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50 Best Halloween Songs to Stream This Spooky Season

It'll be the creepiest playlist of all!

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Halloween would simply not be the same without some spooky, on-theme music playing. When we're getting ready with our friends for those fun Halloween parties in our favorite Halloween costumes, we're going to need something to really get us into the spirit. Plus, those frightening scenes in some classic Halloween movies wouldn't be what they were without that iconic music in the background! All this to say, we love the music the holiday brings—which is exactly why we've curated a list of the best Halloween songs out there!

You'll definitely know some of songs on this list, while others may come as spine-chilling surprises. Either way, their eerie lyrics can double as fun Halloween quotes or Halloween Instagram captions. (Hint: Just about every line in "This Is Halloween" will work!) You'll also find dance-pop hits like "Heads Will Roll" by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and "Monster" by Lady Gaga, as well as tracks from rock bands like The Eagles. Once you've queued up this Halloween playlist on Spotify, all you'll need is a big bowl of sweets and some Halloween drinks, and you'll be ready for October 31!

1

"Anthem" by Michael Abels

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The creepy words sung by seemingly upset children gives us all the chills and thrills. It's no wonder why it was included in the horror-movie, Us.

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"Wolves" by Selena Gomez and Marshmello

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Anything wolf or werewolf related screams "Halloween" to us! (Oh, and who remembers when Selena dated that werewolf on Wizards of Waverly Place?! 😱 That was definitely something else!

3

"Halloween" by Phoebe Bridgers

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Phoebe Bridgers makes enough spooky-styled music to fill an entire playlist, but this one does just the trick. It may not be spine chilling, but the lyrics are enough to set the vibe.

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"Stranger Things" Theme Song by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein

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Stranger Things as a whole is a spooky enough show to be watched during Halloween. Which is exactly why its' theme song made the list!

5

"Haunted" by Beyoncé

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A haunted love is the scariest type of love, according to Beyoncé! We'd agree, especially since she sings about it in the eeriest way possible! This one belongs to her self-titled album, "Beyoncé."

6

"I Got 5 On It" by Luniz ft. Michael Marshall

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The classic Luniz's '90s hit is transformed into something completely sinister in this reimagining of the tune. This is another from the movie Us, just proving why you should give it a watch if you haven't already!

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"Haunted" by Taylor Swift

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Honestly, Taylor Swift writing a breakup song about you can already be daunting enough. But she took it to a whole new level with her song "Haunted," which sees the songtress compare a heartbreak to a scary story.

8

"The Skeleton in the Closet" by Louis Armstrong

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Yeah, Louis Armstrong is known for his soothing Jazz hits—but he created something a bit more gloomy with his song "The Skeleton in the Closet." You'll feel at ease by the melody, but the lyrics will make you want to sleep with one eye open.

9

"Midnight City" by M83

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The music video is what really gives this song its' dark edge. Play this song at your Halloween party (bonus points if it's at midnight!), and dance your skeleton legs off!

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"Thriller" by Michael Jackson

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Including this hit by Michael Jackson did not take even a second thought. It's essentially the anthem of Halloween if it were to have one! Warning: You may or may not break out in dance once the chorus comes on.

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"This Is Halloween" from 'The Nightmare Before Christmas'

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Is it really Halloween if you haven't put this movie on display the entire month of October? Kids and adults alike will be able to jam out to this Halloween classic!

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"I Put a Spell on You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins

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This song was already famous in its' own right, but being included in the Hocus Pocus soundtrack really sold the deal for this Halloween hit! Jay Hawkins knew how to perfectly deliver this eerie tune with his intimidating yet captivating tone.

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"Monster Mash" by Bobby "Borris" Pickett

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No Halloween party would be complete without you replaying this song at least a dozen times. If you know how to do the "Mash Potato"—that's even better!

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"Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr.

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Who you gonna call? Ghost Busters! Not sure if there is a more memorable line from a Halloween song out there. It's groovy and upbeat, making you forget that this song is about getting rid of ghosts!

15

"Superstition" by Stevie Wonder

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I don't know about you, but we feel pretty superstitious around Halloween time! Stevie Wonder gets the feeling of black magic and spooky tales just right with his timeless song.

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"I Want Candy" by The Strangeloves

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While Bow Wow Wow and Aaron Carter have popular recordings of this candy-inspired tune, the original version actually came out in 1965.

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"Time Warp" from 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'

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When "madness takes its toll" on October 31, it's time to do the Time Warp. Even if you've never done the dance before, the song lays the steps out clearly so any beginner (also known as a Rocky Horror "virgin") will catch on quick.

18

"Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell

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The music video for this haunting song is like a mini horror movie, filled with ghoulish apparitions and zombies.

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"Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon

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Whether you like it or not, this howling tune is insanely catchy. It was originally written as a joke but ended up being Warren Zevon's most popular song.

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"Heads Will Roll" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

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Looking for a dance track that's loaded with Halloween imagery? This Yeah Yeah Yeahs song, written from the point of view of the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland, is the perfect fit.

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Erin Cavoto

Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.

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