Christmas music owns the charts every December — but Halloween might be coming for a piece of that. On the Hot 100 dated Nov. 14, two spooky-season songs hit new peaks, and"Thriller"landed higher than it ever has.
What happened on the chart
Michael Jackson's"Thriller"reached a new peak of No. 2. Tame Impala and JENNIE's"Dracula"also hit a new peak, at No. 3. Up top, though, nothing changed:"Choosin' Texas"held No. 1 for a 27th week.
Six Halloween-themed titles showed up on the chart, including"Spooky, Scary Skeletons"by Andrew Gold.
Why it matters
Billboard reported the movement, and its staffers talked about whether Halloween could become a perennial chart-dominating holiday the way Christmas is — and whether"Thriller"could actually reach No. 1 in coming years. That is the fun part to watch: a song that has been around for a long time still climbing.
What it could mean for you
If you are a listener in Lawton who loves this time of year, this is worth a second look — does the chart shift change what you would put on your own playlist? It is a small thing, but it is a nice reminder that seasonal music is not just a December story.
Do you think"Thriller"will ever hit No. 1?
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