Spooktacular Playlists: The Ultimate Guide

    As the sun goes down and the moon comes up, it's time to crank up the volume and make a Halloween playlist! Are you throwing a Halloween party, or maybe trying to get in the mood? making a Halloween playlist is the right thing to do. From eerie classics to modern hits, here’s everything you need to know about these fang-tastic tracks! 

Classic hits:

To kick off your Halloween soundtrack, start with timeless classics that have been known and loved for decades!

“Thriller” By Michael Jackson 

No Halloween playlist is complete without this completely iconic track. Its catchy beat and infamous lyrics have set the mood on the day for decades! 

“Somebody's Watching Me” By: Rockwell

Feeling paranoid? Or really in a spooky mood? Play this early 80s hit for the extreme eerie and calm vibe you’re looking for.

“Monster Mash” By: Bobby “Borris” Pickett 

 With its playful and nostalgic theme this track is a Halloween must have. The catchy lyrics take the listeners to a “graveyard smash” where monsters come alive and dance it out. It’s hard to 

 imagine the holiday without the song!         

“Highway To Hell” By: AC/DC 

Though not a regular Halloween track, it definitely fits the mood for the day with its hardcore and rebellious theme. The lyrics evoke a thrilling sentiment and add to the creepy vibe of the holiday. 

Soundtracks:

In addition with the classic hits, soundtracks can also be used to elevate and make your playlist more whimsical! Are you a Halloween fanatic and watch a lot of spooky movies? If so, soundtracks are the way to go! 

“This Is Halloween” By: Danny Elfman 

First up, this popular Halloween theme song is not even from a Halloween focused move! The theme of Christmas and Halloween both blend in, creating this fun and catchy tune. The track is from the iconic movie, “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” 

“The Addams Family Theme” By: Vic Mizzy  

The whimsical and spooky vibe of this song lights up the day of Halloween! 

“Jack’s Lament” By: Danny Elfman 

           Once again from the iconic movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” This song  

            catches the slow and creepy atmosphere of the Holiday! 

“Ghostbusters” By: Ray Parker Jr. 

Played widely at any spooky party, this upbeat and catchy anthem about ghost hunting has been a favorite for decades!  

Modern hits: 

Nevertheless, modern hits are also needed to spice up your tracklist! These songs add a fresh twist to your celebration! 

“Ghost” By: Confetti 

The track has a  fun and upbeat vibe that lights up the mood and atmosphere while still 

tapping into the theme of Halloween. 

“Spooky Scary Skeletons: By: Andrew Gold 

After its recent hit in the passing year, this fun and playful song is appropriate for all ages and people! 

 “Bury A Friend” By: Billie Eilish 

From the famous and well- known singer Billie Eilish, this creepy and eerie song belongs in a Halloween playlist. 

“In The Night” By: The Weeknd 

Not a track known for the holiday, yet still fits in! The upbeat and fast paced tone is great for dancing! 

As you dive into creating your own playlist, remember the theme of Halloween lies in the “boo-tiful” tracks that capture the essence. The most important part of playlist making is to have a spook-tackular time with it! Mix up different genres and or even create remixes! Grab your broomsticks and crank that volume up and dance like there is no one watching you! (Somebody is)