First up today is Them's version of "I Put a Spell on You". This is clearly a great Halloween song just based on the title and there are so many great versions to choose from, including Creedence Clearwater Revival's from their debut album. But there is just something about this version that sounds bone-chilling. Maybe it's Van's vocal delivery. Or perhaps the vibes in the background or that sax that sounds as though it's being played in a dark, empty alley. Whatever it is it sure works for me.
How about some Pink Floyd for selection #2? Almost anything from their first couple of albums could qualify. Even though some of the early tracks had an air of silliness to them there was still an underlying sinister air or sound to them. The track I picked here is called "Pow R. Toc H." is very strange indeed. Starting off with some weird animal calls it then progresses into a jazzy piano and drum driven piece followed by a return to animal sounds and a hodge-podge of minor guitar and organ sounds.
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