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• • The "Be Unique" category for the week of October 28 - November 1, 2002:

Name a Top 40, 1955-1985 charting song title containing a word or phrase that could be associated with Halloween.

Uniqueness will be determined by song title. Of all unique submissions, the UNIQUE submitted title with the highest chart position (closest to #1) receives a bonus point. In case of a tie, the song that was on the Top 40 Billboard charts for the longest time will receive the bonus.

Three point responses: (No other player gave same answer)

BONUS POINT FOR....

I'm Your Boogie Man by KC and The Sunshine Band
Charted at #1 for 23 weeks
submitted by Gargoylemama

Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.
Charted at #1 for 21 weeks
submitted by MikeA

The Witch Doctor by David Seville
Charted at #1 for 19 weeks
submitted by SweetSexyEyes

Superstition by Stevie Wonder
Ed note: I wasn't going to accept this until the submitter supplied a webpage full of "Halloween Superstitions" to support his answer.
Charted at #1 for 16 weeks
submitted by Scoty

Penny Lane by The Beatles
As in, giving pennies for UNICEF
Charted at #1 for 10 weeks
submitted by Baggyguy

I Put A Spell On You by Creedence Clearwater Revival
submitted by Kenh
This was accepted after its submission and I didn't realize it didn't chart Top 40 until after the weekly deadline so I am giving it credit.

The Monster Mash by Bobby Picket and the Crypt Kickers
submitted by DustieJR

Elvira by The Oak Ridge Boys
submitted by LPintop

The Witch Queen Of New Orleans by Redbone
submitted by Badboybacky

Running Scared by Roy Orbison
submitted by Jackie

Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead by The Fifth Estate
submitted by SRKamma

Devil's Gun by C.J. & Co
submitted by Clete

Witchy Woman by The Eagles
submitted by Jam-gri

One Bad Apple by The Osmonds
As in bobbing for apples.
submitted by ScorerScorchio

Apple, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie by Jay and The Techniques
submitted by Lrcorbet

That Old Black Magic by Sammy Davis Jr.
submitted by AgentDCW

Treat Me Right by Pat Benatar
submitted by AlburS

Ghost Town by Don Cherry
submitted by RuthGee

Little Children by Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas
submitted by Raywiggs

I Hear You Knocking by Dave Edmunds
submitted by Pstet

I Want Candy by The Strangeloves
submitted by MsFangless

Spooky by The Classics IV
submitted by EllenK

Island Of Lost Souls by Blondie
submitted by Ladybug

Who Can It Be Now by Men At Work
Ed note: said when you see a neighborhood kid at one's door!
submitted by Spnnrn

Sugartime by The McGuire Sisters
submitted by ChriselK

Peek-A-Boo by The Cadillacs
submitted by MrJaded

(Ghost) Riders In The Sky by The Outlaws
submitted by SPelletier

Two point responses: (Two players gave same answer)

The Candy Man by Sammy Davis Jr.
submitted by Milmar, Bratdoll

Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) by John Fred and His Playboy Band
submitted by Pookie, LWhiteDove

This Masquerade by George Benson
submitted by Pikz, Mshook

Treat Her Right by Roy Head
submitted by Nanawicki, Wmbradspa

One point responses: (Three or more players gave same answer)

Haunted House by Gene Simmons
submitted by Brewman, OldiesDooWop, Melpriddle

Me And You And A Dog Named Boo by Lobo
submitted by Fourhbcaps, Wellfm, Aixa

Witchcraft by Frank Sinatra
submitted by Jcolema, LindyBeat, Trishabug

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