Halloween Candy Songs

Sweet Songs for Halloween

Halloween candy and trick-or-treating are a traditional part of Halloween for children, and sweets can also be part of your Halloween party, too. How about a candy-theme Halloween party where part of the decorations and music are based on a "sweet" theme? Guests could also choose to dress up as candy or other types of sweets, or could each bring a dessert to the party.

The songs I've selected to feature are: The Candy Man, Big Rock Candy Mountain, On the Good Ship Lollipop, Coulter's Candy, and Sugar Sugar. They're great for kids, but are also a trip down memory lane for the "big kids. You'll also find resources to help you plan your Halloween festivities, such as party food and activities.

Happy listening - enjoy!

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The Candy Man

Sammy Davis Jr.

The Candy Man song, as performed by Sammy Davis Jr., is definitely one of my favorite songs about candy. I'm sure everyone will be singing along to "the candy man, the candy man can...." :)
Sammy Davis Jnr The Candy Man
by markflem | video info

2,230 ratings | 982,587 views
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Big Rock Candy Mountain

Johnny Cash

This version of "Big Rock Candy Mountain" is performed by Johnny Cash, who is also known as the "Man in Black". Burl Ives popularized this song, although it was originally recorded by Harry McClintock.
Johnny Cash - Big Rock Candy Mountain
by PeterRabbit59 | video info

90 ratings | 43,739 views
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Halloween Cupcakes

Cupcakes for Halloween

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How about cupcakes for Halloween? Photo of Halloween cupcakes, courtesy of user Eversheds LLP on Wikimedia Commons. Creative Commons

Coulter's Candy

Traditional Scottish Children's Song - The Corries with Paddy Bell

The Corrie Folk Trio with Paddy Bell do an excellent job on "Coulter's Candy", which tells of "wee boys" being given a penny for candy. This traditional Scottish song was written by Robert Coltard.
The Corrie Folk Trio With Paddie Bell --- Coulter's Candy (Ali Bali Bee)
by mandolinda6 | video info

18 ratings | 4,420 views
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On the Good Ship Lollipop

Shirley Temple

A cute song sung by Shirley Temple, "On the Good Ship Lollipop" is from the 1934 movie "Bright Eyes".
Shirley Temple - On The Good Ship Lollipop.avi
by damienchemille | video info

988 ratings | 530,516 views
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Halloween Cake

Cheesecake for Halloween

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How about a Halloween cheesecake? Photo of a Halloween cheesecake, courtesy of user dave g on Wikimedia Commons. Creative Commons.

Sugar Sugar

The Archies

This one is as much for the "older kids" as it is for the younger ones, and technically it isn't about candy. It's a fun song that was used in "The Archies" and this version provides both an animated video and the audio. "Sugar Sugar" was written by Jeff Barry and Andy Kim, and Andy Kim was also part of the group of musicians who recorded "The Archies" version of the song. You'll be singing along to "honey....sugar sugar" :).
The Archies - Sugar, Sugar (Original 1969 Music Video)
by windsorbear | video info

6,648 ratings | 1,392,420 views
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Hope you enjoyed this selection of sweet songs for Halloween

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  • WriterJanis Jan 21, 2012 @ 5:33 pm | delete
    Very cute song choices.
  • AnimalHouse Dec 20, 2011 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    Very cute lens, I enjoyed the songs
  • Graceonline Sep 29, 2011 @ 5:37 pm | delete
    Cute idea for Halloween!
  • lbrummer Sep 22, 2011 @ 12:17 pm | delete
    Thank you for featuring my Halloween Treats in a Brown Paper Bag lens. I'm a newbie so I wanted to see how featuring was done. i think I have it now. Will feature your lens on mine also.
  • CruiseReady Sep 21, 2011 @ 10:01 am | delete
    A lens on songs about candy to go with halloween candy. What a great idea you had here!
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