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Bobby "Boris" Pickett - Monster Mash Lyrics



Bobby "Boris" Pickett - Monster Mash Lyrics




[ Featuring The Crypt-Kickers ]

I was working in the lab, late one night
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When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
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For my monster from his slab, began to rise
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And suddenly to my surprise
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He did the mash, he did the monster mash
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The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash
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He did the mash, it caught on in a flash
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He did the mash, he did the monster mash
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From my laboratory in the castle east
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To the master bedroom where the vampires feast
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The ghouls all came from their humble abodes
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To get a jolt from my electrodes
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They did the mash, they did the monster mash
+
The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash
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They did the mash, it caught on in a flash
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They did the mash, they did the monster mash
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The zombies were having fun
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The party had just begun
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The guests included Wolfman,
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Dracula, and his son
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The scene was rockin', all were digging the sounds
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Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds
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The coffin-bangers were about to arrive
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With their vocal group, 'The Crypt-Kicker Five'
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They played the mash, they played the monster mash
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The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash
+
They played the mash, it caught on in a flash
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They played the mash, they played the monster mash
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Out from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring
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Seems he was troubled by just one thing
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Opened the lid and shook his fist and said
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"Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?"
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It's now the mash, it's now the monster mash
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The monster mash, it was graveyard smash
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It's now the mash, it caught on in a flash
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It's now the mash, it's now the monster mash
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Now everything's cool, Drac's a part of the band
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And my Monster Mash is the hit of the land
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For you, the living, this mash was meant too
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When you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you
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Then you can mash, then you can monster mash
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The monster mash, and do my graveyard smash
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Then you can mash, you'll catch on in a flash
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Then you can mash, then you can monster mash
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I was working in the lab, late one night
+
When my eyes beheld an eerie sight
+
For my monster from his slab, began to rise
+
And suddenly to my surprise
+
He did the mash, he did the monster mash
+
The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash
+
He did the mash, it caught on in a flash
+
He did the mash, he did the monster mash
+
From my laboratory in the castle east
+
To the master bedroom where the vampires feast
+
The ghouls all came from their humble abodes
+
To get a jolt from my electrodes
+
They did the mash, they did the monster mash
+
The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash
+
They did the mash, it caught on in a flash
+
They did the mash, they did the monster mash
+
The zombies were having fun
+
The party had just begun
+
The guests included Wolfman,
+
Dracula, and his son
+
The scene was rockin', all were digging the sounds
+
Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds
+
The coffin-bangers were about to arrive
+
With their vocal group, 'The Crypt-Kicker Five'
+
They played the mash, they played the monster mash
+
The monster mash, it was a graveyard smash
+
They played the mash, it caught on in a flash
+
They played the mash, they played the monster mash
+
Out from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring
+
Seems he was troubled by just one thing
+
Opened the lid and shook his fist and said
+
"Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?"
+
It's now the mash, it's now the monster mash
+
The monster mash, it was graveyard smash
+
It's now the mash, it caught on in a flash
+
It's now the mash, it's now the monster mash
+
Now everything's cool, Drac's a part of the band
+
And my Monster Mash is the hit of the land
+
For you, the living, this mash was meant too
+
When you get to my door, tell them Boris sent you
+
Then you can mash, then you can monster mash
+
The monster mash, and do my graveyard smash
+
Then you can mash, you'll catch on in a flash
+
Then you can mash, then you can monster mash
+
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"Monster Mash" is a 1962 novelty song by Bobby "Boris" Pickett. The song was released as a single on Gary S. Paxton's Garpax Records label in August 1962 along with a full-length LP called The Original Monster Mash, which contained several other monster-themed tunes. The "Monster Mash" single was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on October 20-27 of that year, just before Halloween.

The producers made extensive use of sound effects in the recording; the sound of a coffin opening was imitated by a rusty nail being pulled out of a board. The sound of a cauldron bubbling was simulated by water being bubbled through a straw (The Beatles would later do the same on their hit "Yellow Submarine") and the chains rattling were simply chains being dropped on a tile floor.

"Monster Mash" has sustained a lasting impact in various recordings, film inclusions, and re-releases since its initial release. In 2021, nearly 60 years after its release, "Monster Mash" re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 37. As of 2023, the song was generating $1 million annually in royalties.

On the Digital Song Sales chart, the song peaked at number 27 from 2005, from 2007 to 2011, and from 2013 to 2017. It is played annually on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. In 2012, the song ranked at number 25 on Billboard.
-Wikipedia
Performed by: Bobby "Boris" Pickett
Featuring: The Crypt-Kickers
From Album: The Original Monster Mash
Genre(s): Novelty pop, Halloween, rock and roll, One Hit Wonder
Length: 3:14
Written by: Bobby Pickett, Lenny Capizzi
Produced by: Gary S. Paxton
Released: August 25th, 1962
Year: 1962
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