R. O. pre-K.

Halloween is almost here, are you excited? What are you going to be? Have you carved your pumpkins yet? Have you been to a Halloween parade or party? Do you have any spooky decorations around your house? Are you ready to trick or treat and get lots of candy?

Isn’t it one of the best holidays ever?

“Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett
From the album, The Original Monster Mash
Written by Bobby Pickett and Lenny Capizzi, 1962
“Monster Mash” lyrics

This is an oldie, but a goodie. Every kid should know how to do the Monster Mash!

“Little Demon” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
From the compilation Voodoo Jive: The Best of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
Written by Irving Nahan and Jay Hawkins, 1956
“Little Demon” lyrics

Screamin” Jay Hawkins was a real weirdo! For example, he used to start his shows by jumping out of a coffin and would also perform with a skull named “Henry”, sometimes even singing to it. Many of his songs were kind of spooky, so we’ll probably post something else from him next Halloween.

“Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” by Ella Fitzgerald
From the album Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Harold Arlen Songbook
Written by Harold Arlen & E. Y. Harburg, 1938
“Ding Dong the Witch is Dead” lyrics

This is the second song that we have posted by Ella Fitzgerald, so as you may have guessed, we really love her. This song is from the movie The Wizard of Oz, but in the movie the Munchkins only sing the chorus.

“I Want Candy” by The Strangeloves
From the album I Want Candy
Written by The Strangeloves, 1965
“I Want Candy” lyrics

Ok, so this song is really about a girl named Candy, but who doesn’t love candy (the sugary kind that is)? And what fun is Halloween without candy?