Top Ten Halloween Songs for Your Halloween Party

I love Halloween. For me it is the unofficial start of the Holiday season. I have to restrain myself from decorating at the beginning of September. I love almost everything about the holiday. Spooky decorations, horror movies, ghost stories, pumpkins, but most especially Halloween music. I love to play ghoulish music throughout the month of October to get everyone in the mood, not that the kids need any help, but I figure maybe I can scare a tad bit more enthusiasm out of my dear husband with my witchy symphony. I have several dollar store Halloween CD's including spooky sound effects and eerie music, as well as some fun Halloween essentials I took the time to download to my MP3 player. When the big night finally arrives not only do my creepy tunes set the mood for our family Halloween party, but I also set up a boombox outside to welcome Trick or Treaters. If you want to brew up some family fun this Halloween, I suggest investing in some macabre melodies to get your spooky soiree underway. You can start by downloading my Top 10.

#10- Ride of the Valkyries

Let's start with a real classic. This Wagner piece will really set the tone for a wild and scary night. You can go with a classical rendition or you can try the spiced up version on the album Halloweenby Manheim Steamroller

#9- Toccata and Fugue in D Minor

What Halloween would be complete without Dracula's classic theme song? This Bach organ piece is definitely a Halloween essential. Again you have plenty of renditions to choose from but I recommend the Manheim Steamroller version.

#8- Funeral March of the Marionette

Sticking with the classics, this Gounad piece is probably best known as the theme from Alfred Hitchcock presents. It was personally chosen by Hitchcock and is one of my favorites. It was originally meant to tell the story of the funeral march of a marionette killed in a duel. This is another piece included on the Manheim Steamroller Halloween album, but is also available on AMC Presents Halloween Hits: Music for a Monster Fest.

#7- Tubular Bells

The chilling opening theme from the 1973 album which became the theme from The Excorsist evokes visions of splattering split pea soup, spinning heads, and spider walks, all very halloweeny indeed. This is another piece available on the AMC album.

#6- Movie theme from Halloween

This ominous little diddy is sure to scare the socks off anyone who's seen the 1978 slasher film. You can find it on the AMC album or try the grittier version found on the soundtrack from the new Rob Zombie prequel to the original film.

#5- Ghostbusters

I aint afraid of no Ghosts! Originally performed by Ray Parker Jr. and covered on many Halloween novelty albums, this upbeat number is not only one of my favorite songs, but I love the movie for Halloween party entertainment as well. It always gets my two year old dancing.

#4- Tales from the Crypt Theme

This devilish diddy is another one of my favorites. This is another song that can be found on the AMC album or on various novelty albums.

#3- I Put a Spell on You

This song is Halloween Gold! Originally recorded by Screamin' Jay Hawkins, it's been covered multiple times. Personally my favorite version is by Nina Simone, but I also love the Creedence Clearwater Revival version. There's even a Marilyn Manson version for adult parties.

#2- Monster Mash

This 1962 novelty hit by Bobby "Boris" Pickett, in the style of Boris Karloff, is the quintessential Halloween Hit and it's just so much fun! You can find it on just about any Halloween Novelty Album. It's a must have.

#1..... Drumroll Please

So what's my favorite Halloween song? Without question it has to be Michael Jackson's Thriller. For a killer family party activity, try learning the Thriller dance. Even if you don't have the moves from the iconic 1982 music video this song is sure to get you groovin' in your costumes and the creepy monologue by Vincent Price is an added bonus!