Every year without fail, as soon as the temperatures drop to 60 degrees and everyone who was complaining about the heat begins to complain about the chill, the same age-old debate is sparked: how soon is too soon for Christmas music? With Bing Crosby stans, die-hard Jingle Bell Rockers, and Santa Baby devotees claiming that Christmas music can begin as soon as November 1st rolls around, Grinches and Scrooges advocating for Black Friday or even later, and Walmart claiming September 1st for some unholy reason, weâre all doomed to listen to songs about bells, holly, and chestnuts before itâs even cold enough for snow. There is some middle territory for the humbugs and holiday music groupies: Halloween music. Guaranteed to liven up even the most Silent of Nights, Halloween music encompasses beloved classics, a wide range of musical genres, and soundtracks from movie and television designed to make your skin crawl. I have curated a list of 20 spooky and classic songs to get you in the true holiday spirit.Â
Songs that Haunted the (Movie) House
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âTime Warpâ (1975) by Rocky Horror Picture Show Cast
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âGhostbustersâ (1984) by Ray Parker Jr.Â
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âThis is Halloweenâ (1993) by The Nightmare Before Christmas Cast
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âPet Semataryâ (1989) by Ramones
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âTiptoe Through the Tulipsâ (1968) by Tiny Tim
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âHalloween Theme – Main Titleâ (1978) by John Carpenter
Theme Songs that Would Awaken the Dead
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âMain Theme: The Addams Familyâ (1965) by Vic Mizzy
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âThe X-Filesâ (1993) by Mark Snow
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âScooby-Doo, Where Are You!â (1969) by Larry Marks
As Classic as Candy Corn
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âBatman, Wolfman, Frankenstein or Draculaâ (1959) by The Diamonds
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âMonster Mashâ (1962) by Bobby Pickett
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âWerewolves of Londonâ (1978) by Warren Zevon
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âA Nightmare on My Streetâ (1988) by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
All the Spooky Vibes
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âBlack Magic Womanâ (1968) by Fleetwood Mac
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âSeason of the Witchâ (1966) by Donovan
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âEvil Womanâ (1975) by Electric Light Orchestra
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âHeads Will Rollâ (2009) by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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âThe Killing Moonâ (1984) by Echo & the Bunnymen
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âSuperstitionâ (1972) by Stevie Wonder
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âHalloweenâ (1981) by Siouxsie and the Banshees