The song "Monster Mash" by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1962.
"Monster Mash" is a novelty song and dance created by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett and released in 1962. The song is a tribute to classic horror films and was an immediate hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on October 20, 1962. It has since become a Halloween classic and is often played during the holiday season.