dth1971
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Post by dth1971 on Oct 16, 2011 12:26:01 GMT -5
Do you remember the 1979 cover version of Classic IV's "Spooky" by the Atlanta Rhythm Section? I heard this song on the October 20, 1979 AT40: The 70's episode.
This is a song suitable for Halloween.
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Adam (UTR)
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Post by Adam (UTR) on Oct 16, 2011 20:00:50 GMT -5
Not a huge fan of this one. I prefer "Do It Or Die" and "Imaginary Lover".
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2011 22:04:14 GMT -5
"Spooky" was originally an instrumental recording by Mike Sharpe. It went to #57 on the Hot 100 in 1967. The following year, Classics IV released a version with lyrics that went to #3 on the Hot 100. Atlanta Rhythm Section's cover went to #17 on the Hot 100 in 1979.
I prefer Classics IV version over ARS's. I love their version. I also like Dusty Springfield's cover.
Mike Sharpe original
Classics IV version (first version with lyrics)
Atlanta Rhythm Section's cover (official music video)
Dusty Springfield's version (b-side to the 1970 single "How Can I Be Sure")
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Post by Whi$tlin' Pete on Oct 19, 2011 1:16:04 GMT -5
I also prefer the Classics IV version. My favorite by ARS is the 1981 hit "Alien." I belive I did a topic for that song a few years back.
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johnnywest
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Post by johnnywest on Nov 5, 2011 21:28:28 GMT -5
Casey played the Atlanta Rhythm Section and Classics IV version on AT10 (separate years) on his Halloween spotlight shows.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2011 16:16:54 GMT -5
Great song, but I prefer the Classics IV version. |
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johnnywest
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Post by johnnywest on Oct 29, 2014 21:46:11 GMT -5
They did a darn fine job with this song.
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Post by halo19 on Oct 29, 2014 23:12:02 GMT -5
I prefer Classic IV and Lydia Lunch to this one. Not bad if you like Steely Dan type stuff, though. That's what it reminds me of.
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Post by Landmarx on Oct 30, 2014 1:46:11 GMT -5
I love both versions of this. I think the original is superior, but this cover is damn smooth. Great Halloween tracks.
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