Top 5 Halloween Songs of All Time

Yeah, I know that this is a business blog ... but ... with Halloween right around the corner, I thought I’d take a quick departure for a little seasonal fun.

In that spirit, here are my picks for the Top 5 Halloween Songs of All Time -- followed by some “Honorable Mentions”. Did I miss one of your favorites? Disagree with the rankings? Let me know what additions should be added to the list via “comments”.

The Top 5 Halloween Songs of All Time:

1.      “The Monster Mash” (1962) – Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Cryptkickers
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LZEvpEwVkQ

2.      “Thriller” (1982) – Michael Jackson
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA

3.      “Ghostbusters” (1984) - Ray Parker Jr.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvkKX035484

4.      “Tubular Bells Part1” – Theme from The Exorcist (1972) – Mike Oldfield
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNgyVliUM3c&feature=related

5.      "Werewolves Of London” (1978) - Warren Zevon  
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZa3EYWCY3w

Honorable Mentions

"I Put A Spell On You" - Screamin' Jay Hawkins
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orNpH6iyokI

"Welcome to My Nightmare” - Alice Cooper
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQE0pfBAYQ8

“This Is Halloween” – Marilyn Manson
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU6iP0WLsU8

“Frankenstein" by Edgar Winter
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1mV_5-bRPo

"I'm Your Boogieman" – White  Zombie
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edEdpGgW_0s

"The Time Warp" – ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show' Soundtrack -
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPzhYhuQXZY

Runners-Ups (stuff I just couldn’t leave off the list once I started thinking about it)

Addams’ Family Theme Song
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFD7KGBUtKI&feature=fvwrel

“Bark At The Moon” - Ozzy Osbourne
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxWSdcKvVAw

“Highway To Hell” -  AC/DC
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_5kv8QeBBc

“Twilight Zone” - Golden Earring
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1sf2CzEq0w

“Season of the Witch” – Donovan
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_kmIsmw2fc

“Halloween” -Dave Matthews Band
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBo2BYuej0U&feature=related

 “Witchy Woman”- Eagles
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAIAXk0z0lI

“Halloween” – the Misfits
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HszzIGdMob8

“Don’t Fear the Reaper” – Blue Oyster Cult
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLSf43SXEp4&feature=fvst

“Hell” - Squirrel Nut Zippers
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Yfc479Eo8

 “Black Magic Woman” – Santana
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95kCv10duFw

“Dead Man’s Party” – Oingo Boingo
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7PGHF_kza8

"Boris the Spider" – The Who (1966)
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWpz2OYf1QU

“Enter Sandman” – MetallicaVideo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QP-SIW6iKY

The Munsters Theme Song
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuHr00nxeew&feature=related

PS "I saw a werewolf drinking a pina colada at Trader Vic's, his hair was perfect!"

Do you recognize that line? If so, e-mail me (Coach@FastForwardIncome.com) the title of the song it came from and/or the artist who performed the song and I'll send you a prize.