Monster Mash

It was a graveyard smash! Catch the spooky fun of "Monster Mash," the iconic 1962 novelty hit by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers. Featuring monster impersonations and a catchy rock and roll beat, this song remains the ultimate Halloween pop anthem.

Released as a single, this track became a massive number one pop sensation and an enduring seasonal favorite. Its playful lyrics, sound effects, and Pickett's signature Boris Karloff impression perfectly captured the monster craze within a simple rock and roll framework, defining the ultimate one-hit wonder.

This beloved 1962 novelty pop song continues to delight generations, especially around Halloween. Its blend of rock and roll rhythm with spooky fun solidified its place in pop culture history as arguably the most famous novelty song and one-hit wonder ever recorded.

SONG MEANING: The song humorously narrates the story of a mad scientist whose monster creation comes to life and unexpectedly starts a new dance craze, the "Monster Mash." Soon, other famous monsters like Dracula and the Wolfman join the graveyard party, all doing the new dance. It's simply a fun, novelty song about monsters having a dance party.