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The Scariest Song

Boo!

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Chris Dalla Riva
Oct 31, 2026
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Happy Halloween! A few days ago, I recalled how The Beatles “Eleanor Rigby” scared me as a child. No, the song doesn’t continue to give me a fright, but it remains an eerie masterpiece.

This naturally got me thinking about songs that still scare me. I put together a preliminary list and then turned to social media to see what I missed. Paid subscribers can see the playlist below. I challenge you to listen to all of these songs without being creeped out.

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