Spooky season is nigh and the world's favorite Halloween songs have been unveiled — so get ready to queue up these scarily good singles.
There are plenty of Halloween classics out there. But only a select few can be considered our favorite Halloween track of all time. What are the most popular Halloween songs? And how do we find out?
A team at the online slots site Spin Genie UK has the answers. They analyzed the top 1,000 Halloween playlists on Spotify, compiled the songs that appeared the most, and viola! We've got the most popular Halloween songs in the world for 2023.
The Best Halloween Songs of All Time
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1. "Thriller" - Michael Jackson
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Kicking off our list is the quintessential Halloween classic, Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Featured in over half (528) of Spotify's top 1,000 Halloween playlists, this iconic track remains a staple in spooky celebrations. The enduring appeal of "Thriller" is evident in the continued reenactment of its iconic zombie dance, even 30 years after its release.
2. "Monster Mash" - Bobby "Boris" Pickett and The Crypt-Kickers
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Next up is another timeless Halloween favorite, "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and The Crypt-Kickers. It graces over a third (383) of the top 1,000 Halloween playlists on Spotify, solidifying its place as an essential addition to any Halloween-themed music lineup.
3. "Spooky, Scary Skeletons" - Andrew Gold
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Coming in as our third most popular Halloween track on Spotify, "Spooky, Scary Skeletons" by Andrew Gold is featured in 347 out of 1,000 of Spotify's finest Halloween playlists. It's a must-have for your October party soundtrack.
4. "Ghostbusters" - Ray Parker Jr.
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The iconic '80s classic, "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr., makes its presence known as the fourth most popular Halloween track across Spotify's top 1,000 Halloween playlists. Some would argue that this song is one of the greatest hits of the entire decade.
5. "Somebody's Watching Me" - Rockwell
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The 1980s delivered numerous Halloween classics, and Rockwell's 1984 release, "Somebody's Watching Me," is no exception. This track appears in 271 of the most popular Halloween playlists on Spotify, cementing its status as the fifth most beloved Halloween song.
Honorable Mentions
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6. "This is Halloween" - The Citizens of Halloween
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Top 1,000 playlists appeared in: 258
7. "Psycho Killer" - 2005 Remaster - Talking Heads
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Top 1,000 playlists appeared in: 201
8. "Disturbia" - Rihanna
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Top 1,000 playlists appeared in: 180
9. "Time Warp" - Little Neill
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Top 1,000 playlists appeared in: 150
10. "Halloween Theme" - Main Title - John Carpenter
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Top 1,000 playlists appeared in: 146
