Halloween is the time of the year when all the ghouls, goblins and spooks come out. It is a fun time of dressing up in costumes and becoming someone else, even if it is just for one night.
This is the holiday that brings out what is considered the dark side of music, but it can also bring out the fun side of music. Classic songs like the “Monster Mash” and “The Purple People Eater” have become staples at Halloween parties. Even the theme to The Adams Family television show! There are so many other songs that have become popular for Halloween parties that the list could go on and on.
We’ve put together a list of some great music from different genres including punk, metal, a bit of country, blues, and some classic rock tunes that will get even the most ghoulish ghouls up and dancing at your 2014 Halloween party for adults!
“Do You Believe in Magic” – Aly & AJ ‘s version of this song originally released in 1965 by The Lovin’ Spoonful is a version that is simple and good to dance and sing along to!
“The Vampire” – Buffy Sainte-Marie – Hauntingly good song from the album Illuminations.
“Bloodletting (The Vampire Song)” – Concrete Blonde – Just a great song from a great band.
“Haunted House Blues” – Bessie Smith – A legend on the blues scene, great for Halloween!
“My Immortal” – Evanescence – A lovely song to slow the mood down as the Halloween party winds down. Actually, all of Evanescence’s songs can make a killer Halloween party!
“Graveyard Rock – Tarantula Ghoul & Her Gravediggers” – A fun little tune from an Oregon horror hostess Tarantula Ghoul.
“Halloween Night” – the Mann Sisters – A spooky little song with a bit of a country twist to it.
“Haunted House” – Elvira – A rockin’ tune from the Mistress of the Dark.
“Trip the Darkness” – Lacuna Coil- Cristina is awesome and we all secretly want to dress as her for Halloween.
“Halloween” – Siouxsie and the Banshees- Great song from a classic band.
“Blood” – In This Moment – See this band live and you will figure out why this song fits into Halloween season.
“Sally’s Song” – Amy Lee- Who all loves ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’?
“Witchy Woman” – The Eagles – A great song by a classic band.
“Ghostbusters” – Ray Parker, Jr. – Good to dance to! Who ya gonna call?
“Werewolves of London” – Warren Zevon – Great movie to watch on Halloween night as well.
“Miss Murder” – AFI – Get up and move!
“This is Halloween” – Marilyn Manson- It’s Halloween, why not?
“Pet Semetary” – The Ramones – Make it a punk party!
“I Put a Spell on You” – Screamin’ J. Hawkins – This song is so good it will put a spell on anyone.
“Dragula” – Rob Zombie – Good to move to.
“Thriller” – Michael Jackson – Want to dance? And who could forget the evil laugh by the late Vincent Price?
“Possum Kingdom” – The Toadies – A creepy little love song.
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Any of these songs will be great for a wonderful Halloween playlist!
Be Safe & Happy Halloween!!!!
