1. "Nightmare On My Street" (1988) by DJ Jazzy Jeff and Will SmithThis song was so successful that the producers of the film Nightmare On Elm Street sued for copyright infringement. DJ Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith, the Fresh Prince, will add good humor to any Halloween gathering.
2. "The Monster Mash" (1962) by Bobby "Boris" Pickett
For those who grew up in the rock 'n roll era, this is THE Halloween song. It reached #1 on the Billboard pop singles chart when initially released and went back to the top 10 in 1973.
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3. "Thriller" (1982) by Michael Jackson
The Vincent Price laugh still packs a wallop and everyone will fondly remember the days when Michael was just another child pop star becoming an adult. The song was accompanied by one of the most famous pop music videos ever.
4."Tubular Bells Pt. 1" (Theme From 'The Exorcist') (1973) by Mike Oldfield
Can you say creepy? The producers of The Exorcist knew what they were doing when they chose this song for a theme.
5."The Time Warp" (1975) by Rocky Horror Picture Show' Soundtrack
Every party needs a group dance moment. "The Time Warp" is easy to follow. The song tells you how. "It's just a jump to the left..."
6."Ghost Town" (1981) by Specials
The original point of the song had to do with U.K. economic woes, but the musical sense of foreboding, darkness and empty streets works well at Halloween.
7. "Hell" (1997) by Squirrel Nut Zippers
Graphic tales of what could happen in the afterlife and singalong spelling of "D-A-M-N-A-T-I-O-N." Happy Halloween!