Top Ten Halloween Songs
Halloween is upon us. That means it is time to break out those Halloween songs – if you have any Halloween songs. Just what songs can we play that are appropriate for Halloween? Here are the top ten Halloween songs that seem to be played at Halloween parties and around Halloween.
10. The Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show
It’s a silly song from an odd show. It’s supposedly a scary show and also comedy. The Time Warp is a fun dance for all to do and appropriate for teens and adults due to some of the words in it. Yet, the lyrics and the idea of the Rocky Horror Picture Show are a great Halloween treat.
9. Don’t Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
Since Halloween is often a time to make light of scary things and of silly things related with death, Don’t Fear the Reaper is a great song. It is saying not to fear The Grim Reaper or to fear death itself. Being that there’s a lot of the word “baby,” and does mention that everybody has to die, some parents may not want children to listen to this song.
8. Witchy Woman by the Eagles
This is definitely one of the Halloween classics. The song seems to be all about a witch, so it is a great Halloween song. Most ages can listen to this song, but there may be a bit that some parents do not want their young children to hear.
7. Little Red Riding Hood by Sam “The Sham” and the Pharaohs
While it is not really a “Halloween song,” the music is perfect for Halloween. It gives that spooky feeling. It is also a bit scary because of the lyrics. After all, Little Red Riding Hood is being pursued by the Wolf. This is, of course, a guy wanting to be with a girl. However, children are going to recall the story of Little Red Riding Hood. There’s nothing inappropriate in the song, either, so it’s a great Halloween song for all ages.
6. Ghostbusters from Ghostbusters
What person doesn’t relate ghosts to Halloween? The theme from Ghostbusters is a perfect song for Halloween. Everybody seems to know it. It’s simple and even young children love to sing the song.
5. Casper the Friendly Ghost from Casper the Friendly Ghost
Sure, it’s a fun little tune. However, it is quite appropriate for younger children. We do not want to leave out the younger listeners. Besides, who does not like the idea of having a ghost as a friend?
4. Judy in Disguise with Glasses by John Fred and His Playboy Band
The song does not make much sense. After all, it is a song making fun of Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds. However, it is perfect for Halloween as Judy is in Disguise. This song does contain the word “bra,” but there is nothing that children really should not hear in it.
3. Jeepers Creepers by Louis Armstrong (written by Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer)
Of course the song is all about somebody’s eyes. Still, it tends to be a Halloween classic. The idea of either singing to a being with odd eyes or somebody who has just seen a ghost is quite appealing. It is another song appropriate for all ages.
2. Love Potion Number Nine by The Clovers
Love Potion Number Nine is a song all about how things went wrong when somebody asked a gypsy for advice. Being that the song is all about somebody who drank a potion to try to solve a problem, it makes for a great Halloween song. It is also a very funny song appropriate for all ages.
1. Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett
Monster Mash is another of those classic Halloween songs. It is probably the first song that comes to mind for many people when they are asked to think of Halloween songs. Who wouldn’t think of a song all about dancing with monsters as a Halloween song? After all , it is sang by a mad scientist about his monster he was working on in his lab. Plus, the music is quite fitting for Halloween.
Written by BridgeIleneDelaney
Bridget Ilene Delaney is the founder of Everlasting Light Publications and lives with her family in Lake Charles, LA.
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