Song
I Put a Spell on You
by Nina Simone
I Put a Spell on You is a 1965 song by Nina Simone, 2:33 long. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Halloween, Magic song themes.
Released 1965 Length 2:33
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Nina Simone's smoldering 1965 cover of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' 1956 song and the title track of her Philips album.
Performance tips
- Slow-burn it: low, controlled and intense rather than screamed.
- Let the brass swells carry the drama and stay behind them.
- Save your most powerful moment for the final lines.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "I Put a Spell on You" karaoke
Other versions
- I Put a Spell on YouOriginal by Screamin' Jay Hawkins1956
- Nina SimoneAlso recorded this song
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