80 Spooktacular Halloween Songs That Make for an Epic Halloween Music Party Playlist
We all know that even though a Halloween party may have the creepiest cocktails, the goriest Halloween games and the most frightening-looking Halloween food, but let's not forget Halloween music! Any spooky soiree just isn't complete without the perfect playlist of the best Halloween songs to help set the mood.Whether you're getting together your ghoulish friends for a Halloween party or hosting a trick-or-treating party for your little monsters and need a list of age-appropriate Halloween songs for kids, this giant list of the best Halloween hits on YouTube has got you covered.Ranging from movie soundtracks, theme songs, and even eerie radio hits, these 80 best Halloween songs of all time will help you make the perfect Halloween music playlist that's guaranteed to keep your guests boogying all night long.Related: The Best Halloween Movies of All TimeBest Halloween Songs For Kids1. “The Monster Mash” by Bobby "Boris" PickettThis classic Halloween song is a great way to shake the spookies out before they go trick-or-treating!2. “Halloween Sharks” by PinkfongIf your little one is absolutely obsessed with the Baby Shark tune, they’ll love this Halloween version!Related: Best Halloween Party Ideas 3. "This Is Halloween" by Danny ElfmanThis hit from The Nightmare Before Christmas combines pop and goth moodiness to create this classic Halloween bop.Related: 50 Nightmare Before Christmas Quotes4. "I Put a Spell on You" by Bette MidlerFrom the '90s smash Halloween hit, Hocus Pocus, your little ones will have a blast bouncing around to this Halloween song.5. The Addams Family Theme SongSpin this retro bop to get your little mummies moving and grooving.Related: What Times Does Trick or Treating Start This Year?6. "The Time Warp" From The Rocky Horror Picture ShowThis Halloween dance craze is so energetic that your kids won’t have time to get spooked!7. "Costume Party" by The Pop UpsIf your kids had trouble coming up with the perfect costume, play this song for them to validate the struggle.8. "Purple People Eater" by Sheb WooleyWant to hear a cool Halloween fun fact? This song inspired a movie starring a young Neil Patrick Harris!Related: The Best Kid-Friendly Halloween Movies on Amazon Prime Video9. "Grim, Grinning Ghosts" From Disney’s Haunted MansionIf your kids are Disney-obsessed, they’ll easily recognize this song about ghosts wanting to socialize!Related: The Scariest Movies on Disney+10. "It's Halloween" by Lucy KalantariKalantari’s song perfectly captures the anticipation leading up to Halloween—a feeling your kids probably know all too well!11. "Witch Doctor" by David SevilleHere’s another fun Halloween song fact! After Seville created the sped-up tape effect to make this song he went on to create The Chipmunks.12. "Moonlit Town" by Dan ZanesThis song talks about how it feels to think about Halloween once it’s over, it has more of a nostalgic vibe than a spooky one.Related: The Best Halloween Episodes of Your Favorite TV Shows13. "Halloween Night" by Like Father, Like SonThis Halloween jam has many fun ghost noises that your kids will love to mimic and sing along with.14. "She Writes Frankenstein" by Mr. Singer and the Sharp CookiesIt’s a Halloween song and a history all in one! This song is all about Mary Shelley and her book, Frankenstein.Related: 50 Silly, Spooky Halloween Games for Kids That Are Ghastly Easy to Pull Off at Home15. "Halloween Is Finally Here" by Bears and LionsLet your kids sing what they’re thinking with this song at top volume!16. "Skeletone" by Caspar BabypantsIn this song, Caspar Babypants (aka Chris Ballew from the Presidents of the United States) sings about a skeleton who can play bones like a xylophone.17. "Monster Mash (Remix)" by Carmella CreeperReleased to promote the cereal of the same name, General Mills DJ Carmella Creeper provides a house beat to the classic tune.Related: Fun Halloween Traditions for Kids and Adults18. "Furry Happy Monsters" by R.E.M.R.E.M. and Sesame Street sing about the show's furry happy monsters, set to the tune of "Shiny Happy People."19. "The Mummy" by Bob McFadden and Rob McKuenSinger and voice actor Bob McFadden teamed up with songwriter and poet Rob McKuen for a spooky album, with "The Mummy" being the biggest hit.20. "The Night Before Halloween" by Bill BuchananWith references to "The Monster Mash" and more, this creepy story in a song is a treat.Related: The Best Family-Friendly Halloween Movies21. "The Monsters Hop" by Bert ConvyFrankenstein, Dracula, zombies and more party together in this catchy tune from singer Bert Convy, who later went on to become a classic game show host.22. "The Headless Horseman" by Bing CrosbyBing Crosby is beloved for his Christmas tunes, but he also sang a classic Halloween song with "The Headless Horseman." The song was recorded for Disney's 1949 short The Legend of Sleepy Hollow from The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.23. "Punky Punkin" by Fran AllisonThis adorable tune about a happy pumpkin was a hit with kids in the 1950s.Related: The Best Pumpkin PunsBest Halloween Songs24. "Spirit In the Sky" by Norman GreenbaumAlthough it’s more upbeat than your usual Halloween music, this song is great to sing along to as you're putting on your costume.25. "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo BoingoWith a radical guitar intro and saxophones radiating in the background, this song is a must-have on your Halloween playlist.26. "Black Magic" by Little MixRaise your girls’ spirits with this catchy pop Halloween song!27. "Zombie" by The CranberriesThis 1995 hit is best enjoyed at full volume (and if you want some rad costume ideas, take a peek at the video)!Related: The Best Zombie Movies of All Time28. "Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revival This 1969 jam is a great way to get you pumped for Halloween (without the sugar rush)!29. "Highway to Hell" by AC/DCWe all know it’s just simply impossible to not sing along to this Halloween song!30. "A Nightmare on My Street" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh PrinceAn odd but brilliant combo: 80s hip hop and Halloween night!31. "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by The Charlie Daniels BandThis fast-paced country song from 1973 is a great way to set the spooky mood!Related: Why John Carpenter's Original Halloween Is Still a Perfect Horror Movie32. "Halloween" Theme by John CarpenterAfter you play this song, you better pray that Michael Myers doesn’t show up to your door!Related: How to Watch All of the Michael Myers Halloween Movies In Order33. "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Oyster CultEvery guest at your Halloween party will agree this song needs more cowbell.Related: Every Halloween Movie, Ranked34. "Ghostbusters" Theme by Ray Parker Jr.When you’re jamming to this classic, you won’t have time to be afraid of no ghosts!Related: See the Original Ghostbusters Cast Then and Now35. "Werewolves of London" by Warren ZevonWhen you play this song, get prepared for at least one person to howl along to this 1973 rock track.Related: The Best Werewolf Movies Ever36. "Somebody's Watching Me" by RockwellWith lyrics about being followed combined with a punch of 80s pop and Michael Jackson singing the hook, this makes for an epic Halloween song!Related: The Best Horror Movies on Amazon Prime Video37. "The Monster" by Eminem ft. RihannaFun Fact: This song was actually written by pop star Bebe Rexha!38. "Thriller" by Michael JacksonWith a posse of terrifying backup dancers and Michael Jackson’s signature moves, this makes this Halloween song one of the best of the best.Related: Michael Jackson's Best Music Videos39. "Demons" by Imagine DragonsThis song may be on repeat any time of the year but that doesn’t mean a song about hidden demons isn’t great for Halloween!40. "Turn Off the Light" by Kim Petras feat. Elvira, Mistress of the DarkAnything with Elvira screams "Halloween," and this tune is no different.41. "Magic Dance" by David BowieTransform into the Goblin King with this groovy little number from Labyrinth!Related: The Best Slasher Movies of All TimeBest Songs For Halloween Parties 42. "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)" by David BowieThis 1980s song gets spooky real fast as it depicts a woman descending into madness.43. "Disturbia" by RihannaRight from the opening scream, this 2008 smash hit will have all your party guests dancing!44. "Season of the Witch" by DonovanThe hippie vibes from this song may not seem particularly threatening, but this track has been featured in spooky features like Halloween III and American Horror Story.Related: The Best Witch Movies of All Time45. "Heads Will Roll" by The Yeah Yeah YeahsEven though it’s about decapitation, this insanely catchy pop song is a must-have on your party playlist!Related: The Best (And Worst!) Horror Movie Remakes of All Time46. "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran DuranIf you’re having an 80s-themed party, make sure you have this classic Halloween song in the mix! In 2023, Duran Duran released a Halloween-themed album Danse Macabre full of modern creepy classics.47. "Ghost" by Ella HendersonPlay this tune when you need a good reason for you and your guests to sing at the top of your lungs.Related: The Best Horror Movies on Hulu48. "Witchy Woman" by The EaglesWith witchy-inspired lyrics, this Eagles track is a perfect fit for the Halloween party!49. "Black Magic Woman" by Fleetwood MacThis 1969 hit could be on repeat the whole night and no one would notice.50. "Boogie Monster" by Gnarls BarkleyIs the boogie monster real? Listen to this track by Gnarls Barkley and you may find out!51. "True Blood" by Justin TimberlakeNot to be confused with the HBO smash hit show but this song could be easily played as a vampire tries to seduce you!Related: The Best Vampire Movies of All Time52. "Bury a Friend" by Billie EilishSee why this track made Billie Eilish the reigning queen of being strange and unusual.53. "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" by Ella FitzgeraldIf your Halloween party is more of a classy affair, play this jazz ballad.54. "The Phantom of the Opera" Overture by Andrew Lloyd WebberMusical theater lovers will instantly recognize the epic organ intro in the first couple of seconds when this song is played.55. "Stranger Things" Theme by Kyle Dixon & Michael SteinThere may not be a song more perfect for Halloween than the Stranger Things theme song.Related: The Best Stranger Things Quotes56. "Haunted" by BeyoncéLeave it to Queen Bey to hype up the Halloween party with this scary-good song.57. "Creep" by RadioheadThis song is perfect to celebrate the creepiest night of the year!58. "Monster" by Kanye West ft. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Bon IverPlay this Halloween song to listen to the ultimate mash-up of artists.59. "Dragula" by Rob ZombieNamed after The Munsters' family car, "Dragula" is pure Halloween fun from horror rock king Rob Zombie. Related: The Best Horror Movies on Max60. "Luciferian Blues" by Matt Skiba and the SekretsMatt Skiba and the Sekrets deliver an arena-ready anthem comparing a breakup to casting out the devil.61. "She Wolf" by ShakiraShakira had a major hit with this ode to lycanthropy. A-ooh!62. "Baby You're a Haunted House" by Gerard WayOf course My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way would deliver a modern-day Halloween classic.63. "Pet Sematary" by The RamonesIn the Stephen King classic Pet Sematary, everything buried there famously doesn't come back the same way you remembered them—and The Ramones make it clear that they'd rather not come back to life at all. Related: Stephen King Horror Movies Ranked64. "Dracula's Wedding" by OutKastIn OutKast's "Dracula's Wedding," the legendary vampire (portrayed by Andre 3000) confesses his love to his queen, voiced by Kelis.65. "Monsters" by Matchbook RomancePerfectly eerie and poppy, with the added bonuses of hand claps and gang vocals.66. "I Was a Teenage Werewolf" by The CrampsAnother Halloween favorite from The Cramps, who are enjoying a resurgence since "Goo Goo Muck" was featured in Netflix's Wednesday.Related: The Best Wednesday Memes67. "Bela Lugosi's Dead" by BauhausHonestly, most of Bauhaus' catalog can be on here, but we'll go with this tune for the obvious vampire reference. Related: How to Watch the Hellraiser Movies In Order68. "Psycho Killer" by The Talking HeadsThis Talking Heads hit debuted around the time the Son of Sam did. Eerie!69. "Superstition" by Stevie WonderBlack cats, broken mirrors, falling ladders, oh my!70. "Teeth" by Lady GagaThis semi-deep cut from Lady Gaga's The Fame Monster is as underrated as it is fun.71. "The Number of the Beast" by Iron MaidenThis devilishly good 1982 hit remains a classic.72. "Pumpkin" by The Regrettes As if the title and hook weren't enough to get you feeling festive, the song is inspired by Regrettes singer Lydia Night's ex Dylan Minnette, who starred in the spooky family-friendly hit Goosebumps movie. Related: The Best and Creepiest Horror Movie Quotes of All Time73. "Nightmare" by HalseyEven when she's trying to be scary, Halsey is still stunning.74. "I Love the Dead" by Alice CooperSimply put, this is a song about necrophilia. Is there anything creepier than that? Maybe his live performances of it with guillotines.75. "Night of the Vampire" by Roky EricksonRoky Erickson has an entire album devoted to spooky things called The Evil One. "Night of the Vampire" is the best-known song from it, but they all could easily be on this list.76. "Song of Joy" by Nick Cave and the Bad SeedsJoy, in this song, isn't the sense of happiness. It is the name of a woman who's murdered by a guy who loves quoting Paradise Lost.77. "Cannibal" by KeshaBless Kesha, who sings that she may "pull a Jeffrey Dahmer" in this cheeky man-eater tune.Related: The Horrifying Truth of Jeffrey Dahmer's Murders78. "Dead!" by My Chemical RomanceBasically anything from The Black Parade could have made this list, but this one is just so much fun.79. "Your Neck" by Alkaline Trio"We're the things that go bump in the night that you can't see," Matt Skiba and Alkaline Trio croon in this creepy, catchy classic vampire-themed ode from Crimson. Related: The Funniest and Scariest Horror Comedy Movies of All Time80. "The Camper Velourium III: Al the Killer" by Coheed and CambriaAl the Killer is a character in Coheed and Cambria lore who—surprise!—is a serial killer. And just in case you still had any doubt, the chorus includes a refrain of "Die white girls."Check out:15 Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Men48+ Cheap, Easy DIY Halloween Decorations'80s Costume IdeasHalloween Trivia100 Halloween Jokes55 Funny Halloween Instagram CaptionsGroup Halloween Costumes50 Halloween Games
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