A witch doctor (also spelled witch-doctor), or witchcraft doctor, [1] is a kind of magical healer who treats ailments believed to be caused by witchcraft. [2] The term is often misunderstood, and they could more accurately be called "anti-witch doctors".

Here, David Seville tried to reproduce his funny voice (and that he later created his "Chipmunks") by doubling the speed of the tape-recorder. WITCH DOCTOR was charted Number 1 on U.S. Billboard...

"Witch Doctor" is a 1958 American novelty song written and recorded by Ross Bagdasarian (under the stage name of David Seville).

Witch Doctor Lyrics: I told the witch doctor I was in love with you / I told the witch doctor I was in love with you / And then the witch doctor, he told me what to do / He said that / Ooo...

Aug 25, 2024 · The term "witch doctors" is often used to refer to shamans, medicine men, and other traditional healers who claim to have mystical powers. From Peru to South Africa to China, "witch doctors" have a long and controversial history.

Witch doctor, a healer or benevolent worker of magic in a nonliterate society. The term originated in England in the 18th century and is generally considered to be pejorative and anthropologically inaccurate.

Hueseros are bone and muscle therapists who emphasize physical ailments. Parteras are midwives. Oracionistas work primarily through the power of prayer. Other types include sobadors, who are masseurs, and brujos or brujas, who are witch doctors. [13] Among these broader terms, there are several subspecialties.

Music video by Cartoons performing Witch Doctor (Video).

Nov 20, 2018 · The Unforgettables: The Best of 1959.Peak at: #1Witch Doctor (Bagdasarian) by David SevilleGoofy fun that sold a million and reached #1. Seville’s Chipmunks ...

"Witch Doctor" was released in 1958 in the name of David Saville. The Chipmunk craze started in 1959, first through the hit of "Alvin's Harmonica", then with the follower "Ragtime Cowboy Joe", in the same year, and always in the same label (Liberty Records).