Grim Grinning Ghosts
Disney
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When the crypt doors creak And the tombstones quake Spooks come out for a singing wake Happy haunts materialize And begin to vocalize Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize Now don't close your eyes And don't try to hide Or a silly spook may sit by your side Shrouded in a daft disguise They pretend to terrorize Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize As the moon climbs high o'er dead oak tree Spooks arrive for the midnight spree Creepy creeps with eerie eyes Start to shriek and harmonize Grim grinning ghosts come out socialize When you hear the knell of a requiem bell Weird glows gleam where spirits dwell Restles bones etherealize Rise as spooks of every size Grim grinning ghosts come out to socialize Grim grinning ghosts come out Grim grinning ghosts come out To socialize
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Written by: Xavier Atencio, Norman Buddy Baker
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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15 facts about this song
Disneyland Connection"Grim Grinning Ghosts" is the theme song for the Haunted Mansion rides at the Disney theme parks worldwide.
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CompositionThe song was composed by Buddy Baker, who was a renowned film composer for numerous Disney productions.
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LyricsThe lyrics for the song were written by X Atencio, a former Disney animator and Imagineer.
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ReleaseThe Haunted Mansion premiered at Disneyland in 1969, positioning "Grim Grinning Ghosts" as a long-standing Disney song.
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Eerie VocalsThe song's distinct, spooky vocals were performed by a group named the Mellomen, including lead singer Thurl Ravenscroft known for his deep and distinctive voice.
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Audio-Animatronics PerformanceAt the Disney parks, the song is commonly performed by a quintet of singing busts, highlighting Disney's innovative use of Audio-Animatronics.
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Varying Speeds"Grim Grinning Ghosts" plays at various speeds throughout the Haunted Mansion ride, starting out slow and somber, and progressively becoming faster and more gleefully macabre.
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ParodiesThe song has been parodied and reimagined in many forms, due to its popular status among Disney music.
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Cover Versions"Grim Grinning Ghosts" has been covered by various bands and artists, including the rock band Bare Naked Ladies and the swing revival band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
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LegacyThe song's catchy, haunting tune and fun, eerie lyrics have helped it become a beloved classic amongst both Disney fans and Halloween enthusiasts.
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InspirationThe title "Grim Grinning Ghosts" is believed to have been inspired by a line in Shakespeare’s poem, Venus and Adonis: "Look, how the world's poor people are amazed at apparitions, signs, and prodigies, whereon with fearful eyes they long have gazed, infusing them with dreadful prophecies; so she at these sad signs draws up her breath and, sighing it again, exclaims on Death."
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50th AnniversaryFor the ride's 50th Anniversary, Disney released special merchandise featuring the lyrics and imagery from "Grim Grinning Ghosts."
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Famous VoicesSome versions of the song include the voices of famous actors such as Paul Frees and Eleanor Audley.
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Album Feature"Grim Grinning Ghosts" has been featured in various Disney Halloween-themed music album compilations, leading it to become a classic Halloween tune.
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Movie ReferenceThe song makes a brief appearance in the 2003 Disney film, "The Haunted Mansion," starring Eddie Murphy.
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