Alice Cooper NOT the Father of Shock Rock | The Story Behind Screamin' Jay Hawkins and the song I Put a Spell On YOu

So many people peg Alice Cooper as the Father of Shock Rock or Creator of Shock Rock. Nay Nay! Thanks to a man named Alan Freed (famous radio DJ who pegged the slogan 'Rock n Roll' and a man named Screamin' Jay Hawkins - the original shock rock performance was Screamin' Jay singing I Put a Spell On You as he came out of a coffin. This famous performance deserves all the credit, and we talk about the whole history of the song and Jay Hawkins in this Roots Music History Podcast Episode Most recently known for the Hocus Pocus I Put a Spell On You Song, the song I Put a Spell On You by Screamin' Jay Hawkins has not only been around for decades, it was also the first song/artist who brought us 'Shock Rock' or 'Rock Operas' that people like Alice Cooper are most known for. It was also birthed by the man who came up with the term 'Rock and Roll', famous radio DJ Alan Freed. #rockandroll #rootsmusichistory #rootsmusichistorypodcast #historypodcast It's been covered by multiple artists including but not limited to: IZA, Nina Simone, Jeff Beck, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bonnie Tyler, Seal, John Debney, Kandace Springs, Queen Latifah, and more. While you might know every word to this diddy, you might not know the full story behind the man who wrote it. A man named Screamin' Jay Hawkins. Turns out, screamin' Jay was just as spooky and eccentric as the song itself. While most peg Alice Cooper as the 'Godfather of Shock Rock' and/or 'Rock Operas' we must give credit where credit is due: Screamin' Jay was actually the first performer to bring us the Shock Rock theatrics, thanks to famous radio DJ, Alan Freed. So pour yourself some goblin juice, and enjoy this episode of Roots Music History as we dig up the Roots beneath the song 'I Put a Spell On You' by Screamin' Jay Hawkins. #rootsmusichistory #podcast #documentary #rootsrockumentary #halloween2023 #halloweenparty #stories #storybehindthesong ✅Suggested Links Original Performance of I Put a Spell On You by Screamin' Jay Hawkins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kGPhpvqtOc ✅Become a Roots Music History Member (Level 3 = Members Only Videos): 🎸https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJg8X32rClhf_7M4oBlAjyA/join ✅ FOLLOW ROOTS 🎸YouTube: https://bit.ly/429ZPoO 🎸Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44YtxPG 🎸 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3MSzMOy 🎸Search @ROOTSMUSICHISTORY 🎸Follow on Instagram, too! https://www.instagram.com/rootsmusichistory ✅Sip your morning coffee from a ROOTS MUSIC HISTORY Mug! 👉Merch Store: https://www.youtube.com/@ROOTSMUSICHISTORY/store 🎹Binge Watch the ROOTS Music History Podcast🎹 https://youtu.be/WAQR_C5X7u0 ROOTS Music History is a YouTube and Podcast based out of Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee Covering: 🎸Biographies 🎸Discographies 🎸Stories Behind Your Favorite Songs 🎸Music History 🎸History in The Making 🔥For Collaboration and Business inquiries:🔥 📩 Email: rootsmusichistory@gmail.com Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are the property of ROOTS MUSIC, LLC. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my Youtube Channel is provided. © ROOTS MUSIC, LLC | MUSIC HISTORY PODCAST DOCUMENTARIES Chapters: 0:00-0:50 Introduction 0:50-3:42 Jay Hawkin's Early Life 3:42-5:35 Blackfoot Tribe Culture 5:35-7:31 Tribal Influence & Jay's Music 7:31-9:23 Spirituality & Skulls 9:23-11:00 Jay's Young Adult Years 11:00-11:53 Screamin' Jay and Tiny Grimes 11:53-14:54 I Put a Spell On You is Born 14:54-18:16 Trying To Get On The Radio 18:16-21:00 Alan Freed & Shock Rock 21:00-25:48 Downward Spiral 25:48-28:04 Resurrecting 28:04-32:22 Analysis & Conclusion