Spooky by Atlanta Rhythm Section Song Info
"Spooky" was originally an instrumental song by saxophonist Mike Sharpe (Shapiro) which first charted in 1967 hitting #57 on the US pop charts.[1] It's best known version was created by The Classics IV when guitarist James Cobb and producer Buddy Buie added lyrics (Harry Middlebrooks, Jr. is also credited as a writer).[2] In 1968, the vocal version of the song reached #3 in the U.S. (Billboard Hot 100) and #46 in the UK.[3] Cobb (along with bandmates Robert Nix and Dean Daughtry) later became part of the Atlanta Rhythm Section and re-recorded "Spooky" in 1979. ARS's version hit #48 in the UK and #17 in the US.[4] "Spooky" has also been covered by a number of artists including Dusty Springfield, The Fame Gang, Michel Pagliaro (recorded song in French), Velvet Monkeys, Daniel Ash, R.E.M., Imogen Heap and David Sanborn.
