Spooky (Atlanta Rhythm Section) cover by the Barry Leef Band

Originally recorded as an instrumental in 1967, this version of Spooky is inspired by the 1979 Atalanta Rhythm Section version from the album "Underdog". Featuring the talents of Barry Leef, Peter Northcote, Victor Rounds, and Billy Handley. If you're enjoying these songs then subscribe to the channel for more 🛎 / @barryleef
🌏 For more information about Barry see his website here: barryleef.com.au/
🎼 Barry's music is available here: barryleef.band...

[@smw397]

Not sure if I'm more impressed with the musicianship or the quality of the mix but this is just outstanding on both counts.

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Red, really appreciated !

[@jimw7ry]

I'm impressed with both! The mix is really good. The lead guitar has a very nice sound indeed!

[@user-jz5lo1dk5l]

Wonderful, full of wondrous music by real Musicians.

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you from Korea !

[@user-yc2qy4cf8h]

this guy is a good singer

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you John, appreciated !

[@ronkeyes659]

The Barry Leef Band is now included in my three other favorite cover groups here on KZbin, which are: SingIt Live, The HSCC and Leonid and Friends. Barry has a great set of pipes and so far every song I have listened to in the catalog of hits from the Barry Leef Band is phenomenal! And now time for me to audition some more. 🎧

[@BarryLeef]

Really glad you like what we're doing Ron, thank you !

[@steviep3551]

Blessed with the sound of this fantastic band. Greetings frm South Africa

[@BarryLeef]

Hello Stevie, greetings to you !

[@steviep3551]

@@BarryLeef really enjoy ur band and the spirit in you'll dish it out is amazingly good

[@jamesmorey7553]

Great sound, hasn’t changed a bit only gotten better. Brought back a lot of great memories, WOW !!!

[@BarryLeef]

Glad you enjoyed it James !

[@user-zm9gb7is1n]

Really cool vibe with this one! You guys definitely have your act together! Here's wishing you much success in the future!

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Chuck, much appreciated !

[@billjohnson6300]

You guys never miss! Right in the groove with this one but with that special Barry Leef Band twist! Unbelievable guitar by Peter, clever vocal inflections by Barry as he keeps that 2nd guitar right on, rock solid bass and drums. Nice to listen to this again after a year has gone by.

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Bill, much appreciated !

[@terrymiller4308]

Barry, I loved you and your bands performance of this song. I first saw you years ago singing "Your kiss is on my list" with HSCC. Must have watched it 20-30 times. Then yesterday, one of your videos came up, and I thought you looked familiar. Sure enough it was you and your band. Now I am watching all your videos of the Barry Leef Band. You guys are great! Great selection of songs too. You guys seem to be having fun. Best Regards.

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Terry, really appreciate your message, all the best to you !

[@jimholmes9]

You guys are so awesome. I'm a boomer so I relate to your songs. ARS was a favorite of mine.

[@BarryLeef]

Hello Jim, thank you !

[@MrWigby]

Awesome and heavenly location where ever it is! Cheers from Toronto

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Doug, thanks mate ! coming to you from Sydney Northern Beaches !

[@jnaroby]

Wow! So freakin' smooth. Ya'll bring back some warm memories :)

[@BarryLeef]

Our pleasure Jnaroby !

[@parthoghosh5809]

Superb 👌 truely awesome 👍❤

[@BarryLeef]

Hello Partho, thank you !

[@cassgascoigne]

You may be right Barry, I have a vague memory. Always liked it. Nice job you did of it. Stay well old mate. Didn't we have a "great time".

[@BarryLeef]

Sure did !

[@jamesyoung1012]

Another fantastic performance from Baz and the band Everything is just right with this performance loved it just listen again for the 4 th time🕺🕺🕺🕺

[@BarryLeef]

So glad you enjoyed it James !

[@evaninnewport]

Fantastic guys. Waiting for Pablo Cruise love will find a way

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Evan, great song, coming soon !

[@peacebewithyou6048]

Spooky Spectular!!

[@laserracer6]

That false start was ..spooky ..lol.....Finger tapping goodness...so good you even had the wife tapping her fingers ...You were so right i love it ..

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Dave, glad you liked it mate !

[@The040754]

Great job covering a great old song. ❤

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Mary, appreciated !

[@marilynd.7938]

I just can't get enough of listening to The Barry Leef Band. You made me fan.

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Marilyn, thank you, very glad you are a fan !

[@user-bc7gc5wr3n]

Why is it that all base players look so cool!! It's a mystery!

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Dale, your right very cool !

[@user-bc7gc5wr3n]

You guys are awesome love everything you play!!!

[@michelhernandez3287]

Magnifique !!! Et quel talent !!! Gode bless Barry Leef 🎸🎸😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@BarryLeef]

Hey Michel, thank you !

[@raucousrowdy6540]

When they cook...they really cook..like an expensive fine wine you want more.

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Raucous Rowdy, thank you !

[@marialedab.t.1198]

❤

[@ancilssonsiler4246]

Love you mob! ♥️🌹

[@BarryLeef]

Back at yu !

[@patestrella7131]

Wow…

[@abrahamsamano7039]

Greetings from Toluca Mexico

[@BarryLeef]

Greetings from Sydney, cheers Abraham !

[@cassgascoigne]

Great track, Nice one Guys.

[@BarryLeef]

Hey Cass, I think you and I played this song when it was released back in the day, hi to you and Pam xx

[@SirLink_]

Stumbled upon this while searching live performances of the song, awesome rendition, wish it was on Spotify 🫶🏻

[@BarryLeef]

Hi SirLink, thanks for listening !

[@martinlouden9005]

Superb vocals Barry and great all-round musicianship.

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Martin, appreciated !

[@user-nb7mz3fb5p]

Another great one!!!...Damn you guys are the shiiiit!....Really well done...and you are having a blast doing it.

[@BarryLeef]

Thanks again ISOD !!

[@paulwarren1991]

Great feel...sensational vocals and guitar..wow!!!!

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Paul, thanks again mate !

[@drapplemeister4247]

Awesome cover.

[@BarryLeef]

Hello Doctor, thanks for listening !

[@renatovieirathives4642]

Sempre arrasando essa banda incrível

[@BarryLeef]

Cheers Renato, we'll keep on rockin' !

[@madmax2506]

great job as always fellas, most enjoyable 👍👍😊😊

[@BarryLeef]

Always good to hear from you M M !

[@user-qw7uh8kv9u]

Spooky c' est très jolie à entendre par ce samedi bravo à vous tous❤

[@BarryLeef]

Our pleasure Yolande !

[@russellpitney278]

this is what groove means

[@BarryLeef]

Thanks Russell, very kind !

[@jazzplayer59]

Cool tune...nice job!...still play this tune along with Stormy and Traces.

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Steve, yep, great tunes !

[@user-sy3vv2qt8i]

awesome.God bless you all!

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Bret !

[@pauljackson3525]

Great song and terrific cover! Love it!

[@BarryLeef]

Hey Paul, is this my mate from Balmain's Unity Hall !

[@pauljackson3525]

Yeh Barry. Been living on the Gold Coast for nearly 4 years now. Border closures meant I couldnt get to Sydney too often. Have missed you and Susie and your amazing music.

[@joshuachagasmanloza1530]

Much love from Philippines 🇵🇭 here Sir. HSCC brought me here. U remind me of my dad. Thank u for your music. God bless you 🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@BarryLeef]

Much appreciated Joshua, thank you !

[@mpr2366]

Great vocals!

[@BarryLeef]

Thanks again MPR !

[@Keninoz1]

Great rendition of a great song by four of the best :)

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Ken, glad you liked it !

[@jimmyjam4371]

Amazing groove. Well done again chaps!

[@BarryLeef]

Much appreciated Jimmy !

[@larrysheppard8433]

Pretty damn good.

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Larry !

[@colinbooth8918]

Awesome stuff from just naturally talented musos. Barry, used to go to see you regularly (Barry Leaf Band) at the now extinct Musos Club in Sydney around 80/81 etc? Also remember you in Bakery I think supporting Thorpie? at the Capitol late 70's? I recollect a pristine sound from you guys!! Lovin your stuff and to see edrums being used!

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Colin, yep those were the days !

[@racingflashbacks]

I use to see the Barry Leaf Band support the Leon Berger's Naked Eyes ❤ Just magic it was at the Musos Club.

[@DomingoPravus]

As always, nicely done guys!! Cheers. 🍻 (I always watch right to the end to enjoy your ocean view while also getting a small clip of my favourite song 😀I have a similar view from my place at the tip of the African continent on the 🇿🇦 Garden Route. 💪)

[@BarryLeef]

Thanks again Domingo, love to see your view !

[@kevinsbott]

Doing ARS justice here and that is not an easy thing to pull off!

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Kevin, appreciated !

[@davidlacroix6769]

Great vocals and lead guitar. Some things do get better with age.

[@BarryLeef]

Appreciate your comments David, thank you !

[@markoscar1241]

Just love y'all. Bloody great!😊

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Mark, appreciated !

[@markoscar1241]

@@BarryLeef any chance you might be heading to Melbourne?

[@Iamironman76]

Very cool man.

[@BarryLeef]

Hello Ironman, thanks man !

[@semprelutar4887]

muito bom, parabens , musica de qualidade voz sensacional Barry lee 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Machado, much appreciated !

[@mikehaisell4301]

That's some knowledgeable guitar playing!

[@BarryLeef]

Agreed Mike, we love our Pete !

[@ronkavanagh8078]

Bloody Wonderful.

[@BarryLeef]

Ronny, i knew you'd remember that one !

[@ronkavanagh8078]

@@BarryLeef The whole band Shines on this one mate, Peter is such a great player it's just embarrassing. With a few false starts, the GROOVE was there in abundance, this is a perfect example of the expression of in the pocket. Well done to you and these Great Musicians.

[@kengoodman7719]

Awesome solo and killer tone! Band sounds very cool God Bless!

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Ken, bless you !

[@seinel007]

very good..congratulations,,, Greetings the blue cats band from Lima Peru

[@BarryLeef]

Hey Blue Cat Band, great hear from you, keep groovin !

[@goofe.washington953]

This is outstanding…just superb. Also, if it’s summer, the ceiling fan looks like it’s turning in the wrong direction. Looking at it front the bottom up, it should be turning clockwise during the warm months.

[@BarryLeef]

Hey Goof E, thank you and thanks for reminding me to flick the switch on the fan !

[@clifflee7461]

Wonderful

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Cliff, Cheers !

[@videaste59]

Hi from France , guys, love this tune by the ARS , go on !

[@BarryLeef]

Hello Videaste59, nice to hear from you !

[@BarryLeef]

Greetings from Sydney Videaste59, nice to hear from you !

[@Wendell309]

Great interpretation of this classic song….loved the guitar playing

[@BarryLeef]

Agreed Wendell, thank you !

[@epost1978]

Nice Job Men.....great song......Bass tone killer

[@BarryLeef]

appreciated E Post, thank you !

[@daltoaugustodepaulaaugusto8404]

Vocês são demais ,um abraço a todos, do seu fã do Brazil. 🇧🇷

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Dalto and De Paula, big hugs to you two !

[@AndyTychon]

Awesome, thanks guys 👏👏👏

[@BarryLeef]

Cheers Andy, appreciated !

[@cowboygypsey]

I remember you from the 70s good to see you are still going, be great to see some live gigs, if you could post where?

[@BarryLeef]

Hello cowboygypsey, yep, still going, mainly facebook or barryleef.com

[@dianacrow7509]

Oh my goodness! Happy Halloween 🎃 Ghosts exists in my neighborhood! Love...ain't no fricking game! Always, always dug this tune! Much love Gents!

[@BarryLeef]

Thanks again Diana !

[@mikelaws8376]

Smooth and Silky, great job!! Keep it up!

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Mike, sorta like smooth silky and spooky !

[@laserracer6]

I would also like to mention that the sound and videographer guys do an excellent job on all your vids

[@BarryLeef]

Thanks Dave, they are gems that's for sure !

[@boomer4373]

Awesome, nice played 👍

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Boomer !

[@jackgriffith9229]

Musicians!! That was mostly E-7 to A7 And a E7#9 resolution. This band is excellent tight and worked very well together and best of all no one was above correction!!!😂🤣🎸🥁🎤🎹🎧🎼

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Jack, thinkin' what makes this song spooky is the A13 !

[@jackgriffith9229]

@@BarryLeef Yes A7 implies available tensions such as A13 which supports the melody beautifully!! Outstanding!!

[@hydrorix1]

Awesome, guys!👍

[@BarryLeef]

Thanks Aaron ! 😃

[@dannyspencer6304]

Great job!

[@BarryLeef]

Thanks Danny, glad you liked it !

[@bobolulu7615]

Hi Barry. Wow - an awesome rendition! I currently play this song in my band in Whangarei NZ. Just as a site note, I played in a band with Eranas daughter singing from '94-96. Kind regards.

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Bobo Lulu, aaah, Kylie, lovely lady and singer, please say Hi !

[@pamelaperry4091]

Barry you have a voice like silk 🫶🏻

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Pamela !

[@DanielePais]

Amazing stuff guys

[@BarryLeef]

Greetings Daniele, Cheers !

[@59teleman]

Another great groove guys! Keep em comin!👏🙏

[@BarryLeef]

Hi P D, thanks, will do!

[@brianpaine1749]

I enjoyed your band’s performance of Spooky very much! I was lucky enough to be the bass player in a band for about 4 years (2013-2016) and we played this too. We played just for fun and had a great time! Listening to your wonderful performance brought back great memories!

[@BarryLeef]

That's awesome Brian, thank you !

[@fishfool446]

Well done! Nice job on this classic tune!

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Joe, many thanks !

[@jimiwhispers6632]

Smooth👍

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Jimi !

[@frederickherring4550]

Bought The Dennis Yost & The Classic IV Album Song along about 1970? I have always treasured that album

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Frederick, thanks for that, didn't know of DY and the classic IV !

[@babylorenzo2288]

Splendid !!! Good song choices… So happy you now have your own band Barry… Pls come to the Philippines …

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Lorenzo, would love to visit the Phillippines !

[@angeloliguori2898]

The bests

[@BarryLeef]

Appreciated Angelo !

[@doowoplover1932]

Wonderful song selections , I haven’t gone thru your catalogue yet, but you cover a lot of good ground. Have you considered covering the Outsiders Time won’’t let me? It’s definitely in your wheelhouse. I never knew there was so much musical talent in your country. I put you up there with Hindley street country club, and Daren Mulan’s group. Come to the states , there’s always a place for talent such as you and the guys. BTW, I’m a retired studio musician, Guitar and Keys.

[@BarryLeef]

Always appreciated DWL, great to connect, we've all done our time in studio sessions !

[@doowoplover1932]

@@BarryLeef I thought so, you guys are very tight. A necessity, studio time is expensive as you know. Cheers

[@johnstroyek3387]

Band is GREAT - lead guitar player is AWESOME --- tell me you're not jazz influenced......

[@BarryLeef]

Hi John, thank you, we agree with you !

[@MikeSedmakMusic]

Great cover mates! 👍🏻👏🏻🙌🏻 Cheers from the U.S. 😊

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you Mick, greetings from Sydney !

[@rileyjackfansmithandjones8238]

This could be just a cover band redition at the Airport Ramada Inn, but no.......there's just the right amount of swing and bounce,and a hit of Grit.....Nice Job!

[@BarryLeef]

RJF SaJ, love that description !

[@m.schmidt3091]

💓🙏💓

[@BarryLeef]

Thank you M. Schmidt, Cheers !

[@m.schmidt3091]

@@BarryLeef ✌️

[@The72challenger]

Dusty Springfield deserves the limelight but then came along The Classics IV and made this tune my all-time fave, after which ARS kept it golden.

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Murray3art, thanks for the info !

[@The72challenger]

@@BarryLeef Keep up the great work...you guys sound great!...

[@JohnDoe-jc3cl]

👉BARRY LEAF Your whole band is good. You all sound great. ( organic instead of GMO) But as a lead guitarist myself, I like that Peter Northcoat. He always delivers. * let’s hear you guys cover Gator County or Dreams I’ll never see

[@BarryLeef]

Thanks John, will check 'em out !

[@pahofilmsnz]

Sweet as :-) I had Kere B in my studio here in ChCh this week (film production not audio) and we were playing you guys on the monitor

[@BarryLeef]

Lovely to hear from you (first name please), Kere B is the best in my book !

[@pahofilmsnz]

@@BarryLeef Hey Barry it's Joe from ChCh There were 4 of us who played together in the 80's with Kere and now all 4 of us are now playing together again in the 20's ! We say that we haven't changes a bit :-) Cheers.

[@60187guy]

The "George Harrison" guitar ! 👍

[@BarryLeef]

Cheers 60187 !

[@bradmalinowski]

That was really good. How long did it take for the wife to come out and say, "Clean this mess up; look what you've done to my kitchen!"

[@BarryLeef]

Hello Brad, ha ha ! we have an agreement "I cook, she cleans up" works a treat 😉

[@billrimmer5596]

Great song!! U guys always deliver. How is Hamish?

[@BarryLeef]

Thanks Bill, last time we spoke he was fine and very busy !

[@queenslander7756]

Barry, any chance of a guest appearance from Leon Berger? You guys were synonymous at the club back in the day.

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Mr Queenslander, great question, I think he went back to Russia !

[@mesmerizer1]

Where was the recording done? The geography is fabulous!

[@BarryLeef]

Hello Mesmerizer, recorded in my kitchen on the northern beaches in Sydney.

[@mesmerizer1]

@@BarryLeef Australia!!!!!!!! I would’ve never guessed !!!! One more place to visit ! About cookin with you !!! 😀 Bless !!!! This is real Music !!

[@douglasdegraff8335]

I don't know why, I always think of The Classics IV, please straighten me out on this. Love the tune, but don't know why I think of Classics IV? Help me. Doug

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Doug, t'was originally an instrumental, the vocal version was indeed the Classics IV !

[@kimwestwood8840]

Nice version kind of a cross between the original and ARS

[@BarryLeef]

Cheers Southern Man53, another gem from the past.

[@kimwestwood8840]

@@BarryLeef Yes it is you guys do it well and I see your having fun with it. Great chemistry , killer bass player, lead guitar and very smooth vocals. Only thing I would do is beef up the drums more in the mix. Its hard to find anyone playing live that does the music justice and you guys do it well. Thanks for sharing God bless

[@marvinisit]

Nice, but why did you choose not to do the classic intro?

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Richard, unaware at the time we ended up with an inbetween version of Classic IV and ARS !

[@SIWAT000]

Can I have the song Needles and Pins, please? 🙏

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Siwat, great song !

[@lbowsk]

ARS? What about Classics IV.

[@BarryLeef]

Hi Steve, Yep, got educated by Frederick Herring, great track !

[@donnysmith946]

I thought this was a "Classics Four" was the Original

[@BarryLeef]

Correct Donny, great tune !