Episode 237, “Halloween! II”

Episode 237, “Halloween! II” reveals Sam Waldron’s version of “the real truth” about the origin of Halloween and presents 17 pieces of music about ghosts, boogiemen, murder and other frightening themes. Recording artists include The Kingston Trio, Bing Crosby, Boris Karloff, Rosemary Clooney, Ethel Waters and Little Richard.
 



45 RPM, Music of the 40s and 50s



Episode 189
Halloween II




Playlist



1
Ghost in the Graveyard
The Prairie Ramblers


2
The Halloween Song
Bing Crosby & Boris Karlof


3
My Man’s an Undertaker
Catherine Russell


4
Skeleton in the Closet
Louis Armstrong


5
Nightmare
Artie Shaw


6
Punky Pumpkin
Rosemary Clooney


7
Ding Dong the Wicked  Witch is Dead
Barbra Streisand


8
Ghost Town
Don Cherry


9
Rockin’ Ghost
Steve Allen & Ira Lee & Archie Bleyer Orchestra


10
Miss Otis Regrets
Rosemary Clooney


11
With Her Head Tucked Under Her Arm
The Kingston Trio


12
The Boogie Man
Todd  Rollins & his Orchestra with Chick Bullock


13
Shoo Shoo Boogie Boo
Ethel Waters


14
Here Comes the Boogey Man
Henry Hall & the BBC Dance Band


15
Heebie Jeebies
Little  Richard


16
Minnie the Moocher at the Morgue
Smiley Burnette


17
Mr. Ghost Goes to Town
The Moon Rays



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