opera. There is another longer video.

[@ursulabklyn_mia6148]

I think the lead singer of Grand Funk Railroad has the same scream.

[@alanwitty1665]

He also did constipation blues

[@michaelsabo258]

Seriously, intense...

[@tsc6454]

This was great but I still love the Better Midler version from the movie Hocus-pocus

[@tgforty5]

"I don't care if you don't want me..." Who wouldn't want THAT? Great googly moogly.

[@garyarnett1220]

Like Angelina Jordan's (and CCR) covers of this so much more.

[@ronnywestberry9503]

You should do the Creedence Clearwater Version

[@mikeross14]

Now do the song that gave Dr.Demento his Name! "Transfusion!" by Nervous Norvus

[@markthomas2577]

A lesser known but fantastic cover of this is by female rock and blues guitarist Samantha Fish ..... live version on KZbin

[@wilfbentley6738]

Angelina Jordan does an excellent cover of this tune. So does CCR.

[@JohnRandall7]

Angelina Jordan does a great cover of this song, the black-and-white version.

[@CraigAnderson-h2h]

Talent, dark but he had a sense of humor too...

[@wcsxwcsx]

Yeah, that's the original way it's done. Crazy, huh?

[@susansullivan5739]

You should check out Jesse Kinch version of this.

[@827dusty]

I think Credence Clearwater's John Fogerty, is actually the better version, even though it's not the original. Most people know that version more than any other. It's been in countless movies, TV shows and commercials.

[@jeffputnam3582]

The original audio with his stunning vocals and the Ben Webster sax solo is far superior to this.

[@SlugCult718]

He was the best! "Black Music For White People" is a classic album, and he deserves way more credit than he gets

[@rayniecox7683]

This was written in 1956!!😎😎😎😎 Angelina Jordan does the cover that sounds the closest and in my opinion the best cover. CCR does the second best and it has been covered by dozens of people!!😎😎😎😎

[@mr.marcus3123]

Great review Harri! Yes 'Screamin' Jay was a trip. You ought to check out this cover of the song by the prog band Audience: kzbin.info/www/bejne/embWgIBomtWgb9U koko! MLT PS- The entire album. 'House On The Hill' is egggscellent!

[@tlucas9798]

The best cover of this for me is Alan Price of the Animals.

[@marisaleyva9755]

You have to check out Angelina Jordan's rendition of I Put A Spell on You. AMAZING you won't be disappointed

[@nonsuch9301]

Never seen anything like this , but despite all the theatrics I always thought Nina Simones version was the best

[@greg6L6GC]

Bet you weren’t expecting this.

[@SocialNetwooky]

I just love Screamin' Jay Hawkins :D As someone else said : the original Shock Rocker. take that Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson ;) If you feel like seeing another "spectacular and weird" version of it, check out Diamanda Galas' kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2LPmIWfZtmHqKM

[@paulhammond2784]

If you like funny songs try Ray Stevens and start with The Call The Streek

[@jimmywoo2022]

Angelina Jordan is the best singer of this song, in fact shes the best singer of most songs she sings.

[@grant1739]

Marilyn Manson does a great cover of this song

[@annmills3163]

What was that !? 🙄

[@wayne_twentyfive]

Sorry, but this was a steaming pile of crap .. I like the song itself, but Screaming Jay totally loses it's sense of intense passion and depth of feeling with all that ridiculous pantomime-like theatrics and mucking around .. There's showmanship .. and then there's destroying a good song 👎