Bob,
I knew that but didn’t think of it when I posted the song. I went looking and found this, “So for 364 days of the year, “Spooks!” is best left alone. Yet, today, on Halloween, as you’re answering the door for trick or treaters, indulging in the occasional peanut butter cup or Kit Kat as you make the trek, give “Spooks!” a listen, put whatever racial overtones there are aside and listen to Pops do his thing, especially in the funny “I’m cuttin’ out of here” ending, with the cute response by the choir. It’s no masterpiece, but it works today. So have a safe and happy Halloween and do your best to enjoy “Spooks!”
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October 30, 2017 at 4:39 pm
Sadly, the word spooks was a derogatory term for african americans. I’m sure Pops knew this since he grew up in segregated New Orleans.
October 30, 2017 at 6:52 pm
Bob,
I knew that but didn’t think of it when I posted the song. I went looking and found this, “So for 364 days of the year, “Spooks!” is best left alone. Yet, today, on Halloween, as you’re answering the door for trick or treaters, indulging in the occasional peanut butter cup or Kit Kat as you make the trek, give “Spooks!” a listen, put whatever racial overtones there are aside and listen to Pops do his thing, especially in the funny “I’m cuttin’ out of here” ending, with the cute response by the choir. It’s no masterpiece, but it works today. So have a safe and happy Halloween and do your best to enjoy “Spooks!”