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Phish.netSpooky
Spooky has not been seen in 518 Phish shows.
It was last played: 2010-10-31.
It was played at 0.15% of live shows.
It has been performed live 3 time(s).
Music: Shapiro/Middlebrooks
Lyrics: Cobb/Buie
Original Artist: The Classics IV
Original Album: Underdog (1979)
Vocals: Page
Debut: 1993-03-14
Historian: Ellis Godard
The original version of "Spooky" was an instrumental, written by Harry Middlebrooks, Jr. and saxophonist Mike Sharpe (aka Mike Shapiro), which reached #57 on the US pop charts in 1967. A second version, with lyrics added by guitarist James Cobb and producer Buddy Buie, was recorded by the Classics IV and reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968. A third version, recorded by Atlanta Rhythm Section after Cobb joined and also produced by Buie, reached #17 in 1979.
Fans have noted dozens of examples where Trey seems to tease the tune - appropriate, given lyrics about an indecisive girl who won't commit. But a bit of “Spooky,” like a bit of “Mind Left Body,” is simple enough to be elusive if intentional (such as teases during the 11/19/94 “YEM” or the 7/9/99 “Twist”) or imagined if unintentional (such as in the noodling of the 6/30/98 “Ghost”).
Nonetheless, three examples are complete enough to warrant actually labeling “Spooky”: during “YEM” jams on 3/14/93 and 4/14/93, both with a verse by Page; and, the complete version, during set I of 10/31/10. Two others are worth noting: during the 12/31/95 "Weekapaug" and during the 8/13/96 soundcheck.
Watch Spooky on YouTube "Ghost" -> "Spooky" – 10/31/10, Atlantic City, NJ
Lyrics:
© Sony/ATV Songs, LLC (BMI)
In the cool of the evening when ev'rything is gettin' kind of groovy,
I call you up and ask you if you want to go and meet and see a movie,
First you say no, you've got some plans for the night,
And then you stop, and say, "All right."
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you.
You always keep me guessin', I never seem to know what you are thinkin'.
And if a fella looks at you, it's for sure your little eye will be a-winkin'.
I get confused, 'cause I don't know where I stand,
And then you smile, and hold my hand.
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you.
Spooky!
If you decide someday to stop this little game that you are playin',
I'm gonna tell you all what my heart's been a-dyin' to be sayin'.
Just like a ghost, you've been a-hauntin' my dreams,
So I'll propose... on Halloween.
Love is kinda crazy with a spooky little girl like you.
Spooky,
Spooky,
Spooky,
Oh-whoa, all right,
I said Spooky!
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