Witch Doctor
- Artist
- David Seville
- First released
- 1958
- Duration
About this song
Ross Bagdasarian's 1958 Liberty novelty, released as David Seville, which used sped-up tape for the witch doctor's chant and topped the Billboard chart; the technique led to Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Song themes
Performance tips
- Pitch the witch doctor's nonsense chant high and squeaky, like the sped-up record.
- Keep the narrator's verses straight-faced for contrast.
- The chant is the hook, so invite the crowd to shout it back.
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