Spooky

"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.

In the cool of the evening When everything is gettin kind of groovy I call you up and ask you if you Would you like to go with me 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 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, oh whoa, all right Spooky, oh yea yea I said Spooky yea yea