Yahoo Lifestyle 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.
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Best Halloween Songs For Kids
1. “The Monster Mash” by Bobby "Boris" Pickett
This classic Halloween song is a great way to shake the spookies out before they go trick-or-treating!
2. “Halloween Sharks” by Pinkfong
If your little one is absolutely obsessed with the Baby Shark tune, they’ll love this Halloween version!
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3. "This Is Halloween" by Danny Elfman
This hit from The Nightmare Before Christmas combines pop and goth moodiness to create this classic Halloween bop.
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4. "I Put a Spell on You" by Bette Midler
From 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 Song
Spin this retro bop to get your little mummies moving and grooving.
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6. "The Time Warp" From The Rocky Horror Picture Show
This Halloween dance craze is so energetic that your kids won’t have time to get spooked!
7. "Costume Party" by The Pop Ups
If 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 Wooley
Want to hear a cool Halloween fun fact? This song inspired a movie starring a young Neil Patrick Harris!
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9. "Grim, Grinning Ghosts" From Disney’s Haunted Mansion
If your kids are Disney-obsessed, they’ll easily recognize this song about ghosts wanting to socialize!
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10. "It's Halloween" by Lucy Kalantari
Kalantari’s song perfectly captures the anticipation leading up to Halloween—a feeling your kids probably know all too well!
11. "Witch Doctor" by David Seville
Here’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 Zanes
This 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.
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13. "Halloween Night" by Like Father, Like Son
This 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 Cookies
It’s a Halloween song and a history all in one! This song is all about Mary Shelley and her book, Frankenstein.
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15. "Halloween Is Finally Here" by Bears and Lions
Let your kids sing what they’re thinking with this song at top volume!
16. "Skeletone" by Caspar Babypants
In 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 Creeper
Released to promote the cereal of the same name, General Mills DJ Carmella Creeper provides a house beat to the classic tune.
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18. "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 McKuen
Singer 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 Buchanan
With references to "The Monster Mash" and more, this creepy story in a song is a treat.
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21. "The Monsters Hop" by Bert Convy
Frankenstein, 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 Crosby
Bing 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 Allison
This adorable tune about a happy pumpkin was a hit with kids in the 1950s.
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Best Halloween Songs
24. "Spirit In the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum
Although 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 Boingo
With 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 Mix
Raise your girls’ spirits with this catchy pop Halloween song!
27. "Zombie" by The Cranberries
This 1995 hit is best enjoyed at full volume (and if you want some rad costume ideas, take a peek at the video)!
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28. "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/DC
We 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 Prince
An odd but brilliant combo: 80s hip hop and Halloween night!
31. "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" by The Charlie Daniels Band
This fast-paced country song from 1973 is a great way to set the spooky mood!
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32. "Halloween" Theme by John Carpenter
After you play this song, you better pray that Michael Myers doesn’t show up to your door!
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33. "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult
Every guest at your Halloween party will agree this song needs more cowbell.
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34. "Ghostbusters" Theme by Ray Parker Jr.
When you’re jamming to this classic, you won’t have time to be afraid of no ghosts!
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35. "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon
When you play this song, get prepared for at least one person to howl along to this 1973 rock track.
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36. "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell
With lyrics about being followed combined with a punch of 80s pop and Michael Jackson singing the hook, this makes for an epic Halloween song!
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37. "The Monster" by Eminem ft. Rihanna
Fun Fact: This song was actually written by pop star Bebe Rexha!
38. "Thriller" by Michael Jackson
With a posse of terrifying backup dancers and Michael Jackson’s signature moves, this makes this Halloween song one of the best of the best.
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39. "Demons" by Imagine Dragons
This 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 Dark
Anything with Elvira screams "Halloween," and this tune is no different.
41. "Magic Dance" by David Bowie
Transform into the Goblin King with this groovy little number from Labyrinth!
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Best Songs For Halloween Parties
42. "Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)" by David Bowie
This 1980s song gets spooky real fast as it depicts a woman descending into madness.
43. "Disturbia" by Rihanna
Right from the opening scream, this 2008 smash hit will have all your party guests dancing!
44. "Season of the Witch" by Donovan
The 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.
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45. "Heads Will Roll" by The Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Even though it’s about decapitation, this insanely catchy pop song is a must-have on your party playlist!
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46. "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran
If 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 Henderson
Play this tune when you need a good reason for you and your guests to sing at the top of your lungs.
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48. "Witchy Woman" by The Eagles
With witchy-inspired lyrics, this Eagles track is a perfect fit for the Halloween party!
49. "Black Magic Woman" by Fleetwood Mac
This 1969 hit could be on repeat the whole night and no one would notice.
50. "Boogie Monster" by Gnarls Barkley
Is the boogie monster real? Listen to this track by Gnarls Barkley and you may find out!
51. "True Blood" by Justin Timberlake
Not to be confused with the HBO smash hit show but this song could be easily played as a vampire tries to seduce you!
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52. "Bury a Friend" by Billie Eilish
See why this track made Billie Eilish the reigning queen of being strange and unusual.
53. "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" by Ella Fitzgerald
If your Halloween party is more of a classy affair, play this jazz ballad.
54. "The Phantom of the Opera" Overture by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Musical 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 Stein
There may not be a song more perfect for Halloween than the Stranger Things theme song.
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56. "Haunted" by Beyoncé
Leave it to Queen Bey to hype up the Halloween party with this scary-good song.
57. "Creep" by Radiohead
This song is perfect to celebrate the creepiest night of the year!
58. "Monster" by Kanye West ft. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, Bon Iver
Play this Halloween song to listen to the ultimate mash-up of artists.
59. "Dragula" by Rob Zombie
Named after The Munsters' family car, "Dragula" is pure Halloween fun from horror rock king Rob Zombie.
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60. "Luciferian Blues" by Matt Skiba and the Sekrets
Matt Skiba and the Sekrets deliver an arena-ready anthem comparing a breakup to casting out the devil.
61. "She Wolf" by Shakira
Shakira had a major hit with this ode to lycanthropy. A-ooh!
62. "Baby You're a Haunted House" by Gerard Way
Of course My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way would deliver a modern-day Halloween classic.
63. "Pet Sematary" by The Ramones
In 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.
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64. "Dracula's Wedding" by OutKast
In 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 Romance
Perfectly eerie and poppy, with the added bonuses of hand claps and gang vocals.
66. "I Was a Teenage Werewolf" by The Cramps
Another Halloween favorite from The Cramps, who are enjoying a resurgence since "Goo Goo Muck" was featured in Netflix's Wednesday.
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67. "Bela Lugosi's Dead" by Bauhaus
Honestly, most of Bauhaus' catalog can be on here, but we'll go with this tune for the obvious vampire reference.
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68. "Psycho Killer" by The Talking Heads
This Talking Heads hit debuted around the time the Son of Sam did. Eerie!
69. "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder
Black cats, broken mirrors, falling ladders, oh my!
70. "Teeth" by Lady Gaga
This 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 Maiden
This 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.
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73. "Nightmare" by Halsey
Even when she's trying to be scary, Halsey is still stunning.
74. "I Love the Dead" by Alice Cooper
Simply 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 Erickson
Roky 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 Seeds
Joy, 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 Kesha
Bless Kesha, who sings that she may "pull a Jeffrey Dahmer" in this cheeky man-eater tune.
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78. "Dead!" by My Chemical Romance
Basically 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.
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80. "The Camper Velourium III: Al the Killer" by Coheed and Cambria
Al 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."
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