“Monster Mash” is a classic novelty song by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers, first released in 1962. The song is a playful Halloween-themed tune that tells the story of a mad scientist whose monster comes to life and starts a dance called the “Monster Mash.” It’s performed in the style of a spooky, campy narrative, with Pickett imitating Boris Karloff, the actor famous for playing Frankenstein’s monster. Upon its release, “Monster Mash” quickly became a number-one hit on the Billboar

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**Bobby "Boris" Pickett’s "Monster Mash" – A Spooky Smash Hit** Released in **1962**, **"Monster Mash"** quickly became a Halloween classic, blending humor, horror, and catchy doo-wop melodies. Bobby "Boris" Pickett's spot-on **Boris Karloff** impersonation, combined with the song's playful narrative about a monster dance party, made it an instant novelty hit. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 in October of that year, just in time for Halloween, and continues to be a festive favorite every October