The Greatest Halloween Songs

Celebrate the year's spookiest holiday with these essential creepy cuts.

There's something about Halloween that makes people wanna party! Maybe it's the cold, autumn weather. Perhaps it's the scary decorations and costumes. Or maybe it's the massive sugar high from all the sweets and candy. Whatever the cause, an essential component to any Halloween party is the music.

Halloween songs are an essential part of the festivities during the Halloween season, adding to the spooky and fun atmosphere of the holiday. These songs are often played during Halloween parties, haunted houses, trick-or-treating, and even in the background of Halloween-themed events. Whether spooky, playful, or creepy, Halloween music helps set the mood for the season. Here's a breakdown of some popular Halloween songs that's good enough to wake the dead.

"(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult (1978)
"People are Strange" by Echo and the Bunnymen (1988)
"Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell (1984)
"Ghost Town" by the Specials (1981)
"Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon (1978)
"I Put a Spell on You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins (1956)
"I Put a Spell on You" by Bette Midler (1993)
'Rocky Horror Picture Show' Soundtrack - "The Time Warp" (1975)
"Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr. (1984)
"Thriller" by Michael Jackson (1982)
"Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers (1973)
"Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969)
"Amityville (The House On The Hill)" by LovebugStarski (1986)
"Abracadabra" by Steve Miller Band (1982)
"The Time Warp" by Damian (1989)
"Witchcraft" by Frank Sinatra (1958)
"Devil Woman" by Cliff Richard (1976)
"Bat Out Of Hell" by Meatloaf (1979)
"The Witch Doctor" by the Cartoons (1999)
"Hungry Like The Wolf" by Duran Durran (1982)
"Evil Woman" by Electric Light Orchestra (1976)
"Ghost Riders In The Sky" by Johnny Cash (1979)
"Devil Woman" by Marty Robbins (1962)
"Better The Devil You Know" by Kylie Minogue (1990)
"The Devil Went Down To Georgia" by The Charlie Daniels Band (1979)
"Spanish Train" by Chris de Burgh (1975)

Halloween songs are a big part of the fun and spooky atmosphere of the season. Whether you're looking for something fun and silly for kids, a classic haunting tune, or modern tracks with a darker vibe, there's a Halloween song for every mood. Songs like "Thriller," "Monster Mash," and "Ghostbusters" are staples of Halloween playlists, while newer tracks like Billie Eilish's "Bury a Friend" have added a fresh, eerie touch. These songs help create the perfect soundtrack for Halloween parties, haunted houses, and trick-or-treating adventures.

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