The Background Behind A Fan-Favorite Halloween Song
Back in 2022, Kelly Clarkson celebrated Halloween by sharing a unique rendition of the famous Halloween tune, “Monster Mash.” Her cover was deemed an instant classic, and fans still revisit it years later.
There are tons of songs out there celebrating the Christmas season, but there aren’t as many songs celebrating Halloween. Therefore, everyone is familiar with one song that has become a Halloween staple: “Monster Mash.”
Bobby “Boris” Pickett released “Monster Mash” in 1962. The now-iconic tune reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 following its release.
Remarkably, “Monster Mash” entered the chart again in 2021, 59 years later. That time, the song reached the 37th position on the chart.
The following year, in 2022, Kelly Clarkson celebrated Halloween on her talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, by performing “Monster Mash.” The “Kellyoke” stage was decorated to resemble a spooky forest scene, and Clarkson was dressed in an elaborate Halloween costume.
Clarkson’s rendition of “Monster Mash” was unlike any other you’ve heard before.
She took the song and turned it into a rock ballad, making it more haunting in tone than the original recording. This new arrangement also gave the American Idol champion the opportunity to show off her extensive range. She hit some pretty high notes!
Viewers were spellbound by Clarkson’s cover of “Monster Mash.” Some of the comments on the original YouTube video of her performance (which has since been deleted) were:
“OMG, this rendition adds a whole other dimension to the song. Great arrangement!!”
“Who knew we needed a rock version of Monster Mash? This was next level.”
“Best rendition I have ever heard. She is amazing!!!!”
“Oh my GOSH this is incredibly iconic.”
Now, you can enjoy Kelly Clarkson’s one-of-a-kind take on “Monster Mash” by tuning in to the video below. This is a performance we’ll continue to revisit for many Halloweens to come!
