John Zacherle - Dinner With Drac

Year Released: 1958
Genre: Novelty, Halloween Music, Rock and Roll, Spoken Word.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: "Dinner With Drac" is a classic novelty song by the American television horror host and personality John Zacherle (1918-2016). Released in 1958, the song became a Top 10 hit, capitalizing on the mid-century fascination with horror and monster movies. Zacherle, in his famous "Ghoul" persona, delivers the lyrics in a spoken-word style, often using a ghoulish voice, recounting a macabre dinner party attended by classic monsters like Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, and the Wolf Man. The track features a lively rock and roll backing, complete with sound effects and a catchy, spooky chorus. "Dinner With Drac" is a quintessential Halloween classic, beloved for its playful horror themes, Zacherle's iconic performance, and its enduring charm as a slice of 1950s pop culture