Artist: Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Real name
Jalacy J. Hawkins
Born
July 18, 1929
Died
February 12, 2000
Country
United States
Comments
Early rock and roll and R&B singer, piano player, songwriter and actor. Hawkins was probably best known for his performances, complete with flamboyant attire, stage props and theatricality. Hawkins estimated that he had as many as 75 illegitimate children.
Performances
Originals
Title
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Performer | Release date | Covered by | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
Alligator Wine | Screamin' Jay Hawkins | 1958 |
(12 artists)
|
| 2 |
|
I Put a Spell on You | Screamin' Jay Hawkins | November 1956 |
(49 artists)
|
| 3 |
|
Strange | Screamin' Jay Hawkins with Sammy Lowe Orchestra | 1964 |
(3 artists)
|
Covers
Songs written by
Original songs
|
Title
|
Written by | Covered by | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Put a Spell on You | Screamin' Jay Hawkins |
(49 artists)
|
| 2 | Strange | Screamin' Jay Hawkins |
(3 artists)
|