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This Day in Rock History - Feb. 12th

1956: A heavily intoxicated Screamin’ Jay Hawkins records the classic “I Put a Spell on You.” The next morning, he wakes up totally unaware that he recorded anything the night before. The song goes on to become his biggest hit and an R&B/rock classic that’s been covered by many other artists.

Is it voodoo? Exactly 44 years to the day, Hawkins passes away.