Song
Boris the Spider
by The Who
Boris the Spider is a 1966 song by The Who, 2:29 long. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Halloween song themes.
Released 1966 Length 2:29
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John Entwistle's creepy-comic song about a spider's doomed stroll, from The Who's second album A Quick One, released 9 December 1966.
Performance tips
- Drop into the deepest growl you can for the title hook, Entwistle-style.
- Sing the verses light and bouncy for contrast.
- Get the crowd to croak the low part with you.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Boris the Spider" karaoke
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