RARE NEW ORLEANS 45 RPM Horror Theremin THEME FROM MORGUS PRESENTS LOCAL TV HOST
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Description
ARTIST: Morgus
TITLE: Theme From Morgus Presents / Hearsery Rhymes
LABEL: Morgus Records
RECORD GRADING: VG (Between VG and VG+)
NOTES: Staining to the center labels ____
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Theme From Morgus Presents / Hearsery Rhymes is a highly collectible 7″ 45 RPM single originally released in 1958 under the Morgus label, credited to “Momus Alexander Morgus.” The A‑side, “Theme From Morgus Presents,” is a haunting, theremin‑like instrumental dirge that functions as an eerie TV‑show opener for horror‑host Dr. Morgus, evoking spooky atmospheres with slow, unsettling tones. The B‑side, “Hearsery Rhymes,” presents twisted, spoken‑word parodies of classic nursery rhymes set over creepy sound‑effects and ghoulish recitations—perfectly aligning with the horror‑novelty niche. As a rarity in both horror‑host memorabilia and novelty‑record collecting, it’s prized by genre aficionados and Halloween collectors alike .
This release is a prime example of horror‑novelty, spooky instrumental, theremin rock, and spoken‑word parody, steeped in the New Orleans horror‑host legacy and classic 1950s macabre kitsch.
🎃 50 Similar Horror‑Novelty / Spooky Instrumental / Devilish 45s Bert Convy – “The Monster Hop” / “Monster Hop Bossa Nova” (1958) – sax‑driven monster swing Gene Granville – “Horror Rockin’ Dance” (1965) – piano‑led horror R&B jam
Pete Martinez – “Haunted House Ball” (1964) – narrative rocker with monster party vibe
Earl Patterson with the Darts – “Nightmare Hop” (1959) – teen werewolf rockabilly
Sharkey Todd and his Monsters – “The Horror Show” (1959) – upbeat creature feature anthem Morgus and the Ghouls – “Morgus the Magnificent” (1959) – local tribute horror‑host rocker
Morgus with the Daringers – “Werewolf” / “The Morgus Creep” (1964) – fast-paced horror narration with rock band
Chuck Harding – “Graveyard Ghost” (1962) – spoken creepy ghost story over spooky soundscape
Claudine Clark – “Walkin’ Through a Cemetery” (1962) – soul‑tinged spooky stroll
Bill “Butterbean” Flippo – “Movin’ Outa This Haunted House” (1964) – rockabilly haunting exit
Denny & Lenny with Hollywood Ghouls – “Ghoul Love” (1963) – mid‑tempo monster romance
Lord Kitchener – “Love in a Cemetery” (1962) – calypso‑style cemetery tale
Richard Starr – “Witchcraft Love” (1964) – witchy love potion rocker
Johnny Fever – “Zombie” (1966) – hillbilly zombie comeback rocker
The Monotones – “Zombi” (1958) – doo‑wop ghost inflected harmonies
The Salmas Brothers – “Zombie” (1959) – R&B voodoo zombie groove
Calypso Carnival – “Zombie Jamboree” (1956) – fun calypso zombie bash
Frat rock horror hosts – local obscurities from '60s U.S. TV horror hosts
Elvira-inspired singles – late‑night television horror host novelty songs
Vampira novelty rockers – gothic spoken pieces turned 45s
”The Morgus Theme” compilations – later CD versions like Hearse‑ry Rhymes
“Monster Mash” – Bobby “Boris” Pickett (1962) – classic Halloween novelty hit
“The Blob” – The Five Blobs (1958) – sci-fi monster doo-wop smash
“The Purple People Eater” – Sheb Wooley (1958) – comical monster novelty
“Witch Doctor” – David Seville (1958) – goofy voice‑effect novelty classic
“The Little Demon” – Connie / Freddy (1958) – spooky rockabilly tale
“Nightmare” – Artie William (1963) – horror story over jazzy rhythms
“The Brainiac” – Farm Gang (1963) – beat instrumental with sci-fi edge
“Tales from the Crypt” – unknown horror host promo records
“Spooky Tooth” – Mike Clifford (1962) – teen horror pop
“Skeleton Special” – Bill Haley & His Comets (1959) – novelty Christmas mass‑market keepsake
“Haunted Castle” – Gene & Debbe (1969) – children’s spooky storytelling
“Witches’ Rock” – The Beach Patrols (1964) – surf‑horror instrumental
“The Thing” – Phil Harris (1950) – spoken comical horror vignette
“Spooky” – Classics IV (1967) – upbeat pop rock with spooky motif
“Villains Theme” – Various TV show villain song 45s
“Frankenstein Rock” – Unknown 50’s/60’s novelty bands
“Haunted House” – Jumpin’ Gene Simmons (1964) – hillbilly haunted house rocker
“Mr. Sun, Mr. Moon” – The Royal Guardsmen (1967) – sci-fi/monster twist
“The Witch” – The Sonics (1965) – aggressive garage rock with occult overtones
“Bloodshot” – The Counts (1961) – tense instrumental, creepy sax
“Spooky Sounds” – various lounge/instrumental 45s
“Devil’s Den” – Frantics (1960) – zealous instrumental with edginess
“Midnight Monster Hop” – local Texas rockers
“Ghost Dance” – Tommy McLain – swamp pop phantom ballad
“Psycho” – The Sonics – frenetic garage rock horror aside
“Creepy Crawler” – Jerry Cole – instrumental studio horrorscapes
“Haunted Garage” – surf‑garage blends by low‑profile bands
“Dracula’s Daughter” – Billy Strange – instrumental spy‑horror track
“The Chant of the Gargoyles” – low‑fi novelty from Halloween compilations
These selections feature spoken‑word weirdness, spooky instrumentals, horror‑rock, novelty laughs, local TV host tributes, and cult Halloween gems—perfect companions to the unique “Hearsery Rhymes” aesthetic. Let me know if you'd like track‑by‑track notes or stories behind any of them!
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