Halloween Party Playlist 2016

Pop Quiz: Name a Halloween song…but not Thriller…and not Monster Mash. Did you come up with anything else? Probably not.  That could be a real bummer if you’re planning a Halloween party where you want killer music and energized dancing. But at DanceBands.com we know all kinds of songs that will set just the right spooky, scary, and fun mood for your All Hallow’s Eve bash. We’ve put together a party playlist that anyone can use to strike the right note for a jammin' Halloween.

Get started with a little "Ghostbusters" (the original) by Ray Parker Junior. This is a song almost everybody knows and it's a fun, lively dancing tune. 

Since we're starting out by meeting people's expectations, get all the obvious Halloween songs out of the way right off the bat. Play "Monster Mash" and "The Addams Family" back-to-back. 

Next, you can shake things up by playing something darker like "This is Halloween" and "Dragula." 

Bring the fun back with "I Put a Spell on You," followed by "Time Warp," and then "Devil Inside."

Keep the dancing going with Rihanna's "Disturbia," Fall Out Boy's cover of "Ghostbusters," Lady Gaga's "Monster," AC/DC's "Highway to Hell" and Blue Oyster Cult's "Don't Fear the Reaper."

Take a break to hand out costume prizes and play a few games. When you're ready to dance again, start things off with the classic party favorite, "Thriller." Follow up with "Somebody's Watching Me," "Creep," "Superstition," "Deal with the Devil," and "Dead Man's Party."

You can choose to end the night on a creepy note or if you're a chicken like me, end it on a funny note. If you choose creepy, then end with "Black Sabbath." 

If you'd rather be silly, then end with "Purple People Eater."

You don't have to use that version. Unless, you really want to freak people out!

Happy Halloween!