It’s Halloween week, and in Red Letters world, Halloween is a pretty big deal. The first book centers some memories around a Halloween weekend party. So, for today’s playlist, I give you a Halloween night at Soulful, character style. Who’s your musical favorite? Is it different than your normal favorite character?

Frost would get a boot stomping mosh pit energy song slipped in the mix. Something that would get his kilted “that ain’t music” heart head banging. And there is a Halloween tradition of getting Frost to pick a song, seeing as it’s a bit of an anniversary for him and Malta. Dancing Frost’s way may have included some light spanking and the after effects stunned every witness that first time. But traditions are traditions…

Dragula – Rob Zombie

Woods addition to the Halloween playlist? He’s up there, singing night after night, different cities, different shows. Same feelings. And a bonus thought? He might actually consider that lead singer of his, Brandon, to be a devil… but why spoil a good read with backstage gossip? It’s a party! Who’s got the devil horns?

Running With The Devil – Van Halen

I bet you expect a Tweety song to be pop filled and classic party anthem? Most of the time, she is, or presents as such. Because Halloween was amazing for her, but it also has it’s share of shadows. Things that go bump in the night and linger in shivers across her skin. If she’s telling stories, she’ll turn it into a dance move. But the truth? Tweety gets plagued by the villains and demons in her head all the same. It’s what she chooses to feed, and if she can withstand the voodoo magic that night, or if she’ll give in to the traumatic memories that feel like depressing pins in her happy world.

Voodoo – Godsmack

Like grandfather, like grandson. Gus and Greg both would put this on the playlist, for different reasons. Gus is old enough to tell tales and explain why you shouldn’t fear anything, not even death. But Greg? That man might be able to spin this song more like a couples song, and try to get a certain someone to dance. That is, of course, if Little Devil by Neil Sedaka doesn’t work…

(Don’t Fear) The Reaper – Blue Oyster Cult

Sly’s role is more than bartender. He sees all, and processes all. He’s that guy that would pick the song that sounds like a spell, explaining why this night lowers your inhibitions and let’s you feel free. It would also crawl inside even the most stoic sort to sway along to the melody, showcasing the power of music all on it’s own. He’s aware it’s a party, and it should be fun, but with Sly, it’s probably going to mean something wise that you’ll get some other day, not always when he speaks to you. And the little bat bot that works the juke box is all year round, it just looks intentional in October. They don’t call Sly bat man for nothing…

Black Magic Woman – Santana