And on February 12th, 2000, exactly forty-four years after recording the song, Jalacy "Screamin' Jay" Hawkins passed away from surgical complication, he was 70 years old... Larkin, Colin (2011), The Encyclopedia of Popular Music, Omnibus Press, p.2680, ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8 a b c Brown, Tony. (2000). The Complete Book of the British Charts. Omnibus Press. p.785. ISBN 0-7119-7670-8. Joe from Hearentheir, OtherNo one has mentioned yet that Audience recorded the tune on "House On The Hill". The whole album is pretty good. Sikov, Ed (1996). Laughing Hysterically: American Screen Comedy of the 1950s. Columbia University Press. p.17. ISBN 9780231079839 . Retrieved December 4, 2008.

Kent, David (2005). Australian Chart Book 1940–1969. Australian Chart Book Pty Ltd, Turramurra, N.S.W. ISBN 0-646-44439-5. Ani from Yerevan, ArmeniaJOHN FORGERTY has also done a gorgeous cover of this song in the album "Premonition" (1998). However, there are many versions of this song, but the original one always remains N1 for me:)

Nina Simone’s version from her album of the same name reached #120 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #23 on the R&B charts in 1965; it also reached #49 on the UK singles chart that year, and #28 when it was reissued in 1969. A single release by The Alan Price Set reached #9 in the UK in 1966 and #80 on the Billboard Hot 100. The Crazy World of Arthur Brown covered the song on their 1968 self-titled album, with the promotional single ‘bubbling under’ the Hot 10 at #111. Dimery, Robert, ed. (2013). 1001 songs you must hear before you die (Rev. and updateded.). London. p.81. ISBN 9781844037360. OCLC 855705641. {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher ( link) Larkin, Colin (2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. p.1984. ISBN 978-08-57-125-958. The Okeh Records version was released in October 1956. However, it was banned from most radio programming for its outrageous ‘cannibalistic’ style. An edited version was later released omitting the grunts and moans from the ending of the song but, regardless, the ban generally remained. Despite the restriction, Hawkins’ record, while it never charted, still sold over a million copies.

Karlin from Nelson, BcI liked the Arthur Brown version. I might still have that vinyl [but no turntable]The next day I was sitting at the piano,” Hawkins told The Washington Post in 1990, “wondering why she left me. I didn’t want to admit I was wrong, and I was tapping on the piano and I said, ‘This is so stupid, to walk away and leave me like that without giving me a chance to explain… She didn’t know she’s was messing with a witch doctor… I’ll put a spell on her!’“

Barry from Sauquoit, NyOn February 12th 1956, Screamin' Jay Hawkins recorded "I Put a Spell On You*"; later in the year it was released on the Okeh Record label... A little over a month later on August 5th, 1965 the song entered the United Kingdom's Official Top 50 Singles chart for a one week stay at position #49...I put a spell on you" was a few years ago a medium drink pure French "Perrier" It was magnificent .......... I know all versions and interpretations of "I put a spell on you".......thank you .....Chris Of all the things the song has metamorphosed into, and all of the meanings and anti-meanings it’s taken on, the original — which never made the charts — remains the most potent, perhaps because it’s a historically spectacular vocal performance, perhaps because an extemporaneously weird recording of the song defined Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ entire career, or perhaps because of the uncomfortable murkiness of its identity politics seen in Hawkins’ performances. Probably all of the above. a b Whitburn, Joel (2003). Top Pop Singles 1955–2002 (1sted.). Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. ISBN 0-89820-155-1. The following year, Hawkins was recording for Okeh Records and pulled the song out again for another attempt. The producer Arnold Maxin still found it to be somewhat tame, but felt there was a potential. He felt something could be done with that song if it was tweaked a little. It needed a touch of anger, some fire, a dash of savage hurt… in other words, some intensity in the delivery. Brazilian single certifications – Annie Lennox – I Put a Spell on You (Fifty Shades of Grey)" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil . Retrieved September 16, 2023.

Brad Wind from Miami, FlThe first few attempts at Hawkins recording this song went nowhere. When the producer asked why he could do the song effectively on stage but not in the studio, Hawkins explained that he never did a concert sober. Billy from Pittsburgh, PaThis song was used in a 2004 jeans commercial (Levi's, I think?) where a mannequin stalks a department store worker who took the jeans off of it. Kind of creepy.There is an unconfirmed myth which tells the story that Hawkins was startled when a messenger showed up with the single in hand ten days later. The drink had flown freely in the studio, and Hawkins could not remember how the song had ended up. The original version was slower and more of a classic blues love ballad. It was recorded in that style during Hawkins’ first stint with Grand Records in late 1955. For whatever reason, it was not seen as his best work, and he had a hard time convincing them to release this version of the song. They passed on it, but it has since been reissued by Rev-Ola/Cherry Red on the retrospective collection The Whamee 1953-55 in 2006. Joshua from Franklin, PaManfred Mann also covered this song. Their version can be found on "Manfred Mann - The Best of the EMI Years." Empress from Portland, Or Empress from Portland, OR: Referring to *Po from Portland, OR*. I am also trying to find out the name of that movie about the girl stalked by the vampire. Screamn' Jay Hawkins also appeared in the movie singing the song "I Put A Spell On You". The title along with the word Midnight included the word Love. I believe if it would be aired it from time to time it would be a cult classic. If I ever find out the name of the movie I will post it here. If you find out please do the same.