Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Fab Fourteen: Underrated and Unknown Halloween Songs for Kids


There are plenty of simple songs for kids to sing at Christmas.  They know the words, they know the tune, they've heard the songs a million times. Every kid knows Rudolph, Frosty, Away in a Manger, and a gaggle of Santa-related tunes.

For Halloween, there's...Monster Mash.  And....Monster Mash.  Of course, adult/teen pop-culture favorites are usually added to playlists to get kids in the spooky spirit (Thriller, Addams Family, Ghostbusters) but where are all the KID-oriented Halloween tunes?

Truth be told, there are many kid-friendly and kid-focused Halloween songs that should be up there with Monster Mash.



This peaceful but silly song has been in our heads all Halloween. From the zany animation to the strangely soothing tempo, I'm pretty sure this one is my toddler's favorite on the Halloween playlist.

I Don't Like Candy Corns (Nickelodeon)
If you are not a fan of the triangular Halloween staple, this one is for you.  Yes, Kids, it's OKAY to not like candy corns...even on Halloween!

I encountered this treasure by one of my favorite bands on the delightful kids' TV show "Yo Gabba Gabba".   (Note: I binged watched two seasons of this show before I was a parent.)  This song keeps the spirit of Halloween and reminds kids that it's all just for pretend and fun.


In another great feature by 123Kids, the quirky monster animations are back with a cute song that my 1-year-old loves.

Anything Can Happen On Halloween
This downright bizarre segment from the "Worst Witch" movie features a dazed and confused  "Grand Wizard" Tim Curry Halloweening around and seeing  how many words he can rhyme with Halloween.   I kid you not.  This campy Halloween song is full of 80's hilarity that will send kids into a fit of laughter...or run away screaming in terror.






Grim Grinning Ghosts (Disney World)
If the title sounds familiar, there's a good reason...Grim Grinning Ghosts is the fun, spooky, and catchy tune from Disney World's "Haunted Mansion" ride.  It works for the attraction and family Halloween playlists alike!

Yes...another one!  This 123Kids video/song might be "too spooky", but kids love the catchy tune and, of course,  more zany animated Halloween monsters dancing around. WARNING: IT IS SUPER SPOOKY.  Maybe TOO spooky.




One for You, One for Me (Super Simple Songs)
This earworm of a song teaches kids to share candy and gets stuck in your head all night long.  

Five Little Pumpkins (Super Simple Songs)
The familiar tune is great for the littlest trick o' treaters,  and teaches counting and emotions in a fun, spooky, way!



Halloween is Coming (Original author unknown-I can't find the information!)
This nostalgic song comes right from my childhood and my mothers'! Timeless, fun, and easy for  kids to sing, keep this one in the family for generations to remember!





This family has so much fun, and yours will too when this quirky and silly Halloween adventure song gets stuck in your head.  "Halloween?  HALLoween!"
I think the singing vampire- monster-puppet-thing is my favorite part.


This song works as a good cool-down or before bed video.  It introduces Halloween words, teaches counting, and offers a soothing Halloween song if you are looking for something on the quieter side of the full moon.


The Skeleton Dance (Disney)
Granted, it's not really a "song", but the tune is easy to identify and the dance itself is lots of fun to watch.

So, if you haven't heard of the fantastic Jan Terri by now, you might need to do some internet research after watching this one.  I don't believe "Get Down Goblin" was intended to be a kid's song, but it works perfectly as a children's song.   This music video is truly one of a kind and I've found myself singing this song  every October  (and sometimes, not in October).









 
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