The Coasters - Bad Blood
It might not be the Monster Mash, but a song with a title like Bad Blood is perfect for your Halloween party playlist. This Leiber/Stoller creation was released as a b-side in 1961. The lyrics follow a similar vein to The Coasters first big hit from 1957, Young Blood. The main difference being that, at some point in the intervening years, the protagonist's perspective has changed considerably. So it goes.
Labels: rhythm and blues, rock'n'roll