Well Halloween night is here. I just finished watching my traditional Halloween movies, Nightmare Before Christmas and It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. I have been listening to a lot of Halloween and spooky themed music over the last few weeks, and singing some as well, just from work alone. Everybody has their own opinion on different songs for this spooky holiday, but I thought I would share my top 10 list of favorite Halloween and spooky themed songs.
10) Spooky - This one, by a group called the Classics IV, has always been a favorite. It's old, but is also one of the only songs on here that has the word "Halloween" in the lyrics.
9) Theme from The Munsters - Another oldie, but goodie. I have never really even watched this show, but this song is rocking, in a spooky kind of way.
8) Thriller - Michael Jackson did right with this song, even the video plays out like a horror movie. I finally learned the dance about six months ago.
7) Dragula - This is probably one of the only Rob Zombie songs that I like, but the lyrics are really haunting.
6) Don't Fear the Reaper - I grew up with oldies, so I like a lot of these older songs. This one is fairly macabre, and if the title isn't enough to convince you listen to the creepy solo about halfway in.
5) Mad World - I am partial to the Tears for Fears version, but Gary Jules did a pretty good remake of it as well. What's important is the lyrics, nothings more dark than talking about your own death.
4) Ghostbusters - I grew up with these movies, and the theme is wonderful to dance to at a Halloween party. Although some of the lyrics seem like they might have double meaning...
3) This is Halloween - The theme for Halloween in my opinion. One of Danny Elfman's best songs written, describing every aspect of an eerie Halloween night.
2) Monster Mash - This song is corny, but I love it! The sound effects are ridiculous, and I'm pretty sure Bobby Pickett meant for it to be a joke. Another good one to dance to this Halloween.
1) Time Warp - Another oldie tops my list, but no matter how many times I hear this song I still love it. It's also just so much fun to dance to.
So that's it for my favorite songs to listen to at Halloween time. If you have any favorites post them in the comments. For now I think I'm going to take down my decorations and get ready for Thanksgiving. I have a rule that nothing Christmas can go up until after that holiday, which just happens to be my favorite. Perhaps I will have to make a top ten list for Thanksgiving.
Happy Halloween everyone!
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