There are very few songs that are considered Halloween songs but plenty that revolve around the general overall themes of the holiday. Some songs are just plain creepy or unsettling and those are great for the day as well. I will post two of my favorite Halloween-ish songs here per day--as though we were back in the days of 45s--through November 2 which is the Day of the Dead.
First up is "Devil Woman" by Cliff Richard. The ambiance of this song is so perfect for the subject matter. Very simple arrangement yet it draws the desired feelings. The whispered "look out" warning adds to the air of fright.
The second selection for today is "Planet Caravan" by Black Sabbath. I'm not a hug fan of metal but this song became my favorite Black Sabbath song as soon as I first heard it. The dark, minor key and the creepy Leslie-speakered vocal create the entire eerie atmosphere of the song. I also like the video someone made to go along with this song. It looks like the English countryside in late fall or early winter. Very bleak-looking and reminiscent of the countryside scenes in the "Straw Dogs" film.
Those are my selections for today. Come back tomorrow for two more!
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