Tunes of Terror Vol. 1 - She's My Witch

She's My Witch - Kip Tyler

Terrifyingly toe-tapping! Right!? Am I right? Guys?

Well anyway. Happy Halloween everyone. Throughout today we will be putting up some totally holiday appropriate songs for your freaky pleasure, starting with little known rockabilly roarer 'She's My Witch' by Kip Tyler. Kip was a fixture of the Los Angeles rockabilly scene, commanding a dedicated cult following for his manic live performances and wild man attitude often incorporating bongos ( I ask you- what wild man is complete without bongos?).

'She's My Witch' was the B side to his 1958 single 'Rumble Rock,' both tunes particularly notable for the contributions of veteran sax player Jim Horn (largely known for his work with Duane Eddy). His blowsy lines are almost melting atop the icy guitar strums and echoing drum claps.

It's a song of woozy sex, witchcraft and drag races. What more could you ask for on Halloween?

UPDATE: Crikey that was quick. Apparently we don't love music as much as Warner Brothers love copyright protection and we now can't show the Kip Tyler video to you. We've replaced it with a Spotify link, hope you can still enjoy it.

Little Girl - John and Jackie

Today I'm going to throw some 50's sex in your face. You're welcome in advance.

John and Jackie were a one hit wonder duo lost to time who recorded 'Little Girl' in 1958. The song is catchy but straightforward rockabilly with thump-a-whacking bass, spindly guitars and (of course) call and response orgasms.

There isn't a lot more to tell. I don't know how this managed to get airplay back in the day. I like to think it's because John and Jackie were obviously that John and Jackie but, like any good conspiracy, all the evidence has disappeared.

Needless to say it's an easy forerunner to the auralgasms of Donna Summer, Robert Plant and more.