Novelty Song: Witch Doctor

About this episode

This episode introduces a new series on novelty songs, focusing on the 1958 hit 'Witch Doctor' and its creator Ross Bagdasarian.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John, and we'll be looking back at some of Rock and Roll's greatest artists, songs, and stories. This podcast episode will introduce a new series here on Rock and Roll Flashback: Novelty Songs. Specifically, I will discuss the 1958 tune, "Witch Doctor", Ross Bagdasarian and his stage name of David Seville, and Seville's virtual band Alvin and the Chipmunks! We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jumpin' John, Bill Price

Topics covered

• Novelty Songs
• Rock and Roll
• 1958 Music
• Alvin and the Chipmunks
• Music History

Keywords

• Witch Doctor
• Ross Bagdasarian
• David Seville
• Alvin and the Chipmunks
• Novelty Songs
• Rock and Roll
• 1958

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alvin and the Chipmunks

Books & works: Witch Doctor

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