Calling all party all Halloween party organisers - what's on your playlist for tonight or Tuesday?

The team at Betway here has done some digging to discover the most-streamed Halloween songs on Spotify that deserve a place in your spooky playlist if you're having a party.

'Disturbia' by Rihanna - 582.1 million streams

'Disturbia' was released in 2008 by Rihanna and features on her album 'Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded'.

Since its release, the single has become an essential Halloween banger thanks to the eeriness of the twisting melodies and sinister lyrics.

'Thriller' by Michael Jackson - 523.9 million streams

Undeniably one of the most iconic songs to have in your Halloween party playlist is 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson. 

From the music videos synchronised zombie dance to the eerie thunder, creaking doors, and wolf howls, the 80s hit has solidified its place as a Halloween classic.

'She Wolf' by Shakira - 247.7 million streams

Although not a traditional Halloween song, 'She Wolf' by Shakira is ​​spooky, danceable, and definitely deserves a spot in your party playlist this spooky season.

Shakira's distinctive vocals, the upbeat rhythm, and the association with werewolves create a fun yet mysterious atmosphere that'll surely encourage everybody onto the dancefloor.

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'Wuthering Heights' by Kate Bush - 175.4 million streams

Kate Bush's 1970s debut single 'Wuthering Heights' is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures dark romance and the supernatural.

Kate's iconic vocals and the haunting melody help shape this song into a Halloween hit and the perfect addition to any spooky party playlist. 

'Somebody's Watching Me' by Rockwell - 142.4 million streams

Although it was never intended to be a seasonal smash, Rockwell's paranoid classic 'Somebody's Watching Me' has become ​​a go-to Halloween song, even 30 years after its release.

Fun fact: Michael Jackson and his brother Jermaine assisted on the vocals of this spooky song, meaning MJ's association with Halloween goes beyond his smash hit 'Thriller'.

'Monster Mash' by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers - 68 million streams

'Monster Mash' is a novelty song by Bobby 'Boris' Pickett and has been a Halloween favourite ever since its release in 1962. 

The single was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in October 1962 just in time for Halloween, which solidified its association with the spooky holiday. The track also re-entered the charts in 2021 at number 37, nearly 60 years after its release!

'Ghost Town' by The Specials - 60.8 million streams

'Ghost Town' is a hauntingly iconic Halloween song by The Specials that depicts the eerie and mysterious atmosphere of a deserted town.

The track features the band's signature ska and reggae sound blended with spooky lyrics and a moody melody.

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