Bobby Pickett’s spooky 1962 classic Monster Mash is a sure sign to bring out the carved pumpkins, drape those cobwebs, and let the Halloween season begin. It has become a staple, bringing a familiar dose of spooky fun whenever October rolls around. For Sheldon Mashugana, this is such a perfect excuse to revisit the classic with his own brand of silliness.
Behind those goofy antics is Sheldon Mashugana, the comedic alter ego of Dallas-based performer Dean Morgan. With an impressive catalog of 18 slapstick comedy films on YouTube, his goofy, feel-good persona makes Monster Mash a fitting addition to his body of work.
You just gotta love it when an artist takes a beloved classic and makes it a little more their own. Here, that means weaving “Mashugana” into the chorus, giving the familiar song a personal twist that suits his wonderfully absurd persona. Recorded with a karaoke backing track rather than live instruments, the cover keeps things simple and playful.
Some artists might try to recreate every last detail of the original, but Sheldon Mashugana doesn’t seem too concerned with that. That simplicity is part of the charm. The approach fits his comedy branding perfectly, proving that a cover doesn’t have to be complicated or overproduced to have personality. Sometimes, a little looseness and fun are enough.
If you feel like getting into the Halloween spirit with a little less polish and a little more personality, Sheldon Mashugana’s Monster Mash version might be worth a spin.
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