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DEL.ICIO.USWhat’s on your spooky soundtrack?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Halloween might be known for its tricks, and of course, its treats — but what about the music?
From “Monster Mash” to “Sympathy for the Devil,” pop culture has produced its own spooky soundtrack.
Take a look at our photo gallery of scary must-haves for your Halloween mix tape and then let us know if we missed the mark. What songs/artists would you add? What’s on your mix tape?
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By brent
October 30, 2008 6:31 AM | Link to this
“Mr. Crowley” by Ozzy Osbourne’s BLIZZARD OF OZZ band. Nothing says Halloween like a song about witchcraft. Rawk on, Atlanta!
By Charles
October 30, 2008 6:32 AM | Link to this
Can anyone say “The Haunted House of Retro-Pleasure”? Ex-99x Icon Steve Craig had the playlist down YEARS ago. I really miss that show…..
By DecaturCyn
October 30, 2008 6:33 AM | Link to this
“Maybe You Were Right” by Ringside has a little bit of dark, evocative language.
By DecaturCyn
October 30, 2008 6:37 AM | Link to this
Oops, Ringside’s tune is actually called “Tired of Being Sorry.” Also … “Hotel California” by the Eagles, if it’s not already on the list.
By tajacket
October 30, 2008 6:40 AM | Link to this
Don’t Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult - MORE COWBELL!!!
By Trivia Guy
October 30, 2008 6:52 AM | Link to this
Ghost Town - The Specials Voodoo - Chris Isaac Voodoo Shop - Cowboy Mouth Spooky - ARS a half dozen songs by the Horropops Halloween - Siouxsie & the Banshees Devil Woman - Cliff Richard Haunted Hayride - Webb Wilder
Rob Zombie, as mentioned in the article, is perfect for Halloween, but I strongly advise pre-screening his songs before playing them around your tots.
By Hick from the Sticks
October 30, 2008 7:22 AM | Link to this
“Creature from the Black Leather Lagoon”—The Cramps. I mean, seriously…
“(I’m) like a fireball burning all down below/Daddy made mamma/but she shoulda said no”.
Hey, if that’s not “here-kid-have-a-Butterfinger” music, I’m not sure what is.
If you’re looking for more—“Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things”—Photon Torpedos.
Yay! Halloween!
By Thumbelina
October 30, 2008 7:23 AM | Link to this
“Halloweenhead” - Ryan Adams; “The Devil’s Been Busy” - Traveling Wilburys; “Warlocks” - Red Hot Chili Peppers; “Real Child of Hell” - X; “Rock n Roll Damnation” - AC/DC; “Candy Man” - Roy Orbison; “Dead Man Walkin’” - Bruce Springsteen; “Pass The Hatchet” - Southern Culture On The Skids
By ruben
October 30, 2008 8:06 AM | Link to this
How could anyone miss the greatest and spookiest song of ALL TIME? That would be “Tubular Bells” by Michael Oldfield. The song was the main theme from the movie the “Exorcist”.
I agree with Charles above that Steve had the Haunted House of Retro-Pleasure down pat this time of year…
By ruben
January 23, 2009 8:08 AM | Link to this
It’s so weird…No one else has left a comment.