Witchcraft
The Rat Pack, Frank Sinatra
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Those fingers in my hair That sly come-hither stare That strips my conscience bare It's witchcraft And I've got no defense for it The heat is too intense for it What good would common sense for it do? 'Cause it's witchcraft Wicked witchcraft And although, I know, it's strictly taboo When you arouse the need in me My heart says yes indeed in me Proceed with what you're leading me to It's such an ancient pitch But one I wouldn't switch 'Cause there's no nicer witch than you 'Cause it's witchcraft That crazy witchcraft And although, I know, it's strictly taboo When you arouse the need in me My heart says yes indeed in me Proceed with what you're leading me to It's such an ancient pitch But one that I'd never switch 'Cause there's no nicer witch than you
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Written by: Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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9 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Witchcraft" is a popular song composed by Cy Coleman with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh in 1957.
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Frank Sinatra's VersionThe song gained massive popularity when it was performed by Frank Sinatra in 1957. Sinatra's version reached number 20 in the U.S. and stayed on the charts for 16 weeks.
- Frank Sinatra performed the song in front of a live television audience on a 1957 episode of "The Frank Sinatra Show."
- Sinatra re-recorded the song for his 1963 album, "Sinatra's Sinatra" and it remains one of his most popular performances.
- Sinatra considered "Witchcraft" one of his favorite songs.
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Artist's Original PurposeThe song was initially written for a musical play called "Take Five" by Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh. However, the play was not produced.
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Other Notable PerformancesBeyond Sinatra, many other artists also recorded the song, including Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Bill Evans, Elvis Presley, and Patricia Barber.
- Elvis Presley's version was included in the soundtrack of the 1963 movie "Fun in Acapulco."
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Chart PerformancesThe song reached number 6 in the UK Singles Chart in 1958.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics portray a bewitching and seductive woman who has put a spell on the singer with her charms.
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Awards and AccoladesThe song was nominated for American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Single in 1989.
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Cultural InfluenceSinatra's version of "Witchcraft" is often seen as a classic representative of the 'crooner' period of American popular music.
- "Witchcraft" has been used in numerous movies and TV shows, including "Fifty Shades of Grey," "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels," and "Gilmore Girls."
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Reinterpretations and Cover Versions"Witchcraft" was remixed by renowned producer The Cinematic Orchestra for the Verve Remixed project in 2002.
- The song has been used in various commercials and it’s been covered by numerous artists in various music genres over the years.
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