Non-Awful Halloween Songs Kids & Parents Alike Will Love

12. “Witch Doctor”

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This song was originally performed by David Seville in 1958 and has been covered multiple times; our favorite might well be the Alvin and the Chipmunks version. Just be prepared for “Oo ee oo ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang” to be stuck in your head all day.

13. “Hedwig’s Theme” — from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

For those who love Harry Potter and want to recreate Hogwarts at their own party, playing the Harry Potter theme song, aka “Hedwig’s Theme,” would make the perfect addition to your Halloween party.

14. “Twelve Days of Halloween”

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Looking for new Halloween songs? Your kids might love “Twelve Days of Halloween,” which is set to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” This song is by Nooshi and is from the weird but wonderful album Halloween Songs to Christmas Melodies, which is available on iTunes.

15. “Ghostbusters (I’m Not Afraid)” — Fall Out Boy ft. Missy Elliott

The latest Ghostbusters movie was a pretty big deal, and this fun and energetic song from the soundtrack doesn’t disappoint. While it might not be the same Ghostbusters theme that we knew and loved in the ’80s, it still makes for great kids’ party music — while being kind of spooky at the same time.

16. “I’m in Love with a Monster” — Fifth Harmony

This bumpin’ song from Hotel Transylvania 2 might truly be one of the least annoying on the list. And it’s a good thing, too — because Fifth Harmony’s jam is so catchy, you’re probably going to be humming the tune under your breath for weeks.

17. “I Put a Spell on You” — Screamin’ Jay Hawkins

Kids will love that Screamin’ Jay Hawkins has an authentic monster-like quality to his voice (à la Vincent Price), and parents will love the old-school saxophone solo. It’s a spooky song that’s super-fun to play in the background during Halloween party games.

18. “Somebody’s Watching Me” — Rockwell

It’s not “Thriller,” but this Rockwell/Michael Jackson collaboration is a surefire way to get any party started. There’s just something about ’80s music that gets kids dancing, and the creepy lyrics of “Somebody’s Watching Me” coupled with the ghostly synthesizers make this a perfect Halloween favorite.