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Bobby "Boris" Pickett
Robert George Pickett, better known as Bobby "Boris" Pickett, was an American singer-songwriter and comedian. He is best known for co-writing and performing the 1962 smash hit novelty song "Monster Mash". Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, Pickett watched many horror films as a result of his father's position as a local movie theater manager. He started improvising impressions of Hollywood film stars at a young age. At a turning point in his career, Pickett was a vocalist for a local swing band called Darren Bailes and the Wolf Eaters. He would later serve in the United States Army. He co-wrote his signature song, "Monster Mash", with Leonard Capizzi in May 1962 as a spoof of popular contemporary dance crazes. Pickett's performances include impersonations of Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, and although many major labels declined to distribute the song, Gary S. Paxton agreed to release it in the United States. "Monster Mash" was met with instant success and peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in October 1962, including Halloween. The song was certified gold by the RIAA on August 28, 1973. From Wikipedia (

Songs

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Monster Mash
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Transylvania Twist
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Monster Mash (Rerecorded)
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Albums

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The Original Monster Mash

1991

Singles & EPs

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Monster Mash (Cats 'n Bats Version)

Single • 2025
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Monster Rap

Single • 1984
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Monster Mash (Fast And Frightening Mix)

Single • 2022
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Me and My Mummy

Single • 1973
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Monster Mash (Monster Party Spoooky Versions)

Single • 2022
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Monster Mash x Pony (ALTÉGO Mix)

Single • 2026
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Monster Mash

Single • 2018
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Monster Mash (Next Habit Remix)

Single • 2020

Videos

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Halloween Trends

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Kids' Halloween

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Fiesta de Halloween

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Halloween Hits

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