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October 27, 2015 by Moreland

Haunted Harmonies of Halloween: Top 5 Songs to Play on Halloween

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So this week, I noticed they haven’t been playing very Halloweeny songs on the radio. In fact I am sorely disappointed at the lack of it. There may not be thousands of ones to play, but there are some songs that work. So in the same thread of Nostalgia Critic, and because I am behind in posting, I have decided to list my top 5 songs to play on Halloween.

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5) The Time Warp from The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Now this film isn’t for everybody, it is a pretty strange film. Tim Curry stars as a sexual transvestite from transexual Transylvania, although he is actually an alien and a mad scientist, building the perfect man Rocky. He also messes with these two people who stop at his castle to get out of a storm, Janet and Brad.

While the film is strange and loved by only a few, the song is extremely fun. It tells you how to dance, and with its strange ghoulishness, is perfect for Halloween.

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4) Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell

I love this hit from the ’80s. In this Rockwell is a paranoid guy, who believes someone is watching him and coming after him. Michael Jackson sings backup, making it haunting with his higher voice, and Rockwell deeper more talkative then melodious one.

I have to say this is one of my all time favorite jams, I have the whole thing memorized. And it is great for Halloween, not only with the creepy undertone, but the great reference to Psycho (1960).

For more on Rockwell‘s hit, go to I Always Feel Like Somebody’s Watching Me

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3) Thriller by Michael Jackson

I’m actually thinking of reviewing this next year for Horrorfest V. I mean the music video is amazing, and so much work went into it, it is like a mini movie.

So this is my favorite Michael Jackson song and one of his all-time best. We have him transforming into a monster, zombies, Vincent Price’s laugh; just unbelievably amazing. And let’s not forget that killer dance and awesome lyrics!

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2) Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.

Some of you may be wondering, why I haven’t reviewed this film just yet. There is a reason I’ve been saving it, which I will tell you next year. I know, cliffhanger, I’m sorry.

Anyways, I have been listening to this song every year since I was in kindergarten as schools always play it at dances and Halloween parties. No Halloween is complete with this amazing anthem.

From the awesome music that gets you pumped, to the great singing voice; this song has it all.

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1) The Monster Mash by The Groovie Ghoulies

I have spent over 20 years listening to this song. Halloween is not complete unless I have heard this at least once in the month of October.

This songs has every classic monster; Frankenstein’s monster, Dracula, Igor, and more all getting together and partying. Words cannot describe how cute and fun I find this song.

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To start Horrorfest IV from the beginning, go to You Cannot Conquer It. It Has Conquered You!: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)

For the previous post, go to What Are the 39 Steps?: The 39 Steps (1935)

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For more music, go to Musical Madness

For more on the Nostalgia Critic, go to Gypsy Justice: Thinner (1998)

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Posted in Horrorfest IV, Musical Stylings of Me
Tagged '80s Music, '80s Music Video, Ghostbusters (1984), Halloween, Halloween Party, I Always Feel Like Somebody's Watching Me, Michael Jackson, Monsters, Music, Nostalgia Critic, Psycho (1960), Ray Parker Jr., Rockwell, The Groovie Ghoulies, The Monster Mash, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Time Warp, Thriller, Tim Curry, Vincent Price, Zombies
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