[For Seniors] Crowd-Pleasers! Recommended Songs Everyone Can Enjoy Together in October
At senior care facilities and similar settings, let’s try singing songs that reflect the season.
This time, we’ll introduce songs with an October theme.
We’ve chosen a wide range, from children’s songs to popular tunes.
Some seniors may recall singing them in childhood or hearing them after entering the workforce.
From there, conversations may naturally expand.
Singing also helps with oral exercises.
Even those who are reluctant to sing can still enjoy participating in the recreation through hand clapping and other activities—there are many ways to have fun.
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EverybodyBackstreet Boys
A track by the globally popular Backstreet Boys.
It wasn’t made specifically for Halloween, but in the music video the members transform into characters like Dracula and a werewolf, giving it a vibe that’s perfect for the occasion.
With a message like “Alright, we’re back!” it invites everyone to get excited together, and just listening to it lifts your spirits.
Released as a single in 1997, it’s also included on the classic album Backstreet’s Back.
The video even won an award in 1998, showing how it’s been enjoyed alongside its visuals since back then.
Swaying to the beat or singing along with the signature lines can naturally create a sense of togetherness—and a lot of fun.
Hedwig’s ThemeJohn Williams
When it comes to movies featuring a young wizard, this is the song! Brimming with a mysterious charm that instantly whisks listeners into a magical world, it begins softly with shimmering celesta tones and unfolds into a grand orchestral arrangement, evoking the excitement of the start of an adventure.
Composed by the master John Williams, this piece was included on the album “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” released in October 2001, and is cherished as an iconic track of the series.
Play it at a Halloween event and the venue will instantly take on a fantastical atmosphere! It could also be fun to listen together and talk about what kinds of magic you’d like to try.
ThrillerMichael Jackson
When you think of Halloween, you think of zombies—and when you think of zombies, it’s this song! It’s a signature track by the world-renowned entertainer Michael Jackson.
Taken from the legendary album Thriller, hailed as the best-selling of all time, this tune combines a thrilling sense that something’s creeping up at midnight with an irresistible funky groove.
The short film-style video, where monsters break into dance all at once, became a huge global sensation.
Put this on at a Halloween party and it’ll bring people of all ages together.
How about everyone copying the iconic choreography and dancing along? It’s a timeless Halloween classic that continues to be loved.
This Is Halloween
A staple Halloween song, this one is a number from the 1993 Disney film The Nightmare Before Christmas.
It sings about what Halloween is like, with a jaunty yet eerily ominous melody.
The residents of the film’s setting, Halloween Town, love to scare people—perfectly embodying the very spirit of Halloween.
The music from the album The Nightmare Before Christmas: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, which includes this track, was even nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
Play it as background music at your event to soak in the spooky atmosphere.
Let’s all sing along and get the party going!
Spooky Spooky
This is a song by A.J.
Jenkins featuring a parade of familiar Halloween characters like witches and ghosts.
Its slightly mysterious melody really heightens the Halloween mood.
More than being scary, the song’s charm lies in its fun, exciting vibe.
It’s also included on the album “Halloween and Christmas Songs,” and it’s easy to see why it’s widely used as teaching material in schools—it’s catchy and easy to remember.
With its simple rhythm, you’ll naturally start clapping along or swaying your body.
Come up with some easy choreography and enjoy it together—this piece is perfect for creating a smile-filled time that spans generations.
The two are young.dikku mine
The famous call-and-response of “You.” “What is it?” from the song Futari wa Wakai was released in 1935 as the theme song for the film The Peeked-at Bride and became a major hit as a duet by Dick Mine, a former jazz singer, and Reiko Hoshi, a former Takarazuka Revue dancer.
Beyond being a vocalist, Dick Mine was known as a multitalented figure—guitarist, actor, lyric adapter, and arranger—who also looked after his juniors, including Frank Nagai and James Miki, and is said to have nurtured talents who later became prominent actors, such as Hitoshi Ueki and Makoto Fujita.
As a pioneer of contemporary Japanese entertainment, he can be said to have had a profound influence on later generations.
Grim Grinning GhostsVoicePlay
If you’re looking to elevate your event with a slightly mysterious Halloween vibe, we recommend a track by the a cappella group VoicePlay.
This song is a vocal-only cover of the theme from Disneyland’s hugely popular attraction, the Haunted Mansion.
The gathering of grinning ghosts is eerie yet somehow humorous.
The piece is included on their album “Once Upon An Ever After,” released in July 2012.
Use it as background music for a Halloween party, and it might spark a flurry of nostalgic conversations.
The rich harmonies created using only voices are sure to wrap your event in a warm, inviting atmosphere!