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Episode 53: “I Put a Spell on You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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The Death of Screamin J Hawkins

Screamin j hawkins died in two thousand after emergency surgery for ananuvism. He sold the rights to i put a spell on you shortly before his death, which means his estate gets no sung writing royalties from his one big hit. His three legitimate children, he left a dollar each. At least one of them, his daughter suki, didn't get her dollar. It went to her cousin, who didn't pass it on to her. This week is on since i met you, baby, by ivory jo hunter. Visit patrion dot com, slash andrew hickey to sign up for as little as a dollar a month. If you've enjoyed the show

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