Tuesday, October 5, 2021

31 Days of "Spooky" Music Day 5: Yo Pumpkin Head

     Okay, so out of context, this may not seem like a Halloween song, but in context it is being played during a Halloween parade, and it is a fun, catchy tune from "Cowboy Bebop: Knocking on Heaven's Door" (also known as just "Cowboy Bebop: The Movie").


     "Cowboy Bebop" is a series known as much for its music as its action and story, and this song is as good an example as just about anything else from the series. Composed by Yoko Kanno and performed by The Seatbelts, "Yo Pumpkin Head" is a cheery, upbeat, jazzy tune that is just a joy to listen to.


     With a live action "Cowboy Bebop" series coming to Netflix next month, now is a good time to familiarize yourself with the anime if you have not done so before. Even if you do not like anime, this is still a series worth giving a try if you like bounty hunting, action, and great music.

Here is the song as it appears on the CD "Future Blues"



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