Sophisticated Halloween Songs

Halloween music doesn't have to be all about costumes and Monster Mash. You can enjoy quiet, sophisticated Halloween songs that cleverly celebrate the season. These songs don't have that much emphasis on ghosts and goblins or even witches. But they still fit as Halloween songs if you want to use them for a dinner or cocktail party.

Download the following sophisticated Halloween songs from iTunes and enjoy these classics throughout the year. Or use them to highlight the fall season, whether you listen to them in your car, on a walk, or for a quiet fall dinner party.

Sophisticated Halloween Songs

Witchcraft - Frank Sinatra or Nancy Wilson
If good 'ol Frank doesn't make you want to kick back with a cocktail or a steak then I don't know who will. Well, maybe Nancy Wilson. While Frank Sinatra may "own" Witchcraft, Nancy Wilson gives him a run for his money in her version. Romance your favorite witch or worelock with either version of this Halloween-flavored song.

Bewitched - Peggy Lee
If you always wondered if the old television show theme song had words, I think you've found them here. However, with Peggy Lee's luscious vocal stylings, it sounds like a different song. Pair this one with Witchcraft for a quiet, romantic Halloween dinner.

Spooky - David Sanborn
A great jazz version of the classic song by the Classics IV. This Halloween song will thrill you, not spook you.

This Masquerade - David Sanborn
Another great jazz piece that makes a great Halloween song.

I Put a Spell on You - Queen Latifah
Somestimes I think Queen Latifah was born in the wrong decade. Sometimes I think she could sing the phonebook and it would sound lovely. Either way, Queen Latifah's version makes this Halloween song a classic.

Halloween - Donald Rubenstein
An instrumental song that is filled with hints of Halloween.

Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered - Cher and Rod Stewart
Cher and Rod Stewart make me forget the original version of this classic. However, there are many versions so go by iTunes and choose the one you think sounds most like a Halloween song. This is such a beautiful song, anything you choose will work.

The Spooky Blues - Vampire Trio
Lighten up a little bit with this Halloween song from the Vampire Trio. There is a whole album of Halloween songs by this group called Smooth Jazz Halloween Screams. Smooth jazz and screams? Doesn't sound possible, right? Have a sense of humor and go along with it. This song still fits into a subdued Halloween dinner party. Or, if your guests haven't noticed the Halloween theme by now, they will when you add this one.

Sing You Sinners - Tony Bennett and John Legend
Tony Bennett is great anytime, so I had to find a place for him in my Halloween songs. What better than Tony Bennett and John Legend.

That Old Black Magic - Sammy Davis, Jr.
Sammy, Sammy, you do this so well.

Voodoo - The Neville Brothers
What's a Halloween song list without a little Neville Brothers from New Orleans.

Theme from Bewitched - The Hit Crew
Another instrumental blast from the past. See if your guests can guess this Halloween song.

More Sophisticated Halloween Songs

For additional Halloween Songs perfect for dinner or cocktail parties, look for work by Mannheim Steamroller, the Vampire Trio, and Donald Rubenstein.

Other Halloween Songs

For more Halloween Songs check out these ideas:
To find the Best Halloween Songs with a Witch Theme click here.
Need Vampire Music for Halloween? Click here.
Here's some Halloween Songs with a Blues Theme. Click here for them.
For the Halloween Songs with a Devil Theme, click here.
Try a hoedown instead with Country Songs for Halloween.