[2025] Recommended for Halloween Parties! A Special Feature on Western Halloween Songs

Nightmare On My StreetDJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Nightmare On My Street (D-JOG)

It’s a track released as a single in 1988 by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.

It was initially slated for inclusion on the soundtrack of the film “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master.” It became a hit in the U.

S.

and Canada.

The eerie programmed sound makes it perfect for Halloween, doesn’t it?

WolvesSelena Gomez, Marshmello

Selena Gomez, Marshmello – Wolves

This is “Wolves,” a song by the American pop singer Selena Gomez, who’s also hugely popular in Japan.

It’s a collaboration with the DJ Marshmello.

When we think of Halloween, we think of monsters, and among them, wolves have a particularly romantic image, don’t they? Wolves appear in this song.

It’s a wistful track full of mood that conjures up the crisp, chilly air of the Halloween season and a round full moon.

SpellboundSiouxsie And The Banshees

Siouxsie And The Banshees – Spellbound (Official Music Video)

Siouxsie and the Banshees is a post-punk/new wave band led by female vocalist Siouxsie Sioux.

This track is known as one of the most popular songs from their classic 1981 album Juju.

日本では、アルバムは呪いやまじないを意味する漢字「呪々」を用いて「Juju」と題され、バンドはその奇妙で不気味な雰囲気で愛されています。

Time WarpLittle Nell, Patricia Quinn, & Richard O’Brien

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) – The Time Warp Scene (2/5) | Movieclips

Set to a rockabilly-style rhythm, this captivating track draws you into a strange and wondrous world.

The lyrics, which instruct audience-participation dance steps, are packed with playful ideas that involve and entertain listeners.

Released in January 1975, the song garnered major attention as part of the soundtrack for the film The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

It’s truly perfect for livening up a Halloween party—ideal for anyone who wants to get into the mood to dress up and dance.

HalloweenMisfits

Halloween

It’s a track released as a single in 1981 by the American horror punk band Misfits.

It was written by lead singer Glenn Danzig.

It was later covered by the rock band AFI in 1999 and by the punk rock band Alkaline Trio in 2002.

Ghost TownThe Specials

The Specials – Ghost Town [Official HD Remastered Video]

This is a track released by The Specials.

Its eerie, obsessive lyrics are striking.

It was written in a London apartment by keyboardist Jerry Dammers, inspired by the decline of Coventry, an industrial city that flourished in the 1960s.

It was used in Guy Ritchie’s 2000 film “Snatch.”

Le bien qui fait malMozart Opera Rock

Mozart Opera Rock – Le bien qui fait mal (Clip officiel)

The globally successful hit song “Le bien qui fait mal” hails from France.

It’s performed by French musical actors from the stage production Mozart l’Opéra Rock.

While the overall style leans toward rock, the frequent appearance of gothic melodies gives it a distinctive atmosphere.

Its blend of intensity and elegance makes it a perfect choice for a Halloween party song.

Since the musical has also been staged in Japan, why not listen to the version performed by the Japanese cast as well?