Bobby Pickett "Monster Mash"

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ต.ค. 2012
  • HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY. October 31, 2012. Enjoy. From American Bandstand. October 13, 1964. Bobby "Boris" Pickett.
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  • @tom-kz9pb
    @tom-kz9pb ปีที่แล้ว +3071

    Bobby's facial expressions were as classic as the song. Bobby is now dearly departed, but his song will live on, resurrected every Halloween.

    • @moaiman2246
      @moaiman2246 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      It reminds me of Jim Carreys facial expressions

    • @josecalderon4879
      @josecalderon4879 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      you mean valentines day right???

    • @fearfulclan2007
      @fearfulclan2007 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fax

    • @tylerkillr5953
      @tylerkillr5953 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@moaiman2246 he looks like him

    • @b01tact10n
      @b01tact10n ปีที่แล้ว +11

      We love you Bobby!

  • @rhymereason3449
    @rhymereason3449 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5515

    Fun Fact: Every major record label declined to record this song... it was ultimately picked up by a small outfit and sold over 1 million records in it's first year and reached the number one spot on the billboards!

    • @strawberryseason
      @strawberryseason 2 ปีที่แล้ว +166

      It was also a big hit in 1973. That is when I first heard it.

    • @derekmyers3258
      @derekmyers3258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +138

      I asked for this record for Christmas in 1978 when I was 2. Ha ha.

    • @raechelweir8861
      @raechelweir8861 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      I love hearing about successes like that.

    • @jonathanbrumfiel9909
      @jonathanbrumfiel9909 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      Parrot records. The cover for the original vinyl is pretty rad with a vampire up front.

    • @rhymereason3449
      @rhymereason3449 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @@jonathanbrumfiel9909 What a collector's piece that would be!

  • @crosisofborg5524
    @crosisofborg5524 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +326

    I’ve heard this song thousands of times in my 58 years and this is the first time ever seeing Pickett perform it.

    • @debboo69
      @debboo69 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Ha same!! I’m 54 ❤

    • @retroguy9494
      @retroguy9494 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      So have I and I'm 58 as well and this is the first time I've seen it performed as well. I even have the song because I bought it when I was a boy. On a 45 RPM single record! I still have it around here someplace.

    • @Nick-wm5xx
      @Nick-wm5xx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Me too. I’m 54 and had no idea about this video.

    • @MrKruger88
      @MrKruger88 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Well, you saw him lip sync it anyway.

    • @retroguy9494
      @retroguy9494 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@MrKruger88 Yea that was pretty obvious.

  • @mijomcgyver6270
    @mijomcgyver6270 ปีที่แล้ว +549

    Ya gotta love the way he morphs into character as the song begins. His facial expressions were as entertaining as the song itself!

    • @tonyisnotdead
      @tonyisnotdead 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      that's really sad. if i was a musician, i definitely wouldn't want unfunny, stupid faces to be compared on the same level as my music.

    • @mijomcgyver6270
      @mijomcgyver6270 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

      @@tonyisnotdead
      We're not talking about Lennon's "Imagine" or some other high level songwriting or vocal performance here. We're talking about "Monster Mash", which was written as a comedic ditty from day one.
      Get off your high horse.

    • @ForgedAtomic.
      @ForgedAtomic. 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      ​@@tonyisnotdeadpipe down lil bro, hold this ratio.

    • @stuartjohnson5686
      @stuartjohnson5686 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mijomcgyver6270 Dont mention such trash as Imagine in the same breath as this. Its at least funny.

    • @retroguy9494
      @retroguy9494 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Either way, he was still lip syncing.

  • @laurenregnier3710
    @laurenregnier3710 ปีที่แล้ว +1800

    It's not Halloween without this song .

    • @averagehockeyfan
      @averagehockeyfan ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No sir/mam its not without it from Edmonton Alberta Canada

    • @loydkline3760
      @loydkline3760 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Greatest halloween song ever

    • @sugarmuffin319
      @sugarmuffin319 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amén!

    • @siobhansweeney7376
      @siobhansweeney7376 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sisisi es verdad, yes yes yes that's true👍👌😆🎃

    • @RightOverHereYall
      @RightOverHereYall ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@siobhansweeney7376 ?

  • @biffsbigwheel210
    @biffsbigwheel210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3680

    I'm sure Bobby would be Thrilled that 56yrs later that song would still be played at Halloween time🎃 RIP 'Boris'

    • @DonnieDarko1
      @DonnieDarko1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    • @sandraperrier6450
      @sandraperrier6450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Kn is

    • @laurao3274
      @laurao3274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      "At Halloween time"? My son wants to listen to this song like every day of the year. 😆

    • @Guitarplayer724
      @Guitarplayer724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      58 years actually. But still a classic!

    • @MaliceInCandyland
      @MaliceInCandyland 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      He knew it became the Halloween anthem - he died in 2007! He was still performing this song in the 00s, and loving it!

  • @martinda7446
    @martinda7446 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +341

    A thousand comments and not one saying how good his Boris Karloff voice was. Perfect. Great song.

    • @alextepe4309
      @alextepe4309 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      That Bela Lugosi impression was spot on too.

    • @introspectivedreamer3864
      @introspectivedreamer3864 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I thought exactly the same. his voice for Karloff and Lugosi was perfect. Pleased to see your comments about this. 💫🧟‍♂️🧛🏻‍♂️

    • @martinda7446
      @martinda7446 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@introspectivedreamer3864 Pleased to see yours. You lovely person.🤠😸

    • @tazdog4528
      @tazdog4528 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I honestly thought Karloff always did the lyrics for this song lol. Man doesw he sound like Karloff.

    • @joegoodman9232
      @joegoodman9232 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Absolutely correct! That was the best part!! Even Karloff himself declared it was a perfect imitation of him.
      When it came out in 62' I thought it was Boris himself. Bobby was extremely ❤talented and we Loved it and played the hell out it! ❤
      R.I.P. Bobby.

  • @matildakristensen541
    @matildakristensen541 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    His facial expressions are amazing, absolute gold. He deserved all the fame! I love him already

    • @toomuchinformation
      @toomuchinformation 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This song was a hit in the early 70s in the UK, but I'd never seen the singer before. Those expressions .......wow.just.wow. This man has a rubber face.

  • @rudylovato2759
    @rudylovato2759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2136

    It wasn't Halloween until the radio played this song.

    • @patrickryan1515
      @patrickryan1515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Still isn't, even if I have to play it myself.

    • @Anthony-wy4vk
      @Anthony-wy4vk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@patrickryan1515 I know right Halloween isn’t or will never be the same it’s super depressing growing up

    • @HAYN_SUPERMAN
      @HAYN_SUPERMAN 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This and Somebody's watchin me😂🤣

    • @cristinaruiz-leon8115
      @cristinaruiz-leon8115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True!!!

    • @stevesanzari7294
      @stevesanzari7294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It still wouldn't Be today !

  • @paladinslate9609
    @paladinslate9609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3628

    The faces he makes are scarier than any monster ever.

    • @karlsmith2570
      @karlsmith2570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +176

      If they ever did a movie of Bobby Pickett's career, they should get Jim Carey to play him

    • @otiscampbell2194
      @otiscampbell2194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Scarey faces scare me too , hopefully god almighty won't be female and scare the holy water right outa me ! GOOD GRACIOUS I'M TOO SCARED TO SLEEP NOW , GONA GIT ME SOME BEER TO CALM MY NERVES🍺🍺

    • @johnnyappleseed1023
      @johnnyappleseed1023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      grow a pair

    • @arvellagreenhill2760
      @arvellagreenhill2760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Karl Smith I totally agree!

    • @morganberry3993
      @morganberry3993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep..

  • @joannaramos0
    @joannaramos0 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +84

    he’s truly one of a kind. thank you bobby pickett for this rare gem

  • @kevinpratt3383
    @kevinpratt3383 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I'm 64 and still feel like I'm still a kid every time I hear this song , great memories ❤

  • @anthonymorelli1532
    @anthonymorelli1532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +992

    I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I SEEN HIS FACE SINGING THIS LOLOL

    • @juanecalh
      @juanecalh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Today was my first time seeing his face too.

    • @charleswillsonpeale5739
      @charleswillsonpeale5739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He's doing his imitation of Boris Karloff.

    • @anthonymorelli1532
      @anthonymorelli1532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@charleswillsonpeale5739 I KNOW I JUST NEVER SEEN THE FACE OF THE MAN WHO SANG IT THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME NO MTV IN 64

    • @joseph_the_moon4431
      @joseph_the_moon4431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      pls stop with all the caps

    • @anthonymorelli1532
      @anthonymorelli1532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@joseph_the_moon4431 PLS GET LOST

  • @drlov2000
    @drlov2000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4144

    His facial expressions are priceless. He looks like a mad scientist!

    • @randysine752
      @randysine752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      That is exactly what I was thinking!

    • @jobslob8574
      @jobslob8574 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      I think that is what he was going for and I absolutely love it

    • @terryhawkins8191
      @terryhawkins8191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Bill Anthony He's trying to look like Boris Karloff..... great job TOO !!😁👍

    • @oliviabrewer7734
      @oliviabrewer7734 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Omg I’m in 5th grade

    • @2-strokeracer531
      @2-strokeracer531 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Like somebody is squeezing his balls in a circular pattern..

  • @shirleysackitt3714
    @shirleysackitt3714 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    I absolutely love this song any time of the year! It's so sad that he's gone now, but this song will be around forever!

  • @BudTheDrummer
    @BudTheDrummer ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Where do I begin? First, Bobby Pickett is a Genus! His facial expressions and imitations bring the song to a whole other level. Second, he made a song for Halloween opening up an entire new genre of both dark rides and Theatrics like Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath. One night my Band was playing this song. I was the Drummer and backup Vocalist. My Neighbor, the Executive Vice President of the Ct Affiliate of the AHA at the time walked in to listen. When we finished he informed us that he went to Brown University with Bobby Pickett! He said we honored Bobby. i was blown away! I still am to this day and periodically I watch Bobby perform this song just to lift my spirits and take me back to that day in 1986.

    • @KC-fb8ql
      @KC-fb8ql 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      “Genius”? That’s a stretch.

    • @scottdavidson526
      @scottdavidson526 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He did the Monster Mash!

  • @darrinmagnus1
    @darrinmagnus1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3195

    Not only is the song a Halloween classic, but the performance of this guy is hilarious and does the theme justice. :)

  • @Jame6999
    @Jame6999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +730

    This song is older than me and it's still a hit with every generation. Crazy!

    • @DonnieDarko1
      @DonnieDarko1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    • @scottishfilmhistorian
      @scottishfilmhistorian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Unless you're like 100, you'll have to get used to this! Look up some more golden oldies, you might be surprised to find something you like. Most of the music I listen to is older than me. 😊

    • @patrickancona1193
      @patrickancona1193 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There’s a record from the 70’s called goofy gold with lots of fun old songs like this.... tho I never thought of these as “old”, classical music is “old” & nobody calls it old

    • @ryanhollstein4164
      @ryanhollstein4164 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@patrickancona1193 exactly that is why classical music is a classic

  • @brittanystack6413
    @brittanystack6413 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    Thank you to this man for the best and most classic Halloween song ever!!!! No one will ever top it!

  • @christopherrodriguez9448
    @christopherrodriguez9448 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Pickett is such a great showman.He performs this sensational song pure and simple with wonderful,Music artistry. One of Rock and Roll's,as well as halloween's,eternal greatest comical,humorous live forever hits!

  • @Rick8351
    @Rick8351 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3762

    I was in 5th grade (1960) when this song came out. I'm 66 now and it's the first time I have seen Bob Picketts face.

    • @amirysyafy4801
      @amirysyafy4801 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Eyy good for you

    • @CROSBYcc
      @CROSBYcc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      1962 actually

    • @kirkmoore4515
      @kirkmoore4515 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      The crypt kicker 5= The Wrecking crew
      with Leon Russell on that piano!

    • @kingmatty6691
      @kingmatty6691 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Its bobby no bob i'm italian

    • @astcell
      @astcell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      I heard this while sitting in the car waiting for my dad, I could not wait to share with him this awesome new song that I had heard. When he returned with friends I did not understand why they were laughing at my announcement. Maybe it's because it was in 1977. :>

  • @stevedoubleu99B
    @stevedoubleu99B ปีที่แล้ว +1438

    This is the first time I've actually seen 'Boris' perform Monster Mash. His facial expressions fully enhance the experience. Brilliant job!!

    • @biggusdickus5986
      @biggusdickus5986 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I bet his face hurt afterwards lol. This is my go to song when I'm at karaoke

    • @egorsmolin7388
      @egorsmolin7388 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Boris was Russian emigrant. Thx he came to America and made best horrors!

    • @kevinmalone3210
      @kevinmalone3210 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It definitely was. Creative genius on display here.

    • @distractionb
      @distractionb 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      fuckin creepy

    • @davidtomlinson6138
      @davidtomlinson6138 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Could be Phil cool

  • @StephenMartinez-ve1ey
    @StephenMartinez-ve1ey ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I play this for the first time for my granddaughter. She couldn't believe the lyrics in this iconic song. But she really enjoyed it. Now every Halloween she make sure when I put the Bluetooth speaker on the porch for the kids trick-or-treating she make sure this is on the playlist on my front porch giving out candy on Halloween. And then her and her other girlfriends start dancing on the front lawn to this song in their Halloween costumes

  • @PeterDad60
    @PeterDad60 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My wife was born in another country and today I introduced her to "The Monster Mash" here on TH-cam, she listened to the song and she had a big smile.
    What had happened this morning was I had found myself singing a verse of the Mash right outloud and I wondered if my wife was familiar with this song. So that's why I searched for it here on TH-cam today May 21, 2023. Can you imagine this song still running in my head after 59 years? A very catchy tune for sure!
    - Peter age 73

  • @jackspry9736
    @jackspry9736 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1136

    RIP Bobby Pickett (February 11, 1938 - April 25, 2007), aged 69
    You will be remembered as a legend.

    • @brandon7650
      @brandon7650 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      He died one day before I was born. Shit, what if I'm Bobby pickett

    • @jackiemyers6965
      @jackiemyers6965 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@brandon7650 lol, never know,if you believe in reincarnation

    • @jackiemyers6965
      @jackiemyers6965 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I believe this is the number one Halloween song

    • @loydkline3760
      @loydkline3760 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My hero ❤️ monster mash song top 40 twice

    • @nemopouncey3827
      @nemopouncey3827 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      wow he lived to see his song come
      to life.

  • @markbowman6655
    @markbowman6655 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2131

    Bobby Pickett's facial expressions are amazing, he really seemed demented looking, playing the Monster Mash role well.

    • @beverlypollack1745
      @beverlypollack1745 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      +Mark Bowman looks a bit like boris karlofff, too

    • @Astraldragon1
      @Astraldragon1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      +Beverly Pollack Yes he does look like Boris Karloff... he does a great impersonation of him.

    • @beverlypollack1745
      @beverlypollack1745 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      +Astraldragon1 why, he almost does Boris Karloff better than Boris Karloff -- LOL

    • @ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL
      @ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      he was on MDMA

    • @beaforbes2080
      @beaforbes2080 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mark Bowman

  • @danielcorreard3746
    @danielcorreard3746 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    wow this guy had to be one of the most talented singers of all time with his facial expressions and his voices just incredible may god rest his soul.

  • @PlatinumRoseLady
    @PlatinumRoseLady 4 ปีที่แล้ว +755

    There's something wonderful about a performer who throws himself into his song.

    • @mesolithicman164
      @mesolithicman164 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Really? I think he overdid it a bit, to the point that he looks like he's got some kind of constipation issues.

    • @ermieburns
      @ermieburns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mesolithic Man 😂😂😂

    • @thrawnnoconnection6931
      @thrawnnoconnection6931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      But thats what makes it fun

    • @rshelburg
      @rshelburg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      What else are you going to do when you are lip syncing?

    • @333br
      @333br 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@mesolithicman164 You are just plain boring.

  • @scombs6543
    @scombs6543 3 ปีที่แล้ว +654

    I love that Bobby impersonated both Boris Karloff (who was Frankenstein's Monster and the original Mummy) for the whole song, and Bela Lugosi for the Dracula bit. The two icons of horror.

    • @wulf-3596
      @wulf-3596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, and Lon Chaney Jr. Three movie legends. And Boris is also a Christmas legend as well. He is the voice of the narrator on the original animated How the Grinch Stole Christmas from the '60s.

    • @danielbrosky
      @danielbrosky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@wulf-3596 If you check out Geoff Castellucci's remake of this classic Halloween treat, be VERY attentive to all the little tricks he also supplies to us!

    • @scombs6543
      @scombs6543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @based. Ik that, I usually refer to him as Frankenstein's Monster anyways. Idk why i didn't here.

    • @kevinramsey417
      @kevinramsey417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, it's not like they were considered the most iconic portrayals of their respective characters or anything.

    • @scombs6543
      @scombs6543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kevinramsey417 well that's obvious, you didn't need to point that out. Yes, the Lugosi impression makes sense for Dracula, but the whole song is from the perspective of Dr. Frankenstein, not Boris Karloff or his monster. I just think it's cool that Bobby did a Karloff impression for the whole song.

  • @BDF-
    @BDF- 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    It just isn't Halloween without listening to this song at least several times. 😀

  • @valdezfam8694
    @valdezfam8694 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Very cool how he was giving a visual performance while signing
    👍

    • @daveywaveypavey
      @daveywaveypavey 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tonyisnotdead Why not?, a lot people here and back then think it was funny and entertaining for him to do the faces.

  • @shadowfilm7980
    @shadowfilm7980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2332

    Bobby did a fantastic job singing this. His facial expressions really helps. Adds to it. Great song. Great lyrics. A Halloween classic!

    • @roberto_fb123
      @roberto_fb123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Feliz halloween

    • @johnoconnor3218
      @johnoconnor3218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Why the suit? It doesn't work with this tune
      . The facial expressions are great but the attire? Lol

    • @crashburn3292
      @crashburn3292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@johnoconnor3218 It's the 60's. Black suit and ties, and a couple token black people in the audience were a must...

    • @julie-annhall2078
      @julie-annhall2078 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I love this tune!

    • @danielvictorklein
      @danielvictorklein 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@johnoconnor3218 This was the 60's, almost every singer dressed up.

  • @chrischan1610
    @chrischan1610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +523

    When he said “ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑠ℎ“ I felt that

    • @alexturnerswife3265
      @alexturnerswife3265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Oooof

    • @keylarod5726
      @keylarod5726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Halloween vibes😁

    • @johnbockelie3899
      @johnbockelie3899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      When performers got into their music, watching on 10, 31, 2020. BOO !!!. Happy Halloween!!!.

  • @Toby-rj4tm
    @Toby-rj4tm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    My earliest happy Halloween memories are waiting all day for the Monster Mash to come on the radio. To this day, Bobby Pickett’s Monster Mash defines this spooky season.

  • @donaldmasters6380
    @donaldmasters6380 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    I think you need to play this song every Halloween! I love this song!

  • @IkBenZielloos
    @IkBenZielloos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2612

    Everyone that dislikes this is obviously not old school. This man is a legend. Also, he did more than only one song. He also acted in multiple films.

    • @oceanz9385
      @oceanz9385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Elizabeth Ocean right this man has a crazy unique gift

    • @jazzybear2054
      @jazzybear2054 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I love this one and I'm young

    • @Moonlight-kj4bn
      @Moonlight-kj4bn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I know right

    • @Dionisio97
      @Dionisio97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      A LEGEND

    • @jrsmith1998
      @jrsmith1998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He is not a legend. He did a great song that is played during Halloween. Forever. He isn’t a Legend. He just did a really awesome Halloween song. That doesn’t make him a Legend.

  • @pstar727
    @pstar727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3065

    I remember in like 3rd grade my teacher would play this while we ate candy

    • @justkaleb4872
      @justkaleb4872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Those was the days, my teach did the same

    • @sx0lxxx_001
      @sx0lxxx_001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Same but, it was Halloween

    • @jazminebrook
      @jazminebrook 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Periodt 👁👄👁

    • @ninogarza4831
      @ninogarza4831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Man good times

    • @funnyik541
      @funnyik541 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      #wait you guy's got candy?😂

  • @ForgedAtomic.
    @ForgedAtomic. 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    This song will forever remain in my heart❤

  • @beeenn649
    @beeenn649 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Bobby Pickett nailed it dead on with his impression of Boris Karloff.

  • @lightningrodstudios2441
    @lightningrodstudios2441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    The way he slips into the character almost instantly is amazing

  • @karenwalton882
    @karenwalton882 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1633

    Can't have Halloween season without this.

  • @b01tact10n
    @b01tact10n ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I love this song! Bobby is one of my favorites to listen to!
    Your songs live on and are still being listened to.😁💕

  • @hazlitt1
    @hazlitt1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    WE COULD NEVER PRODUCE SUCH UNIQUE AND CREATIVE ARISTS TODAY.

  • @bojango2
    @bojango2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +962

    This song is a Halloween tradition.

  • @ballzpussywack3750
    @ballzpussywack3750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    this song just makes me feel good

    • @7777777Beau7777777
      @7777777Beau7777777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Sushi-11 sounds like you need some Halloween spirit 🎃🎃🧙🧙

  • @damiensebastian
    @damiensebastian 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Bobby "Boris" Pickett could just about rival Jim Carrey with those facial expressions! He was a natural!
    So sad I never got to see him while he was alive, but ever grateful that this banger of a song lives on!

  • @juliabe408
    @juliabe408 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I've just heared this song today for the first time. It's so catchy, wow! It brightens my day 😁 Love his crazy facial expressions, Boris's rocking!

  • @billcox8870
    @billcox8870 5 ปีที่แล้ว +930

    Bobby's Expressions while singing that song made it absolutely amazing to watch

    • @hopewec
      @hopewec 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yeah

    • @karlsmith2570
      @karlsmith2570 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Bill Cox if he'd been wearing a lab coat, that would've made it even better

    • @freedomring4813
      @freedomring4813 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I'm 58 and always loved the song but never seen this till now.

    • @dcents5458
      @dcents5458 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lip syncing you mean

    • @freedomring4813
      @freedomring4813 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      D Cents you mean like all of your crap rap singers?

  • @netomanzano1835
    @netomanzano1835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2648

    The grandfather of Jim Carrey.

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Bobby Pickett may be gone but not forgotten your monster mash is still a classic around at Halloween still a favorite to listen to appreciate you guys thanks job well done you should be proud appreciate you guys thanks ! Joe

    • @tonyisnotdead
      @tonyisnotdead 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i forgot him

  • @patrickdowdle5121
    @patrickdowdle5121 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The perfect Halloween song . Bobby should have been given a role playing Dr Frankenstein, he had the perfect face to play the mad scientist

  • @Kurahaara86
    @Kurahaara86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +765

    Playing with the shadows on his face was extra-creepy, a true artist.

    • @redexec
      @redexec 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He’s literally just making stupid faces

    • @minana2785
      @minana2785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@redexec but he does them well

    • @fabinholous
      @fabinholous 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@redexec
      Scombs 654
      il y a 5 mois
      I love that Bobby impersonated both Boris Karloff (who was Frankenstein and th e original Mummy) for the whole song, and Bela Lugosi for the Dracula bit. The two icons of horror.

    • @pupsacrossaustralia
      @pupsacrossaustralia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Play it in 2× speed you'll thank me its honestly the funnyest thing I've ever seen😭😭😭😭

    • @ExternusArmy
      @ExternusArmy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@redexec the facial expressions are stupid but they’re strung together in a markedly artistic way by syncing the words, the beat, and the story into his performance. It’s a satirical song mixed with a live performer who wrote to the song and they’re done very well together even if the individual pieces are satire.

  • @kyletriola9197
    @kyletriola9197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    How can you not have Halloween without this being played on a loop.

    • @puppude
      @puppude ปีที่แล้ว +2

      First time playin this 🎵 2022 halloween. Found this thru instagram

    • @eliben4066
      @eliben4066 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You have offended Pam Halpert

    • @deanmaker.4916
      @deanmaker.4916 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have this song on vinyl 45 records in my juckbox and yes I will be playing this song.

    • @saintfisuto1072
      @saintfisuto1072 ปีที่แล้ว

      No more double negatives for you.

  • @SSR6464
    @SSR6464 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Song brings me so much nostalgia yet I never looked into this video. It’s a gem. Love it.

  • @eddieormerod5062
    @eddieormerod5062 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    You gotta love his facial expressions during the song the man is genius!

  • @DWCSM
    @DWCSM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +880

    In 2018 this song IS STILL a Halloween Classic

    • @jennyvega5789
      @jennyvega5789 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your right

    • @thesaxophonist343
      @thesaxophonist343 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This song is STILL classic in 2019

    • @shawnduncan5779
      @shawnduncan5779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. From listening to the lyrics in the song I think that it kind of sounds like Frankenstein and Dracula singing a duet at a Halloween party

    • @auraluna7679
      @auraluna7679 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe in America. Heard this Song first in the Sabrina Series.

    • @jeremychristian33
      @jeremychristian33 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will never die lol

  • @ModestGamer84
    @ModestGamer84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +444

    It ain’t Halloween until I listen to this song

    • @kinghippo1515
      @kinghippo1515 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got to be honest the song is lame and dumb and Goofy

    • @specledseverapod7926
      @specledseverapod7926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@kinghippo1515 I've got to be honest, nobody asked for your opinion lol

    • @zerne7887
      @zerne7887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@kinghippo1515 A dumb and goofy song that you searched, clicked on, and scrolled through the comments on.

    • @kinghippo1515
      @kinghippo1515 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zerne7887 C'mon, the song is corny and dumb and that face' it looks like he's on the toilet taking a dump.

    • @zerne7887
      @zerne7887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kinghippo1515 Okay that's your opinion, if you don't like the song then you don't have to, a lot of us here do though and if you don't then why are you here?

  • @iamalphalim
    @iamalphalim 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I had been listening to this for years
    First time watching this and it’s like listening to it for the first time
    It’s just not complete without his sinister facial expressions

  • @gearhead682010
    @gearhead682010 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    2023 and I know there are still people listening to this great song, the 70’s were pretty awesome for music ❤

  • @yousifalkilabi
    @yousifalkilabi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Today is Halloween and it wouldn’t be a Halloween without this song

  • @johnkearney2513
    @johnkearney2513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +645

    This song is a timeless classic. RIP Bobby.

    • @lisaparsons4124
      @lisaparsons4124 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes I agree 💯 a classic,two years before I was born,my mom Joyce Parsons use to play, she passed away 2020,was 82

    • @edthibeault3932
      @edthibeault3932 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Loved it as a teenager, long ago.

    • @jasonr375
      @jasonr375 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's perverted!!

    • @tamaramadison7563
      @tamaramadison7563 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love The Monster Mash

    • @tamaramadison7563
      @tamaramadison7563 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@edthibeault3932 I heard This when Teen

  • @alexblaze8878
    @alexblaze8878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3559

    Jim Carrey could totally pull off Bobby’s facial expressions.

    • @strings53notlob50
      @strings53notlob50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Oh yeah!

    • @timdaugherty4014
      @timdaugherty4014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      Unlike Jim Carrey this guy didn't drive a woman to suicide after giving her an STD.

    • @brannen50
      @brannen50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@timdaugherty4014 righhhhtt

    • @bridgetjulia
      @bridgetjulia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Omg I agree haha

    • @alexblaze8878
      @alexblaze8878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      @@timdaugherty4014 if you commit suicide over a non-fatal STD you have bigger psychological problems than an annoying STD.

  • @NigelJones-eu7go
    @NigelJones-eu7go 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I bet Boris karloff is happy .Bobby sounds like him too

  • @user-po6vr4qf8p
    @user-po6vr4qf8p 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    No matter how long ago this song came out, is still a classic that can't be replace today. Every song has their spot in every season on this planet, yet people tend to forget over time. This song shouldn't be forgotten, without it i couldn't have not remembered how fun Halloween can be to all us in this day of the year. Young or old, it doesn't matter, just enjoy the 31 of October and pass good candy that childre will smile and have fun. A little scares could be good to. But most of all, happy Halloween. 🎉🧟‍♂️

  • @ArronRatliff
    @ArronRatliff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +295

    This guy had to be an actor of some type. His facial expressions during that performance was outstanding. I've heard this song all my life and this is the fist time i've seen him perform it. Wow

    • @misskiesha7776
      @misskiesha7776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bubba Ratliff I bet i could do them i just need some md

    • @rcmorales9014
      @rcmorales9014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Bubba Ratliff he played a hippie in the horror movie Deathmaster. 70's vampire movie.

    • @stanleywheeler404
      @stanleywheeler404 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      HAHA!!! This guy was GREAT!!! Awesome SONG!!!

    • @jillandriawingfield3142
      @jillandriawingfield3142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me, too!

  • @chrishorst6993
    @chrishorst6993 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I think this song will be a favorite for a long time to come

  • @adrianhanna6577
    @adrianhanna6577 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I'm a an millennial and I think this type of music is awsome!
    Happy Halloween of 2023 everyone!

  • @terrorcop101
    @terrorcop101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +446

    Gotta give the guy credit for being able to mix a funny voice with funny facial expressions while singing clearly.

    • @cliffbird5016
      @cliffbird5016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      he was lip sincing not singing. very few TV shows had live singers. its how they got the same sound as the record.
      Go to live gigs and listen to them sing. they dont sound anything like the recorded versions done in a studio.
      Even a lot of live gigs their not always singing live they play a recording.
      Some songs r impossble to do live cause of sound effects they add in when they record songs and cant be reproduced live.

    • @chadhenderson9732
      @chadhenderson9732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Always somebody to call out the lips synching. Lol. Do u go on each live video to report the lip synching? We know. American bandstand. Always synced. We know.

    • @cirrus393
      @cirrus393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@chadhenderson9732 OP literally said the fact he pulls the faces WHILE SINGING (not lip syncing) is impressive?

    • @williamdahl3318
      @williamdahl3318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@chadhenderson9732 Lip synch Nazis!

    • @aliensoup2420
      @aliensoup2420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@williamdahl3318 No different than pointing out the unsavory ingredients of food products. Lip sync, nature documentaries, reality tv, at some point people should understand what they are seeing and believing.

  • @anthonyellis3613
    @anthonyellis3613 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    Best Hallowe’en record EVER!! Loved it when I was 8 years old and still love it at 58 years old. But WOW. Bobbys singing voice and spoken voice are completely different. Spooky!!!

    • @paulshifflett7106
      @paulshifflett7106 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      He definitely nailed it 👌

    • @ligmadique
      @ligmadique 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nah, the best Halloween song is thriller, and this is a fact

    • @ligmadique
      @ligmadique 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @xlovethegoodx7803 yeeeees

    • @aneirinpeterson7388
      @aneirinpeterson7388 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ligmadiqueno

    • @ligmadique
      @ligmadique 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@aneirinpeterson7388 yeah

  • @candyh9876
    @candyh9876 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have heard this song hundreds if not thousands of times over the years this is the very first time i have ever seen who actually was singing the song THIS IS AWESOME !!!!

  • @bigdog5217
    @bigdog5217 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Almost 60 years later and this song is still kickin.

  • @kitsnow5307
    @kitsnow5307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +748

    This is the best Halloween song ever. Loved in the 50s and still digging it.

    • @chaelpsonnen5092
      @chaelpsonnen5092 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ha

    • @danielbrosky
      @danielbrosky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you check out Geoff Castellucci's remake of this classic Halloween treat, be VERY attentive to all the little tricks he also supplies to us!

    • @dgr1239
      @dgr1239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I believe this song was released in 1962

    • @kristinkoppes686
      @kristinkoppes686 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@dgr1239 it was in 62 or 63

    • @gordonvincent731
      @gordonvincent731 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Check out the flip side, Monster mash party, it's just as good, if not better.

  • @jeffreyhook610
    @jeffreyhook610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +717

    Who’s still listening October 2020! This is also the official kickstand bois

  • @Sirenhound
    @Sirenhound 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a nice love song. The monsters enjoying each other's company, dancing, holding their evil in check...

  • @robertemazyck4952
    @robertemazyck4952 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Song was pure genius, RIP Mr. Pickett LEGENDARY CLASSIC🎤🎙️🎶🎵

  • @GabrielJ.Fontenot
    @GabrielJ.Fontenot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    Bobby: makes weird faces
    Cameraman: *WHAT IF I ZOOM IN ALL THE WAY*

    • @lukeamerican7944
      @lukeamerican7944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

    • @marcosbisso7136
      @marcosbisso7136 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Genius

    • @crowthetherian
      @crowthetherian 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      mega mind on crack 101

    • @doughesson
      @doughesson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      director:"I wanna make her look attractive.How far can you pull back?"
      Cameraman:"How about Cleveland?"

  • @alexanderward5286
    @alexanderward5286 4 ปีที่แล้ว +463

    You know it’s Halloween when this Banger starts playing...

  • @petedelavega6094
    @petedelavega6094 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I loved this song since I was a kid
    I still enjoy listening to it
    Great memories 👌

  • @Feller050
    @Feller050 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Im 34 and just heard this song for the first time..
    Damn i like this song!

  • @djfritz2001
    @djfritz2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Dick Clarke encompasses everything that American broadcasting has lost in the past 20 years. Tolerance, decency, kindness, understanding, and love. He exuded all these things when he spoke even of the simplest things. His absence in the broadcasting culture of our nation has truly been felt.

  • @Simply382
    @Simply382 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    This song never gets old

  • @carlbowles1808
    @carlbowles1808 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Monstrously good song 🎵

  • @alanespinoza6086
    @alanespinoza6086 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Only Bobby Pickett can pull this off God bless him ❤️ 🙏

  • @Sarahxxceexxxxxxxxx
    @Sarahxxceexxxxxxxxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2191

    Lol who's listening to this today
    Or this month lol

    • @JAY-lo3sx
      @JAY-lo3sx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Sunday 30th August 2020. Bank holiday weekend 3pm 🇬🇧

    • @nemoex
      @nemoex 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A bit late to the show 03.September2020

    • @lil_eden600
      @lil_eden600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      September 4th, its not too early. I cant wait to go trick or treating for the first time if we can.

    • @j1008h
      @j1008h 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Monday Sept 7th, Labor Day 🇺🇸

    • @landon1460
      @landon1460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sarah Catchpole September 8th😂

  • @mrmoggergaming
    @mrmoggergaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Everyone who disliked it clearly didn't listen to it in elementary school...

  • @allentrice1547
    @allentrice1547 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    RIP Boris Pickett! I thought he was so undead for 2022! Great Halloween song! 🎃🦇🧛‍♀️🌃

    • @elviarodriguez3908
      @elviarodriguez3908 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      BP/Boris becomes undead every year through the sheer power of his "Monster Mash".

  • @desertrat1111
    @desertrat1111 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    He certainly holds the record for the most faces made during a song

  • @fairy2083
    @fairy2083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1271

    It’s august and I’m listening to Halloween music, quarantine got me doin sum weird things lol 😂

  • @ladyvee7110
    @ladyvee7110 7 ปีที่แล้ว +532

    This song is over 50 years old but it's still the best Halloween jam ever!

    • @angela3403
      @angela3403 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh wow. I didn't know it's 50 years old what year did it come out

    • @ladyvee7110
      @ladyvee7110 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      It originally came out in 1962 and they've been playing this song every Halloween ever since...lol.

    • @geordiepelt3862
      @geordiepelt3862 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wassaaaa

    • @davidhumphreys1422
      @davidhumphreys1422 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I have sung it on Halloween karaoke mnay times. Always with tribute to BP

    • @bunchygymmast57
      @bunchygymmast57 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ladyvee7110 lol but R.I.P Bobby Pickett

  • @ClaireFreeman
    @ClaireFreeman 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved this when I was a kid and still do at 63 !!!!

  • @donnapickett2338
    @donnapickett2338 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I let my 5 yrs old granddaughter hear this on Halloween, she's still singing it now 😂 I'm sure it will live on with her kids and her kids kids, fantastic.

  • @patmsb1
    @patmsb1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I'm 47 yrs. old and I still like this song. His facial expressions is cool.

    • @patrickfinnegan1376
      @patrickfinnegan1376 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      patmsb1 well I'm 48 and still love this song. It makes me feel younger

  • @uglyface1469
    @uglyface1469 4 ปีที่แล้ว +581

    **omg look at jim carreys face expressions**
    Bobby Pickett: hold my face muscules.

    • @ReggieK-hn1uy
      @ReggieK-hn1uy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Literally no comparison.

    • @tamikaolarinde2192
      @tamikaolarinde2192 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He must was inspired by Bobby

    • @andyc9979
      @andyc9979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can definitely see it.

    • @charleswillsonpeale5739
      @charleswillsonpeale5739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He's doing his imitation of Boris Karloff.

    • @gisellegazda3884
      @gisellegazda3884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s really interesting, and I never would’ve known this influence! It’s true that we do learn something every day. :)

  • @jameslalley3787
    @jameslalley3787 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Coolest song out there when I was a kid growing up!

  • @brockmitchell3989
    @brockmitchell3989 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I used to have this song on a 45 rpm record as a kid. I loved it.

  • @joshn938
    @joshn938 7 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I love the facial expressions!

    • @CandyandAngel42
      @CandyandAngel42 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too lol!When he wasn't making faces he kind of looked like Dick York,the original Darren on Bewitched.

    • @joshn938
      @joshn938 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +CandyandAngel42 He does!

    • @CandyandAngel42
      @CandyandAngel42 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yes he does!Lol,if he did those faces every time he performed Monster Mash I bet he never had to worry about wrinkles!:0)

    • @itz.jxm3s_962
      @itz.jxm3s_962 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same

    • @blue-n-gray6505
      @blue-n-gray6505 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Josh Nixon l
      2pp

  • @GeorgiosWorld
    @GeorgiosWorld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +456

    This is how many times he raised his eyebrows

  • @terereynolds698
    @terereynolds698 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He sounds so much like Boris Karloff and his facial expressions are so great, he was a great entertainer.

  • @LMan86
    @LMan86 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Damn. This was 59 years ago. Crazy when you realize everyone in that audience is either super old now or super dead.

  • @margaretmeehan9044
    @margaretmeehan9044 4 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    Grandma's generation had "the monster mash". Mom's generation had "thriller". My generation had "this is Halloween".

    • @adolisgarciafanpage51
      @adolisgarciafanpage51 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Ours had spooky scary skeletons

    • @lanabrooks4146
      @lanabrooks4146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Squiggward don’t mean to burst your bubble but that songs is older than this 1

    • @adolisgarciafanpage51
      @adolisgarciafanpage51 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lanabrooks4146 the video that popularized the song was made before this song. The song spooky scary skeletons was made in the 1990s and popularized by memes in the 2000s
      I don't mean to sound rude

    • @adolisgarciafanpage51
      @adolisgarciafanpage51 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lanabrooks4146 I also sub to you

    • @70gabino
      @70gabino 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or Type O Negative's "Black No. 1"