There also seems to be consensus on the “Transylvania Twist” not having sufficient enough evidence to claim it was a historical dance and not simply a legendary prance inspired by older folk traditions and archetypes
It's fascinating how "Monster Mash," a novelty song released in 1962, has become a Halloween classic.
Bobby "Boris" Pickett's playful homage to monster movies and dance crazes of the time continues to entertain audiences, showcasing the enduring appeal of creative storytelling in music.
Monster Mash was all over Top 40 radio during the summer of '73. Was crazy this was during the summer. Then people would call in and request Christmas songs.
Almost certainly, the famed "et filius" was a later addition to add legitimacy by including Dracula's son, but there's no historical evidence he was even on the same continent in the time period the monsters most likely mashed.
The song "Monster Mash" is a song about ANOTHER song that the monsters were (allegedly) dancing to. Yet there is no information in Monster Mash about what that other song really was. The question of the original song should be central to all Monster Mash analyses and investigations.
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Bobby "Boris" Pickett's playful homage to monster movies and dance crazes of the time continues to entertain audiences, showcasing the enduring appeal of creative storytelling in music.