Eventually Halloween! During October, as part of Sounds of Halloween, HollywoodLife asked celebrities from the worlds of music, film and television from popular culture to choose the songs that should be on the ultimate Halloween playlist. Now, it’s our turn. The staff of HollywoodLife will limit the feature by adding their selections to the playlist, ensuring that you have the best Halloween.
For many people, the orange and black season begins long before the shadows lengthen and the leaves begin to run. Over the past 90 days, global searches for Halloween have increased by nearly 1,400% on Spotify. The streaming service also gave Pumpkin Crown Rihanna, because she’s the top female artist added to a user-generated Halloween themed playlist. According to Spotify editor Rachel Selvin, spooky story podcast trending on Spotify, with true crime stories that resonate the most. But what about music?
Although October 31 brings horrors and fears, some of the most popular songs added to user-generated Halloween playlists come as no surprise. John Carpenter, who spoke with HollywoodLife for The Sound Of Halloween, leading the group with the main theme being Halloween. By Ray Parker Jr. The theme of “Ghostbusters” is also near the top, including two songs that John Carpenter chose for our playlist: “Don’t Fear The Reaper” by Green Oyster Cult and Warren Zevon’s “London werewolf.”
Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s “Monster Mash” is also one of the favorites this year. Rockwell’s “Someone’s watching me,” By Michael Jackson “Horror” and “Time Warp” from Rocky’s Horror Picture Show also on the top list. Stevie Wonder “Superstition” is also high on the charts, proving that something doesn’t have to be spooky to be perfect for this time of year.
Before watching Spotify’s Ghostly playlists, curated specifically by Ethel Cainplease turn around “Halloween Life”“Pick up the pumpkin below to see what the staff has picked out for you.
Nicole Alleyne, Design Director
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, “Heads Will Roll”
“The lyrics pretty much sum up the vibe at a fun Halloween party… Dance, dance until you die (die).” – NA
Elissa Anderson, Photo Editor
The Black Keys, “Howlin’ For You”
“I have two songs because I’m super indecisive and think both are perfect for Halloween. The first is “Howlin ‘For You” by Black keys and the second is the “Psychic Killer” of The leaders can talk. I feel like they put you in the space of a villain in a horror movie, but in an interesting way. [laughs]. “- EA
Amira Borders, Video Producer
Tyler, the Creator with A$AP Rocky, “Who Dat Boy”
“This song is like the one you would listen to right before the killer struck. Also, the music video is very wild and looks like a scene from a scary movie.” – AB
James Crowley, News Writer
My Chemical Romance, “Vampires will never hurt you”
“The song sounds like a horror movie between the chilling intro and the chaotic chorus, and most of all, it’s about vampires. Plus the MCR reunion tour in the summer and Gerard Way wearing different costumes on stage every night, it feels like Halloween has started soon”- JC
Sarah Jones, News & Entertainment Reporter
Patiently and cautiously, “You’re mine tonight”
“Gives me creeps every time I hear it on American Horror Story! “- SJ
Jason Katz, Video Director
Phil Collins, “Don’t Lose My Number”
“This is going to be a little weird because the song is so catchy, but I always thought Phil Collins” Don’t Lose My Number ‘ is fun but creepy. I feel it could be about a certain killer or someone who is obsessed with someone.
“The lyrics are interesting but there is also some threat in it, such as ‘Don’t lose my number!’ and ‘Oh Billy, you’re better, you’re better, you should run for your life.’
These lyrics are also interesting: “Oh, they come at night, leaving fear behind / Darkness lies on the ground / No one knows where to find him / No evidence is found.” – JK
Alyssa Norwin, Associate Editor of New York
Taylor Swift, “Haunting”
“Because there can be a T. Swift song for any occasion if you want to be there.” – ONE
Sabrina Picou, News & Entertainment Writer
Oingo Boingo, “Party of the Dead”
“It’s in the name! [laughs]“- SP
Audrey Rock, News & Entertainment Writer
Policeman, “Every Breath You Take”
“This song is scary when you put it in the background of a stalker who refuses to move on. I’m willing to bet that a lot of us know someone who fits the bill! “- AR
Chris Rogers, Deputy Editor of Los Angeles
The Chordettes, “Mr. Sandman”
“I’m not sure if this is an official Halloween song, but as a big fan of Halloween movie franchise, this song sends chills down my spine whenever I listen to it. I first discovered it while watching Halloween II (1981), and it’s been my favorite ever since. “- CR
Dina Sartore-Bodo, Managing Editor
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, “Red Right Hand”
“It’s creepy and always reminds me of my favorite horror movie, Screaming. “- DSB
Kelby Vera, News Editor
Tubeway Army, “I I Disconnect From You”
“But… more Misfits’ ‘Skulls’ can’t hurt.” – KV
Terry Zeller, News Writer
The Ronettes, “Be My Baby”
“Be My Baby” by Ronettes. Listen to me! [laughs] 1963 Ditty Introduced in New Horror Movie Barbarian, stars Bill Skarsgard (yes, Pennywise from ‘It’!) and Justin Long, and when the song plays at the end credits, trust and believe, you’ll cry for your “mom”. It’s a twisted movie!
(Justin Long is also in the original Jeepers Creepers…. oof, you’ll never hear that song again.) “- TZ
Jason Brow, Music Editor
Karen Black’s Erotic Horror, “Halloween”
“If you’re nearing the end of a Halloween playlist, you have a few options. The work “Halloween” by Misfits (“I miss Halloween”), as well as “October slowly dies” by DieMonsterDie. The second is also a fitting final in 2022, especially since we lost our zinger Zero lead earlier in the year (Rest in peace). I think maybe this time around we’ll pick one of my favorites, The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black’s “Halloween.” Something about it captures the mood going on in November, and the song helps keep that creepy feeling going for months…until Halloween returns. “- JB
