You guys should know that "Screaming Jay" Hawkens, who wrote this song, said that Creedence "owned this song" when he heard their version. Personally, due to that killer guitar work, this is my favorite CCR song.
This was the way they meant the song to feel like a spooky, mystical, voodoo kind of feel. Perfect! Also, John Fogerty's voice was a force of nature in his prime.
Screaming Jay Hawkins was the first who recorded this song. I think CCR took it to the next level! Nina Simone version is top notch. I will have to say CCR is the best version. Great reaction
That Guitar Jam was the SPELL being executed and you feel it, you can’t escape it’s power, then the last 1 minute + was the letting the recipient know the curse or spell has been executed and you have the spell on you …so you better stop those things you do or I am warning you I’ll bring you down. They did not write but they took this Song to be considered a true Masterpiece. Legendary !!!
That debut CCR album was just one big jam session, with versions of "Suzy Q" and "Heard it Through the Grapevine" that went on for over 10 minutes each.
Only Suzy Q on their first album was an eight minute 'jam.' The rest of the tracks were standard length rock songs. Porterville possibly being the stand out radio friendly track. The second album was a bit more of a jam-fest but contained the song 'Proud Mary' that would finally bring them the international recognition they deserved.
The guitar work is amazing, its aciditc WOW and John Fogarty's voice is the best he is also the one playing lead guitar. Yes Angelina Jordan's version at 9 years old is mind-blowing, Annie Lennox also did an amazing version.
I was born 1956 ! Grew up with great music! I loved it all , rock , blues , jazz , soul , country , disco , all instrumental, classic and don't forget the crooner's! Thanks again for letting this ole 66 yrs old gal remember great 👍 times!
I have listened to this since hearing it in the 70s. Every time I hear it, it can still give me goosebumps. I love John Fogarty and all of his music. What an amazing catalog.....He still plays at age 75+ and the last time I saw him on TV he still looks very good and sounds very good too. CCR was just a fun band to listen to with good musicians and good songs. Your reaction is what I thought it would be because y'all like good music!! Thanks.
This is the first version of the song that I ever heard, back in the late 1960s. I had no idea that it wasn't the original, until I heard Angelina Jordan's version in April of 2021, and so learned of the Screamin' Jay Hawkins original. Musically, I still prefer this version. But Angelina's version is undeniably the most stunning, given the age at which she performed the song.
I was glued to my screen when I saw you react to this song. Loved it! A mesmerizing sound. It can really put a spell on you. CCR has made great covers. "Suzie Q", "Ninety Nine and a Half (Won't Do)", "(Night Time Is) The Right Time", "Midnight Special", "Good Golly Miss Molly". I can even appreciate "Hello Mary Lou". "I Put a Spell On You" is in my top 5 best covers ever. Along with "Heard It Through The Grapevine". I just love the CCR sound.
They did this live at Woodstock in the wee hours of the morning. Because the bands before them played over long and kept them from starting. The best song at the festival. In my opinion. The video is available...surprise!'--John Fogarty played lead guitar 🎸 on the tune as well as the vocals! Thank you young ones!
From the first time hearing them live at Woodstock till today CCR was and is my favorite band I dont think they ever did a average song that I can think of.
In 1972 I won a contest through local radio station KMET, L.A. - I received two tickets to the glass-bottom boat ride to and from Catalina Island, 26 miles across the Pacific from Long Beach. The boat was hired for the multiple contest winners by the station. The captain of the boat taped a transistor radio to the small boat's P.A. and KMET dedicated a song to everybody on the boat and the captain cranked the radio. I had taken some excellent LSD as the boat left Long Beach and I was peaking right as I Put a Spell On You came on the radio, full blast (CCR version) and I was so ready for it. It felt like a lifetime of transcendent blues.
John said he developed his unique voice from playing in small clubs and bars which had completely inadequate sound systems. He had to scream to be heard, and it became his style.
This song charted on Billboard Hot 100 and they charted on November 9, 1968 and it peaked at number 58 and it was there 2nd chart hit out of there 20 hits singles
This brought back so many special memories of my father, dancing around the living room in his socks and suit from work....typical moves from the 60's with the fancy footwork, snapping fingers and his tongue popping out in concentration. This song was one of his favorites. Thank you for bringing back that memory for me.
One of my all time favorites---no matter what time of the year!!! I LOVE that now it is yours too!! You both have an amazing love ❤️ and respect for each other...it's totally visible! And you also have a gorgeous family!! 💗
I love all variations of this song from Bette Midler’s to Angelina Jordan to CCR to the original spell caster Screaming Jay Hawkins. They all put their unique twists on it. Much love and spooky smiles robsquad family 🎃
I was curious to see and hear other performances and I absolutely love Nina Simone’s. Also on a very disturbing note apparently by searching I put a spell on you one of the matching suggestions is a Judy Garland singing Sweet Chariot in blackface and rag curls. Wtf that disgusting crap has to do with I put a spell on you I have no clue and my shame for my ancestors has grown 10 sizes this day!
Off their first album as CCR in 1968, and one of their very first hits, this has incredible vocals from John Fogerty and haunting guitar work from him.
Coming in on this late, but that was pure Creedence soul and grit. Oh for the days when talent counted for something. Many of today's singers and groups depend on too much electronic enhancement and not enough pure talent.
CCR has always been one of my favorite groups. They don't have a bad song! John Fogerty has one of the most unique & recognizable voices around. All their songs are great. You guys have done a few of there songs already but lots left such as "Proud Mary", "Lodi", "Green River", "Commotion", "Cotton Fields", "Midnight Special", "Travelin' Band", "Who'll Stop The Rain", "Up Around the Bend", "Run Through The Jungle", "Long As I Can See the Light", "Suzie Q", "Sweet Hitch-Hiker" etc.
I love their cover of Lead Belly's (Hovie Ledbetter) prison song Midnight Special. You should have a listen to Voodoo Hand by Lightning Hopkins. It's one man and one guitar playing the blues.
Over 50 years ago we would bring the latest new rock LPs to study hall in the library sharing and listening on big clunky headphones plugged into industrial style phonographs. I describe this imagery directly because the spontaneity of your facial expressions, body gestures, ooohs&ahhhhs are precisely what our collective responses were listening to CCR, Allman Bros Live, Grand Funk, Joe Cocker, on&on&on…
That first album is amazing. All the songs on it have the same rawness and bluesy feel. IMHO their best album. Btw, try the less popular songs on that album, same quality, same atmosphere, trust me. And the soloing on this album is extensive!!!
The best!!!!!!!! I'm always amazed at Forgarty's voice AND guitar chops! Quita a packarge. When I saw him in a small venue in Milwaukee (Long Road Home tour), this became one of my top 5 concerts...& I've seen Jimi, Cream, Stones, and the Beatles y'all!
Don't forget. Another band with the CCR sound is The Band (remember you reviewed The Band and the Staples doing "The Weight"?). "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" or "Up On Cripple Creek" are great songs.
My mother in law ,who passed away last year, was a huge CCR fan. When I first met my wife, the first thing her mom asked me was,What is your favorite Credence song? Without hesitation I replied "I put a Spell on You ". She and I became fast friends because of our shared love for her daughter and CCR.
By far and away my favorite version of this song!! Its always good to listen to different versions of a song just to see what other great artists do with a song!!
I have always loved this great version of this great song. My favourite version is by Nina Simone. Her voice suits it so well. Alan Price, keyboard player with The Animals, also did a very good version.
I've always loved this version but there is one note you should check out... it was a live performance by Annie Lennox of the Eurythmics... she did an awesome job too!!
You guys should know that "Screaming Jay" Hawkens, who wrote this song, said that Creedence "owned this song" when he heard their version. Personally, due to that killer guitar work, this is my favorite CCR song.
Screaming Jay Hawkins rules.
But yall should hear Screaming Jay to get the original vibe.
First time I heard Screamin’ Jay Hawkins it was the song constipation blues
52 yrs later still listen to them
LOVE his vocals
I grew up with this band. It doesn't get any better! No gimmicks, just pure talent.
Me too. Loved them. Younger people don’t know Proud Mary was their song.
I grew up with CCR too, agree with you 100%
Can’t go wrong with CCR!! Love this band!!🤘🔥
Please! the first and best version of this song was by Sreamin'Jay Hawkins in 1956
@@JohnnyHector17 he didn't say it was better...just that you can't go wrong with playing CCR. And I agree.
Just awesome I'm 70 been rocking for years with them
I'm 67 and still absorb this unbelievable music..
OMG!! I am 77 yrs old and never heard that version, out of this world!
This was the way they meant the song to feel like a spooky, mystical, voodoo kind of feel. Perfect!
Also, John Fogerty's voice was a force of nature in his prime.
Absolutely agree. Makes you feel like you are wandering through New Orleans, and wondering how you got there!
Those adjectives are perfect.
It still is......saw him in Vegas with his boys and he is still great
Alan Price Set does a chilling, goose-bumps version
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I remember buying this cassette in a truck stop. John Fogerty saw me through so many miles.❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
Truck stop tapes were the "best".😁
Even though it's on spotify for me nowadays, he gets me through my miles too! Been loving ccr for 30 years now
CCR, won just about every award a band could receive. That was around the world.Great band, John Fogerty is a master musician.
Everything but a Grammy, should've gotten several of them👍✌️
CCR KILLED this song! 🔥 That's all there is to it.
I like how Amber listens to music, she closes her eyes and feels it. I've noticed that in other reactions too.
Amber, that completely satisfied look on your beautiful face throughout this song is simply amazing, and completely describes this song!
After seeing you two groove like that, now I'm "shook." You both are cool. You're hip. Ha. We missed you in the '60s and '70s.
Best version I've ever heard. So many years ago. Peace out.
Screaming Jay Hawkins was the first who recorded this song. I think CCR took it to the next level! Nina Simone version is top notch. I will have to say CCR is the best version. Great reaction
This may well be the best CCR song.
Certainly a Desert Island Disc.
CCR is such a talented band. One of my favorite bands ever.
That Guitar Jam was the SPELL being executed and you feel it, you can’t escape it’s power, then the last 1 minute + was the letting the recipient know the curse or spell has been executed and you have the spell on you …so you better stop those things you do or I am warning you I’ll bring you down. They did not write but they took this Song to be considered a true Masterpiece. Legendary !!!
Well said, you nailed it!👍✌️
That debut CCR album was just one big jam session, with versions of "Suzy Q" and "Heard it Through the Grapevine" that went on for over 10 minutes each.
Grapevine tho was on their 5th album, Cosmo's Factory. 🤗🤗🤗
@@jefffogertymusic2023 'Grapevine' is the best!!
Only Suzy Q on their first album was an eight minute 'jam.' The rest of the tracks were standard length rock songs. Porterville possibly being the stand out radio friendly track. The second album was a bit more of a jam-fest but contained the song 'Proud Mary' that would finally bring them the international recognition they deserved.
The guitar work is amazing, its aciditc WOW and John Fogarty's voice is the best he is also the one playing lead guitar. Yes Angelina Jordan's version at 9 years old is mind-blowing, Annie Lennox also did an amazing version.
I was born 1956 ! Grew up with great music! I loved it all , rock , blues , jazz , soul , country , disco , all instrumental, classic and don't forget the crooner's! Thanks again for letting this ole 66 yrs old gal remember great 👍 times!
Never go wrong with ccr. Love them. California's finest.
In the Army, everyone loved CCR- from heavy metal to country.
When some of us say music from the 60s and 70s is the best, this was yet another example of that.
OH MY GAWD! For all you young people that this what OMG means.
Amber! You look AMAZING!
I had FORGOTTEN how good this guitar was. So amazing.
Grit and gumption brings out the "threat" in the lyrics - makes the song dangerous. Sparks firing off those strumming strings
I have listened to this since hearing it in the 70s. Every time I hear it, it can still give me goosebumps. I love John Fogarty and all of his music. What an amazing catalog.....He still plays at age 75+ and the last time I saw him on TV he still looks very good and sounds very good too. CCR was just a fun band to listen to with good musicians and good songs. Your reaction is what I thought it would be because y'all like good music!! Thanks.
Fogerty
This is the first version of the song that I ever heard, back in the late 1960s. I had no idea that it wasn't the original, until I heard Angelina Jordan's version in April of 2021, and so learned of the Screamin' Jay Hawkins original.
Musically, I still prefer this version. But Angelina's version is undeniably the most stunning, given the age at which she performed the song.
This and "Long As I Can See The Light" are my two favorite CCR songs. It makes me smile to see this song moves you as much as it does me.
Yeah, I’ve recommended Long as I can see the light every time they’ve reacted to CCR. I think they would love it.
Credence did a lot of original music& a lot of covers, this is by far their best cover.
Totally agree. Best by a long way.
My favorite covers of theirs are I Heard it Though the Grapvine, Midnight Special and Susie Q
@@alrivers2297 yes, it's a tough choice.
Creedence
This version is more goosebump inducing than any other I've heard. Lodi is a CCR song that makes me feel down to earth!!
John not only has that great voice, but his guitar solo was amazing.!!!!!!
This is just a STUNNING version! It's ALWAYS been close to the top of CCR songs - for the last 50 years for me!
No one did this song better than CCR!
Diamanda Galas.
Their live version of this is also great.🔥
The orginal's Screaming Jay Hawkins is great but I am so glad you covered this. It's one of my favorite by the name of her first album.
One of the best cover versions of any song, full stop 🛑.
Great band, great reaction. 😊
CCR is top notch...their version of this song is FIRE 🔥 Happy Halloween to your beautiful family from this Okie! 🎃❤️🔥👾👻
Im in Midtown Tulsa, and this is the busiest Halloween in years!
The live version from Woodstock that's on TH-cam is a MUST SEE! Fogarty's tone on that Rickenbacker guitar is just terrific!
Best american rock band, hands down! Legendary group, Fogerty is a genius.
John Fogerty’s song writing (though this was a great cover), voice and lead guitar work made Creedence Clearwater Revival!
I was glued to my screen when I saw you react to this song. Loved it! A mesmerizing sound. It can really put a spell on you. CCR has made great covers. "Suzie Q", "Ninety Nine and a Half (Won't Do)", "(Night Time Is) The Right Time", "Midnight Special", "Good Golly Miss Molly". I can even appreciate "Hello Mary Lou". "I Put a Spell On You" is in my top 5 best covers ever. Along with "Heard It Through The Grapevine". I just love the CCR sound.
Went through my teen years, on these guys. Great Reaction.
Jordan and Amber -
you guys are such rockers now, I love to see how much you’ve changed.
They did this live at Woodstock in the wee hours of the morning. Because the bands before them played over long and kept them from starting. The best song at the festival. In my opinion. The video is available...surprise!'--John Fogarty played lead guitar 🎸 on the tune as well as the vocals! Thank you young ones!
Born in 1963, this amazing music was right there when we were growing up, thank you Mr John Fogerty! : )
One of my all time favorite bands! Love CCR.. ✌❤🎶
From the first time hearing them live at Woodstock till today CCR was and is my favorite band I dont think they ever did a average song that I can think of.
I'm so envious..... Woodstock....oh gezzzz, I was 7....but I did see some snips on TV and of course now TH-cam
In 1972 I won a contest through local radio station KMET, L.A. - I received two tickets to the glass-bottom boat ride to and from Catalina Island, 26 miles across the Pacific from Long Beach. The boat was hired for the multiple contest winners by the station. The captain of the boat taped a transistor radio to the small boat's P.A. and KMET dedicated a song to everybody on the boat and the captain cranked the radio. I had taken some excellent LSD as the boat left Long Beach and I was peaking right as I Put a Spell On You came on the radio, full blast (CCR version) and I was so ready for it. It felt like a lifetime of transcendent blues.
I agree, absolutely incredible.
Two words, "Ramble Tamble! You will be absolutely blown away by Fogerty's guitar work.
That's a fact! Ramble Ramble is CCRs best song!👍✌️
LOL...Love it when Rob says: "This might be my new fav." whenever he hears a real banger...
The ONLY version that did any justice to Screamin Jay’s spooky classic. Wicked, wicked, WICKED!!!
CCR was the one group that every guy sang alonh with at the top of their lungs lol!!!!!
CCR are fantastic 😊
"Someday Never Comes", and "Hey Tonight", are awesome by CCR
I cannot tell you how many times I listened to this when I was in college about 50 years ago. Those guys knocked it out of the park!
CCR was huge in the early 70's....the audio is fantastic by the way.
And late 60's.
as I recall this was a song they did before they became CCR
John said he developed his unique voice from playing in small clubs and bars which had completely inadequate sound systems. He had to scream to be heard, and it became his style.
"I developed a scream in Portland."
This song charted on Billboard Hot 100 and they charted on November 9, 1968 and it peaked at number 58 and it was there 2nd chart hit out of there 20 hits singles
Man, you guys just get it. Great reaction! 🎸💥
This brought back so many special memories of my father, dancing around the living room in his socks and suit from work....typical moves from the 60's with the fancy footwork, snapping fingers and his tongue popping out in concentration. This song was one of his favorites. Thank you for bringing back that memory for me.
One of my all time favorites---no matter what time of the year!!! I LOVE that now it is yours too!! You both have an amazing love ❤️ and respect for each other...it's totally visible! And you also have a gorgeous family!! 💗
Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Sweet Hitch Hiker" and "Travelin' Band" !!!
Travelin' Band is 2:10 banger, so do both songs at the same time!
guys welcome to our the songs we grew up with.
I love all variations of this song from Bette Midler’s to Angelina Jordan to CCR to the original spell caster Screaming Jay Hawkins. They all put their unique twists on it. Much love and spooky smiles robsquad family 🎃
You ought to try the Diamanda Galas version (the live video) - it'll scare you.
Tab Benoit has a great version too.
I was curious to see and hear other performances and I absolutely love Nina Simone’s. Also on a very disturbing note apparently by searching I put a spell on you one of the matching suggestions is a Judy Garland singing Sweet Chariot in blackface and rag curls. Wtf that disgusting crap has to do with I put a spell on you I have no clue and my shame for my ancestors has grown 10 sizes this day!
Check out Annie Lennox’s version, too. She tears it up! 👍🏻
Gotta add Nina Simone to this list
Off their first album as CCR in 1968, and one of their very first hits, this has incredible vocals from John Fogerty and haunting guitar work from him.
JC is one of the treasures from our time who is still with us. God bless Mr. Fogerty and thank you for all the great music.
Coming in on this late, but that was pure Creedence soul and grit. Oh for the days when talent counted for something. Many of today's singers and groups depend on too much electronic enhancement and not enough pure talent.
Every time. You make me go 420.
John Fogerty now lives in Louisiana where Vodou is still practiced but not publicly acknowledged so even though he wasn't born here he ended up here.
Perfection !!!! That's all I can say about that !!!!
Omgosh. Love this so much. CCR is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 they owned this !! Chills. 🎃
CCR has always been one of my favorite groups. They don't have a bad song! John Fogerty has one of the most unique & recognizable voices around. All their songs are great. You guys have done a few of there songs already but lots left such as "Proud Mary", "Lodi", "Green River", "Commotion", "Cotton Fields", "Midnight Special", "Travelin' Band", "Who'll Stop The Rain", "Up Around the Bend", "Run Through The Jungle", "Long As I Can See the Light", "Suzie Q", "Sweet Hitch-Hiker" etc.
I love their cover of Lead Belly's (Hovie Ledbetter) prison song Midnight Special. You should have a listen to Voodoo Hand by Lightning Hopkins. It's one man and one guitar playing the blues.
Over 50 years ago we would bring the latest new rock LPs to study hall in the library sharing and listening on big clunky headphones plugged into industrial style phonographs. I describe this imagery directly because the spontaneity of your facial expressions, body gestures, ooohs&ahhhhs are precisely what our collective responses were listening to CCR, Allman Bros Live, Grand Funk, Joe Cocker, on&on&on…
I still have all my CCR albums. Definitely one of the best bands ever. Fogarty is an incredible singer and guitar player!
Fogerty
That first album is amazing. All the songs on it have the same rawness and bluesy feel. IMHO their best album. Btw, try the less popular songs on that album, same quality, same atmosphere, trust me. And the soloing on this album is extensive!!!
CCR is such an amazing group. Another AMAZING version of this song if by Queen Latifah from the Dana Owens project!
100 versions - Queen Latifah Introduced Joss Stone and blues guitar great Jeff Beck on American Idol in 2010. Yet another great version.
CCR is 🔥🔥 IMHO there are only a few artists/bands that can cover a song and make it their own. CCR's is my absolute favorite. Great reaction guys!!
This is my favorite version of this song.
That guitar is everything!
So glad you made your way to this one. NO ONE does it better!
This was always my favorite CCR song. Thanks for playing it!! Have a GREAT Halloween!!
Oooooooooooo yeah baby
The best!!!!!!!! I'm always amazed at Forgarty's voice AND guitar chops! Quita a packarge. When I saw him in a small venue in Milwaukee (Long Road Home tour), this became one of my top 5 concerts...& I've seen Jimi, Cream, Stones, and the Beatles y'all!
Amber your reaction to this song is cool
My favorite band, from my home town
Don't forget. Another band with the CCR sound is The Band (remember you reviewed The Band and the Staples doing "The Weight"?). "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" or "Up On Cripple Creek" are great songs.
My mother in law ,who passed away last year, was a huge CCR fan. When I first met my wife, the first thing her mom asked me was,What is your favorite Credence song? Without hesitation I replied "I put a Spell on You ". She and I became fast friends because of our shared love for her daughter and CCR.
she knew her daughter picked a good man by that answer.
Evdry song this amazing group did was amszing!!!! ☮️💟☮️💟☮️💟☮️💟
By far and away my favorite version of this song!! Its always good to listen to different versions of a song just to see what other great artists do with a song!!
Listening to ccr and John Fogarty always puts a smile on my face, love the reaction
From their first album, and they hadn’t even hit their stride yet, but you’d never know it.
I recommend this a long time ago, so glad you finally did this! I knew you'd love it. I'm going to listen to it again, it's so good.
Cruising in my 1967 Lemans on the outskirts of Detriot listening to the 8 track, loved those days!
I have always loved this great version of this great song. My favourite version is by Nina Simone. Her voice suits it so well. Alan Price, keyboard player with The Animals, also did a very good version.
I've always loved this version but there is one note you should check out... it was a live performance by Annie Lennox of the Eurythmics... she did an awesome job too!!
I love CCR and this is one of many great songs. Halloween appropriate too. 🎃💀👻
Hands down… Best version of this song!!
Marilyn Manson
@@grant1739 Not even close.
@@grant1739ABSOLUTELY NOT!!🤬👎