Since its release in 1962, “Monster Mash” has become a beloved slice of mid-century novelty-music cheese. Though it’s musically nothing special, the tune is saved by the singular chutzpah of ...

In January 1962, “The Twist” hit No. 1 on the Billboard ... The record Pickett came up with, “Monster Mash,” is a parody of both Dee Dee Sharp hits, although since her pair are pretty ...