I Put a Spell on You: The Bizarre Life of Screamin' Jay Hawkins

by Steve Bergsman

Overview

In the annals of rock ‘n’ roll there have been a lot of strange characters, but there probably hasn’t been anyone as bizarre as Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, and this is his story. Known mostly for a single record, I Put A Spell On You, and emerging from a coffin to perform on stage, Screamin’ Jay was a whirlwind performer, lusty singer, prolific songwriter and a man who was total stranger to the truth.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781627310758
Publisher:	Feral House
Publication date:	07/02/2019
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.01(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Steve Bergsman, has contributed to more than 100 magazines, newspapers and wire services for more than twenty-five years, including: New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Toronto’s HomeFront, Fortune, Black Enterprise, Oldies, Chief Executive, The Australian, Phoenix Magazine and the news services: Reuters, Inman, Copley and Creator’s Syndicate.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

From a music preservationist standpoint, it's important that old R&B singers like Screamin' Jay Hawkins are remembered and written about. Steve Bergsman is doing his part to keep the legacy alive. Bergsman's vibrant writing style makes it an easy read as you're pulled into a who's who of rock 'n roll history. His no-holds-barred approach to telling the story is not unlike that of his subject, shocking and entertaining all at the same time. — Sonia Outlaw-Clark, Director of West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, Tina Turner Museum & The Exit 56 Blues Festival

As someone who has spent a long time in the music industry, I can tell you that rock ‘n’ rollers don’t come much wilder than Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. He’s a good subject for Steve Bergsman, an experienced music writer who really knows his way around the arcane and forgotten of the R&B genre. This is an exciting read. — Beverly Lee of the Shirelles (Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Soldier Boy, Dedicated to the One I Love, etc.)