'Spooky' (1967) is a laid-back soft-rock hit by Classics IV, featuring a minor-key melody and a mysterious vibe. The song actually began as a saxophone instrumental called 'Spooky' by Mike Sharpe; lyrics were later added about a 'spooky lady' with whispered vocals. Its moody, jazz-inflected arrangement and the line 'my roommate's 'spooky'' give it a unique character. The track reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and Dusty Springfield later took her cover into the UK Top 5 in 1968. 'Spooky' captures a late-60s pop-jazz crossover style that stood apart from the era’s psychedelic wave.
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